Come along for a free school uniform shop at Perivale Hive & Library on Tuesday 21st October from 2 pm to 5 pm. Pick up to 4 school uniform items per child for free. Plus you can drop off any school uniform that has got too small or no longer needed.
At the Perivale Hive free shop and swap there is branded and unbranded Ealing school uniform items. These include items such as shirts, skirts, trousers, tops and jumpers. Also sportswear tops, shorts and trousers. This event has support from ActForEaling, Ealing Council and Perivale Hive.
For full details of the project, including the school uniform drop off locations and other dates for the School Unform free shop and swap location go to Ealing School Uniform Swap.
- Location: Perivale Community Hive & Library, Horsenden Lane South, UB6 7NT
- Date: Tuesday 21 October
- Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
Tell your friends and family about the event and come along and get some free uniform.
Drop off school uniform that are no longer needed. We want school uniforms that are clean and in good condition. However, it is not essential that you bring items, you are welcome to take up to four items free from our free shop and swap. This is to make sure there’s enough available for everyone to take some uniform.
For more advice on getting the most out of school uniform see Ealing Repairs article on how to extend the life of school uniform.
Why it matters:
- Support local families: these items go directly to those who need uniform
- Reduce textile waste: help keep usable clothing out of landfill
- Simplify passing on uniform: Drop uniform items at your local drop off point
Help make this school year easier and greener for Ealing families. Come along FREE School uniform swap & shop! 👕♻️ Tues 21st Oct from 2pm to 5pm at Perivale Library to pick up and/or drop off school uniform.
The community has been very generous with their donations at the drop off points. Our drop off points have been collecting since August and continues into October to accept donations of uniform. It is these donations that make these events such a success, so a big thank you to all that has donated. Many families are being helped by this generosity.
About Perivale Hive & Library
Perivale Community Hive is a community managed library and a registered charity. A Community Managed Library and Hub. Books, workshops, events, films and music. Perivale Community Hive is run by and for local residents living in and near Perivale. They have a passion for improving local quality of life, amenity and community cohesion.
Bookmark Café is an on-site café selling hot drinks and cake of the day to the Perivale community and visitors. It is run and managed by Perivale Hive.
Based at Perivale Library, and there is indoor and outdoor seating available.
Perivale Library opened in 1938, in response to the rapidly growing population of Perivale in the 1930s as the area quickly developed from a village and fields into a busy suburb. The library is part of the Ealing library system and the London Libraries consortium, allowing Ealing Library cardholders access to a wide array of books and materials.
In addition to traditional services, the library offers free public Wi-Fi, access to public computers, printing, and copying services.
The library also offers a wide range of regular activities such as knitting and crochet club, children’s arts and crafts, book club, drawing workshops and chess club. They also have spaces and facilities that are available for any individuals or organisation to hire. If you or anyone you know maybe interested in running or joining such an event, please get in touch with via their Facebook Perivale Hive or Insta @perivalehive by emailing friends@wecl.org.uk
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