Cambridge and the local villages have several thriving groups that help the community through the operation of Repair Cafes.  On Saturday 22 October I attended a repair cafe in Waterbeach, following an invite by IET member Paul Bearpark.  The morning whizzed by, helping a wide range of people by repairing radios, replacing thermal fuses in greenhouse heaters, getting a Nespresso machine operating and finally assembling a set of flat pack steps for an elderly lady.  Fortified by coffee and cake, I enjoyed the event and was pleased to be able to help members of the community and help reduce the amount of kit going to landfill.  If you are a Technician or Engineer able to use hand tools and a meter, you can certainly be of use at a repair cafe.  The next event in the Cambridge area is at the Cottenham Community Center on 5 November between 1000 hrs and 1400 hrs.  Come along if you cvan help.

David Blake