Our are had one on Sunday - when over 100 houses in a small part of our neighbourhood in Forest Gate held one of these events. We asked for donations of unwanted items from friends and relatives and set our stalls out in a couple of local front gardens/drives.
Some of the goodies on offer, complete with bunting, on our drive in Forest Gate |
It was great fun, as hundreds of people enjoyed a pleasant sunny day by wandering around their area, chatting to neighbours and snapping up bargains.
Gambian flag on show, indicating where all money raised would go |
We were delighted to raise over £350 (including Gift Aid) from the day, and cleared a bit of much needed space in a few friends' houses!
No reasonable offer rejected for the many items on offer |
Attached are some pictures - showing all the fun of the Jumble!
A big mention to Sarah Baylis for the donation of a number of teddy bears, which were snapped up by doting grand parents and other charity organisers, with an eye to great prizes for future raffles.
Sandra and John with some of the teddy bears, donated by former work colleague, Sarah Baylis |
The money we raised will enable us to ensure we can provide most of the stationery needs of either the Lower Basic of Senior Secondary school, when we next visit The Gambia, hopefully in January next year.
Thanks to everyone who donated items for sale, and to those who purchased them!