Warwick Library is encouraging residents to get involved in its final seed swap event of 2022 before the scheme pauses during the colder winter months.

The seed swap events are hosted by volunteer group Bee Friendly Warwick and encourage people to make use of surplus seeds.

The scheme aims to reduce waste, enrich local biodiversity by creating more flowers for pollinators, and to help others discover the joy of growing plants at home.

Warwick Library has been hosting fortnightly seed swap events on Saturday mornings for local people to come and exchange seeds for free, and the final event for this year will take place on Saturday 26 November from 10am. 

The first seed swap of 2023 will take place in early February.

The volunteers that regularly attend are hoping it will also help Warwick to reach Bee Friendly Town status with the Bee Friendly Trust, which has already been achieved in Kenilworth.

Cllr Andy Jenns, portfolio holder for customer and transformation, said: "Warwick Library's Seed Swaps are a great community powered approach to supporting our local communities and wildlife.

"They enable people with similar interests to meet and try their hand at growing different varieties of plants, fruits, and vegetables, whilst also supporting Warwickshire's local ecosystems and pollinators such as bees and other insects.

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"Warwickshire Libraries are safe, warm, and inclusive spaces that will continue to provide a great range of resources and services to support local communities during the winter months, and residents of all ages can sign-up at any time to enjoy the benefits of their local library spaces through a no-cost membership."