Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

1st or 3rd Saturday? Want help fixing your stuff? Come to our free Repair Café in N17

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It’s the third Saturday of the month this weekend - time for our regular monthly Repair Café in Broadwater Farm, 10:30am till 1:30pm. We have, as usual, a range of household items, toys and garments people carry in for help with repairing\mending including a toaster, a toy car and a scale.

Do you have stuff you could use help fixing? We’re a group of unpaid local volunteers who get together and help fix whatever is carried in. By booking a free ticket in advance, you’ll really help us ask someone with the right skills to be there for you.

This Saturday: Website: HaringeyFixers.org

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Permalink Reply by Barney Winnett on April 14, 2023 at 2:36

Chris, can people donate items that just need minor repairs and then you could sell on as fundraising or give away to people who need them?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Setz on April 14, 2023 at 8:04

Hi Barney thanks yes people do and it's much appreciated. We could do more if we could afford it :)

People in need won't necessarily step forward though, we can't reach more than a fraction. How do you fairly distribute stuff people need? Is it maybe better to donate to those organisations with more 'reach' than us?

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Permalink Reply by Barney Winnett on April 15, 2023 at 20:49

Thanks Chris. Do you know any places/organisations I could contact to pass on items?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Setz on April 16, 2023 at 11:31

Hi Barney, we'll take items even if they're not broken, especially those we can give away or sell to finance the costs we incur hiring our venues twice a month, buying tools and spares etc. Message me if you wish and we can arrange collection.

Charity shops may also be worth considering. Depending on what you have in mind there are charities who specialise in rescuing computers and phones for example. Pleased to help more if I can.

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Permalink Reply by Barney Winnett on April 16, 2023 at 23:38

Chris, I have a hi-fi separates system - Cambridge Audio CD player and amplifier with Gayle speakers (50wpc), a Dyson vacuum cleaner; an Empson printer. Just minor adjustments to a couple of them. I don't have transport and mobility issues mean I can't carry them to Lordship Hub from car park.

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Permalink Reply by Alice B on May 24, 2023 at 11:15

Hi Chris. We have a printer that I think has a simple issue that needs fixing. We've actually bought a new one. I don't want to throw this away if it could be easily fixed and given to someone who needs it. Not sure if you could take, repair and redistribute but wanted to offer on the off chance