Twickenham Repair Café opens on Saturday 17 October — no booking needed
The monthly Twickenham Repair Café returns on Saturday 17 October at the Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham TW1 3BZ. Volunteers will tackle broken household items free of charge — the…
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Free community resilience fair in Twickenham this Saturday
A free, family-friendly Community Resilience Fair takes place at Twickenham's Civic Centre on Saturday 10 October, giving residents a practical grounding in how to prepare for emergencies, severe weather and flooding.
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Barnes Common Autumn Fayre returns on 17 October — bring your apples
One of the nicest dates in the Barnes calendar is coming up: the annual Autumn Fayre on Barnes Common takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, starting at the Vine Road entrance to the Common.
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Teddington Hockey Club opens its doors for a free community day Saturday
Teddington Hockey Club — founded in 1871 and recognised as the world's oldest hockey club — is hosting a community open day this Saturday, 3 October, welcoming anyone curious about the sport regardless of age or ability.
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Learn a centuries-old river craft on the Kew towpath this October
Three free hands-on workshops are coming to the Kew towpath this month, giving volunteers the chance to learn willow spiling — a traditional technique that uses woven willow to shore up eroding riverbanks, slow water flow and create habitat for fish, insects and birds.
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Bring your broken belongings to The Fixery's world-record repair day
Got a lamp that flickers, a jumper with a hole, or a kitchen gadget gathering dust? The Fixery, Richmond's community repair and reuse hub at Grove Gardens Chapel, is taking part in the London Fixathon on Saturday 11 October — and every item brought along counts towards an attempt to set a new world record for the most items repaired in a single day across London.
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Free CPR and defibrillator training sessions in Richmond on 4 October
Residents across the borough — Barnes included — are being encouraged to sign up for free Basic Life Support training on Sunday 4 October, as part of an ongoing community initiative to improve cardiac emergency readiness across Richmond's parks.
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Black History Month: what's on across the borough throughout October
Richmond upon Thames is marking Black History Month throughout October 2026 with a programme of events, library collections and free film screenings available to residents across the borough, including those in Barnes.
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New Plays Festival brings four global finalists to the Orange Tree on 18 October
Arts Richmond has announced the four finalists of its international short play competition, with performances taking place at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
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Free science workshops for children aged 4+ in Twickenham this October
Three free hands-on science workshops for children aged four and above are coming to Twickenham Civic Centre this October — useful to know if you have younger children and are looking for half-term or weekend activities.
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Free repair event returns to Kew on 7 November — bring your broken things
Whether it is a moth-eaten jumper, a wobbly bicycle or a much-loved toy that has seen better days, there will be a chance to get it fixed for free next month. The Repair & Share event returns to St Luke's Church in Kew on Saturday 7 November, running from 10.30am to 1.30pm.
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Free cargo bike fair at Richmond Station this Sunday
A free, family-friendly cycling event is coming to the area this Sunday, 20 September, and it is well worth the short trip across the river. The Richmond Cargo Bike Fair runs from 11am to 4pm outside Richmond Station, bringing together residents, cycling groups, local businesses and experts to showcase what cargo bikes can do for everyday travel.