We are open again for business!
GEMS is now officially operating again from the new base in Wells. Our new contact telephone number is 01749 938112 and we are situated behind the bus station / bus stops at 9a Market Street, BA5 2DS.

Photos from our opening can be seen on our newsletter

Come and see us! Our new Scrapstore is bigger and better than ever before, with a huge range of scrap for you to access. In addition we are now stocking a full range of ready mixed poster paints and glue at low cost to you. All members receive a 10% discount on these items!

We are selling scrap by the carrier bag for £3 each and by the shopping trolley load for £12 each, which is brilliant value! However you will need to join as a member so please ask us about our membership rates.

We have also extended our opening times so that you have more choice with when you visit us. These are:

Monday - Closed
Tuesday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 7.00pm
Thursday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 2.00pm

Please feel free to call us with any enquiries and keep checking back here for more updates and news! Thank you and see you soon!

New Email Addresses

We now have new contact email addresses, which will replace glast.gems@btconnect.com

For membership information, opening times, rates and general enquiries, please email us at:

info@gemsscrapstore.org.uk

For information regarding our workshops and training, please email: workshops@gemsscrapstore.org.uk

For information regarding our Play Parts Service, please email: playparts@gemsscrapstore.org.uk

To contact the Manager (Laura Kavanagh), please email: laura@gemsscrapstore.org.uk

For more information, please email: info@gemsscrapstore.org.uk

Accounts / Invoicing

We will now be offering organisations such as schools and children's services the opportunity to hold an account with us, which will make it easier for your staff to access the Scrapstore without worrying about petty cash and receipts. This means that we can invoice your administration periodically. Please inquire if you would like more information or to set up an account.



The materials we provide include paper, card, fabric, sheepskin, foam, net, leather, wool, ribbon, plastic pots and tubs, fleece, mount board, corks, silver and gold foil, tubes and cellophane. A vast assortment of additional materials which are not usually found in shops, provide a great opportunity for imaginative and creative activities and our customers are usually enthralled with what they find!

The materials we collect would normally be taken to Landfill sites, which businesses pay Commercial Waste companies to remove. We collect for free, and in doing so, help save businesses money. By diverting waste from Landfill, we are contributing to a healthier environment and promoting the 3 R's - Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle.

We operate a membership scheme, which enables groups and families to join the Scrapstore, and access scrap at reduced rates. Non-members are also able to purchase materials, but will pay higher rates for the scrap. We keep the cost of the scrap at affordable prices and ensure that what we offer is always good value for money. For groups on a budget, it is the best way to access wonderful materials and creative resources.

We welcome members and non-members to visit our Scrapstore and always encourage people to come and have a look at what we offer! Our Scrap changes regularly and you never know what you might find!

NEW! We are soon to launch our new Outreach Project across Mendip and Sedgemoor - see our Projects page for more details!