Local housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East, has installed a brand new Little Library at its Meadow Hill development in Throckley, for residents living on and around the development to enjoy.

As part of the new initiative, the housebuilder is installing little libraries across a number of its developments, encouraging local residents to ‘take one, donate one’. The installation follows research that one in five children in the North East don’t own a book, a statistic that Barratt and David Wilson Homes is hoping to change.

The Little Library has been populated with books donated by a member of the public, with the collection spanning fact and fiction for all ages, including everything from creative books, cooking books, and even Maths & English texts for pupils.

Residents within the Throckley area are encouraged to visit the new Little Library at Meadow Hill, and enjoy a book from the collection.

Natalie Donnelly, Sales Manager at Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Meadow Hill development, said:

“We understand how important reading is, especially for young children, and we strongly believe that everyone should have access to a wide range of reading material, regardless of age and where they live.

“To give the local community easy access to obtaining new books, we have installed a Little Library at Meadow Hill development in Throckley, for local residents to enjoy. Little Libraries is a fantastic initiative for local residents to donate and enjoy books, and is completely free for all to use. We’re so glad that our initiative will help people have easier access to reading, children and adults alike, and we look forward to hearing what stories have been shared within our community.”

Meadow Hill, which offers both Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, is a housing development nestled within the village of Throckley. With Newcastle city centre just a short drive away, Meadow Hill offers the best of both worlds when it comes to the feeling of rural living with the convenience of the city nearby.

Complete with 19 acres of open space, and access to on-site facilities including a bowling green, a leisure centre, allotments, multi-use tennis courts, a football stadium for avid footie fans, changing rooms and club rooms available for hire, there is plenty on offer. What’s more, for anyone who purchases a home at Meadow Hill, they will also receive access to a bus pass, with two £50 passes per household. The Barratt Homes brand offers energy-efficient three and four bedroom homes, with prices starting at £275,995. The David Wilson Homes brand features spacious three and four bedroom properties, starting at £224,995.


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