Richmond Mencap hosts community celebration at York House on 17 June
17 June 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Richmond Mencap is holding its Learning Disability Awareness Day at York House in Twickenham on Tuesday 17 June, and Barnes residents are warmly invited to come along.
The free community event promises a full day of live music, food stalls and entertainment, with an inclusive atmosphere designed to welcome visitors of all ages — whether attending alone, with family or with friends. Organisers say it is an opportunity both to celebrate the local community and to raise awareness of learning disabilities in a relaxed, festive setting.
York House is a short hop from Barnes by bus or rail, sitting close to Twickenham station. The event is sponsored by the Normanfields and Richmond Foundation.
Richmond Mencap supports people with learning disabilities and their families across the borough, and days like this one are central to its mission of building a more inclusive community. Full details are on the Richmond Council events page.
York House is at 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ. The building is open Monday to Friday 9am–5pm for general enquiries; event timing for the 17 June celebration has not yet been published, so it is worth checking the Richmond Mencap website or the council page for confirmed hours before travelling.