SUPPORTERS from across Skipton and Craven turned out in force on Saturday to help Share Skipton officially launch its new ‘library of things’.
They were entertained by the Park Avenue Jazz Quartet, which generously performed for free, before Skipton Mayor, Councillor Claire Nash, welcomed the initiative and cut the ribbon – with shears borrowed from the library.
The guests, who included volunteers, funders, and representatives from a wide range of Skipton organisations, then enjoyed a slice of celebration cake, made and donated by Malwina from Quirky Bakes.
Share Skipton’s library of things, in Newmarket Street, has more than 200 donated items, covering DIY, gardening, household appliances, hobbies and crafts, sports and games, outdoors equipment, and mobility aids, and more.
Anna Hillyard, volunteer digital technician, who designed Share Skipton’s website and created the branding, explained that she got involved at the very start because she thought a library of things was a great idea.
“My professional background is e-commerce, and I thought my skills would be useful. I really…
