Repair helps us to hold onto our items for longer, meaning we aren't using more of the earth's resources when we buy new.
Veolia are running free monthly reuse and repair workshops in Birmingham.Each month we focus on a different household item. Keep reading to find out more about our past workshops, and upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
October's Theme: Bicycle Repair
When? Saturday 25 October, from 10:30am-2:30pm
Where? The Reuse Shop located next to the Tyseley HRRC, James Rd, Birmingham, B11 2BA
Community Reuse are running October’s bicycle repair workshop. Come along with your bicycle to learn how to make basic repairs to it. Maintenance extends your bicycle’s life and keeps you safe.
No booking required.
Previous Events
September: Furniture Upcycling
Veolia sponsored Community Reuse to run a furniture upcycling demonstration. Viewers observed how experts repair and refresh old, tired furniture.
August: Household Electronics
Veolia sponsored Recognition Circular CIC to run a repair workshop for household electronic devices.
July: Pre-loved Garments
Veolia sponsored Reinvntd CIC to run a repair workshop for clothes, challenging the throwaway culture in fast fashion.