Choose to borrow, not buy at the new Share Bristol in Frenchay!
We’re thrilled to announce that Share Bristol has just opened our third Library of Things on the UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus! This exciting new resource is designed for everyone—whether you’re a student, staff member, or just part of the local community.
In collaboration with UWE Bristol, Share Bristol Frenchay offers a fantastic opportunity to borrow a wide variety of items instead of buying them. That means you can save money while also being kind to our planet. Plus, your membership will also be valid at Share Bristol’s other locations in Bedminster and Kingswood, giving you even more access to a range of useful items.
“Bringing a Library of Things to Frenchay campus is another way we’re giving the UWE community, as well as wider public, a practical alternative to buying new. This sits alongside our regular Repair Cafes and Sustainability Hubs and is an exciting collaboration with a local charity”.
Jo Dainton, Head of Circular Economy, UWE Bristol.
Standard membership is just £50 per year with no limit how many times you borrow. There is also a £20 concession and an £80 supporter membership which allows us to subsidise one concession membership for someone who cannot afford the £20.
Once you become a member, you can reserve anything from Share Bristol for up to two weeks. It’s super convenient—just head over to things.sharebristol.org.uk to browse our collection and book what you need. When it’s time to pick up your items, simply drop by the site during your chosen collection slot, and our wonderful team will have everything ready for you.
Speaking of our team, why not pop in and meet Emily, our Library of Things Manager? She and our friendly volunteers would love to show you around. You’ll find us in a large green shipping container next to the new Mobility Hub, right by the main bus stops on campus. Use what3words: ///enable.claps.grace to find us easily. Plus, we have parking available. Just reserve what you want and email us on hello@sharebristol.org.uk for details and a code.
Currently, we’re open on Mondays from 18:00 – 20:00 and Wednesdays from 15:00 – 17:00. As we build our volunteer team, we plan to extend these hours even further. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, check out more details at https://www.sharebristol.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/.
We can’t wait to see you at the new Share Bristol Library of Things, supporting our community in borrowing rather than buying!
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