The old buoys store
Hythe quay
Colchester
Essex
CO2 8JF
Telephone: 01206 798113
Summer Holidays
We will be closed for 2 weeks from Friday 24th July 1.00 pm
and open againTuesday 11th August 10.00 am
and open Tuesday & Friday Throughout the remainder of the summer holidays
From September Monday will be by appointment only
Tuesday and Friday will be 10-2 PM
We will open on Saturdays 10-2pm from October 3rd
WELCOME Find ideas, new and old, for ways of using waste materials in art and craft. Members of the scheme will find our opening times and holidays and can e-mail to ask if a particular material is in stock.
ABOUT BRIGHT IDEAS
Bright Ideas Scrap Scheme is a resource centre based in Colchester, providing art and craft materials to schools and community groups, childminders and home educators.
We collect, sort and store waste and surplus materials donated by local businesses for members to collect and use for art and craft.
Businesses can offer almost any non-toxic waste and surplus materials to the scheme, as a result the range of materials varies from week to week. An up to date list can be found on a separate page.
For a small annual subscription members can access the store as often as they require. The scheme is run by a not for profit workers co-operative and is part funded by Essex County Council.
By using the waste materials for art and craft, the environment benefits by reducing the amount of waste requiring disposal. By offering these materials to community groups the scheme helps children and special needs adults to develop their imaginative skills.
Make Waste Materials Play Materials