The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region is the setting for the Hollywood film "Sew Torn"
Patric Scott: «The Culture Pass is a talent factory»
Sportportal.info - THE sports portal for Sarganserland and Werdenberg
«SlowUp yourself!» and win attractive prizes
Deutsch English
  • Working
    • A place to build your future
    • Business location
    • Companies
    • Vacancies
  • Living
    • Living
    • Municipalities
    • Education and schools
    • Care facilities for families
    • Public transport
    • Finding a home
  • Relaxing
    • Leisure
    • Nature and environment
    • Cultural activities for every taste
    • Cuisine
    • Sport
    • Clubs and associations
    • Travel
    • Events
    • Webcams
  • Specialist Groups
    • Spatial Development
    • Transport
    • Education
    • Energy and environment
    • Commissions
    • Financial Support
    • The Werdenberg-Liechtenstein Agglomeration Association
  • Organisation
    • Strategy
    • Our office
    • The board
    • Partners
  • Network
    • AGV-SW
    • WWO
    • TSW
  • Legal notices
    • Data protection
    • Imprint

rsw_logo_color_neu@2x.png

Deutsch English
Quick Guides
7. April 2021 — von Heidi Troisio

ReparierBar Sarganserland sets an example against the throwaway mentality

7. April 2021 — von Heidi Troisio

ReparierBar Sarganserland sets an example against the throwaway mentality

" Repairing instead of throwing away". This is the motto of the ReparierBar Sarganserland. Senior citizens repair objects in the fields of electronics, electrics, mechanics/metal, wood, textiles and bicycles. In an interview, initiator Sepp Dietrich talks about his goals and the current challenges.

How did you feel about the first edition of ReparierBar?

We were delighted with how well the ReparierBar was received at the opening. Over 40 people brought a wide variety of items to be repaired. Nevertheless, we were not at full capacity in all areas. Wooden products, textiles and bicycles could have been even more.


What is fixed, what is not?

Our team consists of retired craftsmen and helpers. We repair objects and devices in the field of electronics, electrics, mechanics/metal and, as already mentioned, in the field of wood, textiles and bicycles. We can do a lot, but not everything! And if there is something we cannot do, we will gladly refer you to the appropriate specialists. We do not compete with the specialised trade - its contrary, we even work together with specialists when it comes to the acquisition of replacement parts and consumables, for example. What we don't fix? That's difficult to say. We only carry out small repairs. That's why we don't take on large items such as televisions, refrigerators, etc. Sometimes it's just a screw... nevertheless, we don't want to create false expectations.


How did you come up with the idea of setting up a workshop with senior citizens?

There are similar projects in Switzerland - including in Werdenberg - where everyday objects are repaired. Personally, it is a thorn in my side that so many things are simply thrown away carelessly in our society. Hence our motto: Repair instead of throwing away! I implemented the project with senior citizens because retired people often have a lot of untapped potential. I know this not only because I am an older person myself, but also because of my function as President of the Foundation for Age-Related Work in the Sargans District, co-founder of the Cantonal Seniors' Council and long-standing member of the board of the old people's flats in Wangs.​​​​​​​


In this case, you are pursuing several goals?

Exactly, on the one hand it is about repairing as many everyday and household items as possible instead of throwing them away. On the other hand, I want to show that people can also provide a valuable service to society after they retire. It has been proven that older people are happier and stay healthy longer if they feel that they are needed. Actually, I have another goal, which is to create a meeting place for young and old. We have planned a coffee shop for this. Unfortunately, we cannot open it yet because of the current Corona pandemic.​​​​​​​


That must have been difficult, opening the ReparierBar in the middle of a pandemic?

Yes, we had to postpone the opening several times because of Corona. That took a lot of patience and, to be honest, a lot of nerves. We were very happy when we were finally allowed to open the ReparierBar in March, even if only in a reduced form and with strict protective measures. I was all the more pleased that I very quickly found the best-qualified craftsmen and women who joined in with verve and enthusiasm.​​​​​​​


How do you finance the ReparierBar?

The effort of such a project should not be underestimated. For the start, the municipalities of Bad Ragaz, Mels, Sargans, Vilters-Wangs supported us financially. We have also received money from private individuals, foundations and all the service clubs in the area. We regularly need new tools and consumables as well as insurance and advertising. So we depend on donations, even though we don't ask for money for repairs. We ourselves all work on a voluntary basis. That means we do not receive any money. Our reward is the smile of people when they see that we were able to fix their centrepiece. And, if the customers want to donate something for the repair at their discretion, we are not angry either (laughs).

 

The ReparierBar is located in the Secondary School in Sargans. The next one will be on Saturday, 10 April. The broken items can be handed in at the reception from 9 am to 12 pm and, depending on the size of the repair, can be collected again after about an hour, but certainly between 2 pm and 4 pm. All information is available at www.reparierbar-sarganserland.com.

There is also a Repair Café in Werdenberg. It is located in the Brütwerk in the Scuola Vivante in Buchs. All information www.bruetwerk.ch.


 

Share article

Back

Worth reading

New tourist signs on the motorway

Who noticed the new signs on the motorway in the area Sarganserland-Werdenberg? New tourist signposts are currently being installed. The process has taken almost eight years.

Flumserberg and Pizol defying Corona

The Flumserberg and Pizol cableways had to postpone the start of the summer season by one month due to the Corona pandemic. In that time, it was in doubt whether these losses could be compensated. Today it is clear: Yes! Both are registering a strong plus.

The face of the new „OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule“ in Buchs

Since September 2020, the former Interstate University of Applied Sciences Buchs NTB together with the former FHS St.Gallen and the former HSR Rapperswil have formed the new Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences OST. The fusion also marks the beginning of a new era for the long-standing NTB Rector Lothar Ritter.

Verrucano - The new flagship of Mels

Over the past 10 years, the Melser town centre has developed from a backyard into a meeting zone. The centrepiece is the Verrucano Culture and Congress Centre. The manager is the actress Eva Maron, known from "Die Wache" and "Alarm für Cobra 11".

Winter sports facility with international reputation planned

The canton of St. Gallen presented the "Sportvision Ost" project. The heart of the project is a winter sports facility in the Hagerbach trial mine in Flums. Top athletes from eastern Switzerland, the whole of Switzerland and abroad will one day be able to use a training facility of the highest standard here.

Living the dream of 5 stars at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Amanda and Sven Wassmer met as apprentices in a hotel. Their big dream was to work together in a luxury restaurant one day. Today they are living this dream as Wine Director Quellenhof and Culinary Director Quellenhof at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz.

Buchs Campus: Next up for land negotiations

The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Campus Motel in Buchs is scheduled for 2022. With the approval of the investment credit of 1.5 million Swiss francs for the redesign of Hanflandstrasse, the project has cleared the first hurdle. Now the Buchs locality is to be strengthened together.

Saturday & Sunday present the region Sarganserland-Werdenberg

Loredana and Kilian give an exciting insight into their home region. The young couple from Buchs works as video creators and is known throughout Switzerland named as Saturday & Sunday. In this video they show which highlights the region Sarganserland Werdenberg has to offer.

Our little Christmas miracle

The wish tree in the Gass in Buchs has caused quite a furore in the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region: passers-by have fulfilled a total of around 350 wishes from people in need. The recipients at the Wieden old people's home and Lukashaus tell how this wonderful action sweetened the hard Corona time for them.

Looking for an apprenticeship during Corona

Career choice events are cancelled. Try-out apprenticeships are only possible to a limited extent or not at all. The current situation presents apprenticeship seekers with particular challenges. In Sarganserland and Werdenberg there are alternative offers for pupils.

Help to shape the future of Sargans Castle!

Sargans Castle should become more modern and attractive. The municipality of Sargans is therefore launching a survey. In addition, all interested parties can participate in workshops to help shape the future of Sargans Castle.

What Heidi has in common with blockchain

Digital development does not stop at the tourism industry. Blockchain solutions are designed to make travelling even more convenient. At the forefront: the tourism destination Heidiland in the Sarganserland-Werdenberg area. It is currently working on the world's first blockchain network in tourism.

"Schönheit" art project shows the diverse work of regional artists

The beauty of life is reflected in a picture, a sculpture, a song. This is what over 70 regional artists are showing at the "Schönheit" exhibition from 10 April to 7 May in the Werdenberg area. The pieces can be admired in galleries, banks, cafés and shops.

ReparierBar Sarganserland sets an example against the throwaway mentality

" Repairing instead of throwing away". This is the motto of the ReparierBar Sarganserland. Senior citizens repair objects in the fields of electronics, electrics, mechanics/metal, wood, textiles and bicycles. In an interview, initiator Sepp Dietrich talks about his goals and the current challenges.

Flott-Bikes new in the "Energy City" Buchs

Buchs is the first city in Switzerland introducing Flott-Bikes. These are e-bikes that can be rented via app. The "Energie City" of Buchs is thus taking a further step towards reducing the emission of environmentally harmful greenhouse gases.

Municipality of Flums: A chat with Christoph Gull

With this series of municipalities, we introduce you to the 14 municipalities of the Sarganserland Werdenberg area in a special way. Christoph Gull, mayor of Flums, is the first to tell you all about them.

Renewable energy - teenagers generate electricity for their mobile phones themselves

How do you bring the topic of renewable energies closer to young people in an interesting way? With their smartphones, of course. At an experiential workshop run by Rii-Seez-Power, senior school students in Sarganserland and Werdenberg learn how to generate electricity for their mobile phones themselves.

New tourism director: "The Werdenberg area has potential"

Jörg Steiner is the new face of Werdenberg Tourism. The former deputy director of Schaffhauserland Tourism tells us in an interview why he is positively surprised by the Werdenberg tourism region and which tasks he will tackle first.

City of Buchs: A chat with Daniel Gut

With this series of municipalities, we introduce you to the 14 municipalities of the Sarganserland Werdenberg region in a special way. Today Daniel Gut, the only "town" president in the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region, chats out of the closet.

Bad RagARTz – When distance sharpens the view

Do you know where Europe's largest open-air sculpture exhibition is located? That's right, in the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region, specifically in Bad Ragaz. Our online editor visited the creators of Bad RagARTz and got an exclusive look behind the scenes.

Municipality of Quarten: A chat with Erich Zoller

With this series of municipalities, we introduce you to the 14 municipalities of the Sarganserland Werdenberg region in a special way. Today Erich Zoller, president of the municipality of Quarten, chats out of the closet.

«SlowUp yourself!» and win attractive prizes

The slowUp Werdenberg-Liechtenstein had to be cancelled due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The organisers have come up with an alternative: "slowUp yourself! Cover the route individually and take part in the raffle for attractive prizes.

Sportportal.info - THE sports portal for Sarganserland and Werdenberg

Our tip for all sports enthusiasts and those who want to become one: Sportportal.info offers all information on the regional sports world. You're sure to find your new favourite sport here. Is your club not yet listed? Then do it now.

Patric Scott: «The Culture Pass is a talent factory»

Singing and dancing like the pros. That's what children and young people learn at the Culture Pass in the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region. The new director is the internationally renowned singer and actor Patric Scott. He is also creating new offers in autumn and for adults.

The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region is the setting for the Hollywood film "Sew Torn"

Strange scenes in the Tamina Valley: The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region is the setting for the film "Sew Torn". The director explains in an interview why exactly the Tamina Valley was chosen for the Hollywood film and why there is a chance of winning an Oscar.

   

  • Specialist Groups
    • Spatial Development
    • Transport
    • Education
    • Energy and environment
    • Commissions
    • Financial Support
    • The Werdenberg-Liechtenstein Agglomeration Association
  • Organisation
    • Strategy
    • Our office
    • The board
    • Partners
  • Network
    • AGV-SW
    • WWO
    • TSW
  • Legal notices
    • Data protection
    • Imprint