First published: 20 January 2026 -
Last updated: 27 January 2026 -
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Fix it, don't ditch it
Do you have an item that needs to be repaired? Don’t throw it away - get it fixed for free.
Repair Café Wales hosts free pop-up events run by volunteers who have fixed over 31,000 items and saved us over £1m in repairs. So, whether it’s your favourite jeans, shoes, lamp, vacuum or bike, Repair Café Wales’ skilled volunteers could bring your items back to life for free.
Find your nearest event here.
What kind of items do Repair Café Wales repair?
Vacuums
Lamps
Clothing
Children’s toys
Small home electricals like electric scales, shredders, juicers, record players and radios
Power tools
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Find your nearest event
Cardiff
Rhiwbina - 01/02, 13:30 - 16:00
Cathays - 07/02, 10:00 - 13:00
Grangetown - 07/02, 11:00 - 14:00
Splott - 14/02, 10:00 - 13:00
Fairwater - 14/02, 11:00 - 13:00
Canton - 21/02, 11:00 - 13:00
Whitchurch - 21/02, 14:00 - 16:00
Llanishen - 22/02, 13:00 - 15:00
Caerau & Ely - 28/02, 10:00 - 13:00
Vale of Glamorgan
Barry - 07/02, 10:00 - 13:00
Sully - 08/02, 14:00 - 16:30
Llantwit Major - 14/02, 10:00 -12:00
Cowbridge - 21/02, 10:00 - 12:00
Penarth - 22/02, 14:00 - 16:30
Wenvoe - 28/02, 10:00 - 12:30
Wrexham
Plas Madoc - 06/02, 12:15 - 14:15
OJ Dolywern - 12/02, 14:00 - 16:00
Caia Parc - 14/02, 11:00 - 13:00
Ty Pawb - 21/02, 11:00 - 15:00
Don’t see your local area in the list?
Head to Repair Cafe Wales' website to find more events near you.
Repair Cafés are about more than fixing things - they bring people together to share skills and help reduce waste.
Why repair instead of buying new?
Save money
Fixing an item is usually cheaper than replacing it. Repair Café Wales volunteers could even repair your items for free.
Reduce waste
Repairing instead of throwing items away helps keep waste out of landfill.
Cherish your items for longer
It’s ok to get attached to your items. Repairing helps you enjoy the things you love for longer.
Reduce emissions
45% of our global emissions come from making new products. Repairing reduces demand and helps protect valuable resources.
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