Free repair event returns to Kew on 7 November — bring your broken things
22 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
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.
Volunteer repairers will take on a wide range of items, including small electrical appliances (microwaves are the one exception), clothing, bikes and cherished keepsakes. The focus is as much on sharing knowledge as on the repair itself — the idea being that residents leave understanding a little more about how their possessions work and how to care for them.
The event is free to attend, with donations welcomed but not required. Organisers say the space is intended to be warm and sociable, with home-baked banana bread on offer alongside the repairs. The event is supported by an LBRUT Climate Action Microgrant.
Barnes residents travelling to Kew will find St Luke's Church a short walk from Kew Gardens station. Full details are available on the Richmond Council website.