Twickenham Repair Café opens its doors this Saturday
11 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Got a toaster that won't toast, a lamp with a dodgy switch, or a beloved jacket missing a zip? The Twickenham Repair Café is open on Saturday, 19 September, and volunteers will do their best to fix it for free.
The café operates on a pay-what-you-think-it's-worth basis — there's no fixed charge, just a donation that reflects how useful you found the session. There's no need to book ahead; simply drop in with your item. The one rule is that each visitor brings a maximum of one item for repair, so the volunteers can give each job proper attention.
While you wait, there's a café on site serving tea, coffee and homemade cakes — which, for many regulars, is half the appeal.
The Repair Café is part of a wider push across the borough to reduce waste and keep usable goods out of landfill — a cause that has helped Richmond win national recognition for its sustainability work (see separate story). Fixing rather than replacing is not only better for the environment, it tends to be considerably cheaper too.
Full details, including the venue address and opening times, are available via the council's website. Find out more about the Twickenham Repair Café