What is the Play And Recycling Centre?
The Play And Recycling Centre is a vibrant hub where creativity meets sustainability. It’s a place dedicated to reusing materials that might otherwise end up in landfill, turning them into something fun, useful, and inspiring. Whether you’re an individual crafter, part of an organisation, or just someone curious about eco-friendly projects, this centre offers a range of services designed to spark imagination and support the environment.
Main Benefits of the Play And Recycling Centre
Here’s what makes this centre stand out:
- Scrap Store stocked with fabric, plastics, ribbons, wood, wool, cardboard, and paper.
- Membership options available for individuals and organisations.
- Community RePaint program redistributes leftover reusable paint to those in need.
- Craft Shop offering new and recycled materials like lace, beads, buttons, stamps, and more.
- Monthly workshops encouraging creativity and learning, with a 2025 programme in the works.
- Games Hire featuring unique games made from reclaimed materials, with affordable prices and a returnable deposit.
- Membership grants full access to all resources and workshops, supporting environmental reuse.
Scrap Store: A Treasure Trove of Materials
The Scrap Store is packed with a variety of materials just waiting to be transformed. From fabric and plastics to ribbons, wood, wool, cardboard, and paper, there’s something for every creative project. Membership—whether individual or organisational—opens the door to this treasure trove, making it easy to source materials sustainably and affordably.
Community RePaint: Giving Paint a Second Life
Community RePaint partners with local authorities, housing associations, retailers, manufacturers, and businesses to collect leftover paint that’s still reusable. Instead of going to waste, this paint is redistributed to people and communities who can put it to good use. It’s a smart, eco-friendly way to reduce waste and support those in need.
Craft Shop: Affordable and Inspiring Supplies
The Craft Shop is a creative playground filled with both new and recycled craft materials. From lace and beads to buttons, stamps, chalks, masks, and more, it’s a place to find everything needed for your next project. Prices are kept low, and there are special discounts each month—perfect for crafters on a budget or anyone looking to try something new.
Project Impact: Supporting Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – by promoting reuse and reducing waste.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – through community engagement and resource sharing.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by diverting materials from landfill and lowering environmental impact.
- SDG 4: Quality Education – via workshops that encourage learning and creativity.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – collaborating with local authorities, businesses, and organisations.
Events, Workshops, and Games Hire: Fun Meets Function
Monthly workshops at the centre are all about encouraging creativity and learning. The 2025 programme is currently being shaped with input from members, promising fresh and exciting opportunities. Plus, the Games Hire service offers a quirky selection of games like ‘Splat the Rat’ and ‘Stocks,’ all crafted from reclaimed materials. Hiring is affordable, with just a £20 returnable cash deposit, making it easy to bring some eco-friendly fun to any event.
