Borrow and Share
Tools and Household Items
Have you got a garage full of tools you’ve only used once?
Did you know, it’s estimated that a drill is used for just 10 minutes over its lifespan?
There are many community-run services where people can borrow items that are used on an infrequent basis such as hedge trimmers, drills or sewing machines for a small fee (through membership).
By borrowing, not buying, you can save money, storage space and resources – it’s a win-win-win!
- Share Shed, South Devon:
Ashburton
Dartington
Ivybridge
Totnes
South Brent
Kingsbridge
Buckfastleigh
Please click here for opening times and full locations of ShareShed. - East Devon:
Exmouth Library of Things - Exeter:
Exeter Library of Things - Plymouth:
Plymouth Borrow Don’t Buy
Toys
Whether your child is bored of their toys or a themed party is looming, why not join your local Toy Library to hire what you need on a short-term basis?
Toy Libraries have a wide range of quality toys and games available to hire for a membership fee meaning you can change up the kid’s toybox without the waste or the expense!
There are currently Toy Libraries in:
- Teignbridge:
Teignmouth Beach Toy Library, Teignmouth Beach (from 1st May – 30th September). - North Devon:
Protect Our Playground, Croyde
Protect Our Playground, Woolacombe
Protect Our Playground, Northam Burrows