Stone Mini Market, Leytonstone

London, United Kingdom

Hosted by Group avatarForest Fixers

Volunteers at a Restart Party fixing devices, cropped on hands

Description

This is Forest Fixers’ first event! It’s at the cafe in Stone Mini Market, Leytonstone’s local grocery shop and refill station for cleaning products, dried foods and craft beer.

We would welcome fixers who’ve had previous experience of these events to help us fix and to hold our hands while we find our way.

Location

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721 High Rd Leytonstone, Bushwood, London E11 4RD, UK

About the group

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Forest Fixers

We're just starting out and hoping to have our first Repair Cafe at the beginning of February. We would be delighted if any other Restarters would like to join us, especially for the first few sessions when we will be feeling our way.


For now, we will be based at:


The Mill

7-11 Coppermill Lane

London E17 7HA


The nearest station is St James Street (Liverpool Street to Chingford Line), which is just round the corner from The Mill

or a 12 minute walk from Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line) or Queens Road (Barking to Gospel Oak Line).


There is plenty of cycle parking right outside The Mill


@Lisa_Percival

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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.