Popular Salisbury clothes swap back with bigger venue

Thursday, 12 October 2023 01:00

The next Alderbury Clothing Exchange event will take place on Saturday, 18th November, with two slots from 10 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm.

As they wrap up a very successful first year of events just in time for Christmas, the Alderbury Clothing Exchange is expanding.

Due to overwhelming popularity, the next swap is being held at a bigger venue - the Holy Family Catholic Chapel in Whaddon. They're also on the lookout for more volunteers.

"We had queues before the doors had even opened at our summer swap," said the event's founder, Jenna Lloyd. "Me and the ACE Team are so proud to be able to continue our events, thanks to amazing support and donations from our local community."

"We're adding the evening slot in the hope that more people will be able to come and find clothes they love, at a time that suits them," she continued.

The Alderbury Clothing Exchange aims to provide people with access to free clothing as they need it and to promote slow fashion, preventing clothes from ending up in landfill.

Whether it's something formal for your Christmas party or the perfect comfy outfit for your next holiday, the ACE Team offers a 'personal swapper' experience to any guests who want help finding something that suits them.

"I'm extremely proud to be part of the ACE Team," said co-organiser Delphine Turk. "The cost of living crisis is impacting so many people in our community and being able to actually do something to help is wonderful. Our events are a friendly and welcoming space for people of all ages, genders and abilities."

People are encouraged to drop off their good quality clothes, shoes and accessories at the Chapel, either on the 18th of November or the day before, but the team stresses that you do not have to donate to take something home with you.

As with previous events, they'll also collect food and toiletries for the Salisbury Foodbank.

If you'd like to donate clothes before then or you'd like to join the team as a volunteer, you can email: alderburyclothingexchange@gmail.com or contact them on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.

The Alderbury Clothing Exchange also need large, sturdy clothes rails. If you can lend or donate a strong rail, please get in touch with them directly.