Dates for your Diary!
There’s lots going on in April, with Repair Cafes every weekend and three HOW TO Workshops!
April Repair Cafes
Come to one of our Saturday Repair Cafes and get your broken items repaired by our volunteers. Please arrive at least thirty minutes before the end of the session to ensure there is time to work on your repair, and remember to bring any replacement zips or buttons with you.
In April, two of our regular Repair Cafes in Saltford and Bradford-on-Avon will not be running due to Easter weekend. Please check the times shown carefully as some Repair Cafes run at different times.
Saturday 5th April
- Southdown Methodist Church Centre, The Hollow, BA2 1NJ from 10am – 1pm
- The Scout Hall, High Street, High Littleton, BS39 6JD, from 10am – 1pm
Saturday 12th April
- Weston Hub, Penn Hill Road, BA1 4EH
- Farmborough Memorial Hall, Little Lane, Farmborough, BA2 0AH
Saturday 19th April
- New Oriel Hall, Larkhall, BA1 6RA, from 10 – 1pm
- Bear Flat Community Hall, Bruton Avenue, BA2 4QJ, from 9.30 – 12.30pm
Saturday 26th April
- The Pounds Art Centre, Corsham, SN13 9HX, from 10:45 – 1pm
- Methodist Church Centre, Peasedown St. John, BA2 8DL, from 10 – 1pm
We’re also running another Repair Cafe at the University of Bath! This one is only accessible to University of Bath students and staff due to the location.
✨ Repair Cafe – 23rd April from 11-3pm in the SU Foyer
HOW TO Workshops
Would you like to learn some essential skills? Come along to any of four HOW TO workshops that we are running this month! To attend you will need a ticket, these are donation based and please give what you can afford. Under 18s are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
✨ HOW TO Use Your Sewing Machine Workshop ✨
Come and learn the basics of using your sewing machine. Running alongside our Repair Cafe at Southdown Methodist Church Hall, on Saturday the 5th of April from 10:30 – 12pm.
✨ HOW TO Maintain Your Bicycle Workshop ✨
Come and learn how to keep your bicycle in good shape, check and repair punctures, and test and maintain your brakes.
✨ Saturday 12th April – Weston Hub, 10:30am – 12:30pm
✨ HOW TO Use Power and Hand Tools ✨
Come and learn how to use a variety of tools to maintain and repair in your own home. Learn which tool to pick for which job, how to set up for different materials, using tools and safety issues to look out for.
✨ Saturday 19th April – Weston Hub, 10:30am – 12:30pm
If you know someone who would enjoy learning any of these skills, why not consider getting them a gift card for one of our HOW TO workshops? These are redeemable against any of our workshops, so your friend or family member can pick and choose what they wish to learn, and walk away with lifelong skills.
We look forward to seeing you at an event in April!
