Solihull Repair Cafe

Solihull Repair Cafe A Repair Café is a place where people gather to work on repairing objects of everyday life.

BIG NEWS for Solihull Repair Cafe! ​We are absolutely thrilled to be named the Solihull Lions 2026 Circular Economy Ente...
28/05/2026

BIG NEWS for Solihull Repair Cafe!
​We are absolutely thrilled to be named the Solihull Lions 2026 Circular Economy Enterprise! 🏆
​Thanks to their generous sponsorship, we’ve already hosted a specialized Safety Training Event for our amazing volunteers and purchased vital new safety gear to keep our sessions secure.
​A massive thank you to the Solihull Lions for supporting our mission to reduce waste, share skills, and build a more sustainable community.
​ What’s Next?
​Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a series of posts to show you exactly how we’re putting this safety gear to work. Stay tuned to see our new gear and training in action!
​ Lions Clubs International Marston Green & District Lions CIO Solihull Updates

06/05/2026

5 YEARS OF FIXING:
Our Impact! We are celebrating a major milestone! For 5 years, our local Repair Café has been a hub and community spirit.

​While we love the chats and the tea, the numbers tell an even bigger story. Since we opened our doors, we have successfully repaired so many items!
​What does that mean for the planet? By choosing to repair instead of replace, our community has saved an estimated:
​20,000kg of CO_2 emissions

11/04/2026

REPAIR CAFÉ UPDATE: Sunday Session We’re looking forward to seeing you at tomorrow’s Repair Café, but we have a quick update regarding our available expertise for this session.
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​Unfortunately, we won't be able to offer sewing or fabric repairs tomorrow.
What’s On The Bench?

​Small Electricals: Toasters, lamps, kettles, and clocks etc.
​Electronics: Radios, and gadgets etc.
​Computers: Laptops, desktops, and software troubleshooting.

10am till 12pm (Happy Heart Cafe 26 Richmond Rd, Solihull B92 7RP)

What are your plans for when Windows 10 finally ends? Will you buy a new computer that meets the requirements for Window...
25/03/2026

What are your plans for when Windows 10 finally ends? Will you buy a new computer that meets the requirements for Windows 11, stick with Windows 10, or change to an alternative operating system? Please share your views.

"We may be able to help or advise."

06/03/2026

Next, Solihull Repair Cafe Sunday the 8th March we start at 10am and finish at 12pm (last items B4 11am). Venue Happy Heart Cafe . We will have sewing repairs and electrical and electronic repairs this month.

Some months, we do reach capacity, so get there early to avoid disappointment.

Location: Happy Heart Cafe, Richmond Rd, Solihull B92 7RP

Don't Ditch, Give Your Laptop a New Life 🐧​Unsure what to do now that Windows 10 support is ending? Many perfectly good ...
17/02/2026

Don't Ditch, Give Your Laptop a New Life 🐧
​Unsure what to do now that Windows 10 support is ending? Many perfectly good computers are being headed for the landfill because they can’t run the latest Windows updates—but we have a solution! At the Repair Café, we can help you switch to Linux.
​Why switch to Linux?
​It’s Fast: It can make an older computer feel brand new again.
​It’s Secure: Regular updates and built-in security features.
​It’s Sustainable: Keeps hardware out of landfills and in your hands.
​It’s FREE: Our team will provide a fresh install at no cost!

We will have a test laptop at our next Repair Cafe you can try out Linux to see of you like it before you go all in...
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​We want to make sure we’re ready for everyone. If you’re interested in bringing your device in for a Linux makeover, please send us a message! Knowing how many people are interested helps us plan our next session and ensure we have enough volunteers on hand.
​Let’s save some tech together! 🌍♻️
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07/02/2026

Next, Solihull Repair Cafe (tomorrow) 8th February we start at 10am and finish at 12pm (last items B4 11am). Venue Happy Heart Cafe . We will have sewing repairs and electrical and electronic repairs this month.

Some months, we do reach capacity, so get there early to avoid disappointment.

Location: Happy Heart Cafe, Richmond Rd, Solihull B92 7RP

We now have five volunteers who have officially earned their Electrical Equipment Testing certification (formerly known ...
26/01/2026

We now have five volunteers who have officially earned their Electrical Equipment Testing certification (formerly known as PAT testing). A huge thank you to the West Midlands Repair Café Alliance for their invaluable support in making this training possible.

Next, Solihull Repair Cafe 11th January and we start at 10am and finish at 12pm (last items B4 11am). Venue Happy Heart ...
10/01/2026

Next, Solihull Repair Cafe 11th January and we start at 10am and finish at 12pm (last items B4 11am). Venue Happy Heart Cafe . We will have sewing repairs and electrical and electronic repairs this month.

Some months, we do reach capacity, so get there early to avoid disappointment.

Location: Happy Heart Cafe, Richmond Rd, Solihull B92 7RP

01/01/2026

As we close the workshop doors on 2025, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible community that makes Solihull Repair Cafe possible. Together, we’ve fixed hundreds of items, kept waste out of landfills, and shared some truly wonderful stories (and plenty of tea!).
​We want to say a massive THANK YOU to:
​Our Talented Volunteers: The heart of the cafe. Your skill, patience, and dedication to fixing everything from motorised wheelchairs to toasters is inspiring.
​Our Venue Hosts: Thank you for providing us with a "home" and supporting the local circular economy.
​Our Visitors: Thank you for choosing to repair rather than replace. We love seeing your faces and hearing the history behind your cherished items.
​Our Supporters & Followers: Whether you’ve donated, shared our posts, or cheered us on from the sidelines, your encouragement keeps us going.
​🌟 Looking Ahead to 2026
​ We’ll be back in January 2026 ready to tackle even more repairs! Let’s make the coming year our most sustainable one yet.
​Keep an eye on this page for our 2026 schedule, via events
​Got something that needs fixing? Save it for our first session of the new year!
​ ’tReplace ❤️

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26 Richmond Road
Solihull
B927RP

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