You might remember a while ago we wrote about our own Jeffrey Roe taking part in a maker-in residency program to Buinho, a fablab in rural Portugal. Blog Post This was part of a two-year program called WeRepair. A cooperation with makerspaces in Spain, Portugal and France. More than 50 repair’café were organised during this period and about 12 residencies happened over this project. Check out the below documentary about the project.
A Toy Repair to Save Christmas
A member of the public contacted us about a toy repair. Unfortunately, they could not make it to one of our Repair Cafes. We don’t normally take on repairs outside of our events but this one tugged at our heartstrings.
This bear has huge sentimental value to the owner and their wish was to pass it on to her niece allowing the next generation to enjoy it. The bear was originally gifted by a now-deceased grandfather and enjoyed many happy years with the owner.
Disaster stuck with the electronic teddy bear with its arm becoming dislodged. With nowhere offering to repair the bear, all was lost until the owner came across a Repair Cafe event.
Continue reading “A Toy Repair to Save Christmas”Repair Cafe On RTE One
Our collaboration with Make Create Innovate & Fingal Makerspace was covered on a show called “Heated” RTE One on Thursday, November 16th. You can watch it back on the RTE player episode four.
https://www.rte.ie/player/series/heated/10002421-00-0000?epguid=IP10002422-01-0004
“This episode looks into the potential of repair cafés – community gathering places where people can bring their broken items, such as appliances, clothing, bicycles, or electronics, to be repaired by skilled volunteers for free, thereby promoting sustainability and reducing waste by encouraging people to repair and reuse their belongings instead of throwing them away.”
It was great to have so many of our members featured and showcase what Repair Cafes are and the benefits they bring to the wider community.
Repair Cafe At The Beta Festival
Do you have broken items at-home – clothes, small appliances, toys, electronics?
No need to throw them away!
Save your things from the landfill and your wallet from having to replace them.
Bring them to our repair café and learn how to fix them together with our volunteers. We have tools, materials, space to work on your item, and repair experts who will help you with your repair.
Our next repair cafe takes place as part of the Beta Festival. Beta is a new festival of art and technology critically engaging with the impact of emerging technologies on society. Taking Ireland’s role as a central node in today’s wired world as a starting point, Beta will showcase and celebrate Ireland’s research and artistic communities through a combination of creativity, debate and experimentation.
The festival will take place November 2nd – 5th 2023 with the exhibition that opens as part of it continuing in The Digital Hub and the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) for a further two weeks until November 19th.
A repair cafe is a community gathering place where people can bring their broken items, such as appliances, clothing, bicycles, or electronics, to be repaired by skilled volunteers for free. The idea behind repair cafes is to promote sustainability and reduce waste by encouraging people to repair and reuse their belongings instead of throwing them away.
At a repair cafe, visitors can learn how to repair their items themselves or watch and learn from the volunteers. Repair cafes also offer a social atmosphere where people can connect with others who share their interest in repairing, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability.
Our passionate team of skilled volunteers will be on hand to help you fix everything from electronics and appliances to furniture and clothing, all while sharing valuable repair skills and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
At our Repair Café , you can:
- Learn essential repair techniques from our expert makers and volunteers
- Discover the joy of fixing things and reducing waste in a collaborative, community-focused environment
- Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and the maker movement
So grab your broken treasures and join us for a day of mending, learning, and connection at Tog Hackerspace Repair Café in the Digital Hub. Together, we can build a more sustainable future and celebrate the power of repair!
If we can’t fix your items, we will do our best to make suggestions on where to get spare parts or the best recycling options for you to continue your journey of repair.
What objects can you bring in?
- Clothes and accessories
- Toys
- Small electrical appliances and electronics
- Small furniture
… and many other things!
Safety (PAT) testing for electrical devices will be available.
Where? – iD8 Studio at The Digital Hub, 0-13 Thomas St, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 EY05, Map Here
When? – Sunday, November 5th, 12 pm – 3 pm
Admission is free – all are welcome!
If you would like to be a fixer, drop us an email.
Interview On Newstalk Radio
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news. Our very own member, Jeffrey Roe, took the airwaves by storm this morning on Newstalk Radio’s Breakfast show! 🎉
Jeffrey’s passion for sustainability and his dedication to combatting e-waste was front and centre during his interview. He discussed how Tog Hackerspace is making a real impact by hosting Repair Cafes in our community. 🌍💪
🔊 You can catch Jeffrey’s insightful interview starting at the 33-minute mark in the radio clip linked below:
https://link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGXkNtPCiNHM
We invite you to fast forward to 33 minutes into the broadcast to hear about the incredible work we are doing at Tog Hackerspace to promote a more sustainable future. 🌱
But that’s not all! 🛠️✨
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Repair Cafe, where you can join us in person to learn, share, and repair together. Our next event is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Repair Cafe at Fingal Makerspace Saturday 21st October https://www.tog.ie/2023/10/repair-cafe-at-fingal-makerspace-2/
Thank you for your continued support as we work to reduce e-waste and make a positive impact on our environment. Together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future. 💚🌟
Repair Cafe at Fingal Makerspace
We are teaming up with Fingal Makerspace and Make Create Innovate to host a Repair Cafe in Blanchardstown. The aim is to bring together skilled volunteers and community members who want to repair their broken household items.
Our passionate team of skilled volunteers will be on hand to help you fix everything from electronics and appliances to furniture and clothing, all while sharing valuable repair skills and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
At our Repair Café , you can:
- Learn essential repair techniques from our expert makers and volunteers
- Discover the joy of fixing things and reducing waste in a collaborative, community-focused environment
- Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and the maker movement
So grab your broken treasures and join us for a day of mending, learning, and connection at Fingal Makerspace Repair Café. Together, we can build a more sustainable future and celebrate the power of repair!
Date: Saturday 21st October
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Fingal Makerspace
More info & Tickets : makecreateinnovate.ie/repair-cafe
The event coincides with International Repair Day.
