Roundup: zipwire for charity, tree planting, and a repair café
13 June 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Several community events and initiatives are coming up across the borough this month, worth noting for Barnes residents.
Soar for Skylarks zipwire, Allianz Stadium: A 150-metre zipline across the home of English rugby in Twickenham is raising funds for Skylarks, a charity supporting children and young people with additional needs. Participants can register and begin fundraising via the council's news page. Soar for Skylarks
Twickenham Repair Café, Saturday 20 June: The Repair Café at the Civic Centre, York Street, Twickenham is open on 20 June for free repairs to household items. No booking needed — just drop in with one item. Donations are welcome, and homemade cakes are on offer while you wait. Twickenham Repair Café
Tree planting at Kneller Gardens: The Tree Council recently brought over 30 volunteers from nine organisations to Kneller Gardens, Twickenham, for a day of watering, weeding, mulching and heritage walks. Residents and businesses can now sponsor new street trees through a partnership with Trees for Streets. Community tree care