Bargain hunters set to flock to Bilton on Sunday

Bilton jumble trail will take place for the second time on Sunday.

Last year’s inaugural event saw residents sell items from their drives and garages, similar to American yard sales.

Car boot sale fanatic Dave Matthews, a former taxi driver and property developer, came up with the idea.

He hopes it will foster community spirit — and give people the chance to bag a bargain.

Mr Matthews, who has created an interactive map revealing which locations are participating, said about 40 addresses were taking part this year.

The map is available on the Bilton jumble trail Facebook group, which has over 800 members.

The event was blighted by rain last year but looks set to be blessed with better weather this time.

Mr Matthews said:

“It was really good last year even with the rain so hopefully will be even better this time.

“This time we’ve also got the Fountains Avenue Scout hut open with multiple sellers, refreshments and a raffle.”

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Harrogate district set for first jumble trail

Bargain lovers in Bilton are to set to take part in the Harrogate district’s first jumble trail.

Jumble trails are a relatively new idea in which residents sell items from their drives and garages. They are similar to American yard sales.

Car boot sale fanatic Dave Matthews, a former taxi driver and property developer, has set up a Facebook group for the first jumble trail, which already has 300 members.

He hopes the event, on October 23 from 11am to 4pm, will foster community spirit and give people the chance to clear out their homes in the run-up to Christmas. Mr Matthews said:

“I love car boot sales, hunting for bargains and watching YouTube channels of yard sales and I thought it would be a great idea to do a huge community car boot sale out of people’s front gardens, yards, drives or on the street.

“Jumble trails have been done down south but I believe it’s the first time there’s ever been one in Harrogate.”

Mr Matthews, who has lived in Bilton since 2019, will create an online and physical map showing the homes taking part in the days leading up to the jumble trail.

He said one person taking part had indicated they would be selling a Lambretta scooter.

Mr Matthews said 40 to 50 homes having stalls would be “a good turnout”, adding:

“I hope to do it again next year and make it a regular event.”

People can either join the Bilton Jumble Trail Facebook group, or email biltonjumbletrail@hotmail.com to book a stall or for more information on the event.

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