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Got an old bike you need fixing up? A radio you'd like to get working again? A favourite coat with that needs some TLC?
Repair Week is in London from 3-9 March 2025, with over 70 partners running workshops and events across the city, giving you the chance to breathe new life into cherished items, save money, be kind to the environment AND learn new skills.
Among events — taking place in various libraries, community centres, churches and other venues across London — are:
🪡 Sewing and darning crash courses
🛋️ Furniture upcycling sessions
🚲 Bike repair and maintenance workshops
💡 Electronic and electrical fixing parties
🛍️ Upcycled gift bag making
While handypeople will be able to mend your items at some of these workshops (and often at no cost to you), the idea is to follow guidance and pick up tips, so you learn how to make fixes yourself in the future.
With each London household producing a tonne of waste each year, it goes without saying that our habits need to change, and fast. The recent swell in 'make do and mend' attitudes — and popularity of shows like The Repair Shop — suggest a positive move towards fixing up rather than throwing away.
Of course, campaigns like Repair Week are in the best interests of local councils too, who have to deal with a lot of our jettisoned material.
Repair cafes and workshops can be found in London year-round. Check out this list of places where you can get things fixed up.
Repair Week, 3-9 March 2025, London-wide
