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Second Life, Forest Row’s Community Shop, opened in June 2023.
Second Life has become a place where unwanted goods can be left, treasures and necessities can be bought, local artisans can acquire raw materials and profile their products, people can drop in to talk, ask questions, browse, have a laugh, and where anyone can join in and work for a few hours to sell, sort or tidy.
Second Life sells, gifts, repurposes, repairs, recycles and collaborates with local artists who reimagine and upcycle donations.
Second Life even held a fashion show at Forest Row Festival.
Everyone who has contributed to the creation of Second Life can be proud because it:
- meets community need
- creates employment
- is a valued place to go in the village
- is a hub for other activities (inc. pop up shops, book club, volunteer socials)
Surplus funds are reinvested into the community through our Frow Resource Sponsorship Scheme.
44 metric tonnes of unwanted goods have been donated to Second Life so far – that’s equivalent to 4 double-decker buses!
Second Life Address
14-15 Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DN
Contact Phone Number: 0794 395 9236
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm
Donate to Second Life
Please take donations to the rear entrance during shop hours only
Second Life accepts:
- Clean, dry clothing, books, art and craft materials
- Complete working games and puzzles
- Other items that we can rehome, repurpose or recycle
At the moment they can’t accept electricals, safety equipment, DVDs or CDs – sorry!