New free repair shop to launch in Oxford
Summary
A new free repair shop will open in Oxford's Jericho neighborhood at St Barnabas CE Primary School on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will help fix bikes, electrical items, computers, and clothes for free, with donations accepted to cover costs and support future events.Key Facts
- The first Jericho Repair Shop event will be held at St Barnabas CE Primary School in Oxford on Saturday.
- Repairs will include bicycles, electrical devices, computers, and sewing/mending clothes.
- The event runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. British Summer Time (BST).
- Donations are welcome and will help pay for rent and advertising.
- Organiser John Mair was inspired by a similar repair shop in Wolvercote.
- The goal is to reduce waste by fixing items instead of throwing them away.
- If enough people attend, the repair shop plans to run monthly on the first Saturday.
- The event aims to create a community hub and promote sustainability in the neighborhood.
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