by Fiona Mitchell | Oct 29, 2025 | News & Events, Our Stories
Here, Twickenham resident Martin Thow shares what it’s like to live with young-onset Alzheimer’s — and how a pioneering Crossroads Care support group is bringing hope, help, and connection to people like him and their carers. ‘When I was first diagnosed with...
by Fiona Mitchell | Oct 27, 2025 | Our Stories
Huge congratulations to our brave and brilliant volunteer Margaret Allen and her husband, Rob, who have successfully completed their zip wire challenge at Twickenham Stadium in support of Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. Flying 150 metres across the iconic rugby...
by Fiona Mitchell | Oct 22, 2025 | News & Events, Our Stories, Uncategorized
Our recent Annual General Meeting was a heartfelt celebration of our Friends of Crossroads whose generous support enables us to continue providing high-quality care for unpaid carers and the people they look after. Held in the elegant setting of the salon room in York...
by Fiona Mitchell | Oct 9, 2025 | Our Stories, Uncategorized
A team of nine local people who ran all the way from Land’s End to Teddington over two days crossed the finish line on Sunday 6th October to cheers and champagne. The exhausted but ecstatic team, who braved the winds, hail and rain of Storm Amy, arrived back to a...
by Fiona Mitchell | Aug 5, 2025 | Our Stories
A dedicated team of nine adventurous runners are taking on an epic relay challenge from Land’s End to Teddington — the home of Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames. Covering over 250 miles, this non-stop effort will take place from the evening of Friday...
by Fiona Mitchell | Jul 17, 2025 | Our Stories
A boat trip down the Thames brings rare peace and companionship to carers… Each year, 75-year-old Yuan eagerly looks forward to a few hours of calm: a serene riverboat cruise along the River Thames, organised by Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. For carers like...