This Sunday Montpelier is hosting its very own Jumble Trail – a jumble sale with a twist. Locals will be opening their gardens up as pop-up stalls and selling whatever takes their fancy. Clothes, cakes, furniture and crafts are all welcome, as are stalls of any shape and size.
The trail is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbours, have a little nose at what they’ve had stashed away and, of course, pick up some bargains.
Jumble Trail has already been successful in many UK locations and it’s fairly easy for anyone to get the ball rolling in their local area. One person (the ‘champion’) chooses an area, a date and a time, then it’s as simple as choosing whether stall owners pay a fee or not.
In Montpelier’s case there is a £4 fee for printing costs of flyers. Once you’re all signed up and paid up you will be added to the map and then all that’s left to do is spread the word.
So on Sunday June 21, between 11am and 5pm gather your pennies and explore your local neighbourhood.
In typical Bristol fashion this event is all about community spirit and sustainability and everyone is welcome to have a root around on a lazy summer afternoon.
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