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Meet Rosanna and the team at Snowdonia Gear Repair: The Outdoor Gear Repair Specialists Keeping Adventure Alive
From ripped down jackets and broken zips to damaged festival tents and well-travelled backpacks, Snowdonia Gear Repair is keeping outdoor adventures alive one repair at a time. Discover how Rosanna and her team are combining technical expertise, textile craftsmanship and sustainable values to help customers reconnect with the outdoor gear that carries their memories and experiences.
Why It’s Time To Face The Music and Pick Up That Instrument Again
Chances are, somewhere in your home, maybe in a cupboard, under the bed or tucked away in the loft, there’s an instrument you haven't played in years.
Repairing an old instrument is easier & more affordable than you think. Explore the health & community benefits of playing music again and take advantage of a special offer from the British Music Service.
Fast Furniture: Why That Cheap Table Isn’t Really Cheap At All
Discover the impact of fast furniture on the environment, the workers who make it and the impact on your pocket. This blog shares insight into why fast furniture is the new fast fashion and the benefits of repurposing what you already own. Whether you're looking to repair, reuse or rethink how you furnish your space, you'll find guidance to make more conscious choices.
Power Dressing: Turning Two Unused Jackets Into Powerful Statements
A powerful story of turning overlooked clothing into a statement for change, this blog explores how repair, creativity and skilled craftsmanship can transform what you already own into something meaningful, personal and built to last.
The Double Standards of Sustainability
A thought-provoking look at the hidden realities of the modern trend of sustainability, this blog explores how greenwashing and consumer culture keep us buying more and why repair is the real solution to reducing waste and living sustainably.
Sustainable Spring Cleaning: How to Declutter Without Throwing Things Away
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to mean throwing things away. In this guide, we explore how to declutter sustainably by repairing, repurposing and donating unwanted items instead of sending them to landfill. From practical reuse ideas to organisations that give your items a second life, this article shows how a simple mindset shift can turn your spring clean into a positive environmental action, helping you create a calmer home while supporting a more circular economy.
Easter and the Consumption Problem: Can We Celebrate Without the Waste?
From chocolate wrappers to bunny & chick decorations, Easter generates a surprising amount of waste. Explore practical, inspiring ways to celebrate this year with less consumption and more connection.
Meet sewist, Sarah from MyVOS® – the clothing alterations Queen
Rediscover the power of clothing alterations with Sarah at MyVOS®, an expert sewist helping you fall back in love with your wardrobe. From reshaping heirloom pieces to refining everyday favourites, Sarah transforms forgotten garments into beautifully fitted, confidence-boosting staples. Thoughtful, sustainable, and entirely personal - because great clothes should feel as good as they look.
The Three Pillars of Repair: Businesses, Cafés and DIY
Repair can only become mainstream if repair businesses, repair cafés and DIY repair all thrive together. This blog explores the three pillars of repair, why the UK needs all of them to tackle throwaway culture, and how Repair Week helps build a stronger repair movement.
The Great Repair Showdown: Cafés vs Businesses
Repair Cafes have spread up and down the county bringing the spotlight to repair culture but is there a hidden cost to their success? Take a look at how ignoring repair businesses devalues repair as a skill and why repair must be treated as a skilled, paid profession if it is to truly thrive in the UK.
A More Thoughtful Kind of Love: Rethinking Valentine’s Day
Rethink Valentine’s Day with gifts that truly last. From repairing sentimental items to sourcing second-hand treasures or making something by hand, discover sustainable, heartfelt ways to celebrate love while reducing waste and environmental impact. Thoughtful, creative, and kind to the planet - love the way it was meant to be.
It’s Okay to Slow Down This Christmas: A Message for us all – Business Owners and Consumers
This Christmas, step away from the rush and embrace mindful, eco-friendly living. Explore how slowing down can reduce consumerism, improve wellbeing and help you reset habits for a more intentional and sustainable 2026. This is your sign to take a well deserved rest!
Winter Webinar Series: Business Support for Repair & Restoration Professionals
Find out about our Winter Webinar Series for Repair & Restoration Professionals. Four expert-led sessions covering confidence, pricing, writing and photography - all tailored to repair, restoration and conservation businesses. Join individual webinars or save with the £65 bundle. These also make a perfect Christmas gift for someone starting out in business.
Black Friday’s True Cost: The Environmental Impact and How to Shop More Sustainably
Black Friday might promise big bargains, but are they all they claim to be? And what about the huge environmental cost? Explore the hidden impact of overconsumption and discover smart, sustainable alternatives that help protect the planet.
Why Toy Restoration Is the Heart of a More Meaningful, Pre-Loved Christmas
This Christmas, toy restorer Conrad is bringing nostalgia back to life. From childhood classics to long-forgotten favourites, he’s helping customers like Andy give extra special gifts this year.






















