I’m absolutely delighted to have visited Miriam who runs the Eastcote branch of the Little Local Book Hub. 

For some background, The Little Local Book Hub launched in spring 2020 as a simple concept which enabled access to books at a time when shops, libraries and schools were closed during the first Covid lockdown. I was fascinated to learn from Miriam how this concept has grown into a community enterprise - at one point there were 30 Hubs in and around the local area - and how she is proud to run the flagship permanent Book Hub. 

Sadly, some of these 30 Hubs closed at the end of last summer, but some volunteers decided to crowdfund to raise money for weatherproof units that would enable them to carry on operating throughout the winter months. I am pleased that one of these was Miriam, who managed to successfully raise £1500 which she used to buy and fit a phone box. What once belonged to the lobby of a London hotel is now a local landmark filled with books for adults and children. 

Miriam is enthusiastic about this project and loves welcoming residents to the Hub. I would highly recommend anyone in the local area to pay a visit to their Little Local Book Hub.