Toy libraries at seven north Devon beaches deemed a success
Libby Bowles, education co-ordinator for Earth Action North Devon, said: "The toy libraries have been really, really successful."People love them - whether it's people visiting the beaches or the communities who help to look after those or maintain them."She added: "Community groups look after the library that's local to their beach - so we haven't had to really spend too much time maintaining them because people really enjoy that aspect too."
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