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Are you keen on saving money, helping  save the planet and making some new friends. If so then the Chepstow Benthyg is the place for you. 

Benthyg is the Welsh word for “lend” or “borrow”, and a Benthyg is just like a book library but for things, that you don’t use very often, don’t have space for or can’t afford.  For a minimal price.  The idea of libraries of things is not only to save people money and space but also to help people live more sustainably by sharing resources and keeping things in use for as long as possible. 

Items available to borrow include gardening, Kitchen, DIY tools, camping equipment and much more.

There are three established Benthygs in the area in Monmouth, Caldicot and Abergavenny. What aim to do is establish one in Chepstow and we would like some of your help to make it happen. We have secured a Town centre site to base it from. So what we are looking for are some volunteers to make it happen. Therefore we need you.

Are you able to

• Meet and greet all visitors by creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere 
• Check items in and out following correct processes & procedures 
• Work as part of a team to operate the premises at fixed, regular times. 
• Take receipt of donations and adding them to the library  
• Take payments 
• Check items before and after borrowing.
• Keep a record of items borrowed

Whilst as a volunteer, We can provide you with.

• Discounted borrowing
• Become part of a team of local volunteers within the wide Benthyg network, all cheering you on 
• Learn new skills like PAT testing, event planning, digital skills, etc. 
• Training where you can learn at your own speed 

If this is something that appeals to you, than we need you.

If you are interested or want more information, please contact Gareth John, Circular Economy Project Officer.  Phone number: 07811824277, email: Garethjohn@monmouthshire.gov.uk 

The Chepstow Society is the town’s historical and amenity society.

We are a local volunteer-run charity, formed in 1948 to explore and promote the remarkable history of the town and to keep an eye on new developments.
The Society is a friendly and socially active group, and welcomes new members.   We meet on the third Wednesday of each month (except August and December) in the Drill Hall, to hear a talk of local and/or historical interest, and hear about changes in the town and surrounding area.

We also publish guides and booklets on local history, organise events and occasional excursions, and lead walks around the town for residents and visitors.

Membership for the year from 1st April 2026 is £12 per person.

For more information, see our website at www.chepstowsociety.co.uk and our Facebook page.

Come and join us at the Chepstow Probus Club. We meet on alternate Tuesdays at 10.30am in the Chepstow Rugby Club, where we provide opportunities for retired and semi-retired men from a business, professional and management background and others with expertise of a similar nature to extend their interests and enjoy the company of other members. Our fortnightly meetings are friendly and sociable and predominantly include a guest speaker. Our aim is to invite speakers who are both informative and entertaining to everyone.
As well as our regular meetings we also have coffee mornings at a local hotel, lunches at Christmas and in the Spring with partners and friends and occasional away days.

Further information regarding our activities and programme can be found at: Chepstow Probus Club