A popular clothes swap event is returning to Beaminster Town Hall on Saturday 25 April 2026, offering residents a chance to refresh their wardrobes without spending money. Organised by the Dorset Council Waste Team, the event aims to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills by encouraging the reuse of garments.
The event will run from 11am to 1pm at the hall, located at 8 Fleet Street, Beaminster, DT8 3EF. Residents are invited to bring up to 10 clean, good-quality items, including men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, as well as shoes and accessories like hats and scarves. Items must be in wearable or repairable condition to be accepted. Please note that traders are not permitted to participate in this event.
Those planning to attend should drop off their items starting at 10am, though the council has set a noon cutoff for accepting clothing donations. Because this event follows a different schedule than previous swaps, organisers are asking attendees to confirm the timings before making their journey.
This initiative is part of the council’s broader effort to manage household waste. With UK households discarding hundreds of thousands of tonnes of textile waste every year, these events provide a practical solution for residents to extend the life of their clothing. For further information or enquiries, residents can email the council at [email protected] or contact the waste services department by calling 01305 221040.
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