Mending Café (Info for all + Tickets for Metalsmith)

Repair, Reuse and Keep Things in Circulation

Please book a time slot for The Metalsmith, but you can drop in with Resewn Textiles and Steve the Bike Guy

We’re excited to launch our brand-new Mending Café alongside our much-loved Clothes Swap on Sunday 19th July! Creating an even bigger celebration of sustainable living, repair, reuse and community.

Whether you're refreshing your wardrobe at the clothes swap, browsing the refill shop, or enjoying a slice from the returning Stones Throw Pizza, you'll also have the opportunity to bring along treasured items that need a little care and attention. From jewellery and clothing repairs to bike maintenance, our skilled repairers will be on hand throughout the day to help extend the life of the things you love.

Jewellery Repairs (The Metalsmith)

25-minute bookable appointments are available throughout the day. Slots cost £6 and can be booked in advance via Lemon & Jinja. You’re welcome to stay and chat during your appointment or leave your items while you explore the event.

Services available on the day include: chain untangling, jewellery cleaning, checking claws and stone settings, ring measuring, advice on repurposing silver, gold and platinum jewellery, replacing a silver clasp (£10), replacing a silver joining ring (£5)

Additional repairs may be possible depending on the item and materials involved.

Clothing Repairs & Alteration Advice (Resewn Textiles)

Bring along clothing, bedding, household textiles and other fabric items that need repair, mending or general care. Each item will be assessed individually, with repairs carried out where possible on a first-come, first-served basis. This service operates on a pay-what-you-can basis, helping to keep repair accessible while recognising the time, skill and care involved in each piece of work.

Not every item will be suitable for repair on the day, but guidance and advice can be offered for future repairs or alterations where appropriate. While you wait, you can enjoy the clothes swap, browse the shop, or relax with refreshments from the café.

Bike Repairs & Servicing (Steve the Bike Guy)

Give your bike some much-needed attention with our drop-in bike repair service. No booking is required. Our mechanic will be able to carry out 'check & tune' services (approximately £50), which include:
- Brake checks and adjustments
- Gear checks and adjustments
- Tyre inspection, inflation and wear checks
- Cable inspections
- Headset adjustments
- Bolt safety checks and re-torquing

Smaller repair jobs, such as puncture repairs or gear adjustments, are available from £15 for a 15-minute repair.

The Mending Café is all about helping people repair rather than replace, learn more about caring for their belongings, and connect with others who share a passion for sustainability. Whether you're bringing a favourite necklace back to life, rescuing a well-loved garment, or getting your bike road-ready again, we hope you'll join us for a day of practical skills, community spirit and conscious consumption.

Come along on 19th July and discover how small repairs can make a big difference. And of course, join our clothes swap, too!