Come along to West Ealing Community Library for their School Uniform free shop and swap on Saturday, 10 January from 10 am to 12 noon. Pick up to 4 school uniform items per child for free. Drop off any items that have got too small.
Location
West Ealing Community Library, Melbourne Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 9BT.
Open on Saturday, 10 January from 10 am to 12 noon.
Accessibility: The library is on the ground floor with an accessible toilet. Hearing loop system.
Free School Uniform Shop and Swap
The pop-up shop and swap will be open on Saturday from 10-12 noon. The swap will be open for as long as stocks last. For full details of the project, including the school uniform drop off locations and other event dates go to School Uniform swap.
Drop off school uniform that is no longer needed. We want uniform that is washed, 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.
At the free shop and swap there will be branded and unbranded items, such as shirts, skirts, trousers, tops and jumpers. Also sportswear such as tops, shorts and trousers. This event has the support of ActForEaling, Ealing Council and West Ealing Community Library.
For more advice on getting the most out of clothes see Ealing Repairs article on how to extend the life of school uniform.
Why pass uniform on?
The cost of school uniform can be a burden to parents, yet many children grow out of their uniform long before it reaches the end of its life. A poll by Sainsbury’s revealed that a child will wear an average of 480 items of uniform clothing over the course of their school days and that parents will spend about £6,000 in total on school uniform. If you want to start something at school see PTA Second-hand uniform. Offering a second-hand uniform service at your school helps parents with the cost of uniform, while at the same time raising money for the school and keeping perfectly usable items out of landfill.
Benefits of the project are:
- reduce textile waste: help keep usable clothing out of landfill
- support local families: these items go directly to those in need
- simplifies donating: drop uniform items at your local library
Help make this school year easier and greener for Ealing families.
West Ealing library is a drop off point for the project. Pop in when the library is open and drop off any uniform you want to pass on. We started collecting in August and West Ealing library continues into to accept both high school and primary uniform. The community has been very generous with their donations. It is these donations that make these events such a success. So a big thank you to all that has donated, as many families will be helped by this generosity.
About West Ealing Library
West Ealing Community Library, part of the London Borough of Ealing is run by a the community since 2019. Dedicated volunteers have managed daily operations, turning it into a bustling community hub.
The library is part of the Ealing library system and the London Libraries consortium. This allows Ealing Library cardholders access to a wide array of books and materials.
As well 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. These include 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 will be interested in running or joining such an event please get in touch. You can do this via our social media or by emailing friends@wecl.org.uk
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