Market forces: Kew Village Market is on the first Sunday of the month
More than £10,000 has been donated to charities in the area by volunteers who run the Kew Village Market.
The market, which takes place on the first Sunday of every month by Kew Gardens station, is run entirely by volunteers.
Richmond’s mayor Councillor Meena Bond will present the latest donations at the market this Sunday, September 1.
Contact the Elderly will receive £640 to help recruitment and training for the Richmond and Barnes groups, while Integrated Neurological Services will get a grant of £1,000 toward a specialist exercise bicycle for clients.
There will also be 34 artisan food and craft stalls, while the U-Kew-Lele Orchestra will provide live music.
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