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09/06/2026
Don’t miss our second opening this month, Sunday 14 June.
Jewellery repairs will available.
Just a reminder that we focus on repairs rather than alterations to new clothes. We are planning a ‘take up a hem ‘ workshop by the sewing team-date to be confirmed.
Umbrellas were a favourite repair last week!
01/06/2026
Next Sydney North Repair Cafe opening days are 7/6 and 14/6. No bookings required, just turn up with your broken item, get some advice and learn some new skills. Sorry no jewellery on 7/6. We cannot offer ceramic repairs this month. If you are a ceramicist who would like to join our amazing team of volunteers, just 2 hours a month, we’d love to hear from you!
06/05/2026
Yes we will be open on Mothers’ Day! Sunday 10 May. 2-4 pm, 180 Longueville Road Lane Cove. Lots of visitors came along last Sunday to choose to repair rather than toss. They also learnt some new skills. Check out these puppets that the visitors repaired themselves with guidance from one of the sewing team. Jewellery repairs will be available this Sunday as well as all the usual repairs.
28/04/2026
Do you need some help to repair something? Don’t want to throw it away because you care about sustainability in this increasingly consumerist world?
Do you want to learn some repairing skills? Well Repair Cafe Sydney North is the place to go! Open Sunday May 3 and 10, 2-4 pm, 180 Longueville road Lane Cove. Ceramic repairs are available on May 3.
07/04/2026
We are open again this Sunday, 12/4 for all your repairs. We are also happy to give advice - especially for electrical items- and can refer you on to other places. Unfortunately we can’t offer jewellery or ceramics this week but our wonderful expert will be back on 3rd May.
2-4 pm, 180 Longueville Road Lane Cove.
‘The only way to make a spoilt machine work again is to break it down, work on its inner system and fix it again. Screw out the bolts of your life, examine and work on yourself, fix your life again and get going! ( Israelmore Ayivor) We can learn a lot by choosing to repair.
05/04/2026
Jewellery repairs available today! One of our repairs has just let us know they can do jewellery today 5/4.
30/03/2026
Yes! We are open on 5/4 -Easter Sunday. So if you have no other plans come along and get something repaired. 180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. 2-4 pm.
Sorry no jewellery or ceramics.
04/03/2026
Need a repair? We are open again Sunday 8 March, 2-4pm. 180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. We will be offering all the usual repairs and have a new volunteer who can do ceramic repairs. Last week some of our wonderful gadget and electrical volunteers worked on a variety of ancient and newer broken items.
24/02/2026
Happy Repairing from the team at Repair Cafe Sydney North! We had a wonderful party to celebrate 10 years of ‘Toss it! No way!’ repairing.
Our wonderful volunteers will be waiting for your repairs on Sunday 1 March.
We have a number of repair stations depending on who is available on the day: 5 gadget/electrical repairers, 2 jewellery and ceramic repairers, 4 sewing repairers, 2 shoe/bag/umbrella repairers, 2 sharpening/tool repairers.
If we are very busy we may restrict the number of repairs that you can have done at any station, just to make it equitable for everyone. Also we like to take time to share skills so it’s better to have one thing repaired and learn how to do it yourself, so you go home with a fixed item and a new skill!
Here’s a poem written by our fantastic front desk volunteer.
The front desk
They wait in line with hopeful face
Fingers crossed to get a place/
Why can’t we book on line they say
No takers for that job, OK/
Will she notice the pants are new
Make sure you keep them out of view/
Can only do one, not all ten
Not two at once…..Go round again
….So everyone will get a go
They’ll only take a minute though!!!
No zips in jeans no microwaves/
Make sure that dog of yours behaves/
No ceramics today, that’s next time/
We’ll see if they can make it chime/
I’ve a vacuum, jewellery clothes and wool/
Sorry all gadget slots are full
Some come because it saves a bob
But most says thanks so much/
Great job
04/02/2026
If you want some help repairing something, Sunday 8 Feb, 2-4 pm, 180 Longueville Road Lane Cove, is where you will find our amazing team of volunteers.
Fun fact: there are now 3855 Repair Cafes worldwide!
This week we can offer ceramic repairs as well as all the usual items.
Please note: we don’t do alterations to new clothes.
Address
Lane Cove, NSW
**Travel Directions to Lane Cove**
**Public Transport:**
1. **Train:** Take a train to Chatswood Station on the T1 North Shore Line.
2. From Chatswood Station, transfer to Bus 253 or 254 towards Lane Cove.
3. Alight at the stop closest to your destination in Lane Cove.
**Driving/Parking:**
1. If driving from the city, take the Warringah Freeway (M1) and follow signs for Lane Cove.
2. Use Epping Road and turn onto Longueville Road.
3. Look for parking options along Longueville Road or nearby streets; there are also public car parks available in the area.
Make sure to check local traffic conditions and public transport schedules before you travel!
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What people say
Repair Cafe Sydney North in Lane Cove is a fantastic initiative dedicated to helping individuals breathe new life into their broken items. Whether it's jewelry, ceramics, shoes, toys, clothes, zips, or even small woodwork repairs, this community-driven space offers expert assistance to restore your cherished possessions.
Located at The Living and Learning Centre on Longueville Road, Repair Cafe Sydney North operates on the first and second Sundays of each month from 2-4 pm. The skilled repairers are always ready to lend a hand, ensuring that your beloved items can be fixed rather than discarded.
The cafe has garnered attention for its commitment to sustainability and skill-sharing. Recently featured on The Project Channel 10, it highlights the importance of repairing items instead of sending them to landfill. Visitors have shared heartwarming stories about their experiences—like the successful repair of an Advent calendar or a lamp brought back to life with just a bit of adhesive and care.
Repair Cafe Sydney North not only helps save valuable resources but also fosters a sense of community among those who come together to learn and share repairing skills. It's an inspiring place where you can turn your broken treasures into functional pieces once again!
