View our inventory below
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How to borrow an item
1. Browse or Search the Inventory
Explore our catalogue, we have hundreds of items to choose from! Use the search bar to find something specific or just have a browse.
2. Check Availability
Click on any item to view its availability calendar. If the calendar is clear, the item is available to reserve.
3. Create an Account or Log In
New to Borrowers? Click ‘Create Account’ in the top right to register. Already a member? Simply log in to start reserving.
4. Make a Reservation
Once logged in, click the blue ‘Reserve’ button on any item. You can book an item for up to 1 week (Saturday to Saturday) initially. If you need it for longer, add a comment when reserving and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
You may reserve multiple items for the same time period. Want to reserve items for different dates? Submit your first reservation, then start a new one.
You will need to wait until one of our team has approved your reservation, but if there are any issues we’ll be in touch.
5. Check Your Membership
If you’ve just signed up, you have two membership options to choose from, £5.00 yearly or £30.00 lifetime. For our existing members, please check that your membership hasn’t expired on your Account page.
6. Collections & Returns
Bollington Borrowers is open every Saturday behind Bollington Town Hall between 09:00 to 10:00 collect your item.
Pay as you feel donations can be made by card or cash at the cabin, however there is no obligation to donate.
When your items are due back, please ensure they are clean and return them promptly at 9am on the Saturday as they may be due out for loan to another member that day. If you are unable to drop off at this time then please contact us in advance and we will advise on the possibility of alternative drop off arrangements. Please report any repair needs as soon as possible so that we can make alternative arrangements for any future borrowers.
Drop off and collection 9-10 every Saturday behind Bollington Town Hall
About us
Bollington Borrowers is a community group dedicated to resource sharing and the reduction of waste
DID YOU KNOW that a drill is typically used for a total of 13 minutes during its lifetime, yet most households own one!
We all have tools, gadgets and gizmos lying around the house we don’t use (or at least not often) if this sounds like you please consider donating to the library. We will encourage people to use it regularly for years.
Or if your thinking that you might need to go and buy a new gadget then check out the library first. We have a wide range of tools available to borrow – which will save you money and save your home from housing more stuff that gets relegated to the junk cupboard/garage/attic.
Postcode Neighbourhood Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Our organisation received £1115 of funding from the Trust to help set up the Bollington Library of Things.
COSTS
You can donate for items borrowed or pay your membership via PayPal or the BACS just please make sure you drop us an email and let us know if you are paying for membership.
We operate as a members Co-operative (all money goes back into the upkeep of the scheme, ie. there are no profits!). It is £5 for an annual membership or £30 for a lifetime supporters membership (but please contact us if this is restrictive for you).
Bollington Borrowers has a ‘Pay As You Feel’ system for loaning items. We ask that you kindly donate what you can afford for each hire (from nothing upwards). There is no judgement – as with the membership, all donations will go back into the running of Bollington Borrowers.
Cash is accepted at the cabin or Payments can be sent to
Account Name : BOLLINGTON BORROWERS
Sort Code: 60-83-01
Account Number : 20446482
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I see what you have to loan?
You don’t need to be a member to view the items in our inventory Go to Bollington Borrowers – Library of Things (myturn.com)
(Tip: you can sort by category if you click “Filter by”).
How do I reserve an item?
- Step 1.Sign up for a new account at Bollington Borrowers – Library of Things (myturn.com)
- Step 2. We then need to authorise your membership. This may not be immediate as we are all volunteers, but we will get to it asap!
- Step 3. You are then free to reserve items. We are open on Saturday mornings 9-10am for collection of reserved items so reservations generally run from Sat – Sat.
How much does it cost to borrow something?
We operate as a members Co-operative (all money goes back into the upkeep of the scheme, ie. there are no profits!). It is £5 for an annual membership or £30 for a lifetime supporters membership (but please contact us if this is restrictive for you).
Bollington Borrowers has a ‘Pay As You Feel’ system for loaning items. We ask that you kindly donate what you can afford for each hire (from nothing upwards). There is no judgement – as with the membership, all donations will go back into the running of Bollington Borrowers.
How long can I keep an item for?
The standard hire period is for one week. The cabin is open every Saturday 9-10am. Contact us if this will cause a problem, we can be flexible!
When can I collect an item?
Saturday 9-10am at our cabin behind Bollington Town Hall
How do I pay or make a donation?
We can accept cash at the cabin on collection (we have a collection box here) or we will send bank details when you sign up as a member to enable a bank transfer.
Account Name : BOLLINGTON BORROWERS
Sort Code: 60-83-01
Account Number : 20446482
Or use our paypal account by clicking the button below
Do you accept donations of items?
Almost all items in our inventory are donations! We are trying to avoid having duplications and some items may not be suitable for loaning -please contact us to confirm if your item is required. We can be contacted at bollyborrowers@gmail.com.
What happens if I break or lose an item?
We understand that wear and tear will occur with items on loan. We just ask that you take good care of the borrowed item and return it to us as you found it so it can be used again and again. Our ethos is to cut down on waste and consumerism, not to penalise people!
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Opening Hours
We are open 9-10am every Saturday to drop off and collect items. Behind Bollington Town Hall