Sunday 17th May saw the next in the series of fund raising events for St Swithun’s church refurbishment appeal. The smell of a BBQ and the promise of a celebrity auctioneer, David Palmer, known for his multi coloured waistcoats, from ‘Bargain Hunt’ and ‘Flog It’, mobilised the community with outstanding enthusiasm.
From 10.00 there was a torrent – not a steady flow – of people bringing their items for sale and by 12.00 the Village Hall was rammed full of 418 lots, all the sellers hoping that they had found treasures in their sheds.
Three wonderfully entertaining hours later all was gone, one man’s rubbish had become one man’s treasure (124 sellers and 98 buyers)! David Palmer had us bidding for our own goods, buying stuff we really did not want, but most importantly, giggling all the way home at the fun and entertainment we had all enjoyed that Sunday afternoon.
By the time the final accounts are signed off we will have raised about £1800 for the appeal. A really magnificent community effort. Thank you!
I must also thank all of the helpers for all of their wonderful efforts on Sunday as they worked tirelessly all day. I certainly need to rebuild friendships before suggesting the date is booked again for this time next year. Now we have the Midsummer Ball and the Mad Hatters Tea Party on June 20th and 21st to look forward to. Angus Gent