Repair cafés

Keep Britain Tidy recently said recycling should be a last resort. When something reaches the end of its life or is no longer wanted, prioritising repair or reuse is much better for the environment.

We’re not saying recycling has no place, it’s still much better than putting something in the rubbish bin, it’s just that reuse and repair are better.

Repair cafés are a worldwide network on a mission to cut waste and build up repair skills.

Mickleover Library Repair Café

Mickleover Library Repair Café meets on the last Saturday of every month from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. There's no need to book, you can just drop in:

Mickleover Library
Holly End Road, Mickleover
Derby
DE3 0EA

Skilled volunteers will help fix your items for free. From small electrical items to textiles giving them a second life and keeping them out of landfill.

Are you handy with fixing electronics, bikes or anything else? Can you sew? Do you enjoy meeting and helping people? If you’re interested or want to find out more, email libraries@derby.gov.uk or visit the In Derby website.

Derby Repair Café 

Derby Repair Café meets on the first Saturday of every month (except August) from 1pm to 4pm at:

West End Community Centre
Mackworth Road
Derby
DE22 3BL

Email: admin@derbyrepaircafe.org.uk

Repairs of bikes, small electrical items, toys, clothing and more in a fun and friendly atmosphere with homemade cake and tea.

Find Derby Repair Café on Facebook.

Museum of Making

Every third Saturday of every month (except August) from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at:

Museum of Making
Silk Mill Lane
Derby
DE1 3AF

Assemblage cutting table, level 2.

With a suggested donation of £3, the volunteers will help and teach you how to mend and adapt your own clothes.