Family-Friendly Event Comes to ReActon This Saturday
Upcycle and repair at the former Stirling Road tip
The Ealing Repair Cafe stall at a previous Reacton Event. Picture: Ealing Council
April 23, 2026
Families in Acton are invited to roll up their sleeves and get creative at the next ReActon repair and reuse event, taking place on Saturday 25 April from 11am to 2pm at ReActon on Stirling Road (W3 8DJ). The monthly event, run in partnership with Ealing Repair Café and local sustainability groups, offers a lively mix of hands-on activities designed to help residents repair, reuse and upcycle everyday items.
Visitors will be able to browse a wide selection of free school uniform for both primary and secondary pupils, part of the borough-wide Ealing School Uniform Swap initiative. Volunteers from Ealing Repair Café will be on hand between 11am and 1pm to teach simple clothing repairs, while another workshop will show families how to upcycle old T-shirts into yarn and bracelets, giving tired garments a new lease of life.
The event also includes free household paint for DIY projects, bike maintenance and small repairs, and a book swap for readers of all ages. Residents are encouraged to bring items they no longer need so they can be reused by others. Donations of clean, good-quality clothing, school uniform, clothes hangers, and small e-waste items (anything that fits into a standard plastic bag) will be gratefully received.
Organisers say the event is designed to be welcoming, practical and fun, offering simple ways for families to reduce waste while learning new skills. All activities are free, though booking is recommended for workshops via Eventbrite.
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