Cotton & Cogs

24/09/2026

Love the jacket! Looking forward to seeing how we can make it the perfect fit!

I’m so excited to be part of this event - I am hugely passionate about sustainability in all aspects of life - and the disaster that is the throwaway fashion industry. But that certainly doesn’t mean we have to be bland or stuck with things which don’t work for us and our style.

I’ll be sharing simple tips and techniques to give those tweaks that turn something from a meh to a yay, or to breathe life into a damaged but loved item. As well as bringing some examples with me - I will be doing some repairs to a few gorgeous vintage items on the rails at GRACE - connecting communities, changing lives and will be on hand to give indiviual advice.


Thank you so much House of Colour Ann Orton for inviting me to join you.

If you’d like to grab a spot email: [email protected]

There will be two sessions on Sunday 27th September 🕣 12 noon and 2:30pm
📍 GRACE Charity shop, 332 Lee High Road, SE13 5PJ

£15 - all proceeds go to GRACE, as well as the session you will also receive a £15 voucher to be used towards any of the wonderful services from House of Colour Ann Orton.

24/09/2026

An exciting addition to Sunday's lineup, and a reason it falls this month.

The insanely talented Victoria Morris of is joining both masterclasses. She is an experienced sewist with a passion for sustainability, and she will be on hand to tell you what can be altered and what can be mended, whether it is something you have brought with you or something you have just found on the rails.

It is a useful thing to have in the room. Most of us have walked away from something good because of a long sleeve or a missing button, and most of those are a twenty minute job for someone who knows what they are doing.

We are running these sessions as part of Secondhand September and during Sustainable Fashion Week , which is the right home for them. Keeping clothes out of landfill is not really about buying a better new thing. It is about wearing what already exists and knowing enough to make it work.

Bring: one item you own and never reach for. Between the two of us, Victoria and I will tell you whether it can be styled, altered, mended, or passed on to someone who will love it.

🕛 Two sessions, 12 noon and 2.30pm, two hours each

📍 GRACE, 332 Lee High Road, SE13 5PJ

🎟️ £15, all proceeds to GRACE, and you leave with a £15 voucher for any of my services

To book: email [email protected] or pop into the shop.

23/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped out and those who came along to enjoy our Apple Day once more. We had a fantastic day and would like to particularly thank the following; Chinbrook Community Orchar…

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28/07/2026

Please note that we will not be having our regular Mending Monday with Grove Park Community Group in August - hope to see you back the first Monday in September!

If you’re looking for another local group I can highly recommend Greener & Cleaner - check out their page for all the amazing activities they have including repair cafes and friendly sewing circles. The Hub on Bromley even has sewing machines you can use when you visit!

Have a splendid summer x

01/06/2026

Today’s Mending Monday has had to be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances.

I’m so sorry - I was looking forward to seeing everyone!

Hope to see you next month - I will post an update with details nearer the time.

Thank you,
Victoria x

28/05/2026

Just a few days until our next Mending Monday!

Join us at for our monthly community textile repair session.

Our drop in runs on the first Monday of the month, 12:30 - 3pm, whether you just fancy some company while sewing on a missing button or are looking for some help with a repair everyone is welcome!

I bring a selection of supplies including threads, yarns and needles with me but please feel free to bring your own. We help each other and share skills while enjoying a cuppa and a chat.

So whether you’re looking to save a favourite item, make friends, learn a new skill, or support the community by sharing your skills please join us!

We currently work with hand sewing / darning / needle felting / knitting / crochet - though have plans to expand to sewing machines in the future (watch this space!).

Our drop in is free to attend - we want this to be as accessible as possible to everyone, however donations to help cover costs and support are hugely appreciated.

Mending Mondays @ The Ringway Centre
First Monday of the Month, 12:30 - 3pm
268 Baring Road, SE12 0DS

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One of my favourite places, and just the best spot to enjoy the sunset.