Dutch Repair Cafés documentary screening highlights community and sustainability
Discover how Repair Cafés in the Netherlands are fostering community spirit and sustainability by fixing household items for free. Join a free screening of 'The Repair Café' in Boxtel on March 25 to learn more about their impact beyond repairs.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Screening of 'The Repair Café' documentary |
| Location | Bibliotheek Boxtel |
| Date and Time | March 25, 19:00 - 21:00 |
| Opening Speaker | Alderman Désiré van Laarhoven |
| Director’s Talk | Masato Sezawa (English) |
| Q&A Participants | Masato Sezawa, Désiré van Laarhoven |
| Maximum Participants | 50 |
| Participation Fee | Free |
| Campaign | Heel Nederland Repareert (March 19-27) |
| Campaign Focus | Repair cafés, workshops, upcycling sessions across the Netherlands |
Repair Cafés are a grassroots initiative supported by local governments to promote sustainability and community engagement. Municipalities like Boxtel often facilitate such events to encourage civic participation and reduce waste, aligning with broader environmental goals.
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The Repair Café - Documentary Sign Up
March 12, 2026
“It's not just items we want to repair.”
Repair Cafés, a concept that originated in the Netherlands, bring volunteers together to repair household appliances, clothing, and bicycles for free. But their mission is much greater than just a simple repair. The volunteers bring memories to life, strengthen communities by welcoming newcomers, and inspire us to cherish what we have. In doing so, they provide a counterbalance to the ever-growing consumerism. Who comes to Repair Cafés? And what stories are shared? This is the story of people who repair much more than broken items.
Program
19.00: Welcome with coffee & tea
19.15: Opening/welcome with alderman Désiré van Laarhoven
19.30: Screening of ‘The Repair Café’ (30 min)
19.45: Director’s talk with Masato Sezawa (English)
20.15: Q&A with Masato Sezawa, Désiré van Laarhoven
20.45: Closing
Practical Information
Location: Bibliotheek Boxtel
When: March 25 from 19.00 to 21.00
Sign up: You can sign up via the digital form. There is room for a maximum of 50 people. Participation is free.
About Heel Nederland Repareert
The Repair Café screening is part of the Heel Nederland Repareert campaign. From March 19 to 27, the entire country is focused on repairing. During the campaign week Heel Nederland Repareert, you can visit repair cafés, workshops, upcycling sessions, and much more at numerous locations. Together, we make repairing the norm!