The Swindon Community Repaint Scheme is celebrating its 25th anniversary this November.

To mark the occasion, the charity, Swindon Children’s Scrapstore, is holding a half-price paint sale starting in October half-term and running from October 28 to November 30, 2024.

Swindon Children’s Scrapstore CEO, Olivia McCann, said: "The aim of celebrating our 25th birthday is not only to mark this important milestone but also to raise awareness of the scheme locally so more people can benefit.

"We are delighted to mark the occasion by running a half-term half-price sale on all our paint in order to encourage families and local people to benefit from reusing the leftover paint."

The scheme, sponsored by Dulux and part of a national network of more than 70 paint reuse schemes, opened to the public on November 24, 1999.

In the last 10 years alone, it has redistributed more than 40,000 litres of paint to communities.

Ms McCann added: "This paint can be used to bring new life to homes, youth clubs, schools, playgroups and community halls throughout the town.

"We would like people who need paint to visit the Scrapstore and take advantage of this opportunity to save money by purchasing low-cost quality paint."

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