The Fixery: Give Your Favourite Items a Second Life

Don’t bin it—fix it! Join us for a community repair event where skilled volunteers help you breathe new life into broken household goods. Save money, learn new skills, and help keep usable items out of landfill.

📅 Next Event Details
When: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Cromer Community Centre, 150 Fisher Rd N, Cromer NSW

Cost: Free (Bookings Essential)

BOOK YOUR REPAIR SLOT
One item per person. Limited slots available!

🛠️ What Can We Fix?
Our talented “Fixers” specialize in a variety of common household repairs:
Small Electricals: Toasters, kettles, lamps, and blenders.
Textiles & Clothing: Hems, seams, zip replacements, and simple mending.
General Household: Small furniture, toys, and miscellaneous items.
Sharpening: Give your kitchen knives and garden tools a professional edge.
Jewellery: Basic repairs for costume jewellery (subject to volunteer availability).

Please Note: We cannot accept bicycles, watches, computers/smartphones, or underwear for hygiene and safety reasons.

💡 How It Works
Book Your Slot: Secure your time via Humanitix.
Bring Your Item: Arrive at your scheduled time with your broken item (and any specific spare parts it might need).
Collaborate: Sit with our expert volunteers as they troubleshoot and repair your item right in front of you.
Stay for a Chat: Enjoy the community atmosphere while you wait!

🌍 Why It Matters
Every item repaired is one less item in the bin. By joining The Fixery, you are part of a growing movement in the Northern Beaches to reduce waste and build a more sustainable, circular economy.
Interested in volunteering? We are always looking for handy residents to join our team! Contact The Sydney Library of Things to get involved.

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