Thirsk Salvation Army kids’ catwalk event models sustainable fashion
A sustainable fashion show will see children model the fabulous range of outfits on offer at Thirsk Salvation Army’s Kids Community Wardrobe.
Kids are urged to take to the runway wearing something bought from the Community Wardrobe, which offers good quality second hand clothing for as little as 50p to help families who want to be more environmentally friendly and save money.
The event will mark the four-year anniversary of the Kids Community Wardrobe, which was set up by Majors Paula and Ian Haylett, who lead the church and charity’s North Yorkshire Pioneer in Thirsk. The free Fashion Show will take place on Sunday March 2 at 4pm until 5.30pm at St James Green Methodist Church with hot dogs and drinks also on offer.
Major Paula said: “To celebrate four years of Kids Wardrobe and to thank you all for your support, we would like to invite you to bring your children to a Kids Wardrobe Catwalk event.
“We would love them to come wearing something you have purchased from Kids Wardrobe, and to have their moment on the runway. We want to showcase sustainable and recyclable fashion, as well as any creativity you may want to throw in the mix.
“One of the joys of holding the Kids Wardrobe is seeing the delight on the children’s faces when they find something they like or try on something new so we thought this would be a fun way to celebrate what the Community Wardrobe is about – providing affordable good quality clothing and helping the environment along the way.
“We have been overwhelmed by the community support over the last four years. We know a lot of our customers support the ethos of reusing and recycling, and the people of Thirsk and surrounding villages are very generous with their donations which in turn helps to support The Salvation Army’s work in the area so thank you.”
The next Kids Community Wardrobe event will take place on Saturday February 15 between 10am and 11.30am so there is still time to pick up an outfit for the Fashion Show.
The proceeds from the Kids Community Wardrobe go towards supporting The Salvation Army’s work in Thirsk. They also always keep a stock of clothes back so that they can donate them for free to families in crisis.
The Community Wardrobe is part of a Salvation Army Fresh Expression where Paula and Ian work within the community and from their home responding to community need rather than from a traditional Salvation Army building. For more information search for The Salvation Army – Thirsk on Facebook.