Eddington Repair Café

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hosted by Group avatarCambridge Area Repair Cafes

Volunteers at a Restart Party fixing devices, cropped on hands

Description

This is a heads-up holding page in preparation for the full details of the next Eddington Repair Café on Sunday 11th October 2020, 11am to 2pm. Keep an eye out on the Circular Cambridge website for further information and how to book.

This Repair Café is being organised by ‘A Toy’s Life and Beyond’ in partnership with the Cambridgeshire Repair Café Network and although it will be focussing on toys, it is open to all.

Repairers will look at all sorts of toys from indoor to outdoor, soft and electrical, modern and old alongside a variety of other items. You can drop in on the day but may not be seen – best to book your item in by emailing: [email protected] letting us know what the item is and the problem with it.

All welcome – a free event but donations are very welcome.

Location

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Storey's Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 1AA

About the group

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Cambridge Area Repair Cafes

Repair Cafes are distinct from Restart Parties, but there is considerable overlap, and much to be gained from sharing information.  They are co-ordinated from the Netherlands (http://repaircafe.org), and are not in competition with Restart Parties (there's more than enough to fix for us both!)

Repair Cafes tend to be less hi-tech than Restart Parties, though we will tackle computers, laptops, tablets and phones when requested.  Repairs are always free, and a cafe (which charges modest prices) is associated with the event, to cater for those who are waiting to be seen.

The Cambridge Repair Cafe Group co-ordinates Repair Cafes in the Cambridge area.  There is a link to the group at http://www.repaircafe.org.uk.  Currently active at least once a quarter are:

Abington
Chesterton
Cottenham
Fulbourn
Girton
Shelford
Waterbeach

New Repair Cafes are expected shortly in Haddenham and Linton, and we have done one-off events in Cambridge and Ely.

We are aiming to set the record for the largest Repair Cafe in the world in Cambridge on 11th November 2017.

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Restart Party Do’s and Don’ts

DO

  • Check if your device is still within warranty, you may be eligible for a free repair, replacement or a refund. (Which? helps in the UK).
  • Take responsibility for your device and your data. Our volunteers are here to help you learn to fix your gadget, not to provide a free repair service. Get involved!
  • Backup your data. We can’t be responsible for your cat pics, so please back up your device before you come. (Of course you already do this once a month, right?)
  • Charge up your device and bring all leads.
  • Get in touch with organisers if you have any questions about whether a fix is possible.

DON’T

  • Assume repairs will be successful. We help fix over half of devices at our events. Even if your repair is unsuccessful, you will learn about your device and why it failed.
  • Expect us to have spare parts. But we can help you source them. Often people visit twice: first we’ll help diagnose the fault, then you source the spare part, and on your return we’ll help you do a replacement.
  • Attempt a mobile screen repair just to save money. DIY mobile screen repair is a learning opportunity first and foremost. Please see our advice page first.
  • Bring a microwave.