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SUMMARY:The Textile Trail
DESCRIPTION:Follow the Textile Trail map to find out how you can repair\, share\, reuse and relove your clothes while supporting local businesses. This is a FREE and self-guided tour you can complete throughout the day at your leisure. Collect a Textile Trail map from one of the below stops or one of our Textile Trail events\, then explore local treasure and get your map stamped at 6 stops for your chance to win! \nThis is a free retail trail and a great activity for the whole family. \nThe following businesses are stops on the Textile Trail. Get your Trail Map stamped at these locations on the day for your chance to win! \n\nVinnies (Claremont)\nCalico & Ivy (Claremont)\nMagpie Collective (Claremont)\nAustralian Red Cross Op Shop (Cottesloe)\nSave the Children (Mosman Park)\nVinnies (Mosman Park)\nGood Sammy (Subiaco)\nSalvos (Subiaco)\nThe Secret Closet (Subiaco)\nWest Metro Recycling Centre (Shenton Park)\n\nRegister for a day of events & workshops here: https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/textiletrail  \nThe Textile Trail is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/the-textile-trail/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:(Re)Love Your Stuff,Campaign
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241017T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241017T103000
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SUMMARY:West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what happens with your waste once it’s picked up from the verge? Or thought about where to take items that can’t go in any of your household bins? 🤷‍♀️♻️🤷‍♂️ \nFind out at a community tour of your local West Metro Recycling Centre ♻️in Shenton Park! See for yourself how a transfer station operates and the different community recycling services we offer local residents 🧨. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nThe history of Perth landfills and waste disposal\nThe purpose of transfer stations in recovery of residual\, green and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) waste.\nDisposal options for household waste including the recycling and recovery processes for cardboard\, e-waste\, bulk polystyrene\, plastic plant pot\, bicycles\, x-ray\, white goods\, cooking oil\, mattress\, scrap metal recycling\, and more\, and the different local organisations we partner with to make it happen!\nGovernment and industry initiatives that exist so that you can safely dispose of hazardous and problematic household items like paint\, poisons\, pesticides\, flares\, batteries\, fluorescent tubes\, fire extinguishers\, electronic waste and more for free at the Recycling Centre.\n\nBuy tickets here:https://events.humanitix.com/west-metro-recycling-centre-community-tour-75p4wnua \nWear: Fully enclosed footwear 👞\, hat and sunscreen. Bring your own water bottle. \nTour: Your tour involves walking around an active site outdoors 🌞. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Your tour will be followed by time for questions\, a cuppa or coffee and light refreshments. \nThis tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Children between the ages of 12-16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. \nBookings are essential as places are limited to 15 people per tour. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 👩♻️👨 \n  \nTickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event\, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events. \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/west-metro-recycling-centre-community-tour-13/
LOCATION:West Metro Recycling Centre\, 60 Lemnos Street\, Shenton Park\, Western Australia\, 6008\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240208T034455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T022534Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join WMRC for our Kids’ Clothing Swap 💃♻️🙌! \nAll you need to do is bring along quality kid’s clothes\, shoes\, and accessories (any style or season) and exchange them for items that are needed instead. 👗✨👠. \n  \n📅 Dates:  Saturday 5th October \n⏳ Length: 9am-11am \n🚩Location: The Grove Library located at 1 Leake St\, Peppermint Grove \n💰 Tickets: Register for your FREE ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-kids-clothing-swap \n❌ Please no toys\, books\, adult clothes or bric-a-brac at this event. \nDrop off your kids’ clothing on the day\, or at the Grove Library during the preceeding week. \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page. \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. \n🚸 This event is suitable for kids between the ages of 0 months to 12 years old. Please note that this swap is based on donations and therefore we cannot guarantee the age range\, gender or style of clothing that will be available 🚸
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/kids-clothing-swap-2/
LOCATION:The Grove Library\, 1 Leake Street\, Peppermint Grove\, WA\, 6011\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240917T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240802T081046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T012825Z
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SUMMARY:Visible Mending Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:🪡 Join Olga and her team from Studio Thimbles to learn how to use visible mending to fix and revive your items! 🧵 This workshop series is designed to teach you some practical mending skills and encourage you to get creative and personalise your clothing 👕. \n❗Please note\, this is a 2-part workshop series and attendees are expected to attend both workshops ❗ \nOver the two workshops\, you will be covering: \n\nFundamental skills for hand sewing such as setting up the needle\, tying proper knots and how to start & finish your stitching\nVarious hand-stitching methods that are essential for mending\nHow to do embroidery stitching to add decorative elements to the mending process\nElements of Sashiko stitching\, a traditional Japanese technique that is popular in the world of visible mendin\n\nDetails: \n📅 Date: Tuesday 17th September & Tuesday 24th September \n🕙Time: 1pm-3pm \n$ Cost: $5.00 \n🏠 Address: Studio Thimbles located at 437 Hay St\, Subiaco\n \n🚗Parking: Parking is available at Subi Carpark located on the corner of Rokeby Rd & Barker Rd. Alternatively\, the studio is only a short walk from the Subiaco train station. \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/visible-mending-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Studio Thimbles\, 437 Hay St\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240904T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240802T081352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T022519Z
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SUMMARY:Visible Mending Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:🪡 Join Olga and her team from Studio Thimbles to learn how to use visible mending to fix and revive your items! 🧵 This 2-part workshop series is designed to teach you some practical mending skills and encourage you to get creative and personalise your clothing 👕. \nOver the two workshops\, you will be covering: \n\nFundamental skills for hand sewing such as setting up the needle\, tying proper knots and how to start & finish your stitching\nVarious hand-stitching methods that are essential for mending\nHow to do embroidery stitching to add decorative elements to the mending process\nElements of Sashiko stitching\, a traditional Japanese technique that is popular in the world of visible mending\n\n❗ Please note that this is a 2-part workshop\, and you will need to attend both 2-hour workshops over the two weeks ❗ \nDetails: \n📅 Date: Wednesday 4th September & Wednesday 11th September \n🕙Time: 5pm – 7pm \n🏠 Address: Subiaco Library located at 237 Rokeby Rd\, Subiaco\n \n🚗Parking: Street parking is available. Alternatively\, the library is only a short walk from the Subiaco train station. \n💰 Cost: $5
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/visible-mending-workshop-series-2/
LOCATION:Evelyn H Parker Library\, 237 Rokeby Road\, Subiaco\, Western Australia\, 6008\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240810T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240810T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
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SUMMARY:Clothing Swap with Carey Wright
DESCRIPTION:Join Carey Wright\, multi-winner of the WA Waste Sorted Innovation Award\, to learn more about: \n\nThe state of WA’s textile waste and the issues associated with fast fashion.\nHow to identify different types of textiles and why it’s important for building a sustainable wardrobe.\nHow to extend the life of your items through proper care- including stain removal and washing techniques\, and the best methods for drying and storing.\nDifferent methods you can adopt to maintain and repair your textiles and accessories.\n\nThe presentation will be followed by WMRC’s morning clothing swap where you can swap clothes\, shoes\, and accessories you no longer wear and leave with a refreshed wardrobe without the big spend! 👗 \nGot some items to fix? 🛠️ Then bring any clothing or jewellery need mending as we will have Repair Lab joining us on Saturday 🧵. \nHow it works: \n1) Register for a ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-carey-wright \nTickets are limited and non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this event\, your ticket can be swapped for another WMRC event if enough notice is given. \n2) 9.30am – 10am: Check in & donate your good-quality clothes. Have a seat in the presentation room or get your items fixed. \nPlease arrive promptly as the doors will shut at 10am. \n3) 10am – 11am:  Carey Wright’s presentation \n4) 11am – 12.30pm: Clothing Swap \n  \n❌Please no kid’s clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌ \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. \nGeneral admission tickets are available for residents from other councils. \nMore about Carey Wright: \nCarey is experienced in waste management and the development of waste minimisation programs.\nCarey has won WA’s WasteSorted Awards Innovation of the Year winner two years running (2021-2022) and has been a finalist in seven categories for WA’s Waste Sorted Awards between 2021 and 2023.\nYou can find out more about her on her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWasteWhisperer \n  \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/clothing-swap-with-carey-wright/
LOCATION:Cottesloe Civic Centre\, 109 Broome Street\, West Australia\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240808T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240522T052431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T022532Z
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SUMMARY:Op Shop Tour with Good Sammy
DESCRIPTION:Join WMRC for a behind-the-scenes tour of Good Sammy in Canning Vale to see what happens to your donations. \nEvent details: \n📅 Date: Thursday 8th August \n⏰Time: 9am – 11.00am \n🚩Location: 33-35 Bannister Road\, Canning Vale. There is plenty of parking onsite. \n👞Wear: Fully enclosed shoes. Reusable high-visibility vests and gloves will be provided. \n💰Tickets: Cost $5 + booking fee. Register for a ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/good-sammy-tour \n  \nTour details: \n\n9am – 9.30am: Welcome and waste talk\n9.30am – 10.30am: Tour of the Good Sammy facility\n10.30am – 11am: Morning tea with Q&A session\n\nOnce the event finishes at 11am you can enjoy the on-site op-shop! \n  \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. \nTickets are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this tour\, please contact community@wmrc.wa.gov.au to transfer your ticket for another WMRC event. \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/op-shop-tour-with-good-sammy/
LOCATION:33-34 Bannister Road\, Canning Vale WA 6155\, 33-34 Bannister Road\, Canning Vale WA 6155\, WA\, 6155\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
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SUMMARY:Kids' Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join WMRC for our Kids’ Clothing Swap 💃♻️🙌! \nAll you need to do is bring along quality kid’s clothes\, shoes\, and accessories (any style or season) and exchange them for items that are needed instead. 👗✨👠. \n  \n📅 Dates: Saturday 27th July \n⏳ Length: Choose between the morning slot (9am – 11am) or afternoon slot (1pm – 3pm) \n🚩Location: The Grove Library located at 1 Leake St\, Peppermint Grove \n💰 Tickets: Register for your FREE ticket here:https://events.humanitix.com/kids-clothing-swap   \n❌ Please no toys\, books\, adult clothes or bric-a-brac at this event. \n  \nDrop off your kids’ clothing on the day\, or at the Grove Library during the following hours: \n\nJuly –  Kids Clothing Swap\n\nMonday 22nd July (9am – 6pm)\nTuesday 23rd July (9am – 6pm)\nWednesday 24th July (9am – 6pm)\nThursday 25th July (9am – 6pm)\nFriday26th July (9am – 5pm)\n\n\n\n  \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page. \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. \n🚸 This event is suitable for kids between the ages of 0 months to 12 years old. Please note that this swap is based on donations and therefore we cannot guarantee the age range\, gender or style of clothing that will be available 🚸
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/kids-clothing-swap/
LOCATION:The Grove Library\, 1 Leake Street\, Peppermint Grove\, WA\, 6011\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240713T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240713T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
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SUMMARY:Plastic-Free July Workshop - Subiaco
DESCRIPTION:Join the Western Metropolitan Regional Council and City of Subiaco for a Plastic Free July workshop. \nWe’ll update you on the plastic problem and new solutions. Then find our how to make your own beeswax wrap to ditch the single-use plastic wrap. \nEnjoy an opportunity to discuss plastic-free solutions. Leave with your own beeswax wrap\, and feel inspired to take action! \nBook your spot now through Eventbrite. \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/plastic-free-july-workshop-subiaco/
LOCATION:Evelyn H Parker Library\, 237 Rokeby Road\, Subiaco\, Western Australia\, 6008\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240705T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240617T063350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T032242Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic-Free July Workshop - Claremont
DESCRIPTION:Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste. \nPlastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets\, oceans\, and beautiful communities. \nWill you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics for the month? \nJoin the Western Metropolitan Regional Council and the Town of Claremont for a Plastic Free July Workshop. We’ll discuss the problem with plastics and have a discussion on plastic solutions. You’ll also learn how to make your own custom beeswax wrap\, to help you ditch the single-use wrap. \nGet your free tickets here \nPlease note: Minimum age 9 yrs. Children under 12 yrs must be assisted by an adult during this workshop.\nAdults are welcome\, this is an event for both children and adults. Adults accompanying children should book for themselves as well.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/plastic-free-july-workshop-claremont/
LOCATION:Claremont Community Hub and Library\, 327 Stirling Hwy\, Claremont\, WA\, 6010\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240617T065004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T032233Z
UID:6935-1720000800-1720006200@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Plastic-Free July Workshop - Cottesloe
DESCRIPTION:Join WMRC and the Town of Cottesloe for a FREE Plastic-Free July community workshop! Learn how to make custom beeswax wraps & how to make produce bags made from old t-shirts!  Plastic Free July® assists our community to have cleaner streets and oceans as we learn to live plastic-free.\n\n Date: Wednesday 3rd July\n Time: 10am – 11.30am\n Location: Lesser Hall\, Cottesloe Civic Centre\, 109 Broome Street COTTESLOE\n RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/beeswax-wrap-workshop-and…\n Tickets: Tickets are FREE!\n Parking: There is street parking located along Napier St.\n\nHow it will work\n10am – 10.20am: Plastic-Free July presentation by WMRC officers10.20am – 11.30am: DIY Workshop making beeswax wraps and produce bags\n\nCatering will be provided . This is a family-friendly event.\n\nIf you’d like to make a custom beeswax wrap\, please bring the bowl or dish you’d like to cover.Please bring a clean t-shirt to make a DIY produce bag – spares will be provided.\n\nSpaces are limited. If you can no longer make this event\, please let us know at least 1 day in advance.\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! 
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/plastic-free-july-workshop/
LOCATION:The Lesser Hall\, 109 Broome Street\, Western\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240701T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240701T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240617T064537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T032223Z
UID:6931-1719840600-1719844200@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Kids' Beeswax Wrap Workshop - Peppermint Grove & Mosman Park
DESCRIPTION:Join WMRC in this FREE school holiday workshop to make your own customized beeswax sandwich wrap! \nPlastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets\, oceans\, and beautiful communities. An easy way to start is to ditch the single-use plastic wrap by switching to beeswax wraps. \nContact staff at the Grove Library to book your child into this free workshop on (08) 9286 8686.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/plastic-free-july-kids-school-holiday-workshop-peppermint-grove-and-mosman-park/
LOCATION:The Grove Library\, 1 Leake Street\, Peppermint Grove\, WA\, 6011\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240607T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240215T054322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T032213Z
UID:6567-1717781400-1717848000@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:WMRC Clothing Swaps
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know more about how to do your own swap or ways that you can buy and sell second-hand? Have you got clothes\, shoes\, and accessories you no longer wear? 👗👔👟 Want the joy of a refreshed wardrobe\, without spending big? Then join WMRC for not one but a two-day clothing swap 💃♻️🙌!  Choose to attend Friday\, Saturday or both days 🛍️💎.\n\n1) WMRC Clothing Swap with VIP Session \n📅Date: Friday\, 7th June\n⏰ Time: 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nRSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-vip-session\n💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee \nYou will also be able to attend Saturday’s swap for FREE! \n2) WMRC Clothing Swap \nCan’t make our Friday swap? Then join us for a 3-hour clothing swap on Saturday at the same venue! Attendees will be able to shop the shelves of the leftover clothing and will be able to bring any good quality clothing to donate. \n📅Date: Saturday\, 8th June\n⏰ Time: Come anytime between 9 am – 12 pm\nRSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/wmrc-clothing-swap\n💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee \n\n❌ Please no kids’ clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌ \nTickets are limited and non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this event\, your ticket can be swapped for another WMRC event if enough notice is given. \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/wmrc-clothing-swaps/
LOCATION:Palms Community Centre\, 430 Rokeby Road\, Subiaco WA 6008\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240328T020852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T032029Z
UID:6699-1716890400-1716897600@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Recycling Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Keen to see what actually happens to your waste once it leaves your verge? Would you like to learn a bit more about how you can make a difference to the environment by placing your waste in the correct bin? At the Resource Recovery Group Canning Vale Centre you can come and see exactly what happens to your waste. On the tour you will get to see: \nThe FOGO Processing Facility\, where FOGO (food organics\, garden organics) material is pre-processed to remove contamination.\nThe Green Waste Facility\, where garden waste is turned into mulch.\nThe Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)\, where recyclables are separated\, baled and sold for reuse.\nThe Education Centre\, where there are lots more resources to help you to reduce\, reuse and recycle. \nDetails: \n📅 Date: Tuesday 28th May \n⏰ Time: 10 am – 12 pm \n🚩Location: Resource Recovery Group Canning Vale Centre located at 350 Bannister Road\, Canning Vale WA 6155 \n🚙 Parking: There is free parking onsite \n👉RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/rrg-tour \n💰 Cost: FREE \nIf you can no longer attend this event\, please contact community@wmrc.wa.gov.au at least 1 day in advance. \n🥾Wear: Fully enclosed footwear\, long pants\, hat and sunscreen. \nThe tour will be followed by a light morning tea and a presentation by WMRC officers. \nThe tour involves spending approximately 30-40 minutes walking outdoors on bush paths around the site. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required. Fully enclosed footwear is essential for all attendees . We strongly recommend you wear long pants\, a hat\, sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Kids (older than 6 years of age) are welcome on the tour – they must be registered for their own ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Visitors that have any allergies such as bee stings must bring an Epipen with them. Please note: in spring and summer\, snakes begin to emerge to bask in the sun and there may be an increase in sightings around the facility. In the unlikely event of a situation\, your tour guide is trained in first aid should an emergency arise. \n📛 STAIRS– Two separate staircases of approximately 40 STAIRS each. Platforms are located approximately every ten stairs (alternative options may be available – please contact the Waste Education Officer to discuss) 📛 \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available to residents from Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. \nThis event is co-hosted by Resource Recovery Group and Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC)
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/recycling-facility-tour-4/
LOCATION:Resource Recovery Group Canning Vale Centre\, 350 Bannister Road\, Canning Vale\, Western Australia\, 6155\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240502T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240226T024919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T032021Z
UID:6644-1714671000-1714681800@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Clothing Swap with guest presentation
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Australians are the second-highest consumers of textiles in the world\, that’s double the global average! Each year 227\,000 tonnes of clothing go into landfill\, generating greenhouse methane gas and leaching toxic chemicals and dyes into the groundwater and soil 🤯. \nJoin academic\, researcher and sustainable fashion advocate Lisa Piller to chat more about: \n\nWhy a circular fashion economy is better for our planet\nWhy circular fashion involves everyone – shoppers\, designers\, makers\, fibre producers\, retailers\, recyclers and government.\nCool innovations tackling textile waste happening around the world and in our own backyard\n\nThe presentation with be followed by WMRC’s late-night clothing swap where you can swap clothes\, shoes\, and accessories you no longer wear and leave with a refreshed wardrobe without the big spend! 👗👔👟 \nDetails: \n📅 Date: Thursday 2nd May \n⏰ Time: 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm \n🚩Location: Tom Dadour Community Centre\, 363 Bagot Rd\, Subiaco WA 6008 \n🚙 Parking: There is free parking behind the community centre and street parking on Bagot Road. \n💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee \n👉RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-lisa-piller \nTickets are limited and non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this event\, your ticket can be swapped for another WMRC event if enough notice is given. \n\nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. \nGeneral admission tickets are available for residents from other councils. \nHow it works: \n1) Register for a ticket and look through your cupboards to find good-quality items you no longer wear to bring to the swap. \n2) Join us at Tom Dadour Community Centre in Subiaco from 5.30 pm – 6 pm and hand your clothes over to be weighed and sorted by our lovely volunteers. Please arrive promptly as doors will shut at 6 pm. \n3) Have a seat in the presentation room while the volunteers sort the clothing for the swap. \n4) Relax and enjoy Lisa Piller’s engaging discussion on textile waste concerns and innovative solutions. Attendees are expected to stay for the duration of the event\, including the waste talk. \n5) Move to the swap room and browse the clothing racks at your leisure between 6.45 pm- 8.30 pm. \n❌Please no kid’s clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌ \nMore about Lisa Piller: \nA researcher\, academic and advocate for systemic change to the fashion supply chain\, Lisa lectures in innovation\, fashion design and fashion business at the University of Canberra and South Metropolitan TAFE. This follows a 16-year career working in fashion product design and development\, and sustainable supply chain management. \nAuthor of Designing for Circularity: sustainable pathways for Australian fashion small medium enterprise\, Lisa recently published in the International Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. Lisa is a founding member of the WA Circular Fashion Consortium (WACFC) and recently co-authored the State of Fashion and Textile Circularity in WA Report\, providing a local context to the national agenda. \nWith a passion for holistic and conscious design models and zero-waste approaches\, Lisa is dedicated to supporting students and industry in lasting careers as ethical\, sustainable and innovative designers. \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/clothing-swap-with-guest-presentation/
LOCATION:Tom Dadour Community Centre\, 363 Bagot Road\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240420T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240130T040944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T032011Z
UID:6452-1713605400-1713618000@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Clothing Swap with the Sustainable Style Counsellor
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know more about being sustainably stylish? Have you got clothes\, shoes\, and accessories you no longer wear? 👗👔👟 Could your wardrobe do with a refresh\, but you don’t want to spend big? Then join WMRC’s Sustainable Style Swap featuring guest presenter and style Counseller\, Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman 💃♻️🙌! \nSustainable style guru and mental-health activist Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman leads with joyful conviction and vulnerability in her work which is changing lives all over Perth. This London-trained award-winning personal stylist is shaking up the world of sustainable personal style through successful keynotes\, presentations\, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Let the Style Counsellor teach you how to become sustainably stylish\, to re-think and reduce textile waste and consider how to BUY LESS\, BUY BETTER\, LOOK BETTER AND DO BETTER. \nGot some items to fix? 🛠️ Then bring any clothing or jewelry need mending as we will have Repair Lab joining us on Saturday between 9.30 am to 12 pm 🧵. \n📅 Date: Saturday 20th April \n⏰ Time: 9.30 am – 1 pm \n🚩Location: The Grove Library located at 1 Leake St\, Peppermint Grove \n🚙 Parking: There is street parking along Leake St and public parking is available at the Woolworths across the street. \n👉RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-the-sustainable-style-counsellor \n💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee \nTickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event\, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist. \nHow it works: \n1) Register for a ticket and look through your cupboards to find good-quality items you no longer wear to donate to the swap. \n2) Join us between 9.30am – 10am and hand your clothes over to be weighed. \n3) Have a seat in the presentation room or get your items fixed while the volunteers are sorting. \n4) Relax and enjoy Ciara the Style Counsellor discussing fashion waste and the power of styling from 10am – 11am. \n5) Move to the swap room and browse the clothing racks at your leisure between 11am – 1 pm. \n❌ Please no kid’s clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌ \nThis event has limited tickets and includes a waste talk before the clothing swap. Entrance doors will be shut at 10 am\, so please arrive promptly. Attendees are expected to stay for the duration of the event. \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/clothing-swap-with-the-sustainable-style-counsellor/
LOCATION:The Grove Library\, 1 Leake Street\, Peppermint Grove\, WA\, 6011\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240118T061204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T032001Z
UID:6424-1713434400-1713441600@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Op Shop Tour with Paraquad Industries
DESCRIPTION:Join the WMRC on a tour of Returnit and Paraquad Industries and discover what happens to your items and how your quality items create employment opportunities. You’ll get an exclusive\, behind-the-scenes look at the Containers for Change operation as well as the Opshop\, Book Bazaar\, Industrial Wiper Manufacture and other commerical services run by Paraquad . You’ll also get an opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a light morning tea .\n\n\n Date: Thursday 18th April\n\nTime: 10am-12noon\n\n Address: 4-6 Orton Road\, Shenton Park WA 6008\n\nWear: Fully enclosed footwear is required. High-vis vest\, safety glasses and ear plugs will be provided for parts of the tour.\n\nRSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/paraquad-and-return-it-tour\n\n Cost: $5 + Eventbrite booking fee.\n\n\nTour format:\n\nTour of Paraquad 10 -10:45 am\nTour of Return-it 10:45 am -11:15 am\nMorning Tea 11:15 am -11:30 am\nWMRC waste talk with Q&A session 11:30 am -12 noon\n\n\n\nThis tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years old.\n\nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils.\n\nTickets are limited and non-refundable. If you cannot make this event\, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events.\n\nWe ask you to not take photos while on the tour.\n\nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/op-shop-tour-with-paraquad-industries/
LOCATION:4-6 Orton Rd\, Shenton Park 6008\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240411T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240402T060854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T031952Z
UID:6703-1712827800-1712833200@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what happens with your waste once it’s picked up from the verge? Or thought about where to take items that can’t go in any of your household bins? \n\nFind out at a community tour of your local West Metro Recycling Centre in Shenton Park! See for yourself how a transfer station operates and the different community recycling services we offer local residents .\nWhat we’ll cover:\n\nThe history of Perth landfills and waste disposal\nThe purpose of transfer stations in recovery of residual\, green and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) waste.\nDisposal options for household waste including the recycling and recovery processes for cardboard\, e-waste\, bulk polystyrene\, plastic plant pot\, bicycles\, x-ray\, white goods\, cooking oil\, mattress\, scrap metal recycling\, and more\, and the different local organisations we partner with to make it happen!\nGovernment and industry initiatives that exist so that you can safely dispose of hazardous and problematic household items like paint\, poisons\, pesticides\, flares\, batteries\, fluorescent tubes\, fire extinguishers\, electronic waste and more for free at the Recycling Centre.\nEvent details:\n\nTime: 9.30am-11.00am\n\nWear: Fully enclosed footwear \, hat and sunscreen. Bring your own water bottle.\n\nTour: Your tour involves walking around an active site outdoors . A reasonable level of fitness is required. Your tour will be followed by time for questions\, a cuppa or coffee and light refreshments.\n\nRSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/west-metro-recycling-centre…\nTickets: Cost $5 + Eventbrite booking fee.\n\nTickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event\, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events.\n\nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.\n\nThis tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Children between the ages of 12-16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.\nBookings are essential as places are limited to 15 people per tour.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! 
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/west-metro-recycling-centre-community-tour-12/
LOCATION:West Metro Recycling Centre\, 60 Lemnos Street\, Shenton Park\, Western Australia\, 6008\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240323T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240117T053620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T031944Z
UID:6407-1711186200-1711195200@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Clothing Swap with the Feelgood Fashionista
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know more about being sustainably stylish? Have you got clothes\, shoes\, and accessories you no longer wear? 👗👔👟 Want the joy of a refreshed wardrobe\, without the spend? Then join WMRC’s morning clothing swap featuring guest presenter and Feelgood Fashionista\, Loraine Martin\, who was Highly Recommended at the 2023 Waste Sorted Awards 💃♻️🙌!  Loraine will answer your questions about textile waste\, the circular fashion economy and give you tips on how to find those hidden gems at a clothing swap or op shop 🛍️💎. \n✨DO GOOD\, LOOK GOOD\, FEEL GOOD ✨ \n📅 Date: Saturday 23rd March \n⏰ Time: 9.30 am – 12 pm \n🚩Location: Solaris Cancer Care Op Shop\, 80 Railway St Cottesloe WA 6011 \n🚙 Parking: You will find street parking along Railway Street and at the North Cottesloe Primary School car park.  Please allow enough time to find parking as onsite parking is limited. \n👉RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/solaris-clothing-swap \n💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee \nTickets are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this event\, your ticket can be swapped for another WMRC event. \nHow it works: \n1) Register for a ticket and look through your cupboards to find good-quality items you no longer wear to bring to the swap. \n2) Join us at Solaris Cancer Care Op Shop between 9.30 am – 10 am and hand your clothes over to be weighed and sorted by our lovely volunteers. You can also have a pre-shop at the Solaris’ Op Shop before the talk starts at 10 am. \n3) Have a seat in the presentation room while the volunteers sort the clothing for the swap. \n4) Relax and enjoy Loraine the Feelgood Fashionista discussing textile waste and the power of building your wardrobe. \n5) Move to the swap room and browse the clothing racks at your leisure between 11 am – 12 pm. \n❌ Please no kid’s clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌ \nPlease arrive promptly as doors will shut at 10am. Attendees are expected to stay for the duration of the event\, including the waste talk. Tickets are limited\, so if you cannot make this event\, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to another attendee on the waitlist. \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. \n  \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/clothing-swap-with-the-feelgood-fashionista/
LOCATION:Solaris Cancer Care Op Shop\, 80 Railway Street\, Cottesloe\, WA\, 6011\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240229T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240229T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20240118T054148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T031935Z
UID:6418-1709199000-1709206200@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what happens with your waste once it’s picked up from the verge? Or thought about where to take items that can’t go in any of your household bins? \n\nFind out at a community tour of your local West Metro Recycling Centre in Shenton Park! See for yourself how a transfer station operates and the different community recycling services we offer local residents .\nWhat we’ll cover:\n\nThe history of Perth landfills and waste disposal\nThe purpose of transfer stations in recovery of residual\, green and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) waste.\nDisposal options for household waste including the recycling and recovery processes for cardboard\, e-waste\, bulk polystyrene\, plastic plant pot\, bicycles\, x-ray\, white goods\, cooking oil\, mattress\, scrap metal recycling\, and more\, and the different local organisations we partner with to make it happen!\nGovernment and industry initiatives that exist so that you can safely dispose of hazardous and problematic household items like paint\, poisons\, pesticides\, flares\, batteries\, fluorescent tubes\, fire extinguishers\, electronic waste and more for free at the Recycling Centre.\nEvent details:\n\nTime: 9.30am-11.00am\n\nWear: Fully enclosed footwear \, hat and sunscreen. Bring your own water bottle.\n\nTour: Your tour involves walking around an active site outdoors . A reasonable level of fitness is required. Your tour will be followed by time for questions\, a cuppa or coffee and light refreshments.\n\nRSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/west-metro-recycling-centre…\nTickets: Cost $5 + Eventbrite booking fee.\n\nTickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event\, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events.\n\nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.\n\nThis tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Children between the ages of 12-16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.\nBookings are essential as places are limited to 15 people per tour.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! 
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/west-metro-recycling-centre-community-tour-11/
LOCATION:West Metro Recycling Centre\, 60 Lemnos Street\, Shenton Park\, Western Australia\, 6008\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240209T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063714
CREATED:20231219T061706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T031926Z
UID:6347-1707490800-1707562800@www.wmrc.wa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Kids' Clothing Swap featuring Repair Lab
DESCRIPTION:Have your kids got clothes\, shoes\, and accessories they’ve outgrown or no longer wear? 👗👔👟 Could their wardrobe do with an update that doesn’t come at a cost? Then join us at The Palms Community Centre for the WMRC Kids’ Clothing Swap 💃♻️🙌! All you need to do is bring along quality kid’s clothes\, shoes\, and accessories (any style or season) and exchange them for items that are needed instead. 👗✨👠. \nSimply bring whatever you have and/or take whatever you need. \nGot some items to fix? 🛠️ Then bring any clothing\, jewellery or toys that need mending as we will have Repair Lab joining us on Saturday between 9 am to 11 am 🧵. \nDetails: \n📅 Date: Friday 9th February (3 pm – 5 pm) & Saturday 10th February (8 am – 11 am) \n⏳ Length: Come and go anytime. Join us on either Friday\, Saturday or both days! \n🚩Location: The Palms Community Centre located on the corner of Nicholson & Rokeby Road\, Subiaco \n💰 Cost: TICKETS ARE NOW FREE! \nRSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/kids-wardrobe-refresh \nDrop off your kids’ clothing on the day\, or at the following locations prior to the event: \nSubiaco Library\n– Monday 5th February (9.30am – 5.30pm)\n– Tuesday 6th February (9.30am – 7pm)\n– Wednesday 7th February (9.30am – 7pm)\n– Thursday 8th February (9.30am – 7pm)\n– Friday 9th February (9.30 am – 5.30pm)\nPalms Community Centre\n– Friday 9th February (8.30 am – 10.30 am)\n  \nThis event is suitable for kids between the ages of 0 months to 12 years old. Please note that this swap is based on donations and therefore we cannot guarantee the age range\, gender or style of clothing that will be available. \nPS: Any leftover items will be donated to local charities. Please no toys\, books\, adult clothes or bric-a-brac at this event. \nMember council tickets are available to residents from Claremont\, Cottesloe\, Mosman Park\, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge\, Nedlands and residents from other councils. \nWe hope to see you and the kids there! \nThis event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff launch page and WMRC Humanitix page.
URL:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/event/kids-clothing-swap-featuring-repair-lab/
LOCATION:Palms Community Centre\, 430 Rokeby Road\, Subiaco WA 6008\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Copy-of-Kids-Wardrobe-Refresh-1920-x-1080-px.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Metropolitan Regional Council":MAILTO:community@wmrc.wa.gov.au
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