Repair your own small electrical items

Simply Repair South Lakes holds repair events where you can get clothes, small electricals, furniture, toys and other household items fixed free of charge. We bring together people with skills to repair and those who want to learn how. Our aims at Simply Repair is to reduce waste, share skills, improve wellbeing and build communities.We aim to bring you monthly workshops where you can learn a new skill from local hosts and bring people together to share knowledge and skills.

Simply Repair South Lakes

Learn how to investigate, diagnose &amp; repair a variety of household electrical items in this hands-on, small group workshop for beginners.

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Have you got a small electrical item at home that is no longer working? A lamp, vacuum cleaner, electric toothbrush, anything? How would you like to be able to repair it yourself! Bring it along to this introductory workshop and learn how to diagnose and make simple repairs to a wide range of home electrical items.This 2-part workshop is designed for beginners: it is an introduction and is not accredited.In part 1:<ul><li>we will introduce electrical basics (fitting a plug, checking a fuse, fixing loose wires)</li><li>we will explain what you can and can’t fix yourself, without full electrical certification</li><li>you will have a go at using a multimeter to test continuity, resistance, current and voltage levels and help you diagnose the problem.</li></ul>In part 2:<ul><li>we will introduce the repair process: diagnose faults, make repairs, test for safety</li><li>you will have a go at repairing a variety of electrical items under supervision.</li></ul>We will provide:<ul><li>all materials and tools, including a multimeter for you to take home!</li><li>guided step-by-step instructions</li><li>refreshments throughout (organic, Fairtrade hot drinks and palm oil-free biscuits).</li></ul>What to bring<ul><li>A small toolkit if you have one, but fear not, we have plenty to share.</li><li>An electrical item or two that needs repair. If you don't have anything, ask friends and family, someone will!</li></ul>

Concession ticketsBeing accessible and inclusive to everyone is important to us at Simply Repair. If you want to join us on any of the workshops but financial circumstances prevent this, please get in touch at info@ simplyrepair.org.uk so we can help. All requests are confidential, and we offer a no questions asked policy. We will do our best to accommodate but, in the event, where the workshop is already full, we can discuss future options.Your hostsYour hosts for this small group workshop are Kendal Repair Cafe volunteers Merv Conroy and Graham Clarke. Find out more about the Repair Cafe <a href="https://www.simplyrepair.org.uk/repair-cafe-kendal/" title="https://www.simplyrepair.org.uk/repair-cafe-kendal/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Refunds and CancellationsTickets will be refunded if:<ul><li>the event is cancelled</li><li>the event is rescheduled, and you cannot make the new date</li><li>the event changes location, and you cannot attend</li></ul>If you have been charged a booking fee, this cannot be refunded.Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds if:<ul><li>you can no longer attend the event due to personal circumstances</li><li>you have changed your mind about attending the event</li></ul>If you are unable to attend please email as soon as possible info@simplyrepair.org.uk and we will access the request on a case by case basis.About Simply Repair South LakesWe hold repair events where you can get small electricals, clothes, furniture, toys and other household items fixed free of charge. We bring together people with skills to repair and those who want to learn how. Our aims at Simply Repair are to reduce waste, share skills, improve wellbeing and build communities.We aim to bring you monthly workshops where you can learn a new skill from local hosts and bring people together to share knowledge and skills. All profits go directly to helping to fund more workshops and repair events.Keep up to date with us at:www.facebook.com/SimplyRepairSLw ww.instagram.com/simplyrepairsouthlakeswww.simplyrepair.org.uk

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