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Author Archives: Kirsten Russell

Halina Szutowicz, jewellery repairer
14 Jan 2020

Halina Szutowicz, jewellery repairer

by Kirsten Russell | posted in: Repair Café case studies, Repairers, Shopping | 0

I started making jewellery about 10 years ago. I have always had handicrafts amongst my hobbies, as an antidote to a scientific bias in my work as a specialist radiographer. I decided to ‘have a go’ at jewellery making and … Continued

Nikki H, sewing and mechanical repairer
19 Dec 2019

Nikki H, sewing and mechanical repairer

by Kirsten Russell | posted in: Repair Café case studies, Repairers, Shopping | 0

Biochemist, now full time mum. Loved crafts my whole life so used to using a needle and thread. Learnt to use power tools at university putting together hands on science exhibits.  I originally came to Repair Cafés intending to do … Continued

Chris Moller, Cottenham Repair Café
19 Dec 2019

Chris Moller, Cottenham Repair Café

by Kirsten Russell | posted in: Organisers, Repair Café case studies, Shopping | 0

Retirement for me meant that I finally had the opportunity to do what I wanted, and to do something really worthwhile. It’s frustrating (I would say wrong) that there are many activities that are really important and valuable, but for … Continued

Claire Mackenzie, Barrington Repair Café
19 Dec 2019

Claire Mackenzie, Barrington Repair Café

by Kirsten Russell | posted in: Organisers, Repair Café case studies, Shopping | 0

Since being a student I have been a passionate environmentalist and in London 10 years ago I became a member of Transition Ealing. I am a mum of 3 boys, 14, 12 and 6 and am very worried about their … Continued

Councillor Greg Thompson, Cambourne Repair Café
19 Dec 2019

Councillor Greg Thompson, Cambourne Repair Café

by Kirsten Russell | posted in: Organisers, Repair Café case studies, Shopping | 0

I first came across the concept of Repair Cafés whilst searching online for information about give and take events. It struck me as a great idea and I did some further research in my local area which led me to discover … Continued

Jim Patterson, electronics repairer
19 Dec 2019

Jim Patterson, electronics repairer

by Kirsten Russell | posted in: Repair Café case studies, Repairers, Shopping | 0

I’m an electronic engineer who has spent the last 20 years in either industry or academia. When not working I split my time between my family, food (BBQ in particular) and motorbikes. My day job involves making electronic so I … Continued

Gina B, sewing repairer
19 Dec 2019

Gina B, sewing repairer

by Kirsten Russell | posted in: Repair Café case studies, Repairers, Shopping | 0

I come from a sewing family background.  My grandmother was very good at embroidery, my aunt made soft toys and my mother made most of my clothes until I was old enough to make my own. My first Repair Café … Continued

The Circular Economy in Practice
27 Mar 2019

The Circular Economy in Practice

by Kirsten Russell | posted in: Shopping, The circular economy | 0

There’s no two ways about it, our world is currently configured to produce large quantities of waste in the form of packaging, broken products, and the byproducts of various activities including manufacturing, cooking and travel. But what if were to … Continued

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