Latest update – February 2021
The Repair Cafe continues to stay physically closed until we are advised that we can open again.
However, we are still able to advise on repairs using Zoom consultations and will continue to manage to repair some items remotely.
If you’d like to know more please enquire by email here: info@horshamrepiarcafe.org.uk.
If you’d like to know more please enquire by email here: info@horshamrepiarcafe.org.uk.
Please note that we can’t take broken items that you have replaced with new appliances but that you would like us to fix so we can donate or sell on. We don’t offer that service and we also have nowhere to store any items. Please take these broken appliances to your local household waste recycling centre instead where they can be properly recycled. Thank you.
We miss all our volunteers, supporters and customers very much and hope, like everyone, that we will be up and running soon.
Refill service
With the ongoing lockdown rules, we are unable to give a firm date for when we might be able to start up this service again.
We are awaiting the details of the roadmap that the government will be sharing with us all on 22nd February.
Once we have a clearer way forward, we will update you, but we are hoping we may be able to have a session in April or May. Fingers crossed!
We don’t just do repairs, we offer much more…
REPAIRS: The Horsham Repair Cafe offers a fantastic free monthly repair service for your broken and worn out items. Come and join us to learn how to repair and mend, save money and be part of a community sharing crafts, knowledge and creative skills.
The Repair Cafe celebrated its 1st birthday in October 2018 and we’ve been so successful, we’ve extended our services. Clothes repairs now take place in the afternoon when some of our textile volunteers will be demonstrating and teaching people how to carry out creative upcycling.
It’s highly recommended that you book your repair in advance – you can book here
Please read our Repair rules here before you book.
If you’d like to know whether it’s worth bringing an item to be repaired, perhaps our handy guide might help – please read it here.
Donations are welcome for any repairs undertaken and refreshments. They help us to be able to keep running this free and valuable service.
ENERGY SERVICE: Between 10 am-1 pm (*afternoon by arrangement) we offer an energy cost comparison and switching to 100% clean and renewable energy. You will need to bring a recent electricity bill (and gas bill if you use it) with you. Everyone we have switched has saved money! The process only takes about 5 minutes! Or you can carry out the comparison and switch from the comfort of your armchair here. We also offer advice and support on ways to deal with fuel debt, reduce energy consumption and energy costs by cutting unnecessary energy use and energy loss from their properties.
REDUCE YOUR PLASTICS: Between 10 am – 1 pm we offer a household and personal cleaning product bottle refill service, learn more here. In partnership with Earthkind you can also buy plastic-free organic pantry items like pasta, rice, pulses, dried fruit, seeds, chocolate chips and olive oil. Please bring containers, or we can supply a recycled paper bag (for the dried goods). Taking advantage of these refill services will reduce the number of plastic bottles which need to be made, recycled, reduce single-use plastics, helping the planet and saving you money.
REFRESHMENTS AND BOOKING: We have cakes and tea available, so do come along for a cuppa and a chat – also great for when you’re waiting for your repairs (don’t forget to book them in).
Children welcome too!
HELPERS: We are always looking for volunteers for the Horsham Repair Cafe and Sussex Green Living’s environmental awareness and education work. Please contact us if you can spare some regular time. We are looking for general helpers, refreshments, technical repair, craft skills, website design, data management and any other areas you think could help us. Your support will be gratefully welcomed.
Learn more about our action you can take to build a more sustainable world and download the Sussex Green Living Pledges to the Planet action plan here.
