A cafe offering a free repair shop is coming to Brixton – Southwark News

A cafe where visitors can bring their broken furniture and appliances to be fixed for free is coming to Brixton.

On Saturday, June 3, a repair cafe is opening on Brixton Road which will provide a space for people to revive their damaged items, instead of throwing them away.

Repair Caf Lambeth will serve the local community and help to reduce waste sent to landfill.

Following the launch, the Repair Caf will then be open every first Saturday of the month from 10 am 1 pm.

Locals can take along anything that is broken, from clothing and textiles to electrical appliances, musical instruments, bicycles, furniture, wooden objects, and more to be fixed by the in-house experts. Part of a worldwide initiative made up of over 2,500 Repair Cafs, the Lambeth program is committed to promoting a circular economy and helping people save money and resources.

The cafe is also looking for passionate volunteers with a range of skills to be a part of this new initiative. Those skilled in clothing and textile repair, electrical appliance repair, bicycle repair, furniture and wooden object repair, or any other repair-related talent are invited to donate their time to help get the Lambeth cafe off the ground.

Those who dont have repair skills can also volunteer as hosts, welcoming visitors or providing welcoming coffee, tea, biscuits, and cake.

Olga Osuch, a spokesperson for the event, said: Repair Caf Lambeth marks the start of an exciting journey towards sustainability and community-building in the local area.

We believe in the power of community and Repair Caf Lambeth is a fantastic opportunity for people to come together, learn new skills, and make a difference. Its something we have needed in the area for a while, but we need everyones help to make it a success. We invite volunteers to join our community and help us build a more sustainable Lambeth.

Want to sign up as a volunteer? Please email [emailprotected] outlining in the first instance what kind of repairs you could offer.

This community-led initiative is launching on Saturday, June 3 at We Are 336, 336 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA.

The event will run from 10 am 3 pm.

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