An FAA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness was achieved by a group of Lindfield Repair Café volunteers in August. The Repair Café directors are always keen to ensure that their volunteers and visitors are safe during their events and to this end they offer annual training sessions. Last year’s was First Aid. The Fire Safety course was delivered by Neil Pocock, an ex-fire fighter with many years’ experience.
Following the training, volunteers were treated to a buffet in the URC garden. This was intended to be a barbecue but, considering the tinder dry grass and high temperatures, and following the training, the team decided the ovens were a safer bet!
‘This was a wonderful chance for us to thank our loyal volunteers, as well as for us all to relax and chat without a queue of repairs waiting!’ said Andy Fruin. ‘We are so grateful for all the hard work and commitment from our regular volunteers and all that they do to make our monthly events successful.’
We are always happy to welcome new volunteers, as repairers or part of the welcome team. Please get in touch via our website if you’d like to find out more: www.lindfieldrepaircafe.org/volunteer-1
Our next event will be on Saturday 5th September at 10am and we look forward to welcoming our regulars, as well as new visitors, for repairs, a cuppa and a slice of delicious cake!
As always, there will be a craft activity in the Kids’ Room, encouraging our younger generation to hone skills which will hopefully encourage them to become our next generation of Repairers.
ALL REPAIRS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 12.00PM FOR COMPLETION BY CLOSING AT 1PM PLEASE
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Computer Advice at Lindfield Repair Café:
We don’t carry spares, so physical repairs aren’t usually practical, and the aim is not to compete with local professional services, but we can help with 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
- Empty Printer Cartridges
Household Refills:
Andi Frost regularly parks her Fill Good refill van outside the Repair Café. Bring along your empty containers to stock up on a wide range of store cupboard, cleaning essentials and much more. Find out more at Fill Good Store
Forthcoming events:
Saturday 5th September
Saturday 3rd October
Saturday 7th November
Saturday 5th December
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 Café volunteers cannot guarantee that every item will be repaired, 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.
Website: https://www.lindfieldrepaircafe.org/
by Nicola Coughlin
