Repair Cafe Carryduff started in January 2023, by a small group of local residents with a shared interest in reducing waste and promoting repair and reuse.

We hold monthly pop-up events in various venues around the Carryduff and BT8 area of south Belfast. We have a team of friendly volunteers who offer the following types of repairs: electrical, sewing, bike, woodwork, clocks and repairs of other general items. We also offer tool sharpening at most events.

When visitors arrive at the event with their item they are seen by a volunteer on a first come first served basis and can chat to others over a cup of tea or coffee and a bun while they wait. We do not have a booking system at present. Visitors stay with their items and meet their fixer to see what the repairs involve. We generally fix around 70% of items at each event, but if we can’t fix an item, we will give advice on other options for repair or reuse.

Our cafe and repairs are offered on a “pay-as-you-feel” basis – there is no fixed charge and you are welcome to donate with cash on the day or via our Paypal account, using the Donate button below.

We are always keen to engage with new volunteers, whether you are a fixer, or want to help with organising, baking, or meeting and greeting. So if you have a skill you’d like to share please get in touch with us by email or Facebook. We are particularly looking for electrical fixers, and clock fixers and would love to welcome young volunteers.