As part of the national ‘Big Fix’ event that is running throughout May, Proper Job are hosting a pop up repair cafe and skill share event in Endecott House, Chagford, on Saturday 11th May, 1.30pm-4.00pm. We will have a host of talented experts on hand to assess broken items and aim to fix, repair and rejuvenate your worn out or broken household items.
If we assess your item and we are unable to fix it at the event, it maybe possible to book it in for a separate longer appointment, or we will aim to signpost you to somewhere you can get it fixed!
Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits will be available at the event on a donation basis.
Below is a list of categories of items that you are able to book in and bring along to this event. Please when booking, book a ticket under the category that is relevant to your item. If you have multiple items please book one ticket per item. It is going to be helpful to know the nature of repair needed in some cases, and that can be done by emailing info@proper-job.org
Please note we cannot guarantee to fix your item, but we will always assess and advise.
There is a nominal donation to secure your place, if you can’t attend please can you let us know as spaces are limited. This event has been kindly supported by Devon County Council Growing Communities Fund.
Textiles
Textile items, clothing and even cuddly toys that need minor repais. Please let us know the nature of your repair by emailing info@proper-job.org so that we can make sure we have the materials needed.
Leather
Such as mending straps on bags, sewing up seams, adding holes to belts or straps, showing how to restore leather shoes and bags with cleaning and polishing. Generally advise and assess leather items.
Tools
Sharpening of garden tools, knives, chisels, planes, etc. Assessment of larger tool repairs and refurbishment.
Bikes
The Chagford Bike Fixer will give your bike a mini service and talk you through basic maintenance and repair to ensure your bike is running smoothly. If your bike needs something more major it can be assessed and booked in for a further appointment.
Wooden items
Wooden household and garden items in need of minor repair and restoration, including small items of furniture including chairs, small tables, drawers etc. It would be useful to know the nature of your repair to make sure we have the equipment needed, please email info@proper-job.org
Electricals & Radios
Small household electrical appliances and radios. Please email info@proper-job.org with details of your item and nature of repair so that we can ensure we have the relevant materials and equipment.
Clocks
We can advise and assess. If you have a wind up clock with no key we can gauge the key size. Small repairs maybe possible at the event.
Mechanical items & Battery Operated Toys
Mechanical items such as clockwork toys. We can attempt to get your battery opeated toys
working again!
Parking -There is no parking at Endecott House, but the public car park is just up the road next to the Jubilee Hall, or there are also two hour parking bays around the town centre. There is also a new free car park on the way into town in the new estate opposite the school.