Repair Cafes

What are Repair Cafes?

Repair Cafes are growing in popularity across the the UK. They are welcoming community spaces where you can bring your items to be fixed by skilled volunteers and where you can learn how to repair them yourself. Items that can be repaired include (but are not limited to):

Clothes and soft toys
Household furnishings
Furniture
Electrical appliances
Bikes
Everyday household items (e.g. crockery and ornaments)
Garden tools

FAQ'S

Yes, there is no set charge for repairs. However, Repair Cafes are entirely ran by volunteers and they rely on community support. So any voluntary donations are always warmly welcomed to help cover tools, spare parts and running costs.

Most of the time the cafes are able to repair your items on the day. Staying with your item whilst it is repaired provides you with the chance to watch, ask questions and pick up handy repair skills yourself. For some items which take longer, repairers may ask to collect at a later date. This will vary depending on the cafe.

Please see the list below at the end of this page, which features a full list of all Repair Cafés across Shropshire, so you can find the one closest to you.

Dates and times vary depending on the location. Please click on your nearest cafe from the list at the bottom of this page to view its exact dates and opening hours.

If there isn't one in your area yet, you can set one up! The National Repair Café website provides starter packs, practical guidance and advice on how to get a local group up and running.

Why Repairing is Good for the Planet?

Every year, we throw away vast amounts of goods that could easily be fixed. Choosing to repair your items instead of replacing them makes a real difference to the environment.

Saves resources: Manufacturing brand new products uses huge amounts of raw materials, water and energy.

Lowers carbon emissions: extending the life of things you already own reduces the pollution and greenhouse gases created by making and shipping replacements.

Find your local Repair Cafe: