Hi Diana,

Thanks for you comment.  As you have noticed we have deliberately targetted this event at smaller appliances because we were not sure whether we'd have mains power in the park to run larger appliances.  We will in fact have limited access to a mains supply which will be specially provided for us so we will be able to handle larger appliances as well, for example hoovers, mixers, toasters etc.

We are also aiming to have some off-grid power sources - pedal power, battery packs and solar chargers for smaller appliances as well.  Partly because our repairers are up for the challenge and also to raise awareness of the amount of power different appliances consume. 

Pedal power sounds fun: safe cycling in the midst of a give and take event is otherwise virtually impossible, and all in a good cause. Good for you.

Hi Diana,

We do include all electrical repairs where practical:
someone's bringing a pair of hair straighteners.

But point taken:
next time we should include other things on the poster.