Wed 11 November 2026 11:45-13:45
The Atrium, School of Engineering (Z Block), UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus
WHEN:
Every 2nd Wed of the month, Oct – May, 11:45 – 13:45
14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec, 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 10 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Bring along your broken or worn items to get them fixed, or join us as a volunteer to work with other students, technicians and experienced repairers to give broken stuff a new lease of life. Whether it's a small electrical item, a piece of clothing, a toy, a pair of glasses or another household item, our Repair Café is a welcoming space where people come together to fix rather than throw away. Repairs are free, and you'll have the opportunity to learn practical skills and better understand how your items work.
It is part of the wider Bristol Repair Café movement and collaborates with other local repair initiatives, like the Repairium at the SPARKS Bristol Global Goals Centre.
Items that can be repaired include:
Please note that we don’t fix mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and white goods.
Environmental benefits
Since 2023, the UWE Bristol Repair Café has contributed:
This is equivalent to growing 89 tree seedlings for 10 years.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
If you want an item fixed, please book in advance via Eventbrite: Oct: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024124970?aff=oddtdtcreator
Nov: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024232291?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dec: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024260375?aff=oddtdtcreator
Jan: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024364687?aff=oddtdtcreator
Feb: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024685647?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mar: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024743821?aff=oddtdtcreator
Apr: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024796980?aff=oddtdtcreator
May: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024932385?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you would like to join as a volunteer, please sign in via this form: Get involved in the MAKERS Repair Cafe and join the Repair Revolution! – Fill in form
INCLUSIVITY:
The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders
into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please
let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
For more information about this event, please contact: sustainability@uwe.ac.uk
WHERE TO FIND US:
Venue Information: Disabled parking: Yes – on campus Step-free access: Yes Automatic doors: Yes Accessible toilets: Yes Induction loop: No Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes Quiet spaces available: Yes
Travel Information:
Cycle: Frenchay is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2
Walk: You can use the address The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY in Google maps to plan your walking route.
Bus: Get the M1 or M3, 48a, 70, 72, 74 & U3 to the Frenchay Campus. Follow this link for more information. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/universities/uwe
Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.