to answer my own question I rang Honeypot gifts in York (very helpful) they sid Stratton have been taken over and now do repair. I rang Stratton who will repair the compact (new mirror,new powder puff thingy and new velvet bag as well as cleaning) all for free. Not even post and packing.
Excellent . Well donr Stratton.
posted the compact Wednesday,they rang me Thursday to say they had received it but the guy who does repairs is on holiday so there will be a delay.Their apologies.
next installment soon.