Western society revolves around consumption. We increasingly buy more things and throw away more than ever. We use the luxury items we own for shorter times. As soon as these items show the slightest defects – such as a chair with a wobbly leg, an iPad that no longer works or a woollen jumper with a hole in the elbow – we throw them away and buy a new product. Many things get thrown away within the space of one year.

Very few people even think about the possibility of repairing the old product. Most people no longer know how to repair things. This type of knowledge is noticeably on the decline.

Repair Café teaches people to see their possessions in a new light. And, once again, to appreciate their value. Repair Café helps change people’s mindset. This is essential to kindle their enthusiasm for a sustainable society. But above all, Repair Café just wants to show how much fun repairing things can be, and how easy it often is.

Hadleigh Town Council organise Repair Café’s every 2 months and have volunteers who offer a wide variety of skills including toys, art, tools, electrical, computers, sewing, woodwork etc

Minor repairs and/or advice is given. Major work is not undertaken.
For more information contact Hadleigh Town Council on 01473 823884 or check out our website or social media