Monmouthshire County Council is inviting Overmonnow residents to undertake a pre-Christmas house clearance and pick up a bargain at the same time by bringing useful but unwanted household items to a swopshop event at the Bridges Community Centre Car Park. Held on Monday, November 26th from 10am to 4pm as part of the Welsh Government’s Tidy Towns initiative, the council’s intention is to help people recycle and reuse as much as possible. Participation is totally free and any items other than electrical goods may be offered provided they are non-hazardous and in reasonably good condition. All residents are welcome to attend whether they bring anything or not.
Articles can range from toys, books, clothing and bikes to small pieces of furniture, maps, garden tools or DVD’s – anything that is no longer wanted but could be used by someone else.
Cllr Giles Howard, the council’s cabinet member for Culture & Environment said: “This type of event helps showcase how one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure and that small changes make big differences if we all join in”.
Anything left will be offered to charity or removed to household waste recycling sites. No items will be accepted after 2pm.
At the same time officers from Melin, Charter and Monmouthshire Housing Associations and the county council will be on hand to give advice while inside the centre attractions include recycling craft workshops, games, quizzes and the chance to win prizes. Keep Wales Tidy staff will conduct a litter picking session on site as well.
Contact Tidy Towns officer [email protected] tel 01633 644844 for more information on this event.
