A community effort has transformed a disused bus shelter into a book and plant swap in Havenstreet.
The old bus stop on Havenstreet Main Road has become a destination for villagers to visit — while socially distancing — to provide some light entertainment.
Havenstreet and Ashey Parish Council has re-purposed the shelter, installing planters and making repairs, with volunteers from Aspire Ryde and the Community Association cleaning the space.
Now, villagers can swap books, seeds and plants in the shelter, which is located next to the White Hart, and also find public notices about helplines and other important news.
It is currently decorated with bunting and a Union Jack flag for VE Day celebrations.
i opes as betder luck than thay milk sellers did
islan full of skinhead trobule makers i spects
A wonderful project! And a shining example of what can be done for and by a community with a positve attitude.
Much appreciated by all.
A fire hazard and sadly a magnet the thick vandals. Yet handy to dump books rather than queue at the tip for hours. So well done, wish you well, but fear our mental youth who think being vile is cool.