During its first three years, Lindfield Repair Café has become a popular local event, welcoming an average of 100 visitors each month. As well as reducing waste, one of the Café’s main aims is to give back to the community. With this in mind, at the December event there will be a collection of pre-loved toys for Bentswood Hub to provide Christmas gifts for children who may otherwise not receive any.
Young visitors will be able to make a take-home mini reindeer using recycled corks and wood, whilst grown-ups might like to take the opportunity to get their tree lights and decorations repaired in good time for Christmas.
In November, the Repair Café volunteers were delighted to welcome Mid Sussex MP Alison Bennett and Councillors Cavan Wood, Will Blunden and Linda Grace. Following the event, Alison posted ‘I was so happy this morning to take some beads into Lindfield Repair Café and get them restrung. Thank you to Marta for mending them. I am looking forward to being able to wear them in Parliament next week!’
Another VIP was a 1960’s Humpty Dumpty who was restored to his former handsome self by Terri, one of the Café’s talented sewing team. In the Kid’s Room a decorative sign was made to celebrate the Café’s third anniversary.
Donations of green electric circuit boards are being collected so children in the Kids Room can make a ‘COMPUTER’ sign board for the repairs room. Please bring along any printed circuit boards that you no longer need or contact [email protected]
ALL REPAIRS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 12.3OPM FOR COMPLETION BY CLOSING AT 1PM PLEASE
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Lindfield Repair Cafe is also proud to offer computer advice:
They don’t carry spares, so physical repairs aren’t usually practical, and the aim is not to compete with local professional services, but they can help with many technical issues that may be making you think about replacing your device prematurely. Don’t forget the power supply!
Recycling Collection Points at the Café:
- Used Candle Wax for recycling by the Candle Lady
- Used Batteries to be recycled in exchange for books for a local primary school Recycle to Read
- Printer Cartridges
Forthcoming events:
Saturday 7th December
Saturday 4th January
Saturday 1st February
MEND everyday items, RESTORE family treasures, SAVE money, REDUCE waste,
VISIT Lindfield Repair Cafe
Lindfield Repair Cafe is open on the first Saturday of the month at the
United Reformed Church, 50 High Street, Lindfield, RH16 2HL from 10am to 1pm.
Please check our website/social media pages for the latest updates (details below).
Note: Lindfield Repair Cafe cannot guarantee that they will be able to repair all items brought in, but they will always have a go if possible! Spare parts for repairs are not supplied so if you need a new zip or bulb fitted it may be worth purchasing one before you come along!
There is a collection point for Haywards Heath Food Bank at the venue so visitors may drop off donations when they visit.
by Nicola Coughlin
Image: MP Alison Bennett with volunteer repairer Marta
