The Waste and Food Groups joined forces for the third year in a row to run a very successful event at the Boniface Centre on Sat 23rd March. This year we decided to include household goods in addition to the clothes swap we have run for the past two years and the idea proved very popular.

About 100 people attended the event to swap their clothing, and also to bring along and take away unwanted household goods. Books, china, glassware, cds, children's toys and kitchenware were among the many items that filled the household goods recycling area. It was a new experience for many to be allowed to take away anything they might find useful for no charge and without limits or strings! Such a rare happening in today's world! 

Some lovely clothing was also brought along, sorted by a band of enthusiastic volunteers onto tables and racks and then swapped from 12 noon onwards. Lots of delighted people came away with 'new' clothes to enhance their wardrobes and everything left over was taken away to be sold for charity. In total over 800 items of clothing were bought in to be swapped.

There was also yummy homemade cake and soup to keep everyone fed. So all in all a very satisfying and enjoyable day was had by all.

Watch out in the Sustainable Crediton newsletters later in the year for details on our future events!