Oakham Book Swap are supporting Pepper's- A Safe Place this May.

Each month, a local group who swap and exchange books while raising money for a range of good causes, select a new local or national charity to support.

Run by Lisa Batty, Oakham Book Swap collects donations and runs a raffle in aid of a different charity each month, all while running a regular book box outside her family home when the weather allows it.

Oakham Book Swap is a community-led project that hosts a pop-up book swap box on Tyne Road, Oakham. Residents are invited to pick up a new book or drop off unwanted books to share with other readers.

The swap contains fiction and non-fiction books for anyone aged 3 - 93, and is open to all. It opens when the weather permits and the team host regular 'Book Swap' events to raise much-needed funds for local and national charities.

Lisa explained: "Any donations left this month, and money raised through our raffle donations on Sunday 14 May, will be donated to Pepper's. You can also help by following their Facebook page, visiting their website and sharing what they do with your friends." 

Swap books for free and join a raffle to support Pepper's. Image credit: Oakham Book Swap.

At Pepper's - A Safe Place, there is no charge, no agenda and no pressure. Just an opportunity to meet a friendly face, take some time out to improve your mental health and look after your mind.

Pippa from Pepper's, said: "We offer multiple drop-in sessions a week at which, you can relax with a cup of tea or coffee, chat with others, share experiences or just take some time out.

"There are often additional activities, ranging from cookery and art classes to tai chi sessions for calming relaxation, music making, first-aid training and film nights. It's all there to help you meet new people, regain your confidence and get you back into the swing of things.

"There's no membership, no payment and no fees, just a space for you to enjoy when you feel up to it or need a little company. If you have particular skills and talents you can share those as well and make Pepper's a place for self-expression and co-operation between friends."

Pepper's have two centres, one in the heart of Melton Mowbray and the other centrally lcoated on Oakham High Street.

Find Oakham Book Swap on Tyne Road, Oakham, and on Facebook.