Repair & Share is back at Kew on 7 November — bring your broken treasures
22 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Got a wobbly bike, a moth-eaten jumper or a beloved toy that's seen better days? Repair & Share is returning to St Luke's Church in Kew on Saturday 7 November, from 10.30am to 1.30pm, and the volunteer team will do their best to breathe new life into it.
The free event — supported by a London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Climate Action Microgrant — covers a wide range of items: small electricals (microwaves aside), clothing, bicycles and cherished heirlooms are all welcome. Volunteers bring their skills, tools and patience; you bring the broken thing and a bit of hope.
Beyond the repairs themselves, the organisers want the morning to feel like a proper community gathering. There will be home-baked banana bread and conversation about what the group might tackle next — so it's as much a social occasion as a practical one.
Entry is free, though donations are appreciated if your repair goes well. With Christmas not far behind, 7 November is a useful deadline for getting treasured items fixed before the festive season.
Repair & Share events are part of a broader push across the borough to reduce waste and keep useful things out of landfill. More details on the council's website.