Repair Cafe – Second Sunday of the Month

A group of dedicated local residents are behind Repair Cafe Sydney North.  A repair cafe is a group of skilled local residents who want to fix things instead of throwing them away. Lane Cove residents are invited to bring broken items from home and watch them being repaired.  You may even be inspired to learn how the repairs are made.

When is the Repair Cafe Open?

1st and 2nd Sundays of the month 2-4 pm.

Where is the Repair Cafe Located in Lane Cove?

The Living and Learning Centre, 164-180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove.

What is the Procedure?

Please queue up for a time slot, and the Repair Cafe Sydney North volunteers will try to fix your item on the same day whenever possible.

You will be allocated a time slot between 2-4 pm.

The last time slot for gadget/electrical repairs is 3.30 pm.

The last time slot for other items is 3.45 pm.

Indicative timetable

First. Sunday of the Month – Gadgets/electrical, Sewing,  jewellery/ceramics, Shoes/leather, tool/knife sharpening.

Second Sunday of the Month – Gadgets/electrical, Sewing, simple Jewellery repairs,  Shoes/leather, tool/knife sharpening

What Does the Service Cost?

There is no charge for the repairs, donation in cash or credit card is welcomed. To make an online donation click here and scroll down the home page until you see the yellow donate button (see below).