Bring your broken belongings to The Fixery's world-record repair day
2 October 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
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.
The event runs from 11am to 4pm, with volunteers on hand to tackle electricals, textiles and small household items. No booking is needed — just drop in. The organisers recommend arriving earlier in the day to give their skilled repairers the best chance of getting to your item; the last job will be accepted at 3.30pm, or earlier if the event is particularly busy.
The Fixery is normally open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, making it one of the borough's most active sustainability resources. The Fixathon is a chance to see it at full stretch, with repair communities from across London joining forces.
Beyond the record attempt, the practical appeal is straightforward: a repaired item costs less to replace and keeps waste out of landfill. Full details at Richmond Council's event page.