Repair Cafe at Fingal Makerspace
Can you fix things? We need your help!
Fill out this form to get involved as a volunteer at our Repair Café on February 24th 2024
Breathe new life into your broken household items!
The Repair Café is a one-day event brought to you by Fingal Makerspace, TOG Hackerspace, Make Create Innovate and Europe Direct. The aim is to bring together skilled volunteers and community members who want to repair their broken household items.
Our team of fixers will be on hand to help you repair everything from electronics, appliances, toys and clothing - for FREE!
We are passionate in promoting a sustainable, eco-friendly mindset, encouraging learning, and fostering community engagement.
Date: Sat 24th February
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Fingal Makerspace, 1st Floor, Blanchardstown Library, Dublin 15
Objectives:
· Reduce waste by repairing items instead of throwing them away
· Encourage the community to learn practical repair skills
· Foster social connections and community engagement
· Raise awareness about the importance of sustainability and resource conservation
Book a place with a fixer to get your household items repaired on February 24th
Read about our Repair Café house rules here
"We all have ideas and if we put them together they sometimes turn out really good."
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