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Woodwork 101 Musselburgh
Super start to Fixing for a Future's Carpentry Workshop at Fisherrow Centre, Musselburgh. Inspirational tutors Fiona Gilfillan and George...

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Sep 22, 20221 min read


Repair Café East Linton does it again!
Our magnificent volunteers repaired a spectacular...34 items! 2 bedside lamps 2 sets of fairy lights 1 toaster 2 knives 1 pair of jeans 1...

eastlintontoollibrary
Aug 20, 20221 min read


Why nuclear energy is not the answer to our energy crisis
Since the publication of the UK’s so called energy strategy back in April 2022 there have been major developments in the nuclear sector,...

eastlintontoollibrary
Aug 14, 20224 min read


Next Repair Café 20th August!
brings you... Repair Café East Linton East Linton Community Hall Saturday 20th August 10am-1pm Our volunteers will be at the ready to...

eastlintontoollibrary
Jul 30, 20221 min read


Congratulations! Bike Repair & Maintenance Workshop Success
For the last six weeks, each Monday at The Pennypit Centre, Prestonpans, our fabulous bike repair and maintenance tutors - Andy, Dan and...

eastlintontoollibrary
Jul 13, 20222 min read


Fundraiser! Thermal Imaging Camera for ELTL!
SUPPORT US HERE: https://gofund.me/2a38ead4 Whatever DIY or home improvement project you’re working on, there are usually tools to make...

eastlintontoollibrary
Jul 9, 20222 min read


Sharpen up your act in the garden!
On Saturday 2nd July, Mark James delivered an inspiring workshop on how to use a scythe at St Baldred's, Tyninghame - see photos below....

eastlintontoollibrary
Jul 4, 20221 min read


The Eco-Worrier Reviews "The Limits to Growth"
THE LIMITS TO GROWTH: D Meadows, D Meadows, J Randers, W Behrens. Potomac Associates, Universe Books. New York. 1972. This slender volume...

eastlintontoollibrary
Jun 14, 20226 min read


Pedal Power Prestonpans
Over the next 6 weeks, Fixing for a Future's bike repair tutors, Andy Bradshaw and Dan Waters, will be working with 8 young people from...

eastlintontoollibrary
Jun 6, 20221 min read


From Scythes to Ceramic Hedgehogs...
You name it, we fix it! Another riveting Repair Café brought to East Linton Community Hall by Fixing for a Future. (Scroll down for more...

eastlintontoollibrary
Jun 5, 20222 min read


Next Repair Café 4th June!
‘Fixing for a Future’ brings you… Repair Café East Linton East Linton Community Hall Saturday 4th June 10am-1pm Our volunteers will be at...

eastlintontoollibrary
May 15, 20221 min read


Celebrating 1 Year!
We can't believe it's been a whole 12 months since East Linton Tool Library first opened its doors! We'd researched the logistics, sought...

eastlintontoollibrary
May 9, 20223 min read


How 'Green' is Nuclear Power?
I started considering this issue last year, prompted by reports of Green Party members and others who were suggesting that nuclear power...

eastlintontoollibrary
Apr 25, 20228 min read


Calling the Birds of West Barns
On Thursday the 24th March a team of East Linton Tool Library volunteers gathered at West Barns Primary School to deliver a bird box...

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Mar 24, 20222 min read


And the Winner is ...
We ran two competitions at our Repair Café on 12th March. The winner of competition no.1: Repair & Reuse Quiz... Jimmy Patrick...

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Mar 20, 20222 min read


Repair Café East Linton is Go!
Fixing for a Future held East Lothian's first ever Repair Café at East Linton Community Hall on Saturday 12th March. We had a fantastic...

eastlintontoollibrary
Mar 12, 20221 min read


Repair Café East Linton
‘Fixing for a Future’ brings you… Repair Café East Linton East Linton Community Hall Saturday 12th March 10am-1pm Our volunteers will be...

eastlintontoollibrary
Feb 23, 20221 min read


Volunteers Wanted! Repair Café East Linton
An exciting opportunity to be involved in Repair Café East Linton, the first of its kind in East Lothian. Following the successful model...

eastlintontoollibrary
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Terracycle at the Tool Library!
East Linton Tool Library is now operating a collection point for writing instruments, dental products and contact lenses for Terracycle!...

eastlintontoollibrary
Jan 13, 20221 min read


Tools for Every Season!
It's all happening at East Linton Tool Library! Our first day back after the holidays, 8th January, was our busiest day ever and we were...

eastlintontoollibrary
Jan 10, 20221 min read
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