If you fancy updating your wardrobe but can’t afford it at the moment, no problem, head over to Whitchurch Community centre on Saturday 3rd November for a charity clothes swap and mini market, full of handmade, vintage, upcycled and recycled clothes and accessories.
The event, which starts at 6.30pm and costs £3, has been organised to raise money for George Thomas Hospice Care (GTHC), a significant provider of palliative care in Cardiff. Each year, the charity needs to raise £1.2m in order to operate its core services helping local patients and their families, who are suffering with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
The clothes swap rules
-You are allowed to bring up to three items to trade at the swap (not including jewellery, swim wear, underwear, pyjamas or basic t-shirts).
-The items must be of good quality (either vintage or a good quality brand such as M&S).
-Clothes must be in good condition (no rips or stains and must be washed and ironed).
-Drop your items at the door when you arrive and you will receive a ticket for each item you bring.
-You will then have half an hour to browse the clothes before the swap shop starts.
-When the swap shop opens you can take what you want.
Sounds great! Not only will you walk away with a new outfit but you can clear out your own wardrobe, help charity and help the environment! And, if you thought it couldn’t get any better, there will be plenty of tea and CAKE available too!
To find out more, visit the event’s Facebook page.
If you want more information on how to organise your own clothes swap, check out a post I wrote about organising one a while ago.
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