The Fixery is joining a world record repair attempt on 10 October
2 October 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Got a broken toaster, a fraying jacket or a lamp that hasn't lit up in years? Richmond's community repair hub, The Fixery, wants your cast-offs — and a place in the record books.
On Saturday, 10 October, The Fixery will take part in the London Fixathon, a city-wide effort to set a new world record for the most items repaired in a single day. Skilled volunteers will be on hand to tackle electricals, textiles and small household items from 11am to 4pm at Grove Gardens Chapel — no booking needed, just turn up.
The organisers ask residents to come earlier in the day where possible, as the last repair job will be accepted at 3.30pm, or sooner if the event gets busy. Every item fixed counts toward London's collective tally, so the more people bring, the better the borough's contribution to the record attempt.
Beyond the record, the event makes a straightforward point: repairing rather than replacing saves money, reduces waste and keeps useful things in use for longer. The Fixery runs regular sessions every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so 10 October is also a good moment to discover what the hub offers week-round.
Full details are on the Richmond Council events page.