The Bittern Sharing Community

The Bittern Sharing Community is a new group dedicated to facilitating tool sharing within the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape, encompassing Storth, Beetham, the Yealands, and Warton.

The objective is to build a community of generously minded and trustworthy people to share things we have and don’t use regularly, or don’t have and need irregularly. With the aim of reducing our carbon footprint and deepening community connections.

The Arnside Repair Café will conduct PAT testing on all tools and provide minor repairs as necessary.

At present, the focus is on sharing low-risk tools, including:

• DIY/household tools: handheld power sander, wallpaper stripper, gazebo, carpet cleaner
• Garden tools: spades, forks, ladders (under 2m), hose pipes, outdoor extension leads
• Kitchen equipment: pressure cooker, apple press, trestle tables, food dehydrator, water urn

Please note, the group does not facilitate sharing of tools with blades, commercial power tools, ladders over 2m, or any item requiring a license for use.

The BCCIC assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of items. Members are advised to share only those tools for which they are willing to accept this risk, and to review the user agreement prior to participation.

How it Works
Membership of the Bittern Sharing Community is free.

To join, there are two online sign up forms:

• Quick sign up link – registering your interest
• Full sign up link – including the items you’re willing to share

Borrow: A quarterly ‘List of Shares’ will be sent to all members so you can easily contact tool owners.

You can also use our Facebook group to request or offer items. Borrowing or lending via Facebook is subject to the Bittern Sharing Community User Agreement.

Return: Please return items within one week, unless you arrange a longer period with the owner.

To find our more or sign up, e-mail bitternsharing@gmail.com

Full details and the forms to join can be found here.