Read our recent news and announcements below.
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LemonBooking support sessions
20th January 2026 View Author: Karen King
As you may know, we have been implementing a new booking system for some of our classes here at the Cambrian Community Centre and Gym. This system, LemonBooking (not related to David, Centre Manager at all!!!) is an online system that requires you to register with your contact details and some other information.
We realise that not everyone will find this system intuitive, and we have therefore arranged some drop in sessions where we will provide you with the help you may need to register with LemonBooking.
These will take place from 12 – 2pm on Monday 26th January and on Monday 2nd February. If you would like further information on these sessions, or the new booking system, Centre Manager David Lemon can assist you on 020 8948 3351 or manager@cambriancentre.org
Gym instructor wanted for Saturday shift-APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
22nd November 2025 View Author: David Lemon
Cambrian Community Gym – Richmond
Hourly rate £14.95
4 hours per week, 9am – 1pm, Saturdays
We are looking for a caring and professional gym instructor. This is a small gym with a mostly older clientele, many of whom are following rehabilitative exercise programmes arising from a health or medical issue.
We have a vacancy for 4 hours on a Saturday on a permanent basis. You may also be asked if you can cover other weekday shifts as a result of staff holidays.
You must hold a level 2 gym instructor qualification, an exercise referral qualification and have some previous experience in a gym environment. Experience of working with a less able client group and/or additional relevant qualifications will be an advantage.
This role will appeal to you if you are interested in making a difference for people who may need a bit more support and help in pursing their exercise goals, and are comfortable working alone.
For further information and details on how to apply contact David Lemon, Cambrian Community Centre Manager: manager@cambriancentre.org
Cambrian Community Library
4th November 2025 View Author: Karen King
Just a little update on our Cambrian Community Library. The shelves are full and a wide variety of books are available for you to take home. There has been a steady stream of books coming in and being borrowed and it's always interesting to see what others are reading.
If you would like to borrow or donate a book (or more) please pop into the centre between 11am and 3:30pm Monday to Friday.
The Community Library is located outside the Centre Manager office within the centre.
If you'd like more information about our activities or events, please head over to www.cambriancentre.org or contact David Lemon, Centre Manager on 020 8948 3351 or manager@cambriancentre.org #supportlocal #cambriancommunitycentre #community #charity #healthandwellbeing #richmond #TW10 #read #books #library #words #stories #fairytale
Gym With Paula
22nd October 2025 View Author: Karen King
Thanks to some funding from the League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital the Cambrian Community Centre Gym has been able to work in partnership with Richmond Mencap to provide a new service to service users of Mencap.
Gym with Paula provides a one hour gym session for Mencap service users supported by Sarah, one of our gym instructors and a support worker from Mencap. This pilot scheme has allowed 5 service users to begin their exercise and fitness journey in a supportive, safe and friendly environment.
The group are currently half way through their initial 13 weeks and their feedback has been positive, with each service user seeing improvements to their health, wellbeing and fitness.
This project has shown how partnership work between local charities can provide an inclusive opportunity to the local community. We look forward to more feedback from participants, watching people with learning disabilities grow on their fitness journey.
Please contact Mencap directly for more information on 020 8744 1923 or office@richmondmencap.org.uk
Gym Fundraiser
13th October 2025 View Author: Karen King
Vicki, Gym Manager getting the kilometres in on the bike 
Walking the Thames map 
The km are adding up 
Ashley running on the tradmil 
Gym users busy accumulating kilometres 
On your bike..... 
Centre Manager David popped in to add some kilometres 
A big push at the end from Becky, the last 12 kilometres takes our total to......346km 
Scan to donate!
We did it! We successfully ran, walked, cycled and rowed the distance of the River Thames on Saturday 11th October. Alongside gym users the Community Centre and Gym staff team worked tirelessly to cover the full 346 kilometres from source to sea to raise funds for much needed gym equipment.
Thank you to all who participated as well as those who sponsored participants and made donations to this very worthy cause. At 3pm we were 40km short of our target, so a few volunteers and the staff team hopped back on the gym equipment and we were able to make those finish line at 3:20pm.
There is still time to support the fundraiser by donating using the QR code in the above photo gallery!
Gym Fundraising Raffle Results
13th October 2025 View Author: Karen King
A big "Thank you" to everyone who bought a Gym Fundraising Raffle Ticket.
The raffle was drawn on Saturday by Sue Pendle, Chair of Trustees, Vicki Hatton, Gym Manager and Hazel McCrory, volunteer. We are proud to announce the winners below.
Winners will be contacted this week to arrange collection of their prize.
[table id=6 /]Autumn Gym Fundraiser
18th September 2025 View Author: David Lemon
Join staff, trustees and volunteers of the Cambrian Community Centre as they aim to raise money for new gym equipment. This year we have a two pronged approach. We are raising funds to replace one of the gyms exercise bikes and also to purchase a chair to accompany the MOTOMed Muvi that allows people of all abilities to exercise.
On Saturday October 11th between 8am and 3pm we are aiming to WALK, RUN, ROW or CYCLE the length of the River Thames. From source to sea the Thames is 238 miles in length and we are aiming to combine all distances covered (however great or small) to raise money through sponsorship.
If you are interested in joining us, you can sign up to do as much or as little on October 11th, alternatively you can sponsor one of the staff team to cover as much distance as possible on the day. Further information on how to sign up, sponsor or donate to the cause is available from the gym staff.
We are also holding a RAFFLE to be drawn at the end of the fundraiser, and we have been donated a variety of prizes, details of which can be found HERE. Tickets are £2 each, and area available for the gym team or Centre Manager David.
If you are interested in supporting the day, please talk call 020 8948 3351 or e-mail gym@cambriancentre.org
New Timetable Available
22nd August 2025 View Author: Karen King
Our new flyer featuring our Community Activities Program Timetable is now available.
As the summer holidays draw to a close and the temperatures dip it is time for all of our health and wellbeing activities to resume.
If you would like to try out any of the activities shown in the pictures we offer a FREE taster session.
For more information on any of the activities, a FREE taster session, or how to register and book for an activity please contact David Lemon, Centre Manager on 020 8948 3351 or manager@cambriancentre.org #yourcommunitycentre #communitycentre #cambriancentre #cambriancommunitycentre #exercise #activities #community #charity #fitness #health #wellbeing #tastersessions
IT support returns to the Cambrian Community Centre
18th August 2025 View Author: Karen King
We are please to announce that in partnership with Age UK Richmond IT support for the over 65's is available again through the Connect To Tech Project.
Join our regular IT Clinic on the second Monday of each month, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Bring your phone, tablet or computer along and get your questions answered by knowledgeable Age UK Richmond IT volunteers. At this clinic we can help you build skills, solve problems, master apps like shopping online or banking, and feel confident using technology.
The sessions are for one hour and free of charge, but prior booking is essential. To book your place, please contact David Lemon, Centre Manager on 020 8948 3351.
Your Community Centre Week Bus Tours Return
8th August 2025 View Author: Karen King
Join us to explore local community spaces in the Borough of Richmond!
Enjoy a Vintage Routemaster Bus tour with a delectable cream tea, and live music. Angela Ivey from Visit Richmond will provide informative commentary. Plus a guest appearance from the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of Richmond.
Starting at Richmond Railway Station Bus Stop Z, Kew Road, Richmond, London TW9 2NA. Meet at 1pm, with the tour beginning at 1.30pm. Be prompt!
Event runs until 4pm, with lifts back to Richmond Town Centre available at 4pm or you can make your own way home.
Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Book a ticket for each child.
For accessibility requirements contact us before purchasing tickets – info@etnacentre.org
Refunds available until 7 days prior to the event.
We are recruiting……….Part Time Gym Instructor
Cambrian Community Gym – Richmond
Hourly rate £14.95
4 hours per week, 9am – 1pm, Saturdays
We are looking for a caring and professional gym instructor. This is a small gym with a mostly older clientele, many of whom are following rehabilitative exercise programmes arising from a health or medical issue.
We have a vacancy for 4 hours on a Saturday on a permanent basis. You may also be asked if you can cover other weekday shifts as a result of staff holidays.
You must hold a level 2 gym instructor qualification, an exercise referral qualification and have some previous experience in a gym environment. Experience of working with a less able client group and/or additional relevant qualifications will be an advantage.
This role will appeal to you if you are interested in making a difference for people who may need a bit more support and help in pursing their exercise goals, and are comfortable working alone.
For further information and details on how to apply contact David Lemon, Cambrian Community Centre Manager: manager@cambriancentre.org.