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We have a pair of scissors at work - the blades are fine, but the rubbishy plastic handle has broken. Any ideas on how we could carry on using the blades in some way?

Is the broken rubbery part just a coating or is it the whole handle? If it is just a coating (for grip), you could wrap what's left with electrical tape.

If the whole handle is gone, you could try whittling a new handle from wood. Attaching it to the metal shears might be an issue. I would try an epoxy that is made for joining metal. ("JB Weld" is the brand name here. That may or may not be helpful to you.) Epoxy bonds well to wood, so one that is made specifically for metal ought to do the job.

That might be more work that it's worth. However, if labour is no object to you, you could also try making a mould (plaster?) from the broken pieces and then making new ones with casting resin. You could either cast the new handles directly onto the metal ends, or you could cast them separately and then epoxy them onto the metal.

Great idea Kieth i would wittle a piece of wood, you will enjoy the wittling i love it its so relaxing especially when i'm in the woods sat in the sun with my back against a tree watching nature amble buy.

That would be fine if I had any ability in woodworking at all - but I want to finish the job with all my fingers still attached!

I would also go with duct tape, is wonderfully hardwearing stuff, seems to hold the majority of my tools together