What we
can fix
Sherborne
Repair Cafe
Sherborne
Next Sessions
20th of September
9am - 12pm, Digby Hall, Hound Street
Our Community Movement
Repair, don't replace!
We throw away vast amounts of ‘stuff’ that could easily be repaired. We've fallen out of the habit of repairing things, or simply don’t know how. Today, it seems easier to replace an item than to mend it.
The Repair Cafe changes all that. By reducing the volume of materials and energy needed to make new products, we cut CO2 and stop all that stuff going to landfill. We're a community venture aiming to bring people of all different ages, interests and backgrounds together with a shared goal of fixing the things they love and keeping our planet healthy. But, most of all, the Repair Cafe shows how much fun repairing things can be, and how easy it often is!
How does it work?
We meet from 10 am - 12.30pm once a month at Cheap Street Church Hall and you're welcome to bring along any item you would like us to repair. Before visiting read our FAQ to make sure your visit is as easy as it can be!
If possible, the repair will be done while you wait. If not, the repairer will take the item home to repair and return the item at the following cafe. The only charge is for materials needed to make the repair, and a discretionary donation towards the running of the Cafe.
Next Sessions
20th of September
9am - 12pm, Digby Hall, Hound Street
1115
Repairs
=
1008
Kilograms saved
from landfill
Why Repair?
Repair has a major role in all three of the big R’s (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). By repairing what we already have we can Reduce the need for new items and Reuse these items for longer. We can then also Recycle items more effectively by taking parts from broken objects and using them to repair similar items; rather than just breaking them down to their base ingredients and sending them back to factories.
The result of this isn't just good for the planet, but it also helps us make better use of the resources we have and, on a more individual level, save money too!
We believe everyone has the right to repair the things they own. The tools and information to repair the products you've paid for should be available to you, and the repair process shouldn't be intentionally hindered. The battle for "Right to Repair" is ongoing, and you can find out more here.