Putney Repair Café – London

We repair : clothing, electrical appliances (e.g. kettle, radio) computer equipment (e.g. laptop / tablet, small printer) bric-a-brac (e.g. mantlepiece item) kitchen knives*, scissors, secateurs, bicycles and clocks.

We do not repair: large TVs (too bulky) lawnmowers (too messy), zips (takes too long).

Sometimes we get overloaded. So it helps if we can have an idea of demand before the event. Please indicate your interest on this form https://forms.gle/yneVszcvxSypGFZE6.

Directions to St Mary’s church: see https://stmarys.parishofputney.com/about-st-marys/values-copy/ Note: occasionally we operate in Busy Bee nursery, which is at the back of the church nearer the river Thames. Follow signpost.

St Mary’s church does not charge us for using their premises but we like to contribute to their running costs. Donations are therefore much appreciated. See https://theparishofputney.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/vzjyyrcz

Our motto is FIX IT, DON’T BIN IT. Often the fix can be quite simple, like some restitching, a new fuse, some glue etc. This is why we ask you to watch what is going on. Hopefully this will inspire you to take on more repairs yourself.

If you wish to volunteer, please complete a) the sign-up form https://forms.gle/AZfDf9V3g1LzW9wh7 and b) read the following safety form https://wiki.restarters.net/Restarter_Safety_Guidelines

Have a look at our posts on Facebook.

Find other repairers and tips in this file on our Google Drive  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A2i8pcpYYjmHk6FzaeWttFyBhe_Zv_VzsDXYL3Vkf1Y/edit?usp=sharing

Further reading: see https://therestartproject.org/beyond-recycling-of-e-waste/

* knives must be securely wrapped if carried in a public space ; see https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives