This year marks the launch of a Library of Things<\/a><\/strong> at UWE Bristol\u2019s Frenchay Campus. To showcase the vibrant repair community around Bristol, we\u2019ve partnered with Share Bristol<\/strong><\/a> to create a new digital map<\/strong><\/a>. This tool highlights the many community repair caf\u00e9s<\/strong> that happen across the city, allowing people to find local places to Reduce, Repair, Share, and Re-use<\/strong>\u2014all key elements of the circular economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The map not only showcases the amazing repair work happening in Bristol, but it also supports efforts to tackle waste<\/strong>, reduce greenhouse gas emissions<\/strong>, and save money<\/strong>. By helping people come together, these initiatives foster stronger communities, all while promoting sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n UWE Bristol\u2019s MAKERS project is already off to a fantastic start this academic year. The first repair caf\u00e9<\/strong> of the term, hosted at the School of Engineering, saw a record turnout, with experienced repairing mentoring freshers and learning new skills alongside community volunteers. This hands-on approach is empowering students to be both environmental advocates and skilled problem solvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In recognition of this work, the MAKERS team has also been shortlisted as a Finalist<\/strong> in the Green Gown Awards<\/a><\/strong> for sustainability in the Benefitting Society<\/strong> category, with winners to be announced in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Coordinator Kat Corbett<\/strong> emphasizes how important Bristol\u2019s community repair caf\u00e9s are, saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Our team at UWE Bristol is committed to supporting this initiative through student involvement, skills development, and raising awareness of Bristol\u2019s repair, share, and reuse efforts.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Beyond the technical side of repairs, the social benefits of these caf\u00e9s are profound. Dr. Laura Fogg Rogers<\/strong>, Project Lead, points out that both students and older community members report feeling more connected, making new friends while making a positive impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re repairing ourselves as well as our goods,\u201d she says, noting the unexpected social connections fostered through these events.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Both Dr. Rogers and Kat Corbett are actively involved in running their own community repair caf\u00e9s in Eastville and Winterbourne, further embedding these values into local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This local repair movement is part of a broader effort led by Professor Teresa Dillon<\/strong>, who has been directing the Repair Acts<\/strong> <\/a>at UWE Bristol\u2019s School of Art since 2018. The recently formed Bristol Repair Coalition<\/strong>, an alliance of academics, charities, businesses, and social enterprises, is working to transform Bristol into a city where repair and reuse are second nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This coalition aims to support emerging communities of professional, commercial, and volunteer repairers<\/strong>, and to reimagine sustainable material pathways<\/strong> for the city. With more events and initiatives expected to emerge, the Coalition is building a strong foundation for a restorative material future<\/strong> in Bristol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We invite everyone to join in the celebration of International Repair Day<\/strong> on Saturday, October 19th, at SPARKS Bristol<\/strong>. This event will highlight the power of repair to reduce our environmental impact, bring people together, and equip us with valuable new skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date<\/strong>: Saturday, October 19, 2024 (Tickets are free, but need to be pre-booked at here<\/a>.) The MAKERS project team is excited to support an International Repair Day celebration on Saturday, October 19th, at SPARKS Bristol, and they\u2019re putting \u201cshare and repair\u201d front and centre with some exciting new initiatives! This year marks the launch of a Library of Things at UWE Bristol\u2019s Frenchay Campus. 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Building Connections Through Repair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Bristol Repair Coalition: Expanding Repair Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Join Us for International Repair Day!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Location<\/strong>: Sparks (Level 2), 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about the global movement at repairday.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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