Fix Together, Waste Less

Welcome to Peterborough Repair Café, where our friendly volunteers meet on the first Saturday of the month to help repair portable household items. Together, we save items from landfill, share skills, and support our local community.

Next Event:July 4th, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

What is a Repair Cafe?

Peterborough Repair Café is a free monthly community event where our volunteer repairers help local residents repair portable household items instead of them ending up in landfill.

We believe in reducing waste, sharing practical skills, and bringing people together to make a positive difference for both our community and the environment.

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Free Repairs

All repair services are completely free. We're here to help, not to profit.

Community Spirit

Meet your neighbors, share stories, and learn new skills in a friendly environment.

Volunteer Nigel with a clock — GladstoneVolunteer Scott at work — GladstoneVolunteer Caro and mascot Freddie — YaxleyNigel fixing a Sindy radio — Tesco Community RoomHairdryer repair — YaxleyInside a mixer — YaxleyTony and David fixing a vacuum — Tesco Community RoomTim with a mini chainsaw — Tesco Community Room

Volunteer Nigel with a clock — Gladstone

How the Repair Process Works

Getting your item repaired is simple and straightforward. Follow these four easy steps.

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Submit Request

Fill out our simple repair request form with details about your item and the issue.

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We Review

Our volunteer team reviews your request and confirms availability for the next event.

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Visit the Event

Bring your item to our monthly repair cafe on the first Saturday of the month.

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Get It Fixed

Our skilled volunteers will attempt to repair your item for free, right on the spot!

Ready to Repair Instead of Replace?

Join us at our next repair cafe event. Bring your broken items and leave with working ones!