We had a wonderful celebration on Feb 8 to celebrate our 10th birthday. We now have over 30 volunteers which has grown from the original 10 in Jan 2016 when we set up our first Repair cafe in the church hall on Mowbray Road. Lane Cove Mayor and councillors attended, we are ever grateful for the use of the Living and Learning Centre, Lane Cove, what a great facility for the community.

Past volunteers came to join us and we gave everyone a special award to acknowledge their contribution.

Celia, our front desk coordinator wrote this poem:

The front desk

They wait in line with hopeful face

Fingers crossed to get a place.

Why can’t we book on line they say

No takers for that job, OK!

Will she notice the pants are new

Make sure you keep them out of view.

Can only do one, not all ten

Not two at once…..Go round again

….So everyone will get a go

They’ll only take a minute though!!!

No zips in jeans no microwaves,

Make sure that dog of yours behaves.

No ceramics today, that’s next time,

We’ll see if they can make it chime.

I’ve a vacuum, jewellery clothes and wool.

Sorry all gadget slots are full.

Some come because it saves a bob

But most say, thanks so much!

Great job