A big thank you to all who donated items for the jumble sale, baked delicious cakes sell to the hungry shoppers, helped before, during and after and also a big thanks to all those that came along to purchase items.

It was a huge success in many ways, with such a large number of people contributing to its success. It is really lovely how so many different people were able to help in different ways and everyone’s contribution, big or small, was so gratefully received.

There was a big queue outside the building long before the Jumble Sale was open. Many people from outside our parish return each year to find lots of great bargains. The event also provided an opportunity for socialising. Visitors were able to enjoy a coffee and cake thanks to our volunteers in the kitchen.

We were also playing our part in recycling. At the end of the sale, the continuing great team spirit ensured everything was tidied away, with much of the remaining stock benefitting other charities including:

• Oxfam – books
• Lifeline Charity – household items.
• Asda Children’s Book Project – children’s books
• Children’s books for Ukraine – books
• Saint’s Community Library – books
• Baby Basics Charity – baby clothes, toys, equipment.
• Yorkshire Cancer Research – various items.
• Samaritan’s Purse for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal
• Harrogate Foodbank – many bags (shopping and plastic)
• Bilton Grange Primary School – dressing up clothes

These events are essential to our contribution towards the ongoing running costs of the Church, so thank you to everyone involved.