The National Trust is calling on the public to donate their used and unwanted books to their second-hand bookshops, run entirely by volunteers, in locations throughout Northern Ireland.
All manner of publications and music – fiction, biographies, cookery books, children’s titles, coffee table books, CDs or LPs as well as music sheets will be gratefully received by the charity’s book shop volunteers.
There are currently six shops in Northern Ireland, located at Mount Stewart, Castle Ward, The Argory, Rowallane Garden, Florence Court and Springhill. All profits received through the selling of used books are re-invested back in to the property to support special conservation projects.
Everyone loves to peruse a second hand bookshop and pick up a rare novel, or childhood favourite story that was discarded long ago. With more and more people tightening their purse strings, National Trust second-hand book shops offer the opportunity to pick up a bargain and to support Northern Ireland’s leading conservation charity.
If you have any used books you would like to donate to your local bookshop, please contact your local National Trust property.
Why not visit your local shop and pick up a bargain. Also make a note in your diary for the annual Book Fairs. At Castle Ward on 30-31 October you’ll be hard pushed not to find a bargain while on the 7 November The Argory Book Fair will have more books on offer than you can carry!