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Taking the phonebook to a whole new level
Villagers in Westbury-sub-Mendip in Somerset got together to turn their old phonebox into a library. The Book Exchange now has more than 150 books and DVDs in the tiny kiosk and has become a real focal point for the community, and beyond; worldwide media coverage has seen book donations coming in from all over the world.
The iconic and much loved village phonebox was offered to the community to purchase for £1 in BT's Adopt a Kiosk project in 2009. There was some initial resistance from locals, who felt they were losing something near and dear to them. But by creating the Book Exchange – a concept suggested by Janet Fisher of the village – the local community has had the opportunity to create something that benefits everyone.
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<h2>Taking the phonebook to a whole new level</h2> <p>Villagers in Westbury-sub-Mendip in Somerset got together to turn their old phonebox into a library. The Book Exchange now has more than 150 books and DVDs in the tiny kiosk and has become a real focal point for the community, and beyond; worldwide media coverage has seen book donations coming in from all over the world.</p> <img src="../img/book-exchange.jpg" alt="Community book exchange" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 10px 15px;" height="248" width="177"> <p>The iconic and much loved village phonebox was offered to the community to purchase for £1 in BT's Adopt a Kiosk project in 2009. There was some initial resistance from locals, who felt they were losing something near and dear to them. But by creating the Book Exchange – a concept suggested by Janet Fisher of the village – the local community has had the opportunity to create something that benefits everyone.</p> |
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