Welcome to Orinoco - The Oxfordshire Scrapstore.
Orinoco is a charity, based in Oxford, committed to banishing boredom and
saving the world. We promote recycling, art and creative play through
education and direct action. We are here for everyone: mums, dads, children,
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From our
store in Headington we supply paint,
scrap materials and
tools that we
have sourced from businesses and rescued from the tip. The store is open
from 11am to 4pm on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We can, subject to staff/volunteer availability,
open at other times during the week, please phone for an appointment. [Map] [More
about us]
We are open to everyone. You don’t have to be a member to shop with us but members receive
benefits including: 50% discounts on most items, regular stock updates and
invites to our special events / training days. [
Membership Information]
Check the Update Sheet to see what's hot.
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Big Book Giveaway - April 25th
It's that time again. Well over a thousand brand new books of all
shapes, sizes and languages will be up for grabs on Saturday April 25th
from 11am onwards (until they're gone). We've got coffee-table picture
books, children's books, fact and fiction. Grab them and read them or pull
them apart to use the wonderful illustrations in your project. Help us
publicise the event by
Downloading the flier and passing it on.
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Waste Paint
Recent changes in legislation have made it more expensive
for local authorities to dispose of waste paint. In order to avoid these
increased costs many councils are now refusing to accept most waste
paint at household waste recycling centres and tips. [So,
what can you do with your waste paint?]
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Swap Shop Update
The next Orinoco Swap Shop will be on Saturday
May 9th from 11am to 4pm. Bring along stuff you don't want and/or take
away stuff you do. [more info] [download
flier] |
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Scrapmobile
If you would like to book a one off or regular visit from the Scrapmobile
you can find out more by clicking here. |
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Latest News
Check out the
update sheet.
Our stock is constantly changing, make sure you check back regularly to
see what's hot or join our mailing list by sending a request to
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