Now at The Amory Centre. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG

Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What fixing services we usually offer:

• Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)

• Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)

• Electrical (small household items)

• General repairs

• PAT Testing

• PLUS: Software and hardware computer repairs!

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org 

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Now at The Amory Centre. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

SPECIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM UPGRADE EDITION:

UPGRADES ⭐️ FIXES ⭐️ ALTERATIONS

PLUS: PRIMARY SCHOOL SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SALE!

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and get those uniforms ready for the new term.

Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.

• Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
  

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Now at The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG

Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What fixing services we usually offer:

• Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)

• Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)

• Electrical (small household items)

• General repairs

• PAT Testing

• PLUS: New for July, software and hardware computer repairs!

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org 

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Now at The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

SPECIAL SUMMER UPCYCLING EDITION:

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm.

Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.

• Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
  

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Now at our NEW location in The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Part of the BIG FIX 2026

At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG

Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What fixing services we usually offer:

• Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)

• Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)

• Electrical (small household items)

• General repairs

• PAT Testing

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org 

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Part of the BIG FIX 2026

Now at The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Part of the BIG FIX 2026

SPECIAL FESTIVAL GLOW UP EDITION:

Festival Glow-up Edition of the Braunton Repair Cafe!

Get your old t-shirt festival-ready. Come and get creative with some scissors, paint or macrame.

Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.

• Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
  

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Part of the BIG FIX 2026.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

🌻 Join us at the South Molton Repair Cafe Easter Special! 

We're planting sunflower seeds in recycled toilet roll tubes! Grab a raffle ticket to be in with a chance to win, and help cover the cost of seeds and compost. 🌱

Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

Jewellery repairs:
Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG

Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What fixing services we usually offer:

• Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)

• Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)

• Electrical (small household items)

• General repairs

• PAT Testing

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org 

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Now at our NEW location in The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

SPECIAL SKILLS-SHARING EVENT!

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and learn:

• How to darn a sock

• Basic bicycle maintenance

• Simple sewing machine skills

Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.

• Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
  

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

Jewellery repairs:
Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Now at our NEW location in The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

Jewellery repairs:
Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG

Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What fixing services we usually offer:

• Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)

• Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)

• Electrical (small household items)

• General repairs

• PAT Testing

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org 

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.

• Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
  

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Now at our new location in The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.

What we usually offer:

• Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.

• Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.

• Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.

• Carpentry

• Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups

All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org

A few notes:

• We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.

• Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.

• All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.

• Donations are welcome but never expected.

• Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.

Want to volunteer?

We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.

About the Repair Cafe:

South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.

Join the repair revolution! 🌍💚

If you have any textiles or clothing, which need a minor repair, bring it along and our skilled volunteers will mend it. This is a free service (although donations are always welcome).

Come along to The Church of St John the Baptist anytime between 10am and 1pm.

👉Please note:

We are not a professional repair service, so please don’t bring us ‘fancy’ repairs like wedding dresses - just drop us a message if you’re not sure.

☕The cafe will be open serving cake and hot drinks, should you wish to purchase, but there is no pressure or expectation to buy.

💸 This is a FREE service! Donations are welcome but not expected.

💚 We'd love it if you could stay whilst we repair your items, our cafes are about building community connection and sharing skills too.

👖Please bring any zips or button etc. that you’d like to be used.

❓Any question or enquiries, please contact us (ideally at least 48 hours before the event to allow us time to read and respond)

📆 UPCOMING BISHOP’S TAWTON & OTHER REPAIR CAFES 📆

Our Bishop's Tawton Repair Cafes are held on the FIRST Wednesday EVERY OTHER month from 10am -1pm AND we hold repair cafes in other towns which are listed in this What’s On Guide.

Keep an eye out for 2026 dates

🙋‍♀️VOLUNTEER WITH US 🙋‍♀️

If you have useful repair skills and would like to help out with our cafes, we’d love to hear from you. If you could help out behind the scenes and welcome people on the day

Find out more about volunteering with us.

🙏THANKS AND PLANS 🙏

Our Bishop's Tawton Repair Cafe is a partnership project, part of Earth Action North Devon’s expanding Repair Cafe network, hosted by Church of St John the Baptist, with the support of volunteers from the local community.

Thanks to previous funding for other Repair Cafes in the area from the Post Code Lottery, NatureSave funding and National Lottery Together For Our Planet Community Fund, and the support of North Devon towns and villages, we currently have repair cafes in Landkey, Bishops Tawton, Braunton, South Molton, Ilfracombe, and Barnstaple.

Join the repair revolution! 🌍💚

Come along anytime 10am-1pm!

SERVICES AVAILABLE;

MEN’S SHED won’t be at our repair cafe this month with their usual PAT testing and other handyman-type skills, but they will open as usual every Thursday.

👕 Textiles repairs (always available)
Such as replacing zips and buttons (bring your own zips and buttons), darning teddy bears, simple alterations, visible darning

We also aim to offer:

• Small electrical repairs such as radios, headphones, cameras

• The Pickwell Foundation’s ‘Pickwell Pedals’ Basic Bike Service and Repairs

• IT Support and fixes

AND because it’s nearly Christmas (don’t panic):

• Turn your jumper into a Christmas jumper with our volunteer Lee.

• We also have a Christmas Jumper Swap. Because sustainability is Christmas chic.

However, as we rely on volunteers, we can't always guarantee that all these skills will be available.
If you have any questions, please contact us at least 48 hours before the event to give us time to respond.

👉Please note:

We are not a professional repair service, so please don’t bring us ‘fancy’ repairs like wedding dresses - just drop us a message if you’re not sure.

☕We will also be serving cake and hot drinks to keep you refreshed while you watch and learn. 

🧵If you are unsure on whether to bring an item or not - please contact us and we will run it by our sewing stars to see what we can do.

Donations are welcome but not expected.

💚 We'd love it if you could stay whilst we repair your items, our cafes are about building community connection and sharing skills too.

📆UPCOMING BRAUNTON REPAIR CAFES 📆

Dates for 2026 yet to be confirmed

🙋 VOLUNTEER WITH US 🙋

We are always on the lookout for a few more volunteers, either to share their mending skills at the Cafes or to help out behind the scenes and welcome people on the day. You don’t need to be a professional seamstress or upholsterer or mechanic to volunteer - just someone with some basic skills who is happy to share what they know. There is no pressure to undertake any repairs that you are not confident with.

Find out more about volunteering with us.

🙏THANKS AND FUTURE PLANS🙏
Our Braunton Repair Cafe is a partnership project, part of Earth Action North Devon’s expanding Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing, with the support of volunteers from the local community.

Thanks to previous funding from the Post Code Lottery, NatureSave funding and National Lottery Together For Our Planet Community Fund, and the support of North Devon towns and villages, we currently have repair cafes in Landkey, Bishops Tawton, Braunton, South Molton, Ilfracombe, and Barnstaple.