WHEN:

Every second Wednesday of the month,
12:15 -13:45

Upcoming dates are:

14 May 2025

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Repair of small electrical items and appliances, clothes, jewellery, and more. Whatever can be glued, soldered, or stitched, though unfortunately we don’t have the capacity to fix mobile phones.

Just drop in on the day with your broken item, and our skilled student-, staff-, and community volunteers will try and fix it for you. The volunteers are supported by of our knowledgeable technicians, making sure all repairs are safe and done to a good standard. It's all about skill sharing, so do ask lots of questions and maybe even consider getting involved!

We are always looking for volunteers to join our team of repairers! No matter if your strength is in tech or textile, there are plenty of ways to get involved! Don't have any repair skill yet, but keen to learn? Still get in touch! Repair cafes are all about skill sharing, so do come along for the opportunity to learn. Just email kat.corbett@uwe.ac.uk to be added to the team!

WHERE TO FIND US:

We will be in the Atrium in Z Block (The Engineering block). Frenchay Campus.

HOW TO SIGN UP:

Just turn up on the day with your broken item. To get involved as a repairer, please email kat.corbett@uwe.ac.uk to be added to the team. **

INCLUSIVITY:

The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and gender into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please  let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible. For more information about this event, please contact: kat.corbett@uwe.ac.uk 

Venue Information:
Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
Step-free access: Yes
Automatic doors: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes
Induction loop: No
Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
Quiet spaces available: Yes

Travel Information:

Cycle: Frenchay is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2

Walk: You can use the address The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY in Google maps to plan your walking route.

Bus: Get the M1 or M3, 48a, 70, 72, 74 & U3 to the Frenchay Campus. Follow this link for more information. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/universities/uwe

Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.