Whats happening during Reuse & Repair Week 2026?
Get ready to join the movement as Reuse and Repair Week 2026 brings a wave of inspiration and hands-on action to your community! We’re hosting an energetic lineup of community repair sessions, bike maintenance tutorials, and upcycling that cover everything from textiles and furniture to toys and electronics. Whether you’re dropping by a local event to find a hidden gem or attending a skill-sharing workshop to master the tools yourself, this is your chance to see the circular economy in action. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your favourite items repaired while gaining some practical skills. Check out the full programme and list below to find out what’s happening near you!
(This page will be regularly updated as new events come in. Be sure to keep checking in!)
Carryduff Repair Cafe
10am - 12pm We endeavour to fix small electronics, simple computer problems, toys, torn clothes, missing buttons, and small items of furniture
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Ship Shaping – Model Yacht Workshop
11am - 4pm Join us for a unique maritime event on Rathlin Island! Come learn about the model yacht racing tradition on the island, dating back over 100 years, as the islanders refresh, restore, and prepare their boats for racing!
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Pop Up Repair Cafe Belfast Grand Central Station
11am - 3pm First-ever Repair Cafe at Belfast Grand Central Station. Please bring your items to have them expertly fixed. Learn new skills enjoy the craic. Booking essential.
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Bikes for a Better World
RUNNING ALL WEEK 10am - 5pm
Hope365 launches a week-long campaign inviting bicycle donations to support street children in Ethiopia. Expert volunteers will refurbish every bike for resale, and donors will receive a £10 charity shop voucher as a thank-you. An information stand will also highlight how donating toys, clothes, and electricals drives the reuse revolution.
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Threads of Change – Small Stitches Big Impact
10am - 2pm Via Wings' ‘Threads of Change' event features two immersive four-hour workshops focused on garment longevity. Participants learn essential repair skills—from replacing buttons to altering hems—using pre-loved or personal items. Over a communal lunch, attendees discuss the environmental impact of textile reuse, discovering how simple adaptations can give clothing a new lease of life.
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Jon the Pedaler -Bike Health Check & Repair
8am - 4pm Join Jon the Pedaler at the Aurora Leisure Centre for a comprehensive bicycle maintenance session. This event offers full bike MOTs, including professional cleaning, lubrication, and the fitting of essential replacement parts. Whether your bike needs a safety check or minor repairs, Jon’s expert service ensures your gear is road-ready and built to last.
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Repair & Share Foyle Repair Cafe
10am - 1pm Celebrate Repair & Share Foyles' 4th Birthday as we kick off Northern Ireland's Reuse & Repair Week with our host venue, Ulster University.
You'll find our volunteer fixers at the Great Hall in Magee (lift available) working their magic on Textiles, Small Electricals, Woodwork, Software Diagnostics, Bikes and general repairs!
Even if you have nothing to get fixed, we'd love to see you there to share some birthday cake!
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Wardrobe Update Workshops
10am - 1pm These workshops will focus on three different repair methods to help extend the life of a piece of clothing. The first will focus on simple repairs such as hems, zips, buttons. The second will consider decorative repairs inc Japanese Shasiko. The third will look at altering a garment for a better fit or different purpose.
Contact Bridie on 07801802583 or bride.mullin1502@gmail.com to book your spot.
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Community Bike Repairs
1pm - 4pm Got a flat tyre? We've got you covered! Here at Life Cycles we're offering affordable bicycle repairs services at our workshop on Saturday 30th May & Saturday 1st June from 1-4pm. No appointment necessary, simply bring your bike along and have our mechanics repair it while you wait! Let's keep your bike out of landfill together.
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