Football boot swap shop launched by Lanarkshire charity

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A busy Lanarkshire community organisation is getting youngsters kitted out for sports, summer and school thanks to a new shoe-sharing initiative.Diamonds in the Community are running a free football boot swap shop, allowing players and their families to exchange outgrown footwear for larger sizes.Launched at the start of the school holiday, it has already expanded to include children’s trainers and school shoes, while winter jackets for the term ahead are also available thanks to a successful county-wide initiative last year.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The boot and shoe swap shop is the latest project being run by the Monklands baby and family clothing aid project from the busy Diamonds headquarters on Graham Street in Airdrie town centre.

It operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 2pm, and anyone needing footwear or jackets can attend to take what they need without the need for a referral.

The project was launched amid the cost of living crisis to help youngsters and families attending summer activity camps and has already proved popular – while organisers say it also has a positive environmental impact.