{"id":4308,"date":"2025-01-30T15:41:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T15:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gwyrddni.cymru\/?p=4308"},"modified":"2025-02-04T14:50:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:50:51","slug":"repair-cafes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gwyrddni.cymru\/en\/repair-cafes\/","title":{"rendered":"Repair Caf\u00e9s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A repair caf\u00e9 is <\/strong>a free community event where people can fix broken items with the help of volunteers. Repair caf\u00e9s are part of a grassroots movement to reduce waste and encourage people to repair items instead of buying new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dyffryn Peris:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TECSTILIAU host a Repair Caf\u00e9 on the second Sunday of every month in Y Bedol, Bethel from 1-3pm – details on their Facebook page<\/a>. GwyrddNi originally supported the group to set it up, and we support the caf\u00e9 from time to time. Repair caf\u00e9s have also been held in Llanrug, with the hope of doing more in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A video of Bethel Repair Caf\u00e9 on Prynhawn Da, S4C: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PrynhawnDaS4C\/videos\/1404428036813961<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bro Ffestiniog:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bro Ffestiniog, the Sharing and Fixing Stuff group (Rhannu Stwff a Thrwsio) emerged from the Community Assemblies – you can join the WhatsApp group here<\/a>! One intention is to collaborate with the maker space on the high street of Blaenau Ffestiniog where FFIWS and the Library of Things aim to host repair caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the moment, FFIWS volunteers are happy to try and fix your items and you can volunteer with them: https:\/\/www.drefwerdd.cymru\/en\/repair-cafe-ffiws<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dyffryn Nantlle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Repair Caf\u00e9 is held in Yr Orsaf, Penygroes once a month, usually on a Saturday. Follow Yr Orsaf on Facebook<\/a>, follow their newsletter<\/a> or contact cylchol.yrosaf@gmail.com<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See EVERY Repair Caf\u00e9 in Wales on the calendar at: Repair Caf\u00e9 Wales. <\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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What do people fix at repair caf\u00e9<\/strong>s?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electronics, mechanical devices, computers, bicycles, clothing, and sentimental items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of repair caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/em>s?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saving money:<\/strong> You can repair your items instead of buying new ones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reducing waste:<\/strong> You can avoid throwing away broken items, which may go to landfill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reducing carbon emissions:<\/strong> You save resources and save energy by not having new things made for you <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strengthening social cohesion:<\/strong> Come together with the community to learn new skills and share knowledge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do repair caf\u00e9<\/strong>s work?<\/strong>

You bring along your items to the space where the caf\u00e9 is happening. Volunteers repair your items – if possible! Sometimes, it will be necessary to go elsewhere, and they will advise you on where. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn how to fix your items so you can do it yourself at home. There’s a cup of tea and cake available while you wait, and there’s a donation box if you’d like to contribute towards the running costs of the repair caf\u00e9 after you’ve got your item back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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