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Buy Nothing New Month

Published on 24 September 2025

Buy nothing new month 2025 OC news article (600 x 400 px).png October is Buy Nothing New Month - that's 31 days to shop less and live more!

We're striving for a better future, a healthier community, and a happier planet with creative workshops, a mindfulness class, and a roving repairs session to help you get the most out of what you already have.

Find out more about Buy Nothing New Month here. 

Creative Mending

Why replace is when you can repair it....creatively!

Mending and Sewing by Hand

An introduction to mending and hand-sewing basics.

Scrap Fabric Upcycling Workshop

Save your favourite clothing from landfill! Create something new from old, worn-out clothing items.

Roving Repairs

Before you replace it, let's try to repair it!

Finding Calm in the Chaos

Practical Tools to Manage Stress and Reclaim Your Peace. In this session, we’ll explore simple, effective strategies to manage stress - like mindfulness techniques and easy daily habits.

Unlocking the World of eBooks and eAudiobooks

Join us for a hands-on session all about eBook and eAudiobook platforms BorrowBox and Libby with our library expert Ashlee.

Unlocking the World of eBooks and eAudiobooks session 1

Join us for a hands-on session all about eBook and eAudiobook platforms BorrowBox and Libby with our library expert Ashlee.

 

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