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More ways to hire or borrow
We are working on a full listing of places which help you hire or borrow what you need. Check back as this list grows!
We think there are more than 90 Libraries of Things in the UK now. Ethical Consumer is maintaining a directory page if you’re wondering if there’s one near you!
Party Kits
Party Kit Network – an international list of places you can borrow what you need for parties, including these two local options:
Oxford Party Library – run by Cherwell Collective in Kidlington, check out the party library’s facebook page for a photo listing of all the goodies they have available to share for free.
Eco Party Hire East Oxford – part of the Party Kit Network, based in Iffley and available throughout the city, with more info and photos of the beautiful stuff they have on their facebook page.
Witney Eco Party Packs – book this kit from the party kit network page
Parenting
Oxford Maternity Clothes Library – a non profit lending a collection of maternity clothes, based at Flo’s in the Park.
Oxford Sling Library – hire babywearing equipment, join workshops and get advice and 1:1 support.
BabyComes2 – UK-wide hire service for kit for babies and children for traveling.
Your local eco-hub
Oxfordshire has a wonderful network of Community Action Groups and others helping people to live sustainably. We know these groups have lending services or Libraries of Things
Do let us know if you’d like us to list your service here!