15th November 2025 Repairs

The lady who brought the clock in was kind enough to let us know..”…My nephew is blind and he loves a ticking clock but it had stopped ticking and I want to give it to him on his birthday (tomorrow)! Its ticking and chiming away beautifully! 😍” See picture below.

Item RepairedClassWeight Kg
Small chestCarpentry0.45#
Toy electric carElectrical12.0
Water pumpElectrical3.0*
Record playerElectrical1.0*
Tower fanElectrical3.0*
KettleElectrical1.1*
Leaking coffee machineElectrical9.5
Food processorElectrical8.6*
Photo frameElectrical0.95*
Sewing machineElectrical4.5#
Child’s craneElectrical1.0
Bathroom fanElectrical0.52*
Shower unitElectrical3.0*
CableElectrical0.5
Old ClockMechanical5.0
LadleMechanical0.15
DroneMechanical1.95
Rolater walking frameMechanical9.00
Vacuum cleanerMechanical5.00*
2 pairs broken glassesMechanical0.2
JumperTextile0.45
TrousersTextile0.6
Dressing gownTextile1.5
Several cloth articlesTextile1.7
Broken dishChina0.6
Total78.27 kg
*unable to repair, advice given 29.17 kg
#=in progress4.95 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.

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18th October 2025 Repairs

Item RepairedClassWeight Kg
DrawerCarpentry5.5
Chair- Wobbly backCarpentry5.0#
ToasterElectrical8.0
Flat screen TVElectrical7.0*
Child’s carElectrical10.0*
Hoover motorElectrical11.0*
KettleElectrical1.4*
Standard lampElectrical4.0
Food processorElectrical8.3
Coffee MachineElectrical8.3*
Casio keyboardElectrical3.6*
JuicerElectrical3.0*
Tape deckElectrical3.7*
LampElectrical1.6
MagimixElectrical1.6
Scythe sharpeningMechanical2.0
WatchMechanical0.05*
BicycleMechanical13.7
BinocularsMechanical0.8*
Shark vacuum cleanerMechanical7.11
ClothTextile0.85*
BackpackTextile0.4
Clothes zipTextile0.42
Total107.33 kg
*unable to repair, advice given49.7 kg
#=in progress5.0 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.

If you feel you would like to join our repairers once a month CLICK HERE

20th September Repairs

We are pleased to say 57.05 Kg was potentially saved from landfill on Saturday 20th September.

Item RepairedClassWeight Kg
Ladies writing boxCarpentry2.40
Standard LampElectrical3.9*
Toy robotElectrical0.4*
DiscmanElectrical1.0*
Fan on standElectrical6.20*
Vacuum CleanerElectrical6.8
Henry vacuum cleanerElectrical5.53*
Toshiba TVElectrical3.7*
De-humidifierElectrical11.07
Table lampElectrical0.8*
Sewing machineElectrical8.9#
ShearsMechanical1.2
HoeMechanical2.2
ForkMechanical2.2*
HandbagMechanical0.2
TrousersTextile0.25
TrousersTextile0.5
Total57.05kg
*=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.

If you feel you would like to join our repairers once a month CLICK HERE

Recent Comments

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 :)…”

16th August Repairs

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

Item RepairedClassWeight Kg
Ladies writing boxCarpentry2.40#
Pressure washerElectrical9.90*
Sandwich toasterElectrical1.10*
Cordless screwdriverElectrical0.15
Fan on standElectrical6.20*
Voice boxElectrical0.10
Hand food mixerElectrical0.60*
*SpectaclesMechanical0.01
Knife sharpeningMechanical0.65
BlouseTextile0.04
TrousersTextile0.35
Sewing machineMechanical19.25*
Total40.75 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.

If you feel you would like to join our repairers once a month CLICK HERE

21 June Repairs

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.

Zoe Franklin with seamstress Theresa . The bear has had arms re-attached and new eyes ready to be cuddled again
Item RepairedClassWeight Kg
Ercol Carver dining chairWoodwork4.25
Knife & secateurs Knife sharpening0.45
Trousers & T-ShirtTextile0.7
JeansTextile0.65
2 TeddiesTextile0.55
WaistcoatTextile0.25
KettleElectrical1.05
Trousers & cushion coverTextile1.15
Edging shearsKnife sharpening1.55
HairdryerElectrical0.75
Vacuum cleanerMechanical2.1
Bosch SanderMechanical1.6
Large Cabin luggageMechanical1.55
Paper sheddersMechanical6.6
Watch strapMechanical0.1
Total23.3 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.

17th May 2025 Repairs

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 RepairedClassWeight Kg
Analogue KeyboardMechanical3.05
BraceletTextile0.50
Garden StrimmerMechanical7.00
SlippersTextile0.30
LaminatorMechanical1.10
JumperTextile0.80
Pizza ovenElectrical6.60
LawnmowerElectrical9.20
JacketTextile0.50
Garden shearsMechanical3.10
DAB tunerElectrical2.00
Wooden ChairCarpentry5.65
Total39.80 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.

19 April 2025 Repairs

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 RepairedClassWeight Kg
Trousers & TopTextile0.40
JumperTextile0.45
Vacuum cleanerElectrical5.30
Window vacuum cleanerElectrical0.65
Handbag zipMechanical0.30
IronElectrical1.20
DuvetTextile3.00
TableWoodwork2.50
Beldray hand vacuumElectrical2.05
Ripped traousersTextile1.00
BagMechanical1.15
Towel RailMechanical0.40
ClockMechanical1.05
Radio switchMechanical1.60
Hole in shortsTextile0.50
Mob Phone appsMechanical0.20
LampElectrical1.10
Table lampElectrical3.35
Total26.20 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.