What time are buyers admitted and how much?
Normally 1.30pm. But early buyers are admitted at the same time as
stall holders on payment of £5. Admission is free after 2.30pm.
Accompanied children are free.
Why the £5 fee for early buyers?
We find the sellers prefer time to set-up before the general public are
allowed in. But then we found that some 'keen' buyers would
book a stall just to get in at the same time as the sellers. But then they
would leave the stall empty, which reduces the choice for others.
So now we have formalised the £5 fee for early buyers.
How
Much Does a Pitch Cost?
£15 for the first pitch, then £13 each after the first if you want more than
one on the same day.
How Much Space Do I get?
Cost £15 per pitch. For each pitch we supply one table about 6
feet by 2 feet. Most pitches in the main hall are 7 feet wide by 6 feet deep,
those in the small hall are 8 feet wide by about 5 feet deep, and those in the
link are a different size again. For SAFETY reasons, stalls must not
extend into the aisles. How you use your area is up to you, but your whole
stall, and your sales staff, must fit into this area. Extending into the aisles
cannot be tolerated for safety reasons. We are very strict about this. In the
main hall it is possible to re-arrange your pitch so that the table, and a 6
foot long dress rail can be accommodated without breaking this rule, but most
stall holders find this re-arrangement very inconvenient.
Click here for stall layout.
What time are stall holders admitted?
The centre will open at 12 noon for setting up. The sale will
begin at 1.30pm.
We reserve the right to re-let any stall not taken up by 1.15pm.
Stalls not pre-paid must be taken up at 12.30.
Does Elm Court supply tables?
For indoor sales yes, a table approximately 6 feet by 2 feet. For all pitches in
the main halls (stalls 1-30) there is enough space to add your own pasting table
behind the supplied table, making a total table top size of 6 feet by 4 feet.
Do I need to book?
Yes, for indoor sales it is almost essential to book.
For further information or booking ring Elm Court 01707 659602,
9am to 1pm weekdays.
Click here for booking information and form.
Click here for stall layout.
On nice days can I set up a stall in the car park or field
No. Sorry, but this is rarely possible, and so not worth disrupting the
sale when it is possible. Some sellers would want to move from indoors to
outdoors, leaving others scattered around the hall in a less attractive selling
area.
What is Disabled Access Like
The main hall, lower link and toilet access is step free from the car park. The
small hall and upper link is accessible via a ramp from the car park.
There are steps between the small hall, upper link and main hall, but these can
be avoided by going round the outside of the building which, if required, our
staff will be pleased to help you with. There are larger than normal
cubicles in male and female toilets that can be accessed with a wheelchair.
What can I sell?
All the normal car boot stuff provided it is legal.
And not the following:
Bottled, canned, and hot drinks and fresh food because the snack bar
good cause have the monopoly.
'fun bangs' and water
bombs because these cause a mess inside the centre.
Guns, including replicas and those that fire plastic pellets, and
"weapon" knives because we disapprove and have caused problems.
Alcohol or tobacco because it is usually illegal - even if they
are left over from a party!!
The sale of counterfeit copies of CDs, DVDs and videos, clothes, perfumes etc will not be tolerated
Who is it in aid of?
Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, a registered charity, take most of the
proceeds from the stalls fees (the £15). The money is used to maintain
and enhance the Centre. The good cause staffing the doors, car park and
snack bar keep the proceeds from the public (the 50p), early buyers (the £5),
snack bar profits and a small
proportion from the stall fees.
Is there a Question you still have,
which you think should be answered here?
Then email us: email contact.
