Ringwood's new mayor recently helped refurbish a resident's Singer sewing machine at the Ringwood Repair Café on July 8.
The machine's original owner, Councillor Mrs Rae Frederick's mother, was a RAF nursing officer, and she purchased it new in the 1940s, taking it worldwide on various assignments in Germany, Egypt, Singapore and finally Ringwood.
After years in storage, it was found to be inoperative.
Frederick and fellow volunteer, Simon, cleaned the machine’s moving parts, rethreaded the tension disc and repaired its handle, restoring it to its former glory.
Cllr Frederick said: "My thanks to all the volunteers for their help this morning. this sewing machine reminds me of so many happy times with my mother and I’m going to really enjoy using it again."
"They are doing a very well-worth service for the community, helping to preserve our appliances and treasured items.
"I was delighted to test the stitching under the guidance of the customer after Simon had repaired her mother’s beloved sewing machine, and we had a lovely chat about sewing projects we’ve each done over the years."
Ringwood's next Repair Café will take place on Saturday, July 13.
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