Transition Southampton believes in a positive, sustainable, community imagined future. We work with local communities, organisations and local governments to create positive, sustainable, community-based solutions that tackle climate change and energy scarcity. We are part of the international Transition Network, and have a range of active and past projects across food, energy, waste, transport and the built environment.
Our current projects include Repair Cafe, Growing Places, Bike Kitchen and Rat-proof Composting. We’ve run various projects and events over the years including our Open Homes Weekends. We are also pleased to announce that our popular Green Gardening Consultancy offer is back (see projectds list). We publish the popular Southampton Sustainable Living Guide, whose current contents you can view here.
Check out the full list of projects here and get in touch you’re like to get involved or have an idea you would like support with, by emailing chair[at]transitionsouthampton[dot]org
Southampton Repair Cafe
Repair Cafes run regularly around the city (scroll down for full list of dates) for repairs including electrical, sewing, computers, bikes, jewellery etc. We tackle most portable things. All Repair cafes run from 10.30-13.00. No need to book, just turn up for repair or a cuppa! (If you’re unsure about your item feel free to email us at a week or so beforehand to check ) We welcome cash donations for repairs, which help cover our hall hire and insurance costs. We also welcome more volunteers, especially anyone who could help us with advertising/social media to spread the word! More info at repaircafe[at]transitionsouthampton[dot]org
Our four venues are:
Shirley Parish Church, opposite St James Park near the northern end of St James Rd. Normally we are in the parish hall but while this is being renovated (likley most of 2026) we will be in the church itself. You can park in the surrounding streets.
Freemantle Baptist Church Hall, Testwood Rd, SO15 8RL (this is near Millbrook station, on the corner of Testwood Rd and Waterhouse Lane; look for the ‘Memorial Hall’ sign above the church. Park in car park/surrounding streets; bikes can come into hall.) Map details: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ttbxs2vFqWyMgtTJ6) We need more help with admin at this one! Email if you can help.
Immaculate Conception Church hall, Portswood Rd, SO17 3SB (the hall is behind the church and access to parking is off Belgrave Rd near its junction with Kent Rd.) Map details: https://maps.app.goo.gl/syzq9ZhmPeY1AGii9
St Denys Community Centre, Priory Rd, SO17 2JZ.
Map details: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EfMsrFF7tQQhtowm7
Totton repair cafe runs on alternate months and
Eastleigh repair cafe runs on the last Sat of each month. See https://therestartproject.org/networks/hampshire/ for all Hampshire repair cafes.
Upcoming dates in 2026
Apr 4 Freemantle Baptist
Apr 18 Immaculate Conception
May 2 Shirley
May 16 St Denys
Jun 6 Freemantle Baptist
Jun 20 Immaculate Conception
Jul 4 Shirley
Jul 18 St Denys
Aug 1 Freemantle Baptist
Aug 15 Immaculate Conception
Sep 5 Shirley
Sep 19 St Denys
Oct 3 Freemantle Baptist
Oct 17 Immaculate Conception
Nov 7 Shirley
Nov 21 St Denys
Dec 5 Freemantle Baptist
NB there are other repair cafes in Hampshire including Eastleigh, Totton and Winchester – see https://therestartproject.org/networks/hampshire/ for a list of what’s coming up where.
For more on Southampton Repair Cafe see our Repair cafe page or our Blog about its history.
Blog: From Gas Boiler to Air Source Heat Pump
If you’re curious about what’s involved in converting from a gas boiler to an Air Source Heat Pump, check out this fantastic write-up from one of our members, which has recently been updated 18 months after installation.
Re-Imagining Southampton
We held our AGM on 14th April at Edmund Kell Hall to coincide with the 10th anniversary of our amazing Imagine Southampton AGM in 2016 and 30 people attended. Co-Chair Angela reported on all the projects and activities over both the past year and the past decade. Treasurer Nathan reported on our healthy bank balance mainly thanks to the repair cafe and reminded us that we could consider seed funding for new Transition Southampton projects that align with our values. A workshop on Re-Imagining Southampton or “Keep Calm and Create Community” followed. There will be a report on this in due course and findings will be shared at Urban Wild. We re-elected our officers unanimously. Which doesn’t mean there isn’t space for new people to join us during the year!
Don’t chuck your Windows 10 PC!!
So, if you’ve got a computer which can’t be upgraded to Windows 11 you need to know the following:
- If you do nothing your machine will still work after 14 Oct but will no longer receive updates.
- You could be eligible to get another year’s support from MS – and buy time to decide what to do next – check out the Updates menu on your computer (this could be free or cost £24)
- If you can’t get the extra year’s support, you could convert your machine to another operating system, like Chrome or Linux (with help if necessary)
So don’t chuck your Windows 10 computer! If this would interest you, let us know via our facebook page or by emailing repaircafe[at]transitionsouthampton[dot]org and we will see if we can line up some support.
Green Open Homes Week
Green Open Homes Week 2025 is over. This successful event saw 50 visits to 19 homes plus free public workshops from 4 independent green local businesses. It’s not too late to book a visit – if there is a home you’d like to see, get in touch and we will see what we can do. Read more here on our dedicated website.
Imagine Southampton Film
What do you see when you imagine a better Southampton? Our new Imagine Southampton film harnesses the collective power of our community’s imagination to imagine a better future for our city and our communities.
Bitterne Park Growing Places
We’re repeating our successful community food growing project again this year. Watch this space for news of what’s next this year.
Imagine 2030 using the Transition Time Machine
See what people saw in 2030 when they travelled into the future. A full write-up is available on our Blog.
Join a Southampton Group
If you’re looking to get involved with a local group there any many amazing environmental organisations around the city, some are listed here.