Swanns Rd Tidy Up Session with Richmond Community Garden

Feb 18, 2026 | Active Richmond, Healthy Richmond, RR&BA

The Swanns Road Parklet at the corner of Swanns Road/ River Road was crying out to be tidied. So the Richmond Community Garden volunteers came and helped weed with We are Richmond.

So much was completed!

If you know anyone who would like to look after this parklet, please get in touch!

 

WE ARE RICHMOND

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