Southfields First Annual
yard
sale
trail
Sign-up to sell on September 6-7
Thanks to a Climate Action Micro Grant from Wandworth Council we're launching our very own Yard Sale Trail! Helping locals declutter, make some cash, meet neighbours, and keep items in circulation and out of landfil!
What is a Yard Sale?
Noun
A sale of used household goods held in the sellers own premises.
Synonyms: garage sale, rummage sale.
Think of it as a Car Boot's cousin who doesn't like to drive!
Check out our trail map! 
Join the Facebook event 
Join the WhatsApp group How to take part?
You can sign up here and get added to our trail map. Once you've signed up we'll send you a helpful guide.
Running from 11:00am to 17:00 Saturday (6th Sep) and Sunday (7th Sep), with participants setting their own opening hours.
If you'd like to volunteer to help out in other ways you can contact us here.
Sign-up to volunteerWhat can I sell?
Just about anything! It's an event for all ages, so we suggest you keep it PG, but basically anything you'd find at a car boot and then some!
We want folks to get creative: are you a home baker? Do we make jewellery? An artist with orignal work? Yes please!
It's also a great opportunity for children to get entreprenurial! Who doesn't love a lemonade stand!
When is it?
Officially the "trail" will run from 11am to 5pm each day. HOWEVER Yard Sales are traditionally informal and as we want to make participating easy and accessible you are able to set your own hours. Your "opening hours" will appear on the trail map along with a short description of what you plan to sell.
What do I need on the day?
A table is handy to set out your items, but is not nessecary. Items can be laid out on the floor. It is important to have plenty of change if you're planning to do "Cash Only". You can also use apps like PayPal or Monzo to take payments. You can use PayPal to take payments. Or use Monzo QR codes or other digital banking apps.
What do I do with my unsold items?
You are responsible for set up and take down each day. Unsold items can be donated to local charity shops, posted to the "Recycle More Southfields" WhatsApp group chat, or listed for free on apps like Olio, Gumtree, or Facebook Marketplace.
I've looked at the map and my address is a bit "out of the way" what can I do / I don't have a front garden?
St. Barnabas has been kind enough to let us use their lawn! If you haven’t got a front garden, or you feel you’re a little ‘far flung’ from the main ‘trail’ you can set up at St Barnabas! Reminder: you will be responsible to pack up your items at the end of each day. No items are to be left overnight.
What if it rains?
A little rain shouldn't stop us, but if the weather isn't going to cooperate the event will be postponed or rescheduled.