The Wanstead Repair Café will return this month as part of four events planned for 2025.
It follows the success of a pilot event in October, which attracted over 100 visitors who could register items to be fixed for free, including electrical appliances and clothes. “After the last event, we applied for funding and we are now able to run four more repair cafés this year in collaboration with Christ Church,” said a Wanstead Climate Action spokesperson.
Taking place in the church hall, this month’s event will feature more electrical and sewing specialists alongside bike and jewellery repairers.
“There will also be other activities, such as hand-sewing and art workshops and a listening station. So, bring along broken items poised for landfill and see if we can save even more carbon than last time!”
Repair cafés are free to attend and will take place from 10.30am to 1pm on 12 April and 14 June, with two more dates to be confirmed.
Email wansteadrepaircafe@gmail.com
