Derby Repair Cafe
repairing, fighting loneliness and helping the environment
Play
Episode 10
11 min /
Published
By
Mina Munns
Spotify
Amazon Music
…
More…
Apple Podcasts
Use this RSS feed directly in any podcast application of your choice.
Today we speak to Tricia Howlett about the Derby Repair cafe at the West End Community Centre. She tells us about helping people to learn new skills, saving things from landfill, and building a sense of community.
If you'd like to find out more about the Repair cafe, visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/derbyrepaircafe.org.uk/?locale=en_GB or click on this link: https://www.derby.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/recycling-waste/reducing-waste/repair-cafes/
For more about the repair cafe at Mickleover Library, click here: https://www.derby.gov.uk/news/2025/january/mickleover-library-launches-repair-cafe/
Today we speak to Tricia Howlett about the Derby Repair cafe at the West End Community Centre. She tells us about helping people to learn new skills, saving things from landfill, and building a sense of community.
If you'd like to find out more about the Repair cafe, visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/derbyrepaircafe.org.uk/?locale=en_GB or click on this link: https://www.derby.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/recycling-waste/reducing-waste/repair-cafes/
For more about the repair cafe at Mickleover Library, click here: https://www.derby.gov.uk/news/2025/january/mickleover-library-launches-repair-cafe/
- environment
- repair
- reuse
- recycling
- community building
- volunteering
- derby
- repair cafe
Previous episode
Darley Park Hydrangea Garden
a national natural treasure on our doorstep
Next episode
Just Ice
Making ice cream, trauma informed employment and fighting human trafficking.
About Local Treasure
A podcast by
Mina Munns
Exploring the local treasure in Derby through conversations about passions and hopes for the community.
Check out all the episodes of Local Treasure
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.