We are also hosting a Craft Fair at the same time, with stalls from local artists, plus there will be teas, coffees and cakes, and ECO HUB will be open for Swap Shop and Food Sharers too!
Book your stall today!
If you would like a stall, or even a stand to show what your community organisation does, please email info@wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk or call/message 07311 705705. Craft stalls £7, community stalls free!
See you on Saturday 4th October 10-2 at Swanspool Pavilion and ECO HUB for a lively Open Day and a lovely Craft Fair, see you there!
This Month’s Two Hour Tidy Up takes place on Saturday 27th September on Park Farm Industrial Estate. We will be setting up our Recycling Station from 9:30 in the field off of Glamis Hall’s car park, for litter picking between 10 and 12. We will be litter picking the whole estate, and Queensway Park leading up to the estate.
This location has been chosen because we have had a lot of people tell us it needs litter picking! As a group we have tidied up this area before, but not as a group pick so far this year, so there’s a lot to do to make the estate tidy again. See map below for the location:
To help us and keep us safe at this and future litter picks, Wellingborough Eco Group have some litter pickers, hi-vis vests and safety equipment including road signs, so everything is provided but please bring your own gloves if you can. Free cold drinks plus tea and Coffee will be available for all litter pickers, plus hand sanitiser will also be available, do join us if you can, ALL WELCOME!
Wellingborough Repair Cafe is moving! This is because we need more space for more fixers, so we can repair more items!
Many thanks to all at Glamis Hall for hosting us up to now and helping to make the Repair Café a success. We felt that we now need a bit more space, so we will be at the Victoria Centre starting from Saturday the 13th September.
Judy Sumner – Project Leader
Plus now there is no need to book, just turn up with your broken item. There may only be time for 1 item per person if we are busy. And we are part of ‘Celebrate Wellingborough‘, a new weekend long event from Wellingborough Town Council to promote local activities.
Wellingborough Repair Café is repairing broken items together, getting advice, encounters and inspiration. Repair Cafés are community events that match people who need stuff fixed with people who like fixing things.
Repair Cafés are completely non-commercial. There are no promises and no guarantees, but if something can be saved the repairers will give it their best efforts. Repairers are always keen to teach you how to do the repair – or at least have you watch while they do it.
Costs?
You just pay for any parts needed, plus a voluntary donation if you can. There is no charge for entry or repair but donations are gratefully received and help pay for costs.
What?
You can basically bring anything* you can carry that will not make a mess in the venue. Here are some suggestions:
A bicycle, clothing in need of repair, small electrical or electronic appliances, lamps, toys, mobile phones, laptops, printers, items that need gluing, a clean/repair etc.
Whatever it is*, it might not even be broken – just dirty, and you don’t know how to clean it without damaging it – or you can’t work out how to use it without the manual – bring it along. *Bring anything apart from microwaves and CRT devices such as old style televisions.
You can even bring more than one thing – though to be fair, we have limited each booking to one item, so you may have to join the queue a few times!
New location!
Victoria Centre 46-50 Palk Road Wellingborough NN8 1HR
When?
On the Second Saturday of each month, 9am – 12 noon (except August)
NEW – No need to book!
Previously we have asked anyone bringing an item to be fixed at the Repair Café to register it beforehand. From Saturday the 13th September 2025 we will be trying a different system. Rather than registering, you can just turn up!
There may be a bit of a wait, but there will be hot drinks available and you can have a look round if you want to and we will give you a number so you don’t have to queue. We will try it out for a few months and see which system works best.
Please bear in mind that not everything can be fixed, but we will do our best. See you on Saturday 13th September 9am-12 midday, we look forward to seeing you and what you bring in…
*Click here to read the House Rules before bringing your item.
