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Get painting for National Gardening Week!

National Gardening Week is a great way for the country to celebrate its love of gardening. You shouldn’t forget to give a lick of paint to your fences, sheds and exterior spaces just add that extra edge to your outdoor space. Did you know that as well as interior paint, our schemes collect exterior paint from the local community? This could include Wood, Metal, Door and Decking paint for just £1 – £2 per litre. Find your nearest scheme on our website by using our interactive search.
paint display at a community repaint scheme

New Community RePaint scheme launched in Blaenau Gwent

If you are in need of affordable paint it can now be purchased in Blaenau Gwent. The launch was on Wednesday 25th April by the Chair of Trustees, Beverly Humphreys, who you can see in the video below. The scheme is run by Growing Space – ReCover and they are based in a shop at 16 Beaufort Street, Brymawr. They are now open on Mondays and Fridays initially for the sale of affordable paint and you can find the rest of the details on our website here.

 

Nottinghamshire County Council allow residents to pick up free paint

The free paint that is available has been dropped off by other householders in the area, which they are no longer in need of. Even though colours and types cannot be predicted, there should be a range of options available.

If you’d like to pick up some free paint, call Nottinghamshire County Council on 0300 500 80 80 to reserve a slot between 5-7pm, pre-booking is essential.

Paint donation sign at Nottinghamshire County Council that reads: Paint that can be re-used will be donated to Community RePaint Nottinghamshire, where it will benefit local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations. Charities and community groups from Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City and surrounding counties can collect paint throughout the year. To book an appointment follow this link.

Picasso reused canvas paintings from other artists

Picasso’s painting, The Crouching Lady, was analysed using innovative technology that showed the canvas painting in new detail, giving insight into Picasso’s creative process. As to why Picasso would paint over another artist’s canvas, there could be a range of reasoning. This could include an economic necessity of an artist or to drive a deeper level of inspiration using the painting that had already been created.

You can read more about the discovery here.

Great Paint Place Giveaway at Forest Recycling Project

Those visiting the Forest Recycling Project will have the opportunity to take up to 20 litres of free paint with them, with a vareity of brands, colours and types on offer. The giveaway is open to anyone and all the additional details can be found on their website here.