Cottenham Community Centre

Hosted by Group avatar Cottenham Repair Cafe

Party impact

46

participants

16

restarters

71 kg

waste prevented

456 kg

CO2 emission prevented

36

devices fixed

10

devices repairable

4

devices dead

equivalent to...

Volunteers at a Restart Party fixing devices, cropped on hands

Description

Our band of volunteer repairers can help fix all kinds of things - from bikes to clothing to earrings, radios, printers, ornaments - almost anything you can carry, in fact! We like to show you how we do it, so that if it happens again, you can do it yourself. Both repairers and repairees have a very enjoyable and rewarding time.

Cottenham's Repair Cafés have been running for several years, and are now established as the village's favourite way to get everyday items fixed, while enjoying a coffee or cake at Cottenham Community Centre.

Before we go on, please take a look at our Repair Café agreement that sets out what you can expect from us, and what we expect from you at the Repair Cafe: https://bit.ly/35l08Qn (You may need to copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar). We'll have a paper copy ready for you to sign when you arrive.

Please book either a morning (10-12) or afternoon (12-2) ticket, choosing the ticket description that fits your item best, and we will contact you with a more precise time slot. Let us know as much as you can about the item and what the problem is, as this will help us match you to a repairer with the right skills and ensure we bring the correct tools and spares. You don't need to print the ticket or bring it with you to the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Location

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250a High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, UK

About the group

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Cottenham Repair Cafe

Cottenham Repair Cafe usually runs two to three times a year at Cottenham Community Centre, with a 'guest' spot at Cottenham Village College during the biennial Fen Edge Festival. We usually have electrical, mechanical, bike, jewellery and clothing repairers. Repair Cafes have been running in the village for over a decade!

Group Stats

46

participants

18

hours volunteered

parties thrown

71 kg

waste prevented

456 kg

CO2 emission prevented