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22/08/2022

FREE laptop diagnostics & repair service in Brent! At our last event we diagnosed 18 devices and fixed 9 on the spot.
If you're having trouble with a laptop, or have an unwanted device lying round at home, drop in to our next Dr Laptop event: SAT 3rd SEPTEMBER @ Abbey Road Recycling Centre, NW10 7TJ
For repairs, book a timeslot: http://ow.ly/KKOP50KoZ4z

01/08/2022

Have you got a slow laptop, or a tablet that needs some TLC? Do you have any unwanted devices gathering dust at home?
Drop in to our FREE Dr. Laptop event this Saturday Brent Civic Centre library (Wembley library) HA9 0FJ. Our friendly IT experts are on hand to help you fix your device or you can simply donate it to be refurbished and given back to someone in need.
Over half of our visitors get their device fixed on the spot.
To find out more and book your free timeslot, click the link: http://ow.ly/84BW50K8sbK...
We can't wait to see you there!

17/06/2022

Are you interested in running your own clothes swap? We have just had some clothing rails donated to us that we would love to give to local community groups. If you know anyone that would be interested, share this post & email us on [email protected]

02/03/2022

https://youtu.be/WXgSV1Q3OnI

Have you heard of Library of Things? They're community hubs where you can rent items from power tools to gazeboes instead of buying them new.

Help them achieve their aim to open at least 50 hubs across London by 2025 through the crowdfunding campaign:

Library of Things is an award-winning social enterprise that helps people to save money and reduce waste by affordably renting out useful items from local sp...

17/01/2022

Donate any pair of gently worn shoes to Timberland, who will recycle them into a new pair, and earn rewards in the process

Customers can hand in unwanted pairs of shoes at Timberland stores in Europe. We then work with Soles4Souls to give them a new life.

12/01/2022

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/nov/06/colour-me-impressed-a-brilliant-new-eco-hair-dye-has-hit-the-shelves

My expectations were low but I’ve become a devotee of Shrine, which is essentially food colouring for hair

10/01/2022

Do you know the difference between 'Use By' and 'Best Before'? WRAP estimates 85 million pints of milk could be saved each year if you do.

The supermarket says a sniff test is a better guide to quality - with 'best before' labels used instead.

07/01/2022

Having a clear-out? Updating your wardrobe but also broke? Check out these low-cost/free clothes swap events around London: https://www.timeout.com/london/shopping/best-swap-shops-in-london

Grab your unwanted old clothes and swap them for new pre-loved threads at these brilliant London swap shops

05/01/2022

Do you want to save money this year and make a positive impact? Before you hit the online sales check out these clothes swap events across London: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/clothes-swap/

Lining up plans in London? Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest.

04/01/2022

How much money could you save by borrowing instead of buying? Find out with this handy free quiz:

Buying isn't the only way to get your hands on Things you need this year. Take our quiz to find out which Things you could borrow instead of buy this year.

21/12/2021

This new book from Ellen McArthur Foundation redefines fashion in a circular economy context.

What do we mean when we buy something 'new'? Can new be made up of preloved materials?

In December 2021, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation published Circular Design for Fashion, a book inviting anyone in the fashion industry to embark on a journey...