The Repair Fair: what if we repaired rather than throwing away?

Saturday, November 28, 2026, meet at Boxtown at 55 Avenue le Notre, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, for a day dedicated to repair and reuse!
An object is broken, damaged or no longer works? Small appliances, computer equipment, multimedia devices, clothing or everyday objects... Before throwing them away, come and discover how to give them a second life thanks to the repair!
The metropolitan network of Repair Cafés invites you to its first Repair Fair, a free event open to everyone. The opportunity to discover repair and learn some tips to extend the life of your everyday objects with the help of passionate volunteers.

On the agenda, from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm:

• A big Repair Café: bring your broken or damaged items and team up with volunteers to try to fix them. Small appliances, computer equipment, multimedia devices, clothing, textiles... come with your objects and leave, we hope, with a second life for them!
• A pop-up sale of second-hand clothing, organized with the Ephata association, to discover another way to consume fashion.
• Meetings and sharing: exchange with the volunteers, discover their know-how and leave with new ideas to repair rather than throw away.
  Whether you’re a handyman or a novice, everyone is welcome! No need to know how to fix: curiosity and the desire to try are enough.

Are you a repairman or would you like to become a volunteer?

Join us in the morning, from 9:00 to 12:30, to participate in a training session, exchange your know-how and discover new techniques. Extend the experience in the afternoon, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., by helping residents repair their belongings at the Repair Café! All good wills are welcome.