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Yesterday Wokingham Repair Café is celebrated its second anniversary, marking two years of community-driven sustainability and waste reduction. Since opening, the Wokingham Repair Café has repaired over 1000 items, including 328 household appliances, 173 items of clothing, 82 computers and displays, 119 clocks and 51 toys - keeping them from landfill and saving the 26,486 kg of CO² emissions that would have been required to manufacture replacements.

That's the same amount of CO² that could be captured by planting over 1200 trees!

Visiting our second birthday event at All Saints Church, @wokinghamtowncouncil Council Mayor Louise Timlin said “It was absolutely great to be invited here today – it’s really amazing to see it so busy. It’s fantastic to see so many volunteers with so many different skills giving up their time – repairing things that have sentimental value, that are practical, and keeping things out of landfill. This is a really great initiative and a fabulous event to support!”

We hold the Repair Café on the second Saturday of each month from 10am-12:30pm at All Saints Church, the next one will be held on Saturday 9th May. If you have something you'd like repaired, you don’t have to book a place – but if you register the repair before on our website at wokinghamrepaircafe.uk, you’ll get checked-in on the day quicker, and we’ll be better prepared. Repairs are processed on-the-day in order, based on the next available repairer for that type of item. Max two items per visitor.

“We welcome everyone, whether you have an item to fix, are interested in becoming a volunteer or simply want to learn more about sustainability,” added David. “The success of the past two years has inspired us to continue growing, and we look forward to many more years of repair and community engagement. We’d also like to thank the organisations who have supported this initiative - Wokingham Town Council, spaceforall at All Saints Church Wokingham England, Maya’s Refillables and @wokinghamlions

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Yesterday Wokingham Repair Café is celebrated its second anniversary, marking two years of community-driven sustainability and waste reduction. Since opening its doors, the Repair Café has become a hub for local residents to bring their broken items for repair, learn new skills, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Since opening, the Wokingham Repair Café has repaired over 1000 items, including 328 household appliances, 173 items of clothing, 82 computers and displays, 119 clocks and 51 toys - keeping them from landfill and saving the 26,486 kg of CO² emissions that would have been required to manufacture replacements.

That's the same amount of CO² that could be captured by planting over 1200 trees!

Skilled volunteers have dedicated their time and expertise to fixing these items while educating the public on maintenance and repair techniques. The initiative not only reduces waste but also fosters a spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the community.

Visiting our second birthday event at All Saints Church, Wokingham Town Council Mayor Louise Timlin said “It was absolutely great to be invited here today – it’s really amazing to see it so busy. It’s fantastic to see so many volunteers with so many different skills giving up their time – repairing things that have sentimental value, that are practical, and keeping things out of landfill. This is a really great initiative and a fabulous event to support!”

“We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the last two years,” said David Chapman, Chairman of Wokingham Repair Café. “Our volunteers and visitors have helped to keep so many items out of landfill, and it’s amazing to see the community come together to embrace repair and sustainability. The enthusiasm and engagement have been beyond our expectations.”

The Repair Café movement, which originated in the Netherlands, has been gaining traction worldwide as communities recognize the importance of reducing waste and promoting a circular economy - there are now over 425 in the UK. Wokingham Repair Café is proud to be part of this global effort, empowering individuals to take an active role in prolonging the life of everyday items.

We hold the Repair Café on the second Saturday of each month from 10am-12:30pm at All Saints Church, the next one will be held on Saturday 9th May. If you have something you'd like repaired, you don’t have to book a place – but if you register the repair before on our website at wokinghamrepaircafe.uk, you’ll get checked-in on the day quicker, and we’ll be better prepared. Repairs are processed on-the-day in order, based on the next available repairer for that type of item. Max two items per visitor.

“We welcome everyone, whether you have an item to fix, are interested in becoming a volunteer or simply want to learn more about sustainability,” added David. “The success of the past two years has inspired us to continue growing, and we look forward to many more years of repair and community engagement. We’d also like to thank the organisations who have supported this initiative - Wokingham Town Council, spaceforall at All Saints Church Wokingham England, Maya’s Refillables and Wokingham Lions Club.”

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