A Library of Things and Repair Cafe

We are looking into the opportunity to set up a couple of local initiatives in the Ampthill/Flitwick and Bedford areas:

A 'Library of Things', where you can borrow things you need but don't own (e.g. Electric drill, hedge-trimmers), for a small membership or borrowing fee and donate things you own but don't need.

A 'Repair Café' which meets regularly where the local community can get their broken household items repaired for free by volunteers (like clothes, household electrics, technology, woodwork, toys, furniture, bikes) and meet people to share knowledge and skills with your community.

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* 1. Have you heard of the concept of a Library of Things and/or a Repair Cafe ?

Library of Things only

Repair Cafe only

Both

Neither

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* 2. How likely would you be to use a 'Library of Things' to borrow items (see Q3 for typical items hired) for a small fee?

Very likely

Likely

Somewhat likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Somewhat unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 3. If yes, please indicate the kinds of items you would like to borrow.

DIY/Tools (e.g. drill)

Events equipment (e.g. gazebo)

Gardening equipment (e.g. wheelbarrow)

Hobby equipment (e.g. sewing machine)

Homeware/Cleaning equipment (e.g. pressure washer)

Kitchen equipment (e.g. breadmaker)

Travel accessories (e.g. tent)

Children/Baby equipment (e.g. pushchair)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Would you like to donate items to the Library of Things?

Yes

Maybe

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* 5. If yes, please indicate the kinds of items you would like to donate.

DIY/Tools (e.g. drill)

Events equipment (e.g. gazebo)

Gardening equipment (e.g. wheelbarrow)

Hobby equipment (e.g. sewing machine)

Homeware/Cleaning equipment (e.g. pressure washer)

Kitchen equipment (e.g. breadmaker)

Travel accessories (e.g. tent)

Children/Baby equipment (e.g. pushchair)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Would you like to volunteer with a Library of Things in your area? If so, how could you contribute?

Maintenance/repair of items

Hosting during opening hours

Administration

Digital advice

Social media/marketing

I'd like to bring other skills not listed here

No, I'm not able to volunteer

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* 7. If you might be interested in volunteering, which area do you live in?

Ampthill

Flitwick

Westoning

Bedford

Other area (please specify)

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* 8. How likely would you be to take items along to be repaired for free in a Repair Cafe?

Very likely

Likely

Somewhat likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Somewhat unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

I already use a Repair Cafe

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* 9. Would you like to volunteer with a Repair Cafe in your area? If so, how could you contribute?

Fixing things e.g. electrical items, mending clothes, toys, woodwork.

Hosting / meeting and greeting

Administration

Digital advice

Social media / marketing

I'd like to bring other skills not listed here

No, I'm not able to volunteer

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* 10. If you have said you would be interested in volunteering please provide your email address so we can stay in touch about potential volunteering opportunities, if there is enough interest to take things further.