Fixin' 'n fettlin' broken stuff, for 'nowt
NEXT CAFE:
10AM-1PM, 1st Dec, 2024
Donate
Had an item fixed and want to help to keep Slawit Repair Cafe up and running?
All proceeds go right back into the repair cafe to keep us stocked with the things we need to fix your items and keep them out of the landfill.
Location
N'ah then. What's this 'ere Repair Cafe thing?
Repair cafes are a community project to promote sustainability by encouraging people to repair broken items instead of discarding them.
People bring items like electronics, clothing, and household appliances to be fixed, for free, with the help of skilled volunteers.
This helps reduce waste, saves money, and preserves traditional repair knowledge. It fosters a culture of community spirit and promotes a more sustainable world by showing that repair is a better option than replacement.
Aye, it's totally free
- Admins will register your item and explain the repair process upon arrival.
- Accompany a fixer as they assess and repair your item.
- Discuss any required parts with the fixer.
- Donations are optional; we prefer online contributions after you get home, but you should never feel any obligation to do so.
- Electrical items
- Electronics
- Mechanical items
- Toys
- Computers
- Clothes
- Upcycling clothing, material and fabrics
- Household items
- Jewellery
- Get in touch if you have a question about fixing your item
- NOTE: Unfortunately we don’t repair microwaves due to health and safety issues.
- It can get very busy. We try to get to everyone, but we have to close on time for the building to be locked up.
- We try to operate on a first-come, first-served basis but you may need to wait for the appropriate fixer.
- Unfixed items must be taken home.
- Stay with your items during repair.
- Return with items next time if further work is needed.
- No guarantees on successful or lasting repairs; further faults are rare, but possible.
Volunteer
Want to get involved? You can! And you don't need to be a fixer to do it. Everyone is welcome.
Questions
If you do want to talk about a repair ahead of the Repair Cafe, there's a contact form below.
Get in touch
Your information will only ever be used to contact you about your message to the Repair Cafe. It won’t be given, sold, shared or rented to anyone else. Ever.
Want to get involved at Slawit Repair Cafe?
Volunteering
We’re always keen for more people to join us at Slawit Repair Cafe. No matter what your expertise is, there’s lots to do to help keep the Repair Cafe running smoothly.
Fixers
Fixers are the people who repair the items that visitors bring in to the Repair Cafe.
We get a wide range of items, from kitchen appliances and laptops to teddy bears and garden chairs, so we’re always on the lookout for people with different skills.
Admin
The Repair Cafe couldn’t run without our admin helpers; the people who meet and greet the public, take details about the items, and keeping everything organised and running smoothly on the day.
The importance of this aspect of a Repair Cafe can’t be overstated.
So even if you aren’t a fixer, there are valuable ways to volunteer at the Repair Cafe and to make a huge impact.
Other
Got another skill you feel the Repair Cafe would benefit from, and want to join in? Tell us about it, and let’s talk!
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