Directory of services
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.
APPLIANCE REPAIRS. Stewart & Young. www.stewartandyoung.co.uk Have repaired our washing machines over many years.
LEATHER REPAIRS: Richmond Leatherworks. www.richmondleatherworks.co.uk. Repaired a handbag and I could not see the mend.
METAL WORKS R & G Metal. 172 Colne Road, Twickenham. TW2 6RE Years ago they built our garden railings - still standing!
SEWING & REPAIRS Everything about stitch www.everythingaboutstitch.co.uk. Shortened sleeves of a coat and have taken up trousers, really skilful and friendly.
SHARPENING: Blade Sharpener. www.blade-sharpener
SHOE REPAIRS: Berts Shoe Repairs. 57 Broad Street, Teddington. TW11 8QZ. Did a great job repairing my leather sandals.
SHOE REPAIRS: Bonjour Dry Cleaners, 34 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3RR. Soled my favourite boots beautifully.