So what’s opening up on Nithsdale Road? Merry-Go-Round is a not-for-profit organisation selling good-quality used children’s items.
As well as having a gorgeous shop packed full of goodies, they will also have a real nappy library for you to rake through, a toy library that you can borrow from, a fantastic parenting room and space for local groups to meet.
As it’s not-for-profit, the owners are being resourceful in refitting the shop. They have shelves made by Glasgow Wood Recycling from salvaged scaffolding planks, second-hand furniture which they’re repairing and repainting and the shop is being redecorated by volunteers, friends and family.
They’re always looking for extra help, donations of items to sell and to fit out the shop. Right now they’re looking for light grey floor paint, some sheets of MDF and someone with joinery skills to make mantelpieces for the original fires they’ve discovered.
Contact them via Facebook, or pop by the shop whenever you see the shutters open.
Wouldn’t it be more sustainable to reuse some of the many mantlepieces available at architectural salvage places?
More sustainable, probably. Much more expensive, definitely!
An update – Merry-go-round opens this Saturday.