There were familiar faces at the latest Amersham Repair Café as members of the public get together to get their beloved items restored.

The most recent event took place on September 7, with the workshop now becoming a regular attraction in the area.

One of the items in question was a KicthenAid blender that was brought in by Amersham resident, Sheila Windridge.

Janey Mitchell, who helps organise the unique event, said: “[The blender] was back in full working order in what appeared to be miraculous time, volunteer repairer Barry deftly replacing a worn part.

“It then emerged that the blender’s owner Sheila Windridge had brought it into a previous Amersham Repair Café, where the worn gear coupler was identified.

“Sheila ordered the part and brought the KitchenAid back for it to be fitted.

“She had to buy a pack of three so will be well equipped, should the KitchenAid suffer the same problem in the future.”

One of the other items that was brought into the repair shop was a broken chandelier, which was around 100-years-old.

Brought in by Ernest Morris, the decoration was mould ridden and in need of a bit of TLC.

Janey added: “The house suffered major water damage in January, when a burst pipe in the loft sent water cascading through a bathroom, bedroom and dining room for two days.

“While some furniture is being repaired by specialist renovators, they did not want to tackle the chandelier, because of its electrical parts.

“The gentleman who brought it in, Ernest Morris, said he would set about the mould on the chandelier’s wooden column and arms, rub them down and varnish them.

“He also agreed to buy new candle cups and lamp holders and bring all the pieces back at the next Amersham Repair Café, in November.

“Volunteer repairer Barry said he would source the cable needed to rewire the chandelier.

“Suddenly what seemed a big ask appeared in a different, doable, light.

“Watch this space in November.”

Other items that were fixed were a cello case whilst several tools were in need of sharpening.