Barrow Greener Living’s first Clothes Swap on Saturday 7th of June was a great success. Thank you to everyone who supported the event; swapped clothes; stayed for refreshments; and filled out feedback forms.
If you weren’t able to attend, don’t worry we will be holding our second event on Saturday 1st November at Barrow Community Library. This will focus on good quality, lightly used autumn and winter clothes with a rail of Christmas jumpers and party outfits.
64 People Donated Clothing
144 Items of Clothing Found New Homes
Here’s what people said about the event:
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"Friendly and well organised"
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"Plenty of clothes to look at"
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"Overall a great success"
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Why we swap and don’t shop (with information from greenmatch.co.uk and theclothingbank.org.uk):
Emily Ost, Anne Freestone, Anna Griffths and Paula Bowman. The Clothes Swap Team, Barrow Greener Living
The Barrow High Street Market was a fantastic opportunity for Barrow Greener Living (BGL) to meet and talk to people and briefy explaining who, why and what we do. At the end of a busy few hours 180 people had provided their email address to become a “friend” of BGL and receive our quarterly electronic newsletter.
If you are interested in becoming a friend or member of BGL its easy, find links on our Facebook page or the Barrow Upon Soar Village Website (Community -> Community Groups)
Barrow Greener Living Annual General Meeting
If you wish to vote you should renew your membership before the meeting. A bargain at only £5.00. Steering Group VacanciesThere is an opportunity to get involved for those who have an interest in sustainability and can spare a few hours per month, as we have vacancies on our Steering Group. Energy Survey GroupYou may wish to join our Energy Survey group, helping to deliver leaflets or you might have other ideas to save the world or at least help Barrow to become more resilient! Come along to the AGM and you will receive a warm welcome or contact us on info@barrowgreenerliving.co.uk - All are welcome. |