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A grassroot community library of things of people who want to prevent waste, borrow instead of buying, save money, learn new skills and make new friends!

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This beautiful 1932 gramophone horn was carefully restored using a wallpaper steamer borrowed from our #LibraryOfThings. 🎢

Thank you, Eric, for sharing the results with us πŸ’š
Need a tool for your next project? Check out shareoxford.org

07.03.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re excited to be part of a local pilot for redirectcommunity.uk, a community- and sustainability-first platform aiming to be an alternative to traditional social media. Read more on our blog (link below) or sign up and we’ll see you there!

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14.02.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ› οΈ Got something broken at home? Don’t bin it, fix it!
Join us at the #repaircafe this Sunday, 2–5pm!

🎟️ Last bike repair, sewing and sharpening slots open – book now:
🌐 shareoxford.org/repair

πŸ“ @makespaceoxford.bsky.social

Let’s reduce waste, learn new skills, and build community πŸ’š

11.02.2026 09:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ We’re turning 7!
Join us to celebrate 7 years of SHARE Oxford with a bring-and-share lunch with our volunteers, community and friends.

πŸ“… 21 February
πŸ• 1:00–3:00 pm
πŸ“ Makespace Oxford

Please sign up for free on eventbrite so we have an idea of numbers:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981707504...

04.02.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Our latest blog celebrates a few things we're excited about as we start the year!

Our latest blog celebrates a few things we're excited about as we start the year!

✨New on the blog: things that are inspiring us as we head into 2026. Wishing you an exciting year whatever your goals!

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@oxengsci.bsky.social
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@cherwellcollective.bsky.social
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09.01.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So great to see everyone diving in exploring how stuff is put together, ready to have a few "noooo" moments as well as the joy when you get something working! We're excited about teaming up with our repair cafΓ© volunteers to learn together, maintain and repair more stuff!

17.12.2025 10:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Really excited to see @oxengsci.bsky.social students getting stuck in tearing down and learning how to fix stuff. We're looking forward to teaming up with our repair cafΓ© volunteers for more learning and repairing soon!

17.12.2025 10:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
the team handing over the unicyle

the team handing over the unicyle

A poster for the library of things opening soon in leamington

A poster for the library of things opening soon in leamington

Opening the door of the Leamington LoT

Opening the door of the Leamington LoT

We had a great day taking a car-full of equipment up to #Leamington to help one of our co-founders start a new #libraryofthings! Thankyou for a warm welcome, complete with #unicycle handover!

Check out the Leamington catalogue or get in touch at leamlot.myturn.com/library/

09.12.2025 16:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We love this video from @green-alliance.org.uk giving a great snapshot of some of the fantastic work going on building a circular economy for the future. Do you have any local circular economy heroes we should be shouting about too?

08.12.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Does your favourite dress need some love in time for summer? We have #sewing and sharpening slots available at our Big Fix #repair cafe this Sunday. To book your slot, visit t.co/eAD0EXflbq

16.05.2025 11:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are taking part in Recycle Devon's The Big Fix 2025. Join us on Sunday, May 18th, at @makespaceoxford.bsky.social 2-5pm for our Big Fix repair cafe! Only a few spots remaining book now at shareoxford.org/repair/

14.05.2025 18:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wondering what to do when Windows 10 enters end of life in October? Come see us at our next Tech Rescue on Monday, May 12th, and our volunteers can help you explore your options! For more info visit buff.ly/pdRJISu

07.05.2025 15:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you Summertown & St Margarets Neighbourhood Forum for funding our new safety equipment. We now have a new PAT Tester for hire, better protective gear and this shiny new COSHH cupboard for storing our chemicals and fuels

05.05.2025 14:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There's still time to take part in @cherwellcollective.bsky.social Wish Networks annual survey. To help our Wish partnership understand how to better support you and our community to reduce waste. To take part and for your chance to win a Β£50 voucher visit tinyurl.com/WISHsurvey25

04.05.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Got leftover seeds? Why not pop in and check out our seed swap, where you can donate your leftovers or swap them for different seeds! If you're planning some #gardening during next week's heatwave, check out our #LibraryOfThings at buff.ly/rKGxWiL

26.04.2025 17:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are open tomorrow and Bank Holiday Monday! So, if you're doing any projects over the long weekend, check out our #LibraryOfThings at buff.ly/Gm1RnWX

18.04.2025 16:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Holly's faithful companion doing a last minute inspection before dismantling of the deck began. Doing your own #DIY / #Gardening project this spring check out our #LibraryOfThings at buff.ly/eGnKH2p

09.04.2025 17:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our friends @cherwellcollective.bsky.social WISH Network are running their annual survey to see how to better support you and to understand how best to help our community reduce waste. To take part in the survey and for your chance to win a Β£50 voucher visit tinyurl.com/WISHsurvey25

02.04.2025 14:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We would like to thank the Grocers' Charity for donating Β£5000, which is helping us fund this year's Repair Cafes! Thanks to your kindness, We are able to work towards our goal of #repairing even more this year. To book your slot at this months repair cafe visit shareoxford.org/repair/

01.04.2025 12:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a blast at this month's Tech Rescue, helping keep IT running or helping people donate kit to Getting Oxfordshire Online! Here are some of our favourite #repairs. To book a slot for next month visit buff.ly/7R1F6px

27.03.2025 16:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jess hired our heat gun earlier this month to add the finishing touches to her #homemade candles. Working on your own #crafting project check out our #LibraryOfThings at buff.ly/siDUXR0

23.03.2025 12:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are excited to announce that we are now on YouTube. Subscribe for instructional videos, event recaps, and more at buff.ly/H8Gf72o

18.03.2025 19:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This months #repair cafe is this Sunday 2-5pm at @makespaceoxford.bsky.social. If you need sewing, darning, electrical, mechanical, jewellery, or bike repairs. Visit buff.ly/VrohA9N to book your slot

14.03.2025 16:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on 15 March in Summertown to find out about home solar and batteries β˜€οΈπŸ‘β˜€οΈ

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24.02.2025 12:41 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Shrove Tuesday on March 4th is the perfect excuse to try our crepe maker! Are you a classic lemon and sugar fan or love all the toppings? To book our crepe maker visit our #LibraryOfThings at buff.ly/4h0YsjN

28.02.2025 19:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our friends Cherwell Collective WISH Network, recently published their year 1 impact report and quite the impact it has made diverting over 462,000kg of waste from landfill! To find out what else they got up to and how we helped check our blog at buff.ly/3X9fHs4

22.02.2025 17:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Credit to wilson for the picture of darning

14.02.2025 15:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The next #RepairCafe is this Sunday! 2-5pm @makespaceoxford.bsky.social , if you're in need of #sewing or darning #repairs, we’ve still got some last spaces so visit buff.ly/42EMQfz to book your slot.

14.02.2025 15:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Throwback to February 2022 when Rebecca hired our sewing machine to make this adorable creation. Feeling inspired to take on your own #sewing project? Visit our #LibraryOfThings to see our range of #crafting kit at buff.ly/4aZltC8

12.02.2025 17:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bookings are now open for our next #RepairCafe on Sunday, February 16th @makespaceoxford.bsky.social . We offer a wide range of repairs from electrical and mechanical repairs to #sewing and #darning repairs for our full range of repairs and to book your slot visit buff.ly/42EMQfz

08.02.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0