Big Smile Collective - Clothes Swap - Havering | New City College, Ardleigh Green
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Big Smile Collective - Clothes Swap - Havering
Bring quality items of clean clothing, shoes, bags and accessories you no longer wear and swap for new outfits!
Big Smile Collective Clothes Swap Havering will be holding our next swap on Tuesday 1 July 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at
New City College
, 42 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 2LL. Come in via main entrance at front of building - call 020 8144 9981 if you need help finding us.
This is a community event run by local people who have given up their precious time to help. We are not here to make a profit and do not expect those who attend to make a profit out of our activities. Please be respectful and shop within the spirit of Big Smile Collective events.
Big Smile Collective Clothes Swap Havering is run in partnership with
Brennan & Burch
,
East London Waste Authority
,
Havering Council
and New City College.
Your free swap entry fee includes 3 smiley tokens for you to swap for our pre-loved stock. You can also bring up to 7 of your items to swap, enabling you to take home up to 10 re-used items. Tokens from previous swaps remain valid. Turn up and register on the door, or pre-register to save time and receive event updates by signing up here on Eventbrite.
Frequently asked questions:
What is a clothes swap?
People bring clothes they no longer wear or like, and exchange these for clothes that other people have donated. This helps stop old clothes from going to landfill, and helps people get a new wardrobe affordably.
What items do you accept at the swap?
Clothing, shoes, bags and accessories.
How many items can I swap?
You can swap up to 7 items per event of your own clothing. With the 3 swap tokens you get on the door, this makes 10 items maximum.
What if I have more items to exchange?
We are happy to take and recycle more than 7 items, providing they are good quality and in clean condition. You can only take away a maximum of 10 items, so if you exchange more items then you will need to use the additional tokens at a future event.
Can I bring items that need repairing?
You can bring items that need repairing or upcycling and these can be donated to others for reuse. We plan to have the facility to carry out basic repairs at future swaps.
I haven't got any clothes to swap. Can I still come?
Yes - your free booking will allow you 3 swap tokens so you can take at least 3 items home. (If you do bring items, you will get more tokens for these too!)
Is there anything you don't accept?
You can't exchange underwear, uniforms, leisurewear, swimwear, dirty or broken items for swap tokens. However, we can arrange for these items to be recycled via clothing banks if you wish.
Will you have menswear?
We will have a selection of menswear, however this may not be as wide as the womenswear - we really want to build this area.
What sizes will be available?
We hope to stock a selection of sizes - however this is dependent on stock levels on the day. If you don't find what you want, have a chat and we will try to make sure we have more of those items at the next swap (where your tokens will still be valid).
I don't want to swap clothes. Can I just attend a workshop?
Yes, you can just attend the workshop. We include workshop access in your free entry. If workshops are oversubscribed, places will be on a first come, first served basis.
What happens if I can't find anything I like at the swap?
Your swap tokens will still be valid for future Big Smile Collective Clothes Swaps.
Where can I find out more?
https://www.bigsmilecollective.co.uk
020 8144 9981
hello@bigsmilecollective.co.uk
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