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Our first Winter Sale at New-U was a fantastic success! We saw rails emptied, bags filled, and loads of amazing outfits heading off to new homes and new adventures.  Not only was it a brilliant shopping event, it was also a great fundraiser for us — helping us continue our community work while making some […]

This Valentine’s season, we were delighted to collaborate with Project Connect to deliver a special Galentine crafts event celebrating friendship, connection and creativity. Hosted at City College Norwich, the session brought young people together to create beautiful handmade flowers using pre-loved fabric. It was wonderful to see everyone connecting, sharing stories and getting creative in

We love getting out and about supporting local communities, and through our partnership with Nourishing Norfolk, we were able to  take our pre-loved clothing sale directly into community spaces. By working alongside Nourishing Norfolk food hubs, we offered affordable seasonal clothing to local families in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Thanks to funding from the Ellerdale

This November and December, we’ve been out in the community delivering festive upcycling workshops in local schools, where children — and their families — transformed pre-loved jumpers into one-of-a-kind Christmas masterpieces. These workshops were about more than just creating something fun to wear — they were about creativity, confidence, and connection. Many of the children

This year’s Glitz and Glam Sale was our best yet, with 100s of pre-loved and brand new with tags (BNWT) treasures finding new homes. We love helping people get ready for their next night out, special occasion, or well-deserved wardrobe refresh. Taking place just before the Norwich Festive Light Switch-On, we kicked things off in

Thanks to the team at Aviva for inviting us to be part of their first Sustainability Day. This one-day event for the staff at Aviva aimed at inspiring action around sustainability, environmental responsibility, and local eco-friendly initiatives. The event featured stalls and interactive displays from a range of sustainability-focused organisations — including us! —sharing practical

What a fantastic night celebrating the very best of Norwich’s second-hand and upcycled fashion! We had an amazing time being part of such a vibrant show that championed creativity, community, and conscious style. We were delighted to take part as part of our Sustainable Fashion Week celebrations. Huge thanks to ReDo Norfolk and the Fabulous

We had a fantastic time with the Fabulous Miss K and couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off Sustainable Fashion Week! A huge thank you to Karen (aka the Fabulous Miss K) for sharing her time, stylish advice, and endless inspiration. Her talk was engaging and thought-provoking, showing us how to mix,

What an amazing evening celebrating all the people and organisations that help Norfolk’s children and young people FLOURISH. It was an incredible evening — truly inspiring to be surrounded by so many people passionate about supporting young people and communities across Norfolk. The room was full of hope and energy, and we certainly didn’t envy

Great to be part of the UEA Welcome marketing! We loved helping new students discover what Norwich has to offer, including our affordable pre-loved clothing. It was fantastic to see their faces light up when we told them about our monthly £1 clothing sale – a firm favourite with students looking for stylish sustainable  bargains.