Category: Events

CLOTHES-SWAP: SAT JULY 26th

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1 in 3 women feel their clothes are outdated after less than three wears.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 20th July between 11am – 2pm
  • Saturday 26th July between 11am -12pm (1 hour before the event)

Clothes Swap Date & Time:

  • Saturday 26th July between 1pm – 3pm
  • Go home with a new wardrobe of clothes … !

Repair Cafe Saturday 12th July

Give your broken or worn-out possessions new life! Bring them to Maidenhead’s Repair Cafe. See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away.

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.

Open from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available 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!

🌱 🌍 See David Attenborough’s “Ocean” at Norden Farm in July 🌍 🌱

‘Norden Farm Centre for the Arts’ (near Altwood in Maidenhead) is screening David Attenborough’s wonderful ‘Ocean’ over three days in July.

Our ECO Action WAM Team are planning to have a ‘booth’ during the screening, where we are looking forward to meet lots of people, have interesting conversations on carbon reduction & saving money, handing out leaflets & action-plans.

This is a great opportunity to see & hear from an internationally recognised icon & some say national treasure, what is happening int the oceans, how human-made climate change & pollution is affecting them and , and what action they can take to help fight climate change.

Attenborough explores the planet’s undersea habitats, revealing the greatest age of ocean discovery and emphasizing the ocean’s vital importance while exposing its problems and highlighting opportunities for marine life recovery.

Norden Farm’s Screening Times:
11th July 14.00 & 20.00
12th July 20.00
17th July 14.00
Book your tickets here: Ocean

THIS WEEK: 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!

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 … !

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 … !