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 March 2, with the workshop now becoming a regular attraction in the area.

One customer, Dory Thompson, had visited the previous showing to get her vintage doll, Rosebud, repaired.

This time around, it was an antique Swiss carriage clock that needed to be looked at, as a small key which set the minute hand at the back had become lost.

Displaying her customary ingenuity, volunteer repairer Judi managed carefully to drill and enlarge the hole in one of these keys, to neatly fit the arbour shaft, which sets the minute hand.

Dory left delighted.    

Bucks Free Press: Dory with her clockDory with her clock (Image: Sustainable Amersham)

Other customers included Michael and Carolyn Flook backgammon set photo.

Their love for the game began on their honeymoon in Egypt 30 years ago, with the two still playing most evenings three decades on.

The duo, who run Amersham’s Natural Laundry - bought a backgammon set with a felt playing surface which now bears a cigarette burn from Michael’s smoking days.

The hinge had also become loose.

But it was repaired with ease thanks to volunteer Judi, who replaced and redrilled the tiny screws on the metal hinge and repositioned and reglued the hinge covers for a clean finish.

Bucks Free Press: Michael and Carolyn Flook get their backgammon set repairedMichael and Carolyn Flook get their backgammon set repaired (Image: Sustainable Amersham)

The Sustainable Amersham’s Repair Café is free, with customers receiving a complimentary cup of tea and cake whilst they wait for their items to be repaired.

Any donations go towards the hire of the hall and to reimburse the repairers for materials used.

A record 33 items were fixed and saved from going into landfill, with advice given on others.

The next Amersham Repair Cafe will be at St Michael's on Sycamore Road on May 4, 10am to 1pm.