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Celebrating Our Community’s Repair Success!

“Since November 2022, our enthusiastic team has been busy bringing life back to your cherished items! We’re thrilled to share that we’ve successfully repaired over 1500 items and offered helpful advice on another 500, welcoming over 1600 visitors. We’re truly passionate about helping our community, one repair at a time.”

“Of course, there are times when items are beyond repair, due to severe damage or missing parts. But we’re incredibly proud of the positive impact we’ve made and the joy we’ve brought to so many.”

Our First session

What’s the Buzz About Repair Café?

“Imagine a friendly, community-focused event where you can bring your broken treasures and learn how to fix them! That’s exactly what Repair Café is all about. Our skilled and welcoming volunteers are here to help you repair everything from lamps and chairs to gadgets and clothing.

“There’s no pressure, no fees, and no guarantees – but if it can be fixed, our volunteers will give it their best shot! They’re also keen to share their knowledge, so you might just pick up a new skill along the way.

“Join us for a fun, sustainable, and heartwarming experience!

 “So, what do you do with a vacuum cleaner that’s lost its suction, a bike with a wobbly wheel, or a beloved sweater with a hole? Instead of throwing them away, bring them to the Malling Repair Café!

“Here, you’ll find a supportive community of volunteers eager to help you breathe new life into your belongings. Together, we can reduce waste, learn valuable skills, and make a positive impact on our planet. It’s a win-win for everyone!”

At a Repair Café, you’ll find a community of skilled volunteers ready to lend a hand. Together, you can breathe new life into your beloved possessions, reduce waste, and learn valuable repair skills. It’s a win-win for you and the planet!

Bring it to The Malling Repair Café!

Bring Your Broken Belongings to Life

Our team of skilled volunteer repair experts will be on hand to breathe new life into your broken items, completely free of charge. While donations are always appreciated, they’re never mandatory.

What Can You Bring?

“Almost anything portable that’s showing signs of wear and tear! Think household appliances like vacuum cleaners and lamps, personal items like clothing, bikes, and toys – our repair specialists have the know-how and tools to tackle a wide variety of repairs.

“By promoting repair over replacement, we’re helping to reduce the growing mountains of waste. It’s true, we all tend to throw away items that could easily be fixed. Repair Café is here to change that mindset and remind us that repairing is both practical and rewarding.

“More than just a repair service, we’re a place where neighbours connect and rediscover the value of community. By working together to fix a bike, a CD player, or a pair of trousers, you’ll build new friendships and appreciate the skills within our community.

“Beyond the social benefits, repairing items saves money, conserves resources, and reduces our carbon footprint. But most importantly, Repair Café aims to show you the joy and satisfaction of fixing things yourself.

“Need help cleaning or assembling something? Just bring it along, and we’ll do our best to assist you.

“We simply ask for a small donation to help cover the cost of materials and venue hire.

By promoting repairs, The Malling Repair Café aims to reduce the ever-growing mountains of waste. It’s a fact: we Brits throw away far too much, including perfectly good items that could easily be repaired. The Repair Café is here to change that, reminding us all that fixing things is not only practical but also rewarding.

Repair Café is more than just a place to fix things. It’s a platform for neighbors to connect and rediscover the value of community. By working together to repair a bike, a CD player, or a pair of trousers, you’ll form new bonds and appreciate the skills that exist right on your doorstep.

Beyond the social benefits, repairing items saves money, conserves resources, and reduces carbon emissions. Most importantly, Repair Café aims to demonstrate the sheer joy and simplicity of fixing things yourself.

Need help cleaning or assembling something? No problem! Bring it along, and we’ll do our best to help.

Just a small donation to cover the cost of materials and venue hire is all we ask.

Important Notes:

*Please note, we cannot accept e-scooters, microwaves, electric blankets, large white goods, or CRT devices like old televisions or computer monitors.

“Friendly Reminder: To ensure everyone has a fair chance, we kindly ask you to limit your repairs to one item per visit.

“You can find our House Rules on the Repair Registration clipboard.”

The West Malling Library clock ticks once again!!