Open the boot
Car boot sales are a satisfying and fun way
Not only can you get an item of clothing for
to make money out of the things you no
50p, but you can often discover hidden
longer love or need. Lockdown provided
treasures, including local memorabilia and
plenty of opportunities to de-clutter the
antiques.
home, sort through unwanted wardrobe items, and have a good general clear-out.
Want to join?
And now that restrictions have all been
Up to eight car boot sales are permitted in
lifted, it’s a great time to park up, set up
the park each year and slots are given on a
your pitch and make a bit of money. And
first come, first served basis. If you’re a
where better to do it than in our very own
charitable organisation and are interested
Diss park? Right by the Mere, with shops,
in hiring the park for a car boot sale, visit
cafés, and other amenities within walking
diss.gov.uk/car-boots to download an
distance, it’s the perfect location to attract
application form. Or enquire at the Diss
buyers and make a bit of cash.
Town Council office. The season may have already started (the first car boot sale took
All in a good cause
place on 1 May raising money for Diss
Car boot sales aren’t just good for your
Carnival), but we still have a few dates
pocket. By recycling your old bits and bobs
available:
you can support sustainability and do your bit for the planet too. And help support good causes. Every year, our car boot sales raise hundreds of pounds for lots of local and national charities and community groups. And by buying a pitch (usual cost is £5) you’re playing a big part in that. Bargain hunters And, for those looking to hunt down a deal, car boot sales certainly offer that and more.
Diss park car boot sales 2022: Future dates and availability • Sunday 12 June - AVAILABLE • Sunday 26 June - AVAILABLE • Sunday 10 July - AVAILABLE • Sunday 24 July - Park Radio • Sunday 7 August - Town Mayor’s charity • Sunday 21 August - AVAILABLE • Sunday 4 September - Citizens Advice • Sunday 18 September - AVAILABLE
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