We don't just help humans....Bear's human brought in his dog bed this weekend as he'd been a bit rough with it, but after some super stitching from Sandy it went home and Bear thoroughly enjoyed getting back into it. https://videopress.com/v/AUzsVG4A?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Frepaircafeportsmouth.files.wordpress.com%2F2022%2F05%2F281292575_325217839775635_7689585190684913618_n.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Remember we don't just fix electricals, but can also help with toys, clothes, jewellery, furniture, … Continue reading A very happy canine customer
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Fratton & Southsea Open for Bookings
It's been great to be back these past couple of months, and we've seen 52 items since June, with 35 of them being fixed and a further 15 repairable. That's lots of items avoiding the bin and a lot of carbon emissions saved (in fact the equivalent of watching over a month's worth of TV … Continue reading Fratton & Southsea Open for Bookings
Tips: Sewing
So you've been out for your windswept daily exercise and you're wondering what to do with the rest of your day? How about repairing something? We'll be posting ideas each week, and if you have questions to pose to our volunteers about your repairs, just message us on Facebook or email us at repaircafeportsmouth@gmail.com This … Continue reading Tips: Sewing
What will you bring this week?
We're back this Saturday after our summer break, and are looking forward to whatever challenges you care to bring along for help in fixing. In July you can see from the images below that we saw a wide range of items, from wheelchairs and deck chair covers, to kettles, clocks and laptops. This month we'll … Continue reading What will you bring this week?
A first with Fun Palaces
We had such a lovely time on Sunday at New Theatre Royal’s first Fun Palaces event. Fun Palaces is an annual event as part of a campaign to try and ensure that community is at the heart of culture. The theme of this year’s event was Fun and Fashion, and along with a clothes swap, … Continue reading A first with Fun Palaces