Volunteers will be on hand on November 14th to help with broken small appliances and toys – the local history museum will also be open
Broken hand mixer, malfunctioning kitchen radio, or damaged wooden toy? Not everything that no longer works has to be thrown away. On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Repair Café in the old town hall of Crumstadt will open its doors for the last time this year. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., volunteer helpers will assist visitors in repairing broken small appliances and toys. The repair service is free of charge; only necessary replacement parts need to be paid for.
In addition to the joint repair work, coffee and cake will be served. The neighboring Crumstadt local history museum will also be open during the event.
Repair together instead of throwing away
The repair café is based on a simple principle: defective items should be repaired whenever possible, instead of being hastily replaced with new products.
Experienced volunteers are available to help with troubleshooting and explain the necessary repair steps.
Visitors can bring along items such as broken hand mixers, kitchen radios, and other small electrical appliances. Damaged wooden toys and other playground equipment can also be repaired together.
The explicit focus is on helping people to help themselves. Guests are encouraged to participate as much as possible and learn how to fix minor defects.
No repairs of large appliances or fully automatic coffee machines
Not all devices can be accepted at the repair café.
Large appliances are excluded from this service. Fully automatic coffee machines also cannot be repaired by the volunteer helpers.
Support is generally free of charge. If replacement parts are needed, they only need to be paid for at cost.
However, there is no guarantee of a successful repair. All items brought in must be taken back home at the end, even if they could not be repaired.
Volunteers ask for patience
The repair café is very popular. Therefore, there may be waiting times during opening hours.
The volunteer repairers therefore ask for understanding and patience if not all visitors get their turn immediately.
The waiting time can be bridged with coffee and cake. At the same time, the event offers an opportunity to talk to other guests and exchange experiences.
Crumstadt Local History Museum also open
Those visiting the repair café can combine the afternoon with a visit to the neighboring local history museum in Crumstadt.
The museum will also open its doors during the event and invites interested parties to visit.
Since there are only a few regular parking spaces available around the old town hall, there is an additional parking option at the rear of the building during the repair café.
More volunteers needed
In order for the repair café to continue offering its support in the future, the team is looking for more skilled craftspeople.
This is aimed at everyone who enjoys repairing things and would like to share their knowledge on a voluntary basis.
Those interested can contact Uwe Stenzel. He will provide information about volunteering and answer any questions about the program.
The most important data
What: Repair Café Crumstadt – last date 2026
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
Where: Old Town Hall Crumstadt, Poppenheimer Straße 1, Riedstadt-Crumstadt
Offer: Joint repair of small appliances, wooden toys and playground equipment
Not possible: Repairs of large appliances and fully automatic coffee machines
Cost: Free, spare parts at cost price
Important note: All items brought with you must be taken away again
Additional offer: Coffee and cake as well as a visit to the open local history museum in Crumstadt
Parking: Additional parking is available at the rear of the old town hall
Volunteer opportunities: More skilled volunteers are welcome
(RIEDSTADT – RED/PSR)
