Cardiff, Cathays

A free volunteer-run repair cafe where people bring broken items to be fixed while enjoying tea and coffee with neighbours.

Volunteer repairers attempt to fix broken or damaged items brought by the public, free of charge, while visitors wait with a cup of tea or coffee. Typical repairs include basic bicycle maintenance, electrical appliance repair, computing assistance, sewing, ornament repair and woodworking, though most items are considered except microwaves, which are deemed too dangerous. Repairers will also show visitors how fixes are done, and more volunteer fixers are welcome to come along.