Upper Room Fundraising Book Swap Returns
Bring four titles along to the morning at Hartswood Tennis Club
Browse through a selection of books chosen by your neighbours
October 12, 2026
Book lovers have good reason to look forward to November, as The Upper Room prepares to host its annual book swap — a sociable morning designed to refresh your reading pile and support a local charity at the same time.
The event invites visitors to bring along up to four books they’ve already enjoyed and exchange them for new titles to carry them through the winter months.
It’s a simple idea that has become a fixture in the local calendar: a chance to discover unexpected reads, pass on old favourites, and enjoy the pleasure of browsing through a table of books chosen by neighbours.
Refreshments will be available throughout the morning, with hot drinks and cake on hand to encourage people to linger, chat and share recommendations.
Representatives from The Upper Room will also be present to answer questions about their work supporting vulnerable people in West London — and to receive donations from anyone who wishes to contribute. For those who prefer to donate online, the charity’s link remains open year-round:
This year’s book swap takes place at Hartswood Tennis Club, on Hartswood Road, W12, where the doors will be open from 10am to 12.30pm on Friday 20 November. Whether you arrive with a carefully chosen selection or simply want to see what others have brought, the morning promises a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and plenty of literary inspiration.
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