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You'll never guess what's inside this wholesome 'café' in Sydney
- Repair Café Sydney North in Lane Cove offers free, volunteer-led repairs on Sundays to fix a range of items.
- The service operates from 2pm to 4pm on the first and second Sunday each month and does not require bookings.
- Donations are encouraged to keep the free repair service running, reflecting a generosity-based model.
- Founding member Bridget Kennedy remains active, repairing jewellery and ceramics as part of the volunteer team.
- The initiative is part of a broader Sydney movement toward community sharing, including libraries of things and toy libraries.
- The repairs cover items from shoes to electronics, encouraging reuse and reducing waste.
- The café aims to bring community together and foster repair skills among residents.
- The Lane Cove initiative mirrors other Sydney programs like the Library of Things and toy libraries.
- The service has operated for about 10 years and relies on volunteer effort rather than profit.
- The café operates without booking requirements but queues can form, indicating growing interest.
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