00:00The fixery in Grove Gardens Chapel has commemorated its 200th repair of valued items since opening in March 2026.
00:08Councillor Julia Needon-Watts, chair of the Environment Committee, reported the communal repair hub has welcomed over 1,000 visitors
00:16and the estimated cost of buying 200 replacement items is over £9,000.
00:22Nearly 30 volunteers have dedicated their time to fix items for Richmond residents,
00:26which include 82 electrical items, 54 textiles and over 18 bicycles.
00:32A 80-year-old generational Singer sewing machine was reportedly restored.
00:37The fixery offers a cafe, clothing swap, low-waste shop and adds Sunday opening in August, calling for more volunteers.
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