Transition Town Kingston

Kingston upon Thames

Recommendations in or very near Kingston

Save the World Club's Revive-All for electrical and electronic repairs at The Circulatory, Southsea Rd, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EH

Timpson, Unit 2 Bentall Centre Kingston on Thames KT1 1TR https://www.timpson.co.uk/stores/kingston-upon-thames-bentall-centre 
Watch, phone, shoe and other repairs... Mixed reviews on-line but we like the Timpson ethos and have always found them efficient.

Richmond MakerLabs, Little House, Ham Close, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7NU https://richmondmakerlabs.uk/
An all-inclusive space for people with an interest in DIY and craft, with computer facilities, electronics lab, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC machinery, metal lathe, kitchen facilities, informal wood shop, and more.

Fast Stitch, 44 Old London Road, KT2 6QF  http://www.fast-stitch.co.uk/. 
A team of tailors with a range of specialist skills, on all various types of specialized sewing machines.

Orbit Electronics - St. Margaret's near Richmond Bridge - Kerry recommended for  TVs.

Divine, Ham Parade, Richmond Road - fabric alterations and repairs, and shoe repairs

Bike repairs and workshops: Kingston Repair Cafe will not be offering bike repairs as other groups in Kingston already offer this service:
- Dr Bike
- Full Cycle, now in New Malden

Sewing Machine repairs/spares:
- Sew Works, https://www.sewworks.co.uk/, Shop 1 Harris Court, 429 Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey, KT19 0DB
- Wimbledon Sewing Machine Co (and London Sewing Machine Museum) 292-312 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7AA
 

On-line

Recommendations from Restart/London Repairs: "Over 300 businesses across London that repair everything from smartphones to lawnmowers to electric guitars" - find one at https://londonrepairs.org/.

The Seam: "Connect with local, specialist Makers to repair and transform your wardrobe."

Recommendations from Twickenham Repair Cafe:

"We know there are many shops and businesses offering great services above and beyond what we can do. The following have been recommended by some of our volunteers.
Do let us know if you have any more to add.