The Alternative Clothes Show 2013

Strike a pose on the catwalk at the Alternative Clothes Show 2013.  This is a chance to showcase clothing that is precious.  Maybe it's handmade, or upcycled,  or it could be treasure from your granny or the local charity shop! 

The Alternative Clothes Show is on Sunday 17 March, 2-5pm at Hornsey Vale Community Centre, 60 Mayfield Road, N8 9LP.    

We are also looking for people to come and display or sell handmade items, upcycled clothes or locally sourced textiles.  Prices for tables are as follows:

• Display: Free

• Traders: £12

• Private Sellers: £8

For further information: info@hornseyvale.org or ring Tanya 0208 348 4612

This is joint event organised by Transition Crouch End and Hornsey Vale Community Cente  We will be promoting clothes that are ethically sourced, local, or recycled.  We want to raise awareness about the ethical, environmental impact of the mainstream clothing industry.  And we want to have fun!

For more information: www.transitioncrouchend.org or www.hornseyvale.org

Wreath making in Hornsey Vale Community Centre

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Approximate materials used: twelve daily lens foils (at least), eleven bottle caps, ten cardboard rings, nine bits of jigsaw, eight Christmas cards, seven metal studs, six mince pie cases, five felt strips, four wraps of twine, three baubles, two serviettes and a sparkly, charity shop scarf. 

And of course, the people who made them: Lynne, Michele, Alex, Pamela and Gillian.

The wreaths will be on display in Hornsey Library Cafe until Sunday 16 December.  They look even nicer in real life!

Next event:  Make a wreath for your front door in Stationers Park on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 December 1.30-3.30 pm.