Sep 182011
 
Book swapping is going London wide

Last May West Ealing Neighbours started a book swap in West Ealing station, and we have given away several thousand books since then. The success of this book swap has inspired Chris Gilson of West Ealing neighbours to start a campaign to get a London-wide book sharing scheme in operation by the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. We’re also hoping to tie our West Ealing book swap with the Guardian newspaper’s campaign and the Bookcrossing movement. If you’re keen to get involved, then check out the new blog: http://londonbookswap.wordpress.com/

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May 092010
 
Book swapping in West Ealing

Are you bored of the Metro? Or, do you rush out the door and forget to take a book with you on your morning commute? Well, WEN has something that might help you, at least at West Ealing Station. Several weeks ago, we installed a Book Swap in West Ealing Station – and it’s had a great response since. We’ve been inspired by other successful schemes, such as the one in Wimbledon. The idea is to offer commuters the opportunity to read a good book travelling to and from work. Where is it, and how does it work? It’s just inside the ticket office at West Ealing Station, on your right, as you enter from the street. It’s very, very simple. Just have a look at our shelf, if you see a book you like, grab it! Do I have to return my book? If you like, yes, but you don’t have to. There [...]