Author: Repair Cafe

Its always nice to receive thanks for our work so list a few from our comments book:

“Excellent swift service, repair complete. Friendly service….”

“Wonderful to have my jeans repaired – they are my favourite pair ! Thank you ! “

“Excellent service, the care and attention all the volunteers (gave) to the repairs. My teddy bears now look amazing!! Thank you so much.. “

“Fast service, lovely people…”

“So grateful my zip was replaced and instructions as (to) how to prevent it happening again. Thank you ! ..”

“Thank you very much for helping (to) repair my lawnmower. Much appreciated…”

“Wonderful help did a fantastic job fixing my laptop and giving advice…”

“Super help although it couldn’t be fixed ..”

“The staff worked hard, very helpful and friendly but unable to fix…”

“Apprentices fixed it ! Job done what fantastic service :)…”

We are pleased to say 40.75 Kg was potentially saved from landfill on Saturday 16th August.

Item Repaired	Class	Weight Kg
Ladies writing box	Carpentry	2.40#
Pressure washer	Electrical	9.90*
Sandwich toaster	Electrical	1.10*
Cordless screwdriver	Electrical	0.15
Fan on stand	Electrical	6.20*
Voice box	Electrical	0.10
Hand food mixer	Electrical	0.60*
*Spectacles	Mechanical	0.01
Knife sharpening	Mechanical	0.65
Blouse	Textile	0.04
Trousers	Textile	0.35
Sewing machine	Mechanical	19.25*
	Total	40.75 kg
*=advice given
#=in progress

Those few items that we couldn´t repair on the day were returned to the owners with advice on further action to avoid them being discarded or where bespoke components could be purchased that we could use for repair at a future Repair Café date.

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We were privileged today to have our Guildford MP Zoe Franklin visit us. She was shown around by our project leader and inspiration, Susi Brown. Zoe took an interest in the work we do spending time talking to the repairers, and the Rotary Club of Guildford Wey Registrars, caterers and helpers.

Item Repaired	Class	Weight Kg
Ercol Carver dining chair	Woodwork	4.25
Knife & secateurs	Knife sharpening	0.45
Trousers & T-Shirt	Textile	0.7
Jeans	Textile	0.65
2 Teddies	Textile	0.55
Waistcoat	Textile	0.25
Kettle	Electrical	1.05
Trousers & cushion cover	Textile	1.15
Edging shears	Knife sharpening	1.55
Hairdryer	Electrical	0.75
Vacuum cleaner	Mechanical	2.1
Bosch Sander	Mechanical	1.6
Large Cabin luggage	Mechanical	1.55
Paper shedders	Mechanical	6.6
Watch strap	Mechanical	0.1
	Total	23.3 Kg

Those few items that we couldn´t repair on the day were returned to the owners with advice on further action to avoid them being discarded or where bespoke components could be purchased that we could use for repair at a future Repair Café date.

We are pleased to say 39.8 Kg was saved from landfill on Saturday 17h May.

The repairs covered a wide variety of items which are listed below

Item Repaired	Class	Weight Kg
Analogue Keyboard	Mechanical	3.05
Bracelet	Textile	0.50
Garden Strimmer	Mechanical	7.00
Slippers	Textile	0.30
Laminator	Mechanical	1.10
Jumper	Textile	0.80
Pizza oven	Electrical	6.60
Lawnmower	Electrical	9.20
Jacket	Textile	0.50
Garden shears	Mechanical	3.10
DAB tuner	Electrical	2.00
Wooden Chair	Carpentry	5.65
	Total	39.80 Kg

Those few items that we couldn´t repair on the day were returned to the owners with advice on further action to avoid them being discarded or where bespoke components could be purchased that we could use for repair at a future Repair Café date.

We are pleased to say 26.2 KG was saved from landfill on Saturday 19 April.

The repairs covered a wide variety of items which are listed below

Item Repaired	Class	Weight Kg
Trousers & Top	Textile	0.40
Jumper	Textile	0.45
Vacuum cleaner	Electrical	5.30
Window vacuum cleaner	Electrical	0.65
Handbag zip	Mechanical	0.30
Iron	Electrical	1.20
Duvet	Textile	3.00
Table	Woodwork	2.50
Beldray hand vacuum	Electrical	2.05
Ripped traousers	Textile	1.00
Bag	Mechanical	1.15
Towel Rail	Mechanical	0.40
Clock	Mechanical	1.05
Radio switch	Mechanical	1.60
Hole in shorts	Textile	0.50
Mob Phone apps	Mechanical	0.20
Lamp	Electrical	1.10
Table lamp	Electrical	3.35
	Total	26.20 KG

Those few items that we couldn´t repair on the day were returned to the owners with advice on further action to avoid them being discarded or where bespoke components could be purchased that we could use for repair at a future Repair Café date.