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10/09/2026
Our favourite repair from last week! A gorgeous soft toy dog that needed some surgery to fix its limbs! Thanks to our hand sewer Katherine who did a great fix it job.
We are open again Sunday 13/9 for all your repairs. 2-4 pm, 180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove.
02/09/2026
First Repair cafes of spring are coming up! Sunday 6 and 13 September, 2-4 pm, 180 Longueville road, Lane Cove. No need to book, just turn up.
No ceramics this month but everything else will be available as usual.
Holes in jeans? Soft toys falling apart? Broken lamp, bag strap failing? Necklace broken? Also it’s a good time to check your winter jerseys for holes before you stash them away, yes we can darn them and teach you how to darn them.
04/08/2026
Next Sunday 9/8, 2pm, we will be holding a Hemming Workshop for people who need help to turn up trousers or skirts that are too long. (As this is an alteration we don’t do this as part of our repair service.) However we would like to share skills on how to do this yourself. So we can guide you through the process and we will have a sewing machine available for you to use. Bring your own garment that needs shortening. (No jeans or stretchy, pleated garments as they are too tricky if this is a new skill for you).
All other repair stations open as usual!
27/07/2026
Need a repair? Our amazing team of volunteer fixers will be available on Sundays August 2 and 9 at 180 Longueville Road Lane Cove, 2-4 pm.
10/07/2026
If you missed out on getting repairs last week we are open again Sunday 12 July, 2-4 pm.
Ceramic repairs available too!
Also coming soon in October a new repair cafe in Willoughby!
29/06/2026
Toss it? No way! Get it repaired! Save it from landfill!
Repair cafe Sydney North will be open on Sundays July 5 and July 12. Jewellery repairs will be available on both days. Ceramics on July 12.
180 Longueville Road Lane Cove. 2-4 pm our great team of volunteers will be waiting for you.
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.
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!
