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Household bargains in Bristol and Bath (eco-friendly too!)

Savvy_Sue
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Emmaus Bristol runs a warehouse from which you can purchase goods reconditioned by the Companions - people who choose to live in the Emmaus community. They are advertising bikes, computers, stereos, electrical appliances, furniture.

They will also collect your donations for re-furbishing. Brilliant organisation, doing brilliant work (no I don't work for them!)

Similar to this is The Sofa Project, but you can only buy from them if you are on a low income or on benefits. Sofa Project has shops in Bristol and Bath and collects from both areas.

There is also the Bristol Wood Recyling Project if you are into building your own furniture or DIY or need wood for any other reason!

As well as getting stuff cheaper here than you might elsewhere, you are also reducing the amount of rubbish going into landfill. Winners all round!
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  • ethelhead
    ethelhead Posts: 96 Forumite
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    Emmaus are very good. If you have transport or live out that way, the Kingswood Furniture Project are similar to the Sofa project but are smaller and much cheaper than Sofa.

    Can any body better my recent discovery of cheap white vinegar? The Bristol Sweet Mart wholesale shop (just on the other side of St Mark's Road) is selling 5 litres for £2.90.
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,844 Forumite
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    ethelhead wrote:
    Emmaus are very good. If you have transport or live out that way, the Kingswood Furniture Project are similar to the Sofa project but are smaller and much cheaper than Sofa.
    Oh, didn't know about the Kingswood Furniture Project! Please could you put up a phone no. address or website for them so I can check them out! Thanks.
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  • bridiej
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    There's an Emmaus in Dover, never been although keep meaning to but it's meant to be very good.

    I just pop in now and then.... :)
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  • ethelhead
    ethelhead Posts: 96 Forumite
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    Kingsgate House
    Church Road
    Kingswood
    Bristol
    BS15 4AU
    Registered Charity No. 1028020

    tel. 0117 961 6226
    fax. 0117 961 6226

    open Mon - Fri 9am to 3pm

    They cover all of South Gloucestershire & nearby areas of Bristol city.
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,844 Forumite
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    Thank you!
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