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Climate Action Fund – Repair Café in a box

We are delighted to announce that we have received a grant for a new programme called “Repair Café in a box”. The funding comes from the Community Climate Action Programme under the Government’s Climate Action Fund.

https://www.dublincity.ie/news/eu19m-awarded-51-community-groups-dublin-city

51 groups in Dublin City were awarded over €1.9m and will benefit sports clubs, resident associations, community centres, community gardens, religious institutions, and others. It was made possible by Dublin City Council in partnership with the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.

“Repair Cafe in a Box” will provide a suite of tools and equipment that
any community group can rent (at no cost) for their event. It will include
commonly used tools, and signage in transportable carry cases. The aim of the project is to address the issues of the community not having the tools to get started hosting repair events. In the coming months, we will be building up this library of tools and post further details on how community groups within Dublin City can rent them.

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CNC Workshop- Make an edge-lit LED sign!

Learn the basics of CNC (computerised) carving and engraving in this creative project-based 2-session course at Tog Hackerspace with SteveMpotter.tech

In the first session, you will use VcarvePro to design something you would like to make into an edge-lit acrylic sign. In the second session, you will graduate from CAD (computer-aided design) to CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) by carving your design on a portable CNC carver.

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June Repair Cafe

Do you have broken items at-home – clothes, small appliances, toys, electronics?

No need to throw them away!
Save your things from the landfill and your wallet from having to replace them.

Bring them to our repair café and learn how to fix them together with our volunteers. We have tools, materials, space to work on your item, and repair experts who will help you with your repair.

Join us in Tog on Sunday 30th of June from 12 pm – 4 pm.

A repair cafe is a community gathering place where people can bring their broken items, such as appliances, clothing, bicycles, or electronics, to be repaired by skilled volunteers for free. The idea behind repair cafes is to promote sustainability and reduce waste by encouraging people to repair and reuse their belongings instead of throwing them away.

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DIY Electric Vehicle Meetup

Calling all DIY enthusiasts! Are you searching for an exhilarating and wallet-friendly project that promotes eco-friendliness? Look no further than converting your very own electric vehicle (EV)!

Embrace the philosophy of “reduce, reuse, recycle” for your personal transportation.

Picture that beloved car from your youth revamped into an EV. Or envision a compact and low-maintenance runaround that’s affordable to operate.

Join a community of passionate bike, car, and motorbike tinkerers who have embarked on the journey of converting their vehicles to electric power.

Date: Saturday, August 17th Time: 2 pm – 5 pm

This casual meetup is the perfect occasion to discuss, explore, and inquire about the EV conversion process. Bring the entire family along, as this event is child-friendly. Reserve your tickets below and get ready for an inspiring afternoon.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/diy-electric-vehicle-meetup-tickets-926784235597?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Cork Carnival of Science

We will be in Cork in June this year \o/.

The Cork Carnival of Science at Fitzgerald Park features non-stop, family-friendly experiments, interactive activities, garden games, street cuisine and a packed line-up of live demonstrations, big top science shows, hands-on workshops and entertainment.

  • Fitzgerald Park, Cork
  • June 8th & 8th – 11 am till 6 pm

We will be showing a range of interactive games and projects that highlights what can be created in a maker space. Find us on Discover Drive.