Fix it, Don’t Bin it!
Repair Café & Clothes Swap – Wareham
Saturday 21st March 2026 • 10am- 12noon
Purbeck Family Hub (behind Purbeck School), Worgret Road, Wareham
Do you have a broken toaster gathering dust? A favourite jumper with a tear in the sleeve? A wobbly chair you keep meaning to fix? Don’t throw them away—bring them along to Wareham’s upcoming Repair Café and Clothes Swap this spring and give them a new lease of life!
Sustainable Wareham is excited to host a Repair Café, in collaboration with Purbeck and Swanage Repair Café and the Wareham Lions Club.
Win-Win for You and the Planet
Repair Cafés are all about making the most of what we already have. By fixing rather than throwing away, we reduce waste, save money, and cut down on carbon emissions. It’s a practical, feel-good way to care for the environment—while learning useful skills and connecting with others in the community.
The Clothes Swap is a fun and sustainable way to declutter your wardrobe. Bring along good-quality clothes you no longer wear, and browse the rail to find something new-to-you. No money changes hands—just a friendly swap between neighbours.
What Can I Bring to the Repair Café?
Small electrical appliances (toasters, radios, lamps, etc.)
Clothing and textiles (mending tears, replacing zips, buttons, etc.)
Wooden furniture (chairs, stools, drawers)
Bicycles (basic repairs and maintenance)
Note: We can’t handle hazardous or heavy items like microwaves or TVs.
Clothes Swap: How It Works
Bring clean, good-quality clothes you no longer wear
Take home something new-to-you!
All sizes and styles welcome
Please bring no more than 3 items
Call for Volunteers
We’re looking for volunteer fixers and helpers to make the event a success. Whether you can mend clothes, repair electricals, fix bikes, or just lend a hand with refreshments or the clothes swap—we’d love to hear from you!