THERE’S a chance to pick up new skills, help the planet, save money and fall back in love with your stuff again.
A Mossley arts centre will be transformed into a local repair shop, as part of Greater Manchester’s Repair Week.
Anyone who is in need of some support to mend damaged items lying around the house can come along to The Vale on both Wednesday, March 5, and Wednesday, March 12, from 1pm to 3pm.
The free-to-attend sessions will see experts from the centre, off Micklehurst Road, teach skills and lend the tools required to tackle essential repairs – but won’t be able to help with faulty electrical items.
There is no need to book, you can just turn up and, if any further details are needed, call The Vale on 01457 238 089.
Repair Week runs from March 3 to 9 in Greater Manchester and is the only annual upcycling and recycling event outside of London, which amplifies the message to ‘fix it, don’t bin it!’
The repair sessions are taking place as part of The Vale’s regular Wednesday Welcome drop-in – which offers a free hot drink, a friendly chat and an optional craft-based activity. Alternatively, people can bring their own craft project, play a board game, use the computers, or chat to others.
Jane Harris, community engagement lead at The Vale, said: “According to Recycle for Greater Manchester, last year Greater Manchester chucked out an estimated £417 million worth of repairable items.
“That’s an astonishing figure and we are appealing to everyone to do their bit and have a go at making do and mending rather than condemning old or damaged items to landfill.
“Our Repair sessions are also lots of fun and a great opportunity to meet new people, socialise and enjoy a brew. They’re free to attend, so there’s really nothing to lose!”