Runnymede Borough Council

01/09/2026

🍽️👨‍🍳 Looking for some fresh food inspiration? Join us for an exciting vegan and vegetarian cooking demonstration with Sally Gerrard from GoodCooks and discover delicious, budget-friendly, easy-to-make recipes, useful cooking tips, and ideas on how to make the most of simple ingredients at home.

Whether you're a confident cook or just getting started, there's something for everyone at this Runnymede Cooks event. Come along, learn something new, and enjoy a fun experience!

📅 Thursday 24th September 2026 from 2pm to 4pm
📍 Egham Literary Institute, 51 High Street, Egham, TW20 9EW
🎟️ Express your interest in attending on our website: https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/RunnymedeCooks

Runnymede Cooks is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

Sign up to our food safety course!

Our Level 2 Foundation Food Handler Course is ideal for anyone in catering, hospitality, or food retail. Whether you're new or need a refresher, this course covers everything from hygiene to allergens.

Receive a Certificate on completion from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Our next course is on Monday 7 September.
👉 Sign up today: www.runnymede.gov.uk/food-safety

28/08/2026

New outdoor fitness facilities are coming to Runnymede!

We’re really excited to be bringing three brand-new outdoor gyms to parks across the borough:

Gogmore Farm Park, Chertsey

Ottershaw Memorial Fields

Manorcroft Park, Egham

Alongside the new gyms, we’ll also be installing new trim trails at Chertsey Recreation Ground and around Ether Hill in Ottershaw, creating even more opportunities for residents of all ages to get active outdoors.

Once the gyms are open, we’re hoping to organise free introductory sessions with qualified fitness instructors/PTs, giving residents the chance to come along, learn how to use the different equipment safely and confidently, and have a go!

The new facilities have been made possible through a combination of NHS funding, Youth Development Funding, Egham Neighbourhood CIL and Chertsey Neighbourhood CIL, helping us invest in healthier, more active communities and improve opportunities for outdoor activity across the borough.

We’re aiming to have the new facilities installed by the end of the year, and we can’t wait to see residents enjoying them.

Keep an eye on our dedicated webpage for the latest updates on improvements happening in parks and open spaces across the borough.

www.runnymede.gov.uk/parks-open-spaces-1/play-area-improvements

26/08/2026

Gogmore Farm Park MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) Update

We’re pleased to share that resurfacing of the MUGA at Gogmore Farm Park is now underway and will be completed shortly!

There will be a short delay before the new line markings are added. Freshly laid tarmac needs time to cure and settle, allowing oils and binders to come to the surface. Applying the thermoplastic markings too soon could prevent them from bonding properly and reduce their lifespan.

Thank you for your patience — we’re looking forward to seeing the newly refreshed MUGA back in use very soon!

www.runnymede.gov.uk/parks-open-spaces-1/play-area-improvements

26/08/2026

Work has begun to transform The Hythe Centre into a purpose-built home for Hythe Medical Centre, securing the long-term future of local healthcare services and improving facilities for the community.

Work has begun on the transformation of The Hythe Centre into a new, purpose-built home for Hythe Medical Centre

26/08/2026

Interested in local history?

25/08/2026

🍇 Make the most of blackberry season! 🍇

Hedgerows across Runnymede are bursting with blackberries right now, making it the perfect time to get outdoors, enjoy a local walk, and pick some delicious seasonal fruit. Just remember to leave plenty for wildlife and only pick where it's permitted.

Why not turn your blackberry haul into a comforting Blackberry Boost Bread & Butter Pudding? Created as part of our Runnymede Cooks campaign, this recipe is a simple, tasty way to use local, free ingredients, and celebrate what's growing on your doorstep. Head to our website for the recipe:

https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/what-we-are-doing/runnymede-cooks-runnymede-grows/4

Want to hear more about the recipe and Runnymede Cooks? Watch this video of Sally Gerrard from GoodCooks, our partner for the campaign 👇

Runnymede Cooks is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

25/08/2026

As the Wednesday deadline approaches, a reminder to have your say on our proposed funding programme for infrastructure improvements to help support new development in the area.
See the consultation documents and response form here: https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/community-infrastructure-levy-cil/spend-cil/4

24/08/2026

Are you working in catering, hospitality, or food retail?

Our Level 2 Foundation Food Handler Course is designed to help you build essential food safety knowledge and stay compliant with industry standards.

Learn about hygiene, contamination, allergens and legal responsibilities.
Receive a recognised certificate upon completion.
Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher!

Our next course is on Monday 7 September.

👉 Sign up today: https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/food-safety