On 5 December the University and the Students’ Union is holding the first Swap Shop of the year. Bring in your old unwanted clothes and swap them for some entirely new free items that can brighten up your wardrobe.
Who is it for?
This event is for all staff and students. At the first Swap Shop in March 2013 over 150 people took part, with over 500 items going to new homes – don’t miss out on your opportunity to take part!
It’s not just for women – we’re inviting donations of clothes, shoes and accessories for men, women, children, as well as having a section to meet all your fancy dress needs.
How does it work?
1. Drop off your unwanted (clean and in an acceptable condition) items between 08.30 and 11.00 at the Cube, SUSU (Building 42). You’ll be given a token for each donated item (up to a maximum of 10).
2. Return between 12:00-15:00 to exchange your tokens for your new favourite clothes
What if I don’t have anything to donate?
From 12.30 onwards you’ll be able to buy items for the bargain prices of £1.00 for clothes/shoes items and just 50p for any accessories. Our prices won’t be beaten anywhere else on the High Street!
Any money raised will be donated to RAG and leftover items from the event will be donated to the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Fancy helping out?
Volunteer to help on the day and you’ll get first dibs on the clothes and receive graduate passport points. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VuD1s5EmwM6LPM3LaXJ9INqAt0wOo6wkOPwanZb_rbQ/viewform
So raid out your wardrobes, dust down those old shoes and come along to what is expected to be one of the biggest events on campus this year. You never know, you may find some real bargains!
If you have any questions you can email Julia Kendal, the University’s Sustainability Action Officer at [email protected]
This event is brought to you by the Sustainability Action Programme, the SUSU Ethical & Environmental Committee, the Fashion & Style Society, and the University Parents and Carers Network. Find out more online: http://southampton.likn.co/sustainabilityaction/news/events/2013/12/5_swap_shop.page