Have you got things which need some TLC, are perhaps a bit broken and you haven’t had the time or skills to fix them yourself? Don’t throw them away, find your closest repairing event, and have a go at fixing them. You don’t need to be a handyman to fix most things and with a combination of coffee, internet videos, encouragement, and some skills sharing you could well revive your possessions, save money and reduce your refuse footprint. Even if it can’t be fixed, you will still have a great time, meet new people and learn new skills! 

We ran a bi-monthly Repair Cafe at THINQTANQ for 2 years, had a great time, and fixed hundreds of items. We have been working hard with other organisations across Plymouth to create the new Repair Make Mend Community (RMMC) which is run by volunteers and provides all the expertise and information needed for anyone who wants to host their own repairing events and help them set up! Head over to the new website to find out more: repairmakemend.community