To celebrate Repair Week, we’re featuring just some of the many reuse and repair heroes from across Liverpool City Region. Check out the short bios and practical repair tips each one has to offer below…
MerseyCycle
Bio
MerseyCycle is a unique social enterprise dedicated to recycling bikes sourced from waste recycling centres and generous donations. Located in Court Hey Park in Knowsley, MerseyCycle transforms unwanted bicycles into fully functional, environmentally-friendly rides. With a mission to promote sustainable living and support the community, MerseyCycle offers a platform for individuals to contribute to a greener future.
To find out more, you can view MerseyCycle’s bio video below and visit their website: merseycycle.co.uk.
Repair Tip
Check out this repair tip from Barry at MerseyCycle on how to clean and oil a bicycle chain…
Sewing Connection C.I.C
Bio
Ran by Cathy Morris and Paula Buckley, who together, have got over 40 years of experience in the textile industry, Sewing Connection is based in Netherton, Sefton, and prides itself as a place to share a love for sewing. Whether you’re a beginner or have been sewing for years, Cathy and Paula are there to guide you every step of the way – helping you to repair and create one stitch at a time.
To find out more, you can view Sewing Connection’s bio video below and visit their website: www.sewingconnection.co.uk.
Repair Tip
Check out this repair tip from Cathy at Sewing Connection on how to shorten trouser legs with a hem…
The Florrie
Bio
Based in South Liverpool, The Florrie supports people through arts, culture, youth work and wellbeing activities that bring them together and create real social impact. As a charity, they offer welcoming spaces, accessible activities, and support when people need it, helping to reduce isolation, build confidence, and open up opportunities for people of all ages across Liverpool and beyond – their Guitar Group is just one of many community classes they run.
To find out more, you can view The Florrie’s bio video below and visit their website: www.theflorrie.org.
Repair Tip
Check out this repair tip on how to replace a guitar string from Tim at The Florrie…
Wirral Repair Cafe
Bio
Wirral Repair Cafe provides residents the chance top bring their broken items to be fixed, learn from the repairers and help reduce waste. They can be found at Birkenhead Central Library on the first Saturday of each month, 2-4pm.
To find out more, you can view Wirral Repair Cafe’s bio video below and visit their page on the Repair Cafe website: www.repaircafe.org/en/cafe/wirral-repair-cafe.
Repair Tip
Check out this repair tip on how to fix a toaster from Barbara at Wirral Repair Cafe…
Zero Fashion CIC
Bio
Zero Fashion CIC is a non-profit community group which delivers sessions across Liverpool City Region which help people to reduce textile waste through swap shops, repair and repurposing. Their mantra is saying NO to fast fashion and YES to preloved fashion.
To find out more, you can view Zero Fashion CIC’s bio video below and visit their Linktree page.
Repair Tip
Check out this repair tip on how to backstitch from Siobhan at Zero Fashion CIC…