Reuse and Thrive

17/08/2026

Are you a parent who’s ready to do something for yourself?

Now that the schools are back, why not take some time for you?

The Pathways to Volunteering Course is running this September at the Jim Walker Partnership Centre.

Whether you want to build your confidence, learn new skills, meet new people or take your first steps towards volunteering or employment, this free course can help you get started.

Participation on the course allows you to work towards a Qualification Scotland Level 3 in Preparing to Volunteer.

This free course will help you to:
Understand what volunteering is and the benefits it can bring
Build confidence, skills and motivation

Identify volunteering opportunities that suit your goals
Overcome any barriers you may be experiencing
Whether you’re taking your first steps into volunteering or looking to gain recognised skills to support your next move, this is an opportunity to invest in yourself and your future.

Dates:
Tuesday 1st September, 10am-1pm &
Wednesday 2nd September, 10am–1pm

Who can take part?
To be eligible for this course, you must be a parent.

To find out more or sign up:
[email protected]

For alternative dates, visit:
Current opportunities

Take some time for you. Build your confidence, gain a qualification and take the next step towards volunteering or employment.

12/08/2026

On the table this week- crockery and glassware - from Denby to Crystal!
Shop open Wednesday to Saturday 10 until 2 - pop in for a wee browse.

05/08/2026

CLOSED FRI AND SAT 7TH AND 8TH AUG

Due to the wonders of Virgin Media our broadband contract is changing over in the next 24hr and our new router will not arrive till Fri.🤪

Which means our current Internet connection will terminate in the next 24hr at some point.😱

Therefore no till and no card payments will be possible.

We have made the decision to open Thursday as usually and if our connection to the internet stops, we will resort to cash only.

We are going to close Fri and Sat so that we get all the tech connected and tested before opening as usual on Wed 12th Aug.

We are sorry about the short notice. We found out about this at lunch time today.

Thank you for your continued support and customer.

R&T 💜💜

04/08/2026

Hey there - have you ever visited us at Reuse and Thrive, 148 Main Street, East Calder. We are a Community led charity shop, run by volunteers, selling lots of different items - jigsaws to books, clothes to soft toys, bric a brac to crafts. Why not come and see for yourself...we are open Wednesdays to Saturdays 10 until 2. Looking forward to seeing you.

04/08/2026

Wishing all the very best to all young people on results day, but especially our young volunteers present and past. We are very proud of you all.

30/07/2026

For this year’s Adult Learners Week, join us to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Renew, Rethink!

We all have that much loved item of clothing sitting in the back of the wardrobe needing a repair, being too big or too small, not quite fitting right, or feeling that something is missing from the item to make it work. Well, now is the time to transform, adjust, or rework that beloved item.
Pop along to our FREE workshop with your chosen item, fabrics, tools and equipment. You will be supported by our textile artist and dressmaking tutor to complete the project of your choice.
We have a range of two-hour time slots throughout the day starting at 12 noon.

So, no excuses now!

Places are booking up fast. To secure your place click on link below 👇

27/07/2026

Free Event run by Spark

14/07/2026

Many thanks to all you lovely people for all of your donations. We've had so much lately that, once again, our storage area is full - so no more donations can be accepted this week. Unfortunately as storage space is short we are unable to put anything aside at present. Our opening times are Wed to Sat 10 until 2 - pop in and see what goodies we have.

06/07/2026