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Book Exchange
About Exchange (Swap Shop)
Exchange events generally will be in the Garden Room (or very occasionally at the back of the Bellême Room if it’s not available) and feature different types of items each time, eg Clothes, Toys, Bikes & Buggies or Books etc.
The type of items will be advertised several weeks in advance and will be stated here on this website, as well as in the Goring Gap News, Genie and social media.
Why exchange events are important - Exchanging (swapping) is a well-established and sustainable way of acquiring good quality pre-used products. Like repairing things, this avoids unnecessary consumption and carbon emissions produced in the manufacture and transportation of new products.
The Goring Repair Cafe, and now these exchange events, are important environmental projects run by the local charity the Goring Gap Environmental Organisation (GGEO) to reduce waste, reduce climate change and increase sustainability. Exchanging and repairing both avoid the consumption of replacement products, conserves natural, unreplaceable resources and the greenhouse gas emissions manufacturing and shipping generates.
So now there are 2 ways you can decrease waste and increase sustainability on the same day and in the same place.
Books often can’t be recycled - so around 320 million books end up in landfill each year.
Every year over 660 million new books are sold and up to 1 million new books are published each year in the UK. There are no official statistics for the size of the second-hand book market, however, one of the most significant drivers of this market is the rising price of new books as publishing costs increase due to higher cost of paper and other materials. As new books are becoming more expensive for many consumers more people and seeing the sense of buying used or exchanging books.
Charity shops are nowadays often overstocked with used books and as they generally can’t be recycled because the glue in the spine which holds the pages together makes them unsuitable to be pulped. While it is possible to guillotine them to separate the paper from the spines, it is a time-consuming and expensive process so they usually end up in landfill.
So, if you have an unwanted book, don’t put it in your recycling, bring it along to the exchange event give them a new life with another reader.
If you bring along items for repair or take away items at the exchange event, we welcome any voluntary donations to cover the cost of the hall hire and other expenses. If you don’t have anything to be fixed or items to exchange at this time, you are still very welcome to pop in to have a look at what happens in the village hall every other month – and you can enjoy having a chat and a sit down with a coffee or tea and sample some wonderful homemade cake.
The type of items will be advertised several weeks in advance and will be stated here on this website, as well as in the Goring Gap News, Genie and social media.
Why exchange events are important - Exchanging (swapping) is a well-established and sustainable way of acquiring good quality pre-used products. Like repairing things, this avoids unnecessary consumption and carbon emissions produced in the manufacture and transportation of new products.
The Goring Repair Cafe, and now these exchange events, are important environmental projects run by the local charity the Goring Gap Environmental Organisation (GGEO) to reduce waste, reduce climate change and increase sustainability. Exchanging and repairing both avoid the consumption of replacement products, conserves natural, unreplaceable resources and the greenhouse gas emissions manufacturing and shipping generates.
So now there are 2 ways you can decrease waste and increase sustainability on the same day and in the same place.
Books often can’t be recycled - so around 320 million books end up in landfill each year.
Every year over 660 million new books are sold and up to 1 million new books are published each year in the UK. There are no official statistics for the size of the second-hand book market, however, one of the most significant drivers of this market is the rising price of new books as publishing costs increase due to higher cost of paper and other materials. As new books are becoming more expensive for many consumers more people and seeing the sense of buying used or exchanging books.
Charity shops are nowadays often overstocked with used books and as they generally can’t be recycled because the glue in the spine which holds the pages together makes them unsuitable to be pulped. While it is possible to guillotine them to separate the paper from the spines, it is a time-consuming and expensive process so they usually end up in landfill.
So, if you have an unwanted book, don’t put it in your recycling, bring it along to the exchange event give them a new life with another reader.
If you bring along items for repair or take away items at the exchange event, we welcome any voluntary donations to cover the cost of the hall hire and other expenses. If you don’t have anything to be fixed or items to exchange at this time, you are still very welcome to pop in to have a look at what happens in the village hall every other month – and you can enjoy having a chat and a sit down with a coffee or tea and sample some wonderful homemade cake.
FAQ's – Book Exchange (Bellême Room)
Q How does the book exchange work?
Bring books that you no longer want and we will give you one token for each item, which you can use to swap for a different book of your choice. On arrival you will be asked to sign a simple registration form and to accept the House Rules for this event, which are set out below.
Q I have a big box of books, can I bring them?
We can’t accept bulk donations of books. The exchange idea only works on a one-in, one-out basis.
Q How many items can I bring?
1-5 items per household.
Q What books will you accept?
We will accept all books (fiction and non-fiction), but these need to be in good/excellent condition.
Q What books will you not accept?
We will only accept books which are in good condition.
We will not accept any of the following: bulk donations, books that are badly damaged or yellowed or mouldy, magazines or comics, pornography or books of an adult nature, reference/non-fiction books that are out of date so no longer relevant, novels/fiction books that are very dated or cookery books from prior to the year 2000;
Q Is it just for adult books or can I bring children’s books too?
You are welcome to bring books for adults, teen/young adults and children.
Q Can I come and buy books if I do not bring any to exchange?
We do not sell books or anything else but anyone is welcome to come in around midday before we close at 12.30pm to take remaining items but you are asked to consider a donation of £1- £5 depending on their relative value.
Q What times can I bring in books to donate or exchange?
The main period should be between 09.15 - 09.45am on the day. This is necessary to have enough time to register, label and display the items before opening to the public at 10.00am. Donations may be accepted after opening time if they are of interest, but not after midday.
Q What will happen if I bring items that you do not accept?
You will be asked to take these away with you.
Q What will you do with any excess items?
We may ask that you take away your donated items if you have not found anything to exchange them for, as we have no storage facility. If we have excess items at the end of the event, we will donate them at one of the donation options listed below or, if necessary, recycle them unless someone would like to take them away for another exchange event.*.
Q What happens if I don’t find anything that I like?
You are welcome to return later (up to 12.15pm) to look again. Please hand in your token(s) and as we will have your registration details so that we can give you a new token(s) when you return.
Q Can I keep my token for another event?
No. Please hand in your token(s) as you leave the event.
Q Can I bring children?
Yes, but children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised at all times.
Q What happens if I do not like the items I have taken?
You are welcome to return items during the event if they are not suitable. You will be issued with a new token to exchange for other items. After the event, items cannot be returned.
Q What happens if I notice items I have taken look worn or damaged?
You are advised to check the condition of the items before you take them. But you are welcome to come back and return items during the event if they are not in a good condition. You will be issued with a new token to exchange for other items. After the event, items cannot be returned.
Q Do I have to pay anything to exchange items?
This is a free event organised and run by volunteers. We welcome any voluntary donations to cover the cost of the hall hire and other expenses: cash preferably, but we can accept cards.
Q Can I come and have a look if I don’t have anything to exchange?
If you don’t have anything to be repaired or items to exchange at this time, you are still very welcome to pop in to have a look at what happens in the village hall every other month – and you can enjoy having a chat with a coffee or tea and some wonderful homemade cake.
Q Will you run another book exchange?
We are planning to run a series of different exchange events in parallel with this year’s Repair Cafe events. Future events may be focussed on other items that can have a useful second life, e.g. clothes, toys, bikes & buggies and books etc.
Q I have a question that is not covered here.
If you have any questions, that are not dealt with here on the website or have any suggestions for this or future exchange events, please email [email protected].
Q I think this is a great idea and would like to help with this or future events.
If you would like to help at these exchange events, or at the Repair Cafe events, please email [email protected].
Bring books that you no longer want and we will give you one token for each item, which you can use to swap for a different book of your choice. On arrival you will be asked to sign a simple registration form and to accept the House Rules for this event, which are set out below.
Q I have a big box of books, can I bring them?
We can’t accept bulk donations of books. The exchange idea only works on a one-in, one-out basis.
Q How many items can I bring?
1-5 items per household.
Q What books will you accept?
We will accept all books (fiction and non-fiction), but these need to be in good/excellent condition.
Q What books will you not accept?
We will only accept books which are in good condition.
We will not accept any of the following: bulk donations, books that are badly damaged or yellowed or mouldy, magazines or comics, pornography or books of an adult nature, reference/non-fiction books that are out of date so no longer relevant, novels/fiction books that are very dated or cookery books from prior to the year 2000;
Q Is it just for adult books or can I bring children’s books too?
You are welcome to bring books for adults, teen/young adults and children.
Q Can I come and buy books if I do not bring any to exchange?
We do not sell books or anything else but anyone is welcome to come in around midday before we close at 12.30pm to take remaining items but you are asked to consider a donation of £1- £5 depending on their relative value.
Q What times can I bring in books to donate or exchange?
The main period should be between 09.15 - 09.45am on the day. This is necessary to have enough time to register, label and display the items before opening to the public at 10.00am. Donations may be accepted after opening time if they are of interest, but not after midday.
Q What will happen if I bring items that you do not accept?
You will be asked to take these away with you.
Q What will you do with any excess items?
We may ask that you take away your donated items if you have not found anything to exchange them for, as we have no storage facility. If we have excess items at the end of the event, we will donate them at one of the donation options listed below or, if necessary, recycle them unless someone would like to take them away for another exchange event.*.
Q What happens if I don’t find anything that I like?
You are welcome to return later (up to 12.15pm) to look again. Please hand in your token(s) and as we will have your registration details so that we can give you a new token(s) when you return.
Q Can I keep my token for another event?
No. Please hand in your token(s) as you leave the event.
Q Can I bring children?
Yes, but children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised at all times.
Q What happens if I do not like the items I have taken?
You are welcome to return items during the event if they are not suitable. You will be issued with a new token to exchange for other items. After the event, items cannot be returned.
Q What happens if I notice items I have taken look worn or damaged?
You are advised to check the condition of the items before you take them. But you are welcome to come back and return items during the event if they are not in a good condition. You will be issued with a new token to exchange for other items. After the event, items cannot be returned.
Q Do I have to pay anything to exchange items?
This is a free event organised and run by volunteers. We welcome any voluntary donations to cover the cost of the hall hire and other expenses: cash preferably, but we can accept cards.
Q Can I come and have a look if I don’t have anything to exchange?
If you don’t have anything to be repaired or items to exchange at this time, you are still very welcome to pop in to have a look at what happens in the village hall every other month – and you can enjoy having a chat with a coffee or tea and some wonderful homemade cake.
Q Will you run another book exchange?
We are planning to run a series of different exchange events in parallel with this year’s Repair Cafe events. Future events may be focussed on other items that can have a useful second life, e.g. clothes, toys, bikes & buggies and books etc.
Q I have a question that is not covered here.
If you have any questions, that are not dealt with here on the website or have any suggestions for this or future exchange events, please email [email protected].
Q I think this is a great idea and would like to help with this or future events.
If you would like to help at these exchange events, or at the Repair Cafe events, please email [email protected].
Local Places to donate/recycle Books
British Heart Foundation Book Bank - Paul Kent Hall Cowley
Paul Kent Hall Cowley, James Wolfe Road, Cowley, Oxford, UK, OX4 2WA
0300 330 3322
The Book Nook at Greys Court -
Local National Trust property Rotherfield Greys, near Henley-on-Thames (RG9 4PG).
May collect if you contact them.
Oakley Wood Household Recycling Centre
Paul Kent Hall Cowley, James Wolfe Road, Cowley, Oxford, UK, OX4 2WA
0300 330 3322
The Book Nook at Greys Court -
Local National Trust property Rotherfield Greys, near Henley-on-Thames (RG9 4PG).
May collect if you contact them.
Oakley Wood Household Recycling Centre
House Rules for Exchange Events
ALL USERS OF THIS SERVICE ARE POLITELY ASKED
TO READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE THIS NOTICE
This free facility exists to benefit the local community and the environment generally. By exchanging items which might otherwise be discarded, it reduces waste and the production of greenhouse gas emissions when a replacement item is purchased.
Everyone involved here is an unpaid volunteer and available to offer practical help and advice.
There are certain quality, cleanliness (and safety where appropriate) standards of items we accept for exchange. Any item you go away with should be to what we believe is an acceptably good standard for a used item.
Users and visitors attend Exchange events at their own risk. The organisers cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to their property offered as donations or personal injury, direct or consequential, resulting from the activities of this Exchange event.
Children must be supervised at all times and should not be allowed to play on the premises.
Exchange events are run free of charge. However, voluntary donations would be most welcome and greatly appreciated to help towards operating costs, including the hire of this venue, and will help enable these Exchange events to continue as a free service.
Using our Bellême Café service also helps to offset our expenses.
TO READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE THIS NOTICE
This free facility exists to benefit the local community and the environment generally. By exchanging items which might otherwise be discarded, it reduces waste and the production of greenhouse gas emissions when a replacement item is purchased.
Everyone involved here is an unpaid volunteer and available to offer practical help and advice.
There are certain quality, cleanliness (and safety where appropriate) standards of items we accept for exchange. Any item you go away with should be to what we believe is an acceptably good standard for a used item.
Users and visitors attend Exchange events at their own risk. The organisers cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to their property offered as donations or personal injury, direct or consequential, resulting from the activities of this Exchange event.
Children must be supervised at all times and should not be allowed to play on the premises.
Exchange events are run free of charge. However, voluntary donations would be most welcome and greatly appreciated to help towards operating costs, including the hire of this venue, and will help enable these Exchange events to continue as a free service.
Using our Bellême Café service also helps to offset our expenses.
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO SUPPORT THIS INITIATIVE.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN.