A REPAIR cafe is taking place in Wrexham this weekend - giving people the chance to get household items fixed.

You might not have heard about repair cafes before, but the idea is very simple: you bring along your broken or damaged item and skilled volunteer repairers will try to fix it, for free.

Supported by Repair Cafe Wales, Repair Cafe Wrecsam was setup in June 2022 and usually runs on the last Saturday of every month.

Taking place in the Yellow and Blue Hub (at Eagles Meadow) you can grab yourself a bit of food and drink before or after you’ve had your item fixed.

Items that are typically repaired include:

  • bikes (basic maintenance)
  • electrical appliances
  • toys
  • clothing
  • ornaments
  • wooden items/furniture

Volunteers will have a look at most things, except microwaves as they are too dangerous.

The next repair café is happening on Saturday, April 27 from 1-3pm at the Yellow and Blue Hub, Eagles Meadow.

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Councillor David A Bithell, climate champion at Wrexham Council, said: “As well as bringing people together, repair cafes aim to help you keep the items you already own for longer.”

Cllr Terry Evans, Wrexham Council's lead member for environment, added: “Using a repair cafe means you could avoid sending something to landfill and having to buy a replacement; which would also use up energy to make.”

Repairs are free – although you are always welcome to make a small donation to help support future events.