BG Arts Library of Things - a community service providing free borrowing of arts and events equipment 鈥� launched today. The service is available every Tuesday morning from Llanhilleth Miners Institute and encourages sharing to reduce waste and promote sustainability in Blaenau Gwent.
The Library operates at Llanhilleth Institute, Meadow Street, Llanhilleth, Abertillery, NP13 2JT, every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12noon in the community caf茅. In order to borrow, you will need to create an online member account on our website: BG Arts Library of things / Llyfrgel o Bethau Celfyddydau BG or pop in to the venue.
All items are tested and PAT-checked by volunteers before they are issued, and all come with manuals and safety info. Borrowers must use items responsibly and report any damage or issues.
Blaenau Gwent Council鈥檚 Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Adults & Communities, Cllr Helen Cunningham, says:
鈥淐ongratulations to BG Arts for bringing this project to life through the collaborative efforts that went into it. The Library of Things will help residents to explore opportunities for community events and hobbies and minimise large financial spends. I encourage residents to get involved and support this fantastic initiative. Together, we can continue to build a vibrant and thriving community."
Benthyg Cymru Director & Co-founder, Becky Harford, who attended the event, says:
鈥淭he Wales-wide movement we set out to achieve isn鈥檛 just about borrowing, it鈥檚 about coming together as a neighbours, making use of every resource and looking out for each other as a community.鈥�
BG Arts is the new Arts Development Service that aims to support, promote and celebrate the arts in Blaenau Gwent. The service works with residents, artists, and partners to create a vibrant, imaginative and ambitious arts sector in the borough. The service has worked with environmental sustainability colleagues at the Council on the Library of Things project and accessed Welsh Government funding.
Looking for a volunteering opportunity?
The service is always looking for more volunteers to help it run smoothly. By volunteering, you are not only helping your community, you will also have an opportunity to develop new skills and broaden your own horizons. We recognise and value those who have a wide range of hands-on practical and inter-personal skills. We will need a committed team of volunteers to deliver and maintain a high-quality and reliable service.
Join up today:
Website:
Email: bgartslibraryofthings1@gmail.com
Phone Number: 01495 400211
