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Preserving the Past - Rushmoor Repair Café
Heritage Open Day: Discover the satisfaction of giving broken items a second chance at the Rushmoor Repair Café. Bring along household items, clothing, toys or small electricals and work alongside skilled volunteers to see whether they can be repaired. Rushmoor Repair Café highlights how repairing, reusing and sharing skills can help preserve not only valued possessions and our own heritage, but also knowledge that is passed between generations.
Highlights
• Get free help repairing everyday items
• Learn practical skills from experienced volunteer repairers
• Meet local people and share knowledge over a cup of tea
• Reduce waste and keep useful items in circulation
• Celebrate the value of preserving and caring for the things we use
This event is part of Rushmoor Heritage Festival, where over 60 events, talks, tours and activities bring Aldershot and Farnborough's remarkable past to life.
Highlights
• Get free help repairing everyday items
• Learn practical skills from experienced volunteer repairers
• Meet local people and share knowledge over a cup of tea
• Reduce waste and keep useful items in circulation
• Celebrate the value of preserving and caring for the things we use
This event is part of Rushmoor Heritage Festival, where over 60 events, talks, tours and activities bring Aldershot and Farnborough's remarkable past to life.
Saturday 19 September
West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 3JD
Sat 19 Sep:10:30-13:30, last repair registrations at 13:00; Free Entry.
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