St Nicholas is coming! The time to clear out cupboards and exchange beautiful toys that are no longer used. On Tuesday 11 November in Gorinchem and Thursday 13 November in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, we organise toy exchange markets in cooperation with the LimonadeBrigade and Library AanZet. Swapping toys instead of buying new ones is a fun and sustainable way to give unused toys a second life, make other children happy and pick out something nice yourself - all for free.
This is how it works
Only neat, complete and clean toys will be taken in. This way, everyone can take something nice home. Please hand in still good and usable toys during one of the drop-off times and look for other toys during the swap market. Books and soft toys will not be accepted. Bartering is not obligatory: those who only want to donate are also welcome. Together, we will make more children happy.
> learn more about the toy swap market on 11 November at Rozenobel District Centre, Gorinchem
Together for less waste
Our environment coach Nelleke Gouw, explains: "By exchanging good toys, fewer new items need to be bought. This prevents waste and packaging and saves resources. This creates space in the house ánd we celebrate a greener Saint Nicholas party together."
A celebration of sharing
Toys left over after the swap markets go to the Toy Bank. This way, every toy gets a new destination and together we make as many children as possible happy with a nice Saint Nicholas present