‘There’s a real joy in fixing something’: the rise of the repair cafe
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Repair shops in local communities have become places for people to fix gadgets, clothing and more – often for free.
By Nyima Jobe
Communities across the UK have seen the rise of repair cafes in recent years, as people strive to make-do-and-mend in the face of rising living costs and a push towards sustainability.
Repair shops in community centres, churches, cafes, pubs and libraries have become places for people to come and fix furniture, gadgets, clothing and more – often free of charge.
The Guardian spoke to five people on what repair cafes mean to them.
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