Repair Week is back! 

Whether you're thinking about the planet or your pocket...

It's a great time to learn a new skill to breath new life into something you love.

 

Check out a handy guide full of repair hacks: The Londoner's guide to repair

 

Events are listed across London, many are free to sign up to including those taking place in Crisis Shops: 

 

The Islington team are excited to welcome Samantha Georgiou an expert in the process of using ice & dye to customize anything from bed sheets to clothing. Drop them a message on Instagram if you would like to join them experimenting in-store. (Don't use Instagram? Send an email to enterprise@crisis.org.uk and we'll pass it on.)

11am-4.30pm : Wednesday 16 March

211 Upper St, London N1 1RL 

@shopfromcrisisislington

 

In Archway, superstar fixer Viv will be offering an introduction to minor repair work, alterations and sewing on buttons. Take along items of clothing in need of minor repairs and they'll help you learn new skills to get the most out of your favourites. 

11am-1pm : Wednesday 16 March

34 Junction Rd, London N19 5RE

@shopfromcrisisarchway

 

And in the Dalston Coffee Bar join their resident seamstress volunteer Susan for an introduction to stitching and fixing. Drop them a message on Instagram to participate. (Don't use Instagram? Send an email to enterprise@crisis.org.uk and we'll pass it on.)

1pm-3pm : Friday 18 March

74 Kingsland High St, London E8 2NS

@shopfromcrisisarchway 

 

 

Can't make any of these dates? Join Shelia in the Finsbury Park Coffee Bar on the first Wednesday of each month for our regular Stitch & Fix. 

 

See the full listings: London Recycles What's On Guide 

#FixItDontDitchIt

#LocalRepairHeroes

 

To get back to the Notice Board and see all live opportunities within Crisis Enterprises click here: www.crisis.org.uk/enterprise