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Looking forward to the Pop Up Repair Workshop at Maddens this Saturday were Anne Marie Fuller of Tralee Tidy Towns, Edel Casey, Brendan O’Brien of Tralee Tidy Towns and Rebekah Wall of Maddens (holding Maggie). Photo by Dermot Crean
TRALEE Tidy Towns are hosting a Pop Up Repair Café this Saturday from 10am to 4pm in Maddens of Milk Market Lane to help people mend or refresh belongings to extend their lifespan.
It can often seem easier to throw away a damaged item than attempt to repair it. Sometimes, even if you want to repair or refurbish things but you’re not used to it, getting over the initial hurdle of getting started can be challenging as you mightn’t know what to do or where to start.
According to Anne-Marie Fuller of Tralee Tidy Towns – “That’s where Repair Cafes come in. They are a safe and sociable space where people can come to learn how to repair and refurbish things together”.
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Martha Farrell from Tralee Tidy Towns said; “Tralee Tidy Towns are absolutely delighted to be hosting a pop up Repair Cafe on Saturday 15th July in Maddens of Milk Market Lane.
“The repair cafe will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and as well as free advice and repair support there will be a number of free workshops and demonstrations throughout the day.
“Bring your bike along as Thomas from Atom Mobile Bicycle Service will be on hand from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. for bicycle servicing and repairs. If you have clothes items in need of simple repairs bring them along as Pat Turner will be on hand from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to help you mend them.”
Anne-Marie Fuller of Tralee Tidy Towns said; “If you don’t have anything at hand that needs mending but are interested in learning how to repair or refurbish things in the future, or are just generally interested in living more sustainably and are looking for inspiration, come along to the workshops and demonstrations.
Rebekah from Maddens will deliver a number of workshops to help attendees learn some basic sewing and clothing upcycling skills. “How to Hem” will be on from 10.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.
The “Button Basics” workshop will be on from 12.30 p.m. to 1.15 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 3.15 p.m. the “Operation Clothing Transformation” workshop will showcase ways to upcycle your clothes.
Edel Casey will also be hosting some upcycling demonstrations at 11.30 a.m. and again at 1.30 p.m. to showcase how to give old or found objects a new lease of life”.
Brendan O’Brien, chair of Tralee Tidy Towns said “We’re very grateful to Rebekah and Ash at Maddens, Thomas of Atom Bike Services, Pat Turner and Edel Casey for collaborating with us to deliver this pop up Repair Cafe for the community and to Tidy Towns Ireland and Department of Rural and Community Development for funding it. Why not come along and join us for this relaxed social event, enjoy some tea or coffee and chat; you never know, you might even pick up some new skills. “
For further information or if you have any queries about the Repair Café please check out Tralee Tidy Towns Facebook or Instagram pages or contact events@traleetidytowns.ie
