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THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe Saturday 14th June

Spanners and a label on a desk

Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub.

Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or feel free to email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com.

We open from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available at this next event include:
– small electrical items (excludes microwaves and large items)
– laptops/computers, phone repairs (except screen repairs)
– IT assistance(e.g. anti-virus, software updates)
– glass repairs, book binding, fixing picture frames
– basic woodwork, small furniture items
– sewing and mending, textiles repairs

We aim to fix anything, our volunteers love to solve problems!

Look out for our future dates in 2024!

Repair Cafe Saturday 14th June

Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub.

Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or feel free to email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com.

We open from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available at this next event include:
– small electrical items (excludes microwaves and large items)
– laptops/computers, phone repairs (except screen repairs)
– IT assistance(e.g. anti-virus, software updates)
– glass repairs, book binding, fixing picture frames
– basic woodwork, small furniture items
– sewing and mending, textiles repairs

We aim to fix anything, our volunteers love to solve problems!

Look out for our future dates in 2024!

Nature Friendly Gardening QT

Ask The Experts Live

Come and join us for a Big Green Week Event hosted by Peter Gibbs from the BBC’s Gardeners’ Question Time, and with the local Wildlife Gardening Awards.

A chance to ask the experts on our panel in a fun and informative event all your questions on gardening for wildlife. We’ll have local wildlife gardeners, members of Wild Maidenhead & more.

Whatever outdoor space you have this is the ideal opportunity to learn more about how to make space for wildlife and enjoy your garden.

When and Where?

Saturday June 7th at 10:30 in our ECO Action Hub

What to do next …

For all information and your EventBrite tickets please click here.

CLOTHES-SWAP: SAT MAY 31ST!

Why a Clothes Swap? Got a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? We hear you.

1 in 3 women feel their clothes are outdated after less than three wears. We think that’s a waste. Clothes swaps are the perfect chance to refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price while doing something good for the planet. Join us in making a difference by choosing to swap, not shop.

How it works: Bring up to 10 items of clothing, accessories and shoes to swap. Everything must be freshly cleaned and in good condition. While we accept items in all shapes, styles and sizes, we don’t accept kid’s clothes.
The Token System: We operate using a tiered token system: bronze, silver and gold. We categorise items based on the type, brand, RRP and condition. You will be given relevant tokens in return for your items when you drop them off which you can use to exchange for items on the day.
We ask that clothes be dropped off in advance to keep things running smoothly on the day. Drop-off slots are listed below. 👇🏼

All the information you need is on the EventBrite Ticket page including how to buy your ticket, what to bring (and what not to bring!) and when it’s happening!

Once you’ve bought your ticket, pop into the Eco Action Hub at any of the above dates and times to drop off your items. Remember to bring up to 10 items only that are freshly washed and in good condition. We’ll categorise your items and exchange them for the relevant tokens.

Drop off Dates & Times

  • Sunday 18th May between 11am – 2pm
  • Saturday 31st May between 11am -12pm (1 hour before the event)

Clothes Swap Date & Time:

  • Saturday 31st May between 1pm – 3pm
  • Go home with a new wardrobe of clothes … !

🌱 Join Our Team – Be an Engagement Coordinator! 🌱

We’re growing our grassroots movement at ECO Action in Maidenhead – and we need you to help spread the word!

💚 Can you help us:
✅ Find out what’s on in Maidenhead
✅ Choose great local events to attend
✅ Coordinate volunteers to hand out leaflets
✅ Organise local leaflet drops?

If you’re organised, community-minded, and passionate about the planet, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 To see the detailed job description please click here
📧 To volunteer get in touch: click to email us here
 Let’s Reduce Carbon, Increase Nature, Improve Wellbeing – together!

#EcoAction #Maidenhead #VolunteerRole #ClimateAction #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability #RBWM #GetInvolved

THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe & Birthday – Saturday 10th May

🎂🎈 Can you believe we’ve been running the Repair Cafe for 4 years: It’s our birthday celebration 10th May! Come celebrate from 12:30 and share in our special birthday treats, cake, coffee and even bubbles! 🎈🎂

And don’t forget to book in your treasured possession for repair!

The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub.

Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or feel free to email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com.

We open from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available at this next event include:
– small electrical items (excludes microwaves and large items)
– laptops/computers, phone repairs (except screen repairs)
– IT assistance(e.g. anti-virus, software updates)
– glass repairs, book binding, fixing picture frames
– basic woodwork, small furniture items
– sewing and mending, textiles repairs

We aim to fix anything, our volunteers love to solve problems!

Look out for our future dates in 2024!

End Of Swap Sale (Preloved Clothing Sale)

Date and time: Saturday, May 3 · 11am – 4pm

End Of Swap Sale (Preloved Clothing Sale) primary image

Nothing to wear? Join us for a pre-loved clothing sale to refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price! Refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price with our End Of Swap Sale! 

WHAT’S AN END OF SWAP SALE? 

Our aim with Saf’s Swap Shop is to keep as many clothes in circulation as possible. We host regular clothing swaps throughout the year. Every now and then, we host a sale to refresh our stock and keep things in people’s wardrobes (and out of landfills).

Your chance to grab a real bargain! (20% of total sales will be donated to the ECO Action Hub for hosting us)

Get Tickets on EventBrite

WHAT CAN I BUY? 

Everything will be available to purchase (we take cash and cards). We’ve got a fantastic selection of high-street, high-end and vintage items in the following categories: 

  • Dresses and skirts
  • Trousers, shorts and jeans
  • T-shirts, shirts and blouses 
  • Suits and occasionwear 
  • Coats and jackets 
  • Sportswear and leggings 
  • Shoes (including heels, trainers, flats and more!) 
  • Accessories 
  • And unique one-off pieces! 

Location: ECO Action Hub for Windsor and Maidenhead

THE LABELLING SYSTEM

  • Bronze items = preloved high street or vintage under £50 RRP
  • Silver items = preloved high street or vintage over £50 RRP
  • Gold items = preloved designer, rare vintage or one-off pieces

PRICING 

  • Bronze items = £1
  • Silver items = £5
  • Gold items = £10 

Items will be clearly labelled, so double-check before heading to the checkout.

CLOTHES-SWAP: BACK AGAIN MAY 31ST!

Why a Clothes Swap? EVERY swap of an unwanted piece of clothing extends it’s lifecycle and reduce it’s carbon footprint! Fashion enthusiasts can exchange up to 10 unwanted items for preloved clothes, accessories and shoes for less than £1 per item!

Shopping other people’s wardrobe helps reduce excess clothing waste. You’re not just swapping but upgrading clothes from ones you don’t wear to ones you will! NB: This is an adults’ clothes swap, we may run a children’s clothes swap at a later date.

How it works: Bring up to 10 items of clothing, accessories and shoes to swap. Saf’s Swap Shop accepts all shapes, styles and sizes provided they are freshly cleaned and in good condition.
Tickets: Tickets to Saf’s Swap Shop are £8 (plus booking fee £1.38) per person with 20% of each ticket sale donated to the ECO Action Hub. Purchase tickets via Eventbrite: Click Here
What happens next? Once dropped off, items are exchanged for relevant tokens. For fairness, there’s a tiered token system: bronze, silver and gold. Items are categorized by type, brand, RRP and condition. Swappers receive tokens to exchange for preloved items.

Drop off Dates & Times

  • Sunday 18th May between 11am – 2pm
  • Saturday 31st May between 11am -12pm (1 hour before the event)

Clothes Swap Date & Time:

  • Saturday 31st May between 1pm – 3pm
  • Go home with a new wardrobe of clothes … !

Repair Cafe & Birthday – Saturday 10th May

🎂🎈 Can you believe we’ve been running the Repair Cafe for 4 years: It’s our birthday celebration 10th May! Come celebrate from 12:30 and share in our special birthday treats, cake, coffee and even bubbles! 🎈🎂

And don’t forget to book in your treasured possession for repair!

The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open in our ECO-Action Hub.

Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or feel free to email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com.

We open from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available at this next event include:
– small electrical items (excludes microwaves and large items)
– laptops/computers, phone repairs (except screen repairs)
– IT assistance(e.g. anti-virus, software updates)
– glass repairs, book binding, fixing picture frames
– basic woodwork, small furniture items
– sewing and mending, textiles repairs

We aim to fix anything, our volunteers love to solve problems!

Look out for our future dates in 2024!

Our Planet and Climate Change – Online Talk

Our Planet and Climate Change

Join us this Earth Day for an inspiring online event! Learn, act, and connect for a greener future. #EarthDay2025

Date and time: Tuesday, April 22 · 6:30 – 7:30pm GMT+1

About this event: This year marks 55 years since Earth Day was established! This year, ECO Action is participating in Earth ACTION Day by hosting an online educational event on climate change. Join us on 22nd April at 18:20 for this seminar as we all take action for this year’s Earth Day!

How to book: Please click on this link to request a ticket from Eventbrite. The link for the event will be sent out via email once you have applied for your free ticket! Any questions about the event, please email us here