Wells Repair Cafe another success

and those stealing seem to be more brazen.

“We get a surprising number of people stealing eggs and other staples, and premium products such as antlers, that dogs chew on,” he said.

“Several market traders say they have issues.”

When Wells Voice reported on the shoplifting problem last month, PC Dan Williams said: “Wells Neighbourhood Police Team are working hard with local retailers to strengthen our relationship, increase the reporting of thefts and discuss ways to prevent shoplifting.

WELLS Repair Cafe had another successful event at Wells Library on August 5. They managed to fix 20 of the items that visitors took in – which included clocks, lamps, radios, a sewing machine, a rotary washing drier and a child’s ride-on electric car –saving the planet an estimated 487kg in carbon emissions.

Tom Muir of Brothers Muir Pet Supplies represents Wells market traders on the WhatsApp group.

He said that theft from the market stalls is quite common,

“We are increasing our efforts targeting our most prolific offenders causing harm to the area.” u Shoplifting discussed at city council meeting, page 16

Wells Repair Cafe will next open its doors on Saturday, September 2, at St Thomas’ Church Hall, from 10am until 12.30pm. Contact Amanda Phillips (repaircafe.wells@gmail. com) with any queries or to get involved. On Sunday, September 3, a Freecycle event will be held from 1pm-2.30pm in Priory Road car park. This event is like a car boot sale but no money changes hands. People with items to give away should arrive by 1.30pm and remove anything that is not taken by the end. Contact Marianne Sorrell for more on this (marianne.sorrell@me.com).