A Repair Cafe is a pop-up social event where customers can bring things like clothes and household items to be repaired – and learn how to make repairs themselves with the team of friendly repairers.
The first Repair Cafe launched in Amsterdam in 2007. Now there are thousands throughout the world – and we support two in Orkney.
As well as helping customers repair stuff the Repair Cafe volunteers offer a brew and some fabulous home-made cakes and biscuits!
There is no charge for any repairs undertaken or advice given – customers donate what they can afford which keeps the Repair Cafes running.
About our Repair Cafes in Orkney
A monthly Repair Cafe in West Mainland started in Spring 2025 (usually in Stromness, but occasionally at other locations), followed by one in St Margaret’s Hope in Summer 2025, also monthly.
When and Where
- Repair Cafe West Mainland: usually the third Saturday of the month at Stromness Community Centre, 10:00am
- Repair Cafe South Ronaldsay: usually the last Friday of the month at Cromarty Hall, St Margaret’s Hope 10:00am
Do check the Repair Cafe Orkney Facebook page for the latest updates, as the Repair Cafe sometimes goes on tour to new locations or the date needs to change because of venue availability,
Find out more
We’re always keen to support new Repair Cafes in other parts of Orkney. Have a look at Repair Cafe Orkney’s Facebook page to find out more, and drop us a line if you’re interested in setting one up.
For more details, or to get in touch…
Visit: www.facebook.com/RepairCafeOrkney
Email: repaircafeorkney@gmail.com