After a cold but great sock shop give away in north wales ,wrexham, yes giving away socks please have a look at the early
UK Indymedia - "Free Socks!" "Why? Who's holding him?"
and a dont buy day,freeconomy bring and take ,free for all held this event in the town centre, remarks such as what free socks was the most heard comment.
a utube vid  http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BFCloY5IlFk