Savernake Parish Council

A TWO-DAY sustainable fashion event in Marlborough will promote the use of pre-loved clothes as well as raise money for the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

The Pre-loved Fashion Event, at Marlborough Town Hall on Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, will showcase the importance of re-using clothes. The centrepiece of the event at 7pm on Tuesday will be a fashion show featuring models wearing donated garments that highlights how choosing the right pre-loved clothes can be just as stylish and fashionable as buying new.

Anyone buying a £25 ticket to the fashion show will receive a glass of wine on arrival and exclusive access to the pre-loved sale featuring dozens of rails of nearly new designer clothes, accessories and jewellery at bargain prices.

The pre-loved sale continues on Wednesday from 9.30am to 3pm, where entry is free.

The charity, which works with Wiltshire Police to protect over 60s and people aged 18 and over with a disability, wants to add the cameras to the range of security measures it provides in the wake of burglaries or to victims of domestic abuse.

Director Jennie Shaw said: “Embracing pre-loved clothing significantly enhances sustainability by reducing textile waste and conserving resources. In the UK, approximately 49 per cent of used textiles are discarded as general waste, with every person throwing away an average of 35 items a year.

“Choosing second-hand garments extends their lifespan and, lessens the demand for new production and minimises carbon emissions. By choosing pre-loved fashion, we can all play a crucial role in mitigating landfill overflow and promoting a circular economy.

“The event also helps us to maintain our vital service. We receive no funding and we have raise more than £300,000 a year so this is a wonderful way of finding some real bargains to refresh your wardrobe and helping a great cause.”

The doors open at 6.30pm on Tuesday evening and access to the pre-loved show is available to ticket holders from 7.45pm. Tickets are available from wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk/future-events.

For further details contact Gary Lawrence on 07866 422308 or gary@meadowcomms.co.uk