Cambridge

We'll be joining Abbey People to support their Swish clothes swap event.

Bringing the community together to enjoy refreshments and activities while having a wardrobe refresh. The event supports a circular economy, keeping textiles from waste and reducing pollution through production of new clothes, as well as bringing the community together.

We will be involved before and after the event. When registering, please write in the comments if you are coming for set up or pack down.

There are two shifts to choose from:

Set up: 4:30-5:45pm Our task is to set up clothes rails, sort and hang clothes, set up tables and chairs.
Pack down: 8:15-9pm Our task is to clear away clothes and pack down rails, tables and chairs.

You are welcome to bring clothes to take part in the event too!

The event is led by Abbey People, who will greet and provide a briefing. Refreshments are provided.

💛 If it is your first time coming to GoodGym you are very welcome here - our friendly GoodGymers will be waiting to say hi!

Social The last Thursday of the month is social night, so we will be heading round the corner between shifts to enjoy drinks (and food) at Coconut. Please sign up to the social if you'd like to join.

About GoodGym

We're a friendly and social group who combine exercise with helping out in the local community. We meet every week to get active and do a physical task to help the charities and community organisations and projects across Cambridge.

About the event

The Abbey Swish is back this autumn! Whether you’re looking for a cosy jumper, comfy trousers, or a costume for Halloween, this is set to be another great event 👕🎃👞👚🦇👢🕸️👗

Bring up to 10 clothing items in good clean condition for swapping 👟

This event is for everyone - we are accepting women’s, men’s and children’s clothes, fancy dress costumes, shoes and accessories. Please do not bring underwear, dirty clothes or clothes in bad condition.

6pm drop off your clothes for sorting 6:45pm swapping starts

While you wait for the clothes to be sorted… 🥂 enjoy a drink and cake from the bar 🕸️ try out spooky seasonal upcycling crafts 👕 buy yourself a We Are Abbey hoodie or t-shirt 😊 and get to know your neighbours!

We can't wait to see you there 🛍️