Our Fixers are here to help you repair your household and personal items. Learn how to diagnose and fix problems with a variety of items - clothes, toys, electrical, ornaments, watches, bicycles, household, jewellery, garden equipment, mobile phones or laptops.
Repair Skills
Repair skills available at the next event include, amongst others:
- jewellery
- small electrical items (excludes microwaves and large items)
- IT assistance (e.g. anti-virus, software updates, can't do something)
- laptops/computers, phone repairs (except screen repairs)
- replacing watch batteries
- bicycle repairs
- fixing picture frames
- household items
- garden equipment (eg shear, knife sharpening)
- basic woodwork, small furniture items
- sewing repairs will be available from 19th November
How does it work?
1. Booking your item is essential. Register one item and give us as much information as possible - what the item is and what's wrong with it. Just one item per person, no large electricals such as microwaves or washing machines. Bring all power adaptors and any sundries that may be needed to conduct the repair e.g. switches.
2. You will be emailed 24 hours before with your repair timeslot. You may have to wait a short time depending on length of repairs.
3. Stay with your item and your Fixer volunteer will show you how to fix your item! There is no guarantee your item will be fixed, and if it will take a long time, we will show you how to finish it at home.
4. Your repair is free. Donations are welcome to help cover our costs, e.g. insurance and room hire. You can pay cash in donation jars on the day to say 'thank you' to your Fixer.
5. There will be tea, coffee and cakes available at a very reasonable price.
We are a group of volunteers who care about repairing things and avoiding waste. Our Fixers are skilled in their areas and are giving up their time for free to help fellow local residents - for many, this isn't their job, simply a way to connect with the community. None of our organisers or voluntee
There is parking on site at The Bullfields Centre, Cutforth Rd, Sawbridgeworth CM21 9EA.
What's the accessibility like?
Repairs will be available at accessible stations in the centre. Please let us know in your ticket booking if you have additional needs. The centre has an accessible toilet that is also gender-neutral and baby change toilet.
We are always looking for volunteers- to help fix and also run the events. Drop us an email repaircafesawbo@gmail.com
How often do you hold events?
About six times a year currently. We need more volunteers in order to hold more events.
