The WORKSHOP at Downton Baptist Church works in partnership with DOWNTON REPAIR CAFE.
On the first Saturday of the month, the WORKSHOP and Downton Repair Cafe welcomes you to bring along any domestic item for repair that you can carry in and they will consider repairing it for you!

Each Month, the Downton Repair Cafe | The WORKSHOP, publish a NEWSLETTER, including what is currently available for donation.

For more information and how to get involved, please click here.
To view Downton Repair Cafe Facebook Page

Dates for 2026:
5th September
3rd October
7th November
5th December

Timings

At Downton Baptist Church, on the first Saturday of the month, Doors open at 10.00am to Noon.
For the calendar of other opening times for Downton Repair Cafe and Lover Repair Cafe, please see their calendar.

Is there a cost?

The only charge made is for materials used and a request is made for a donation towards running costs and in support of local organisations in need.

Can I get involved?

We always welcome new volunteers, to help, mend or make tea. Please get in touch or come along!

Can I leave items at the church?

Items bought to the The WORKSHOP | Downton Repair Cafe for repair will either be repaired on the day or taken back to the main Workshop in Lover and returned the following month. You will be phoned and informed when jobs are complete.

Items can be brought along when the WORKSHOP is open. Unfortunately, we do not have facilities to store items at the church.

What happens to the excess donations?

Downton Repair Cafe operates as a not for profit organisation.
Therefore, as a group of volunteers, they give away their funds to advertised local charities.

Where do I park?

We have a church car park to the rear of the church. We recommend that you use the footpath around the rear of the church and not South Lane. Please do not use the Goat Car Park.

Are you in need?

If you are in need of help then please contact us. Also, please see our foodbank page and our help page for links.

What else happens at Downton Baptist Church
We have a service on a Sunday Morning and Thursday Morning, which is followed by a community lunch.
We hold a community LARDER twice a week and a Community GARDEN twice a week. There is a WARDROBE once a month where we exchange clothing for free. There are many items available for a small donation at Lover Repair Cafe.

Why do we do this?

We believe that nothing is every beyond repair, even us! We also wish to reuse unwanted items and play our part in being kind to our world. Thank you for your support.

For further information please contact our Church office on 01725 512971
or email community@downtonbaptist.org

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.Click here.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello to Downton Baptist Church

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When?

We meet at our Church in South Lane, Downton, for our Sunday Service starting at 10.30 am. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team and Duty Stewards.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits following our service.. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is a disabled toilets.

Our Service

The Sunday Morning Worship service begins at 10.30 am with a warm welcome.
During the service there will be a time of sung worship, led by our band. There will then follow readings from the bible and a talk about what we have heard. There will be times of prayer.
Please ask if this is new for you and would like some support.

We are pleased to say we have a programme for our young people and everyone is welcome.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At an appropriate moment, the young people will be asked to go their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy.

Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Lots more going on

As you explore the website you'll find an active community involved in the ministry of the church all week. Take a look around and please get in touch if you would like to know more.

Getting in touch

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Rev Philip Rhoades		Rev Katy Ullyatt
Pastor		Pastor

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.