Join basketmaker Tyler Haddad in making string from natural fibres that grow all around us. We will go over how to identify and process garden and hedgerow plants for fibre. You will learn how to twist string/cordage from this fibre to make metres of it! We will then learn how to weave this string into […]
Explore and learn about nature-friendly plants and helping wildlife in the garden. Have fun getting a bit messy making seed balls to take home and plant for bees and butterflies. As part of our Garden Summer 2026 - A program for children and families For children aged 4+
A celebration of summer in the garden for children and families, with nature-based crafts and face paintings, circus workshops and performances.
Bring along your broken bits to St Andrew's Church Hall - and we'll see what we can do. We'll take a look at household items including, tools for sharpening, crockery for gluing, electrical items, clocks - the list's almost endless! Check our website for details...you can book items in as well at https://ashburtonrepaircafe.org.uk/book-item-in/ Want to […]
Join us at the next Dawlish Fix Fest at the Strand Centre! 📅 Saturday 5 September ⏰ 10.00am – 12.30pm 📍 The Strand Centre, The Strand, Dawlish, EX7 9PT Our volunteer repairers may be able to help with: 🔌 Electrical items 💻 IT support and repairs 🧵 Sewing and textiles 🛠️ General repairs 🚲 Bikes […]
All welcome to help with the 'light touch' maintenance of Uffculme's Wildlife Pond. Tasks suitable for all abilities, including monitoring and recording our flora, fauna and fungi finds in and around this lovely 'wild for wildlife' pond and surrounds. We're also keeping a stretch of the main road in central Uffculme lightly maintained so that […]
A new film featuring Chris Packham, leading climate and nature scientists, a former general and Jennifer Saunders - all being pretty frank about where things are heading and what can be done about it. We will follow the film with a panel discussion including Prof Richard Betts and members of the local community. People’s Emergency […]
Join us to tend the Alibi Garden every Thursday morning. This is an opportunity to get together with members of your local community in a friendly and supportive environment and to develop your gardening skills through the seasons. We have 6 large planters that are fully accessible to anyone with mobility issues, a polytunnel (also […]
We're open every Friday between 3pm and 6pm at our workshop on Chuley Road. Check our website for details on how to find us, to book your item in for repair, what we can (and can't) repair and much more: ashburtonrepaircafe.org.uk.
Bring your broken items and our skilled volunteers will do their best to mend them. Enjoy a cuppa and cake whilst you wait. Happening the THIRD Saturday of every month (except December). No charge, but donations welcome.
St Thomas Church Hall, EX2 9BQ- last repair accepted 1pm Repairs on offer: ★ Clothes and accessories 🧵 ★ Jewellery 📿 ★ Small electricals 🔌 ★ Electronic devices 📻 ★ Ornaments and crockery 🏆 ★ Toys and small items of furniture 🦖 Only 1️⃣ item per visit, please You're also welcome to just pop along, […]
Join West Devon Wildlife Wardens & ParkLife SW to maintain the new wildlife meadows in Tavistock created with volunteers in April this year. This is a wonderful chance to dive in, work hands-on, and gain real experience maintaining and improving habitats. In this session, we will rake and remove the cuttings and scarify the area […]