Slaley is a little village 5 miles outside Hexham. Every 2 years a charity auction is held in the village hall. This is an event not to be missed and I was determined to go, despite the poorly foot.
Viewing on Friday evening revealed the treasures. There are always a few vintage kitchen or garden pieces that appeal.
An added bonus, that makes it a real day out, is that refreshments are provided by Slaley WI and boy, can those women bake !!!
Word has spread about the potential bargains to be had and the hall was packed on Saturday afternoon. Bidding was fast and furious and I, surprisingly, held myself in check when some things started to go for silly money.
I bought: a large T&G Green mixing bowl, glazed inside in cream with a green stripe.
2 canary show cages ??
A Eltex galvanised poultry feeder and finally,
a vintage step-ladder type thingy which I can hang quilts over.
I missed out on some glorious , embriodered, lace edged pillowcases and some great garden tools, but never mind.
Despite being driven about and sitting with my foot up, my poorly foot was like a pudding last night, so a quiet day beckons tomorrow so I dont get too told off at the hospital on Tuesday.
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