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A project that enables people to reuse and recycle clothing, toys and household items has secured funding for another year.
Volunteers at the Lydney Exchange host regular events in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, giving residents a chance to "freecycle", which involves donating unwanted items so they can be rehomed for free.
Running Lydney Exchange costs £1,196 annually, which is the fee of the scheme's storage container. Following a fundraiser, volunteers have raised enough to cover the cost for another year.
A spokesperson said: "It's about supporting residents during the cost of living crisis, bringing together the community and keeping good-quality items out of landfill."