Camden Fixing Factory

Camden Fixing Factory news and stories

[Possible @_wearepossible]

BREAKING: Thanks to @TNLComFund we’ll be taking our Fixing Factory to three new high streets in the next three years with the @RestartProject 🎉

That’s more people learning to fix, cutting waste and protecting the climate 🛠️

Want one on your street? 👇
https://t.co/BmEu3Y8SpN

[The Restart Project @RestartProject]

We are so excited to announce that we’ve been awarded #NationalLottery funding, in partnership @_wearepossible, to bring our 3 new Fixing Factories to London.

Thank you to @TNLComFund, Climate Action Fund and National Lottery players 💚

[Possible @_wearepossible]

A new Fixing Factory could be popping up near you…

We’ve been funded to set up three new Fixing Factories thanks to @TNLComFund 🎉

Let’s do this! @RestartProject

[Possible @_wearepossible]

2. Put Fixing Factories on high streets across the UK 🔧

Our @CamdFixFactory trains local people to repair household electrical items.. 🔌

By setting up Fixing Factories nationwide, we can cut e-waste, help with the cost of living, and change our high streets for the better.

[Camden Fixing Factory @CamdFixFactory]

Great article in yesterday's Observer featuring our project partners @RestartProject and many of our fixing friends - a terrific snapshot of the UK repair movement in 2024...poised and ready for an inevitable tipping point...

[Sally Howard ✍️ @WanderingSal]

If I had a hammer… in today’s @ObsMagazine I speak to the exponents of a thriving new UK repair culture @RestartProject

https://t.co/StBKHHveVf

[North London Waste Authority @connectNLWA]

Got an idea to reduce food or electrical waste? 🤔

Two projects could be awarded £100k each through the second phase of this year’s North London Community Fund, with collaboration between not-for-profit organisations of all sizes being encouraged!

Express your interest or find out more 👉https://t.co/yvwc9lqKmo

[Camden Fixing Factory @CamdFixFactory]

Out Future Fixers £FREE June taster sessions are live!

Dip your toe into the world of repair: wire a plug, solder, fix a TV remote or strip down a games console; these bite-sized workshops have the fix-curious beginner in mind

https://t.co/5PXPWqIwlm

@VirginMediaNews

[The Restart Project @RestartProject]

Today we're proud to be in the UK Parliament demonstrating repair and talking about #RightToRepair with MPs, allies, community repair groups from all over the country

[Camden Fixing Factory @CamdFixFactory]

Repair Club Kilburn's inaugural event is this Sat!

So exciting for us to see - as it's grown directly from our innovative Five Weeks of Fixing programme

In #nw6 and need a fix?

Head to:

Kilburn State Of Mind, The Play Hut, NW6 4LB

27 April 2024 12:00 - 16:00
@connectnlwa

[Camden Fixing Factory @CamdFixFactory]

Fixing Factory is just one of the many innovative programmes climate action charity @_wearepossible has made...well, possible!

Think there should be more? Then contribute today and see your donation doubled!

[Possible @_wearepossible]

Love what we’re doing? 💚

Chip in before the 25th of April and your donation will be matched!

That's double the positive impact 🥳

#GreenMatchFund
https://t.co/Tfr11891Gp

[All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @EnvironmentAPPG]

Great work from associate APPG members @VeoliaUK - supporting the circular economy ♻️ in London this #RepairWeek

[Veolia | UK @VeoliaUK]

To celebrate #RepairWeek, we hosted a series of free repair events in partnership with @ThinkDoCamden and @CamdFixFactory. A total of 80 residents brought their faulty items to prevent them from being thrown away and our expert fixers managed to fix 29 of them. Well done team! 🛠️

[Possible @_wearepossible]

🚨Milestone Alert🚨

Our Climate Perks Scheme where staff receive extra holiday for flight-free travel now has:

🌍100+ members
🌍5500+ employees
🌍New membership plans and features
🌍New partnerships and discounts

Register your interest👇
https://t.co/kPxSw37yz1

[North London Waste Authority @connectNLWA]

8⃣ Kilburn Repair Club are the legacy of @CamdFixFactory's NLCF project from 2023/24. The funding will be used to establish a textiles and electrical repair hub and additionally deliver community workshops on textiles and food waste.

[Camden Fixing Factory @CamdFixFactory]

it's our big Re-Sale tomorrow - everything £5 or under...so come along to #NW5 and grab an environmentally sound bargain!

We've returned over 1,000kg of small electricals back to daily use during our Rescued From Recycling partnership with @connectNLWA

https://t.co/9E0G2kVOSJ

[Camden Council @CamdenCouncil]

Celebrate Repair Week 2024 by joining a free event where @CamdFixFactory experts will teach you how to fix your broken electricals. @ThinkDoCamden @VeoliaUK

🗓 Mon 18 March, 3pm-6pm
📍Kentish Town Library, NW5 2AA

To find out more and sign up, visit: https://t.co/IWokhLaOBw

[Camden Fixing Factory @CamdFixFactory]

Five Weeks of Fixing kicks off in W.Hampstead tonight!

A team of novice fixers will work though a pallet of discarded electricals - giving them a second life - all guided by our repair and safety experts

Fixed gear will be donated to local charities

@connectnlwa #NLCF #nlwa

[The Restart Project @RestartProject]

We're featured alongside the great @theteamrepair in the first episode of the #MissionResponsible podcast, where @shinisomara reports how transformative a Restart Party is, and how we should completely change the way we manufacture, consume, reuse and dispose of electricals! 🧰

[Camden Fixing Factory @CamdFixFactory]

Open night is...tonight!

From self-trained solderer to software whisperer to electronics engineer... Repair Club is the weekly meetup for fixers to work on projects and develop and share skills in a friendly workshop setting*

*we can't guarantee bread with sprinkles though

[Camden Fixing Factory @CamdFixFactory]

Got the bug for fixing tech and electronics?

Repair Club could be what you’re looking for!

Run by fixers for fixers - everyone puts in £15 a month plus some time and energy/cake

Curious?

Thursday 22nd is open night 6-9pm (secure a place via link)
https://t.co/PgozRT5e76

[Camden Fixing Factory @CamdFixFactory]

Got the bug for fixing tech and electronics?

Repair Club could be what you’re looking for!

Run by fixers for fixers - everyone puts in £15 a month plus some time and energy/cake

Curious?

Thursday 22nd is open night 6-9pm (secure a place via link)
https://t.co/PgozRT5e76