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As part of our Region of Halton CCEF grant, we presented the Milton Repair Cafe (Sustainable Milton) with a cheque to cover some of their expenses. YourTV Cogeco covered the story March 28.

Bring your broken appliances, items to upcoming repair cafes
The first, to celebrate Earth Day, will be held on Wednesday, April 22, between 1-4 p.m. at the Film.ca cinema, 171 Speers Road. The second will be held on Saturday, May 2, between 12 noon and 3 p.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 1240 Old Abbey Lane.

Burlington Repair Cafe finds permanent home, plus adds textile repairs

Oakvillenews.org June 12 - "Locals get their fix at Oakville Repair Cafe" 
Volunteers from the Burlington Repair Cafe were on hand to fix dozens of items at Oakville Town Hall. More than 25 Oakville residents brought in 36 lamps, fans, irons, coffee makers, toasters and more to Oakville Town Hall to be fixed by a handful of volunteers from the Burlington Repair Cafe . The plan is to initiate a repair group in Oakville.  
https://www.oakvillenews.org/local-news/locals-get-their-fix-at-oakville-repair-cafe-12405083

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Our next event in Burlington will be Sat. June 27 at St. Christopher's Church, 662 Guelph Line, 10am to 2pmAt the Burlington Repair Cafe, we believe in the power of community and sustainability. Bring your broken household items and let our dedicated volunteers help you fix them, usually at no cost. Join us in reducing waste and giving new life to your cherished possessions!

Bring It - Fix It - For Free!

We help you fix broken electronics, from smartphones to small TVs, so you can get back to enjoying your favorite devices. Our knowledgeable volunteers are here to assist you in troubleshooting and repairing your gadgets.

Stock Photo of Apple MacBook pro keyboard by rupixen 

Electronics Repair

Revitalize your kitchen and gardening tools with our tool sharpening service, ensuring they are safe and efficient for use. Our volunteers can help you keep your tools in top condition for all your projects.

Tool Sharpening

Bring your bicycle to our café, where experienced volunteers can assist with repairs and maintenance to keep you cycling smoothly. From flat tires to brake adjustments, we’ve got you covered.

Bicycle Repair

Our skilled volunteers provide repair services for various small household appliances and items, ensuring they are restored to working order, keeping them out of the landfill site. You stay, watch, learn and even help with the repair. Bring in your toasters, blenders,lamps, toys and more for a second chance at life.

Small Appliance Repair

We don't fix items with a circuit board, tvs, computers, cell phones, power tools, lawn mowers, power sprayers, sewing machines or items that others fix for a living. It's always best to email us, tell us what you'd like to bring in and schedule an appointment at our next event.

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What We don't fix

Our volunteers are skilled in mending and repairing clothing, bags, and other fabric items. Bring your torn garments and let us help you extend their lifespan. Simple repairs please. For alterations or major sewing we suggest you take them to an alteration shop. There are many in town.

Recently Added - Textile Mending

Our Services

You stay and watch and maybe even help with repairs

email us and tell us what you'd like to bring in

We do our best to keep your items in working order

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Sparks cut off metal with angle grinder. Made with analog vintage lens, Leica APO Macro Elmarit-R 2.8 100mm (Year: 1993)

One of the hand tools used by people in workshops to disassemble machine components.

3d printer home tool workshop craft production

Repairing together, restoring our community.

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Burlington Repair Cafe in Action

CAA South Central @caasco asked us to participate in a video showcasing what a Repair Cafe is and does. We were happy to invite them.

A video crew visited the Burllngton Repair Cafe.

<h3>Repair Cafe International</h3>There are over 3,000 Repair Cafes around the world. 30 in Canada. And we hope that more will come (see below).The first Repair Cafe and home to the International organization is in the Netherlands. https://www.repaircafe.org/en/<h3>Oakville and Halton Hills</h3>Thanks to a Community Circular Economy Fund (CCEF) grant from the Region of Halton, the Burlington Repair Cafe is in the process of establishing new independent repair cafe groups in Oakville and Halton Hills.We are looking for volunteers in both of these communities to come forward, learn about what Repair Cafes do, and set up their own organizations, with our help, in their towns and cities. Please contact us if you are interested and want to learn more. haltonrepaircafe@gmail.com.<h3>Other nearby Repair Cafes</h3>Milton - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sustainablemilton.ca/">https://sustainablemilton.ca/</a>Dundas - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.action13.ca/">https://www.action13.ca/</a>Niagara - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraRepairCafe/">https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraRepairCafe/</a>Guelph - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://guelphtoollibrary.org/product/repair-cafe/">https://guelphtoollibrary.org/product/repair-cafe/</a>Toronto - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://repaircafetoronto.ca/">https://repaircafetoronto.ca/</a>

Other Cafes

We want to start a Repair Cafe in Oakville

Join us by volunteering or helping to get a new Repair Cafe group started. Send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:haltonrepaircafe@gmail.com">haltonrepaircafe@gmail.com</a> to learn more.

We want to start a Repair Cafe in Halton Hills

There are over 3,000 Repair Cafes around the world. 30 in Canada. And we hope that more will come (see below).The first Repair Cafe and home to the International organization is in the Netherlands. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.repaircafe.org/en/">https://www.repaircafe.org/en/</a>Other nearby Repair CafesMilton - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sustainablemilton.ca/">https://sustainablemilton.ca/</a>Dundas - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.action13.ca/">https://www.action13.ca/</a>Niagara - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraRepairCafe/">https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraRepairCafe/</a>Guelph - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://guelphtoollibrary.org/product/repair-cafe/">https://guelphtoollibrary.org/product/repair-cafe/</a>Toronto - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://repaircafetoronto.ca/">https://repaircafetoronto.ca/</a>

<h4>To be determined - perhaps in September or October. Let us know how much Oakville needs a permanent repair group.</h4>Please send us an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:haltonrepaircafe@cogeco.ca">haltonrepaircafe@gmail.com</a> to tell us what you'd like to bring in and to reserve a time slot.<h3></h3>

hand engineering at a local stall in Thailand

Our next repair events in Oakville 

<h4>Sat. August 22, 2-4pm at Georgetown Public Library, 9 Church St., Georgetown</h4><h4>Sat. Sept. 26, 10am-2pm at Roxy Centre, 6 Mill St. East, Acton</h4>Please send us an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:haltonrepaircafe@cogeco.ca">haltonrepaircafe@cogeco.ca</a> to tell us what you'd like to bring and to reserve a time slot.