Twickenham Repair Café opens on Saturday 17 October — no booking needed
7 October 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
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 only ask is a donation based on what you feel their time and skill is worth.
There is no need to book in advance; residents simply drop in with their item. The one rule to bear in mind is that repairs are limited to one item per person per session, so it is worth prioritising your most pressing fix.
While waiting, visitors can make use of the café inside, which serves tea, coffee and homemade cakes — making it a genuinely sociable outing rather than just a practical errand.
For Barnes residents, the Repair Café is a handy alternative to throwing away appliances, clothing or other household items that have stopped working. It is part of a wider network of repair events across the borough aimed at cutting waste and extending the life of everyday objects. The 17 October date falls on a Saturday, and the Civic Centre is accessible from Barnes by bus. Richmond Council — Repair Café October 2026