The
Jumble Sale brings a mixture of emotion. Prior to the event, there
is the fear that there will not be enough to sell, but due to the
generosity of the villagers the tables always get filled to
overflowing with bric-a-brac, clothes, and books. As the clock
strikes two, the adrenaline starts to flow as doors open and
enthusiastic buyers flood into the hall – the buyers keen to secure
the best bargains, those behind the tables worrying of how they will
keep control during the frantic first ten minutes. Towards the end
of the sale, when the sellers behind the tables outnumber the buyers,
the atmosphere is mellow and friendly.
This
year’s sale was notable for the high quality of goods for sale, as
evidenced by the fact that there was very little left to tidy away
once it was all over. Of course, the purpose of the event is to
raise funds for the village hall, and again all the generosity of
donors and hard work of those who volunteer paid off; the jumble sale
will again be the year’s biggest single fund-raiser to ensure the
village hall can be kept in good condition.
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