Residents at more than 65 homes in Oxhey turned their doorsteps into bric-a-brac stores for the day.

The Jumble Trail was held on July 31 and organised by Chloe Hancock and Rob Kirby of Oxhey Village Environment Group.

Oxhey villagers were given maps to explore the treasure on sale and more than £400 was raised on the day for a Watford charity.

Many of those hosting stalls took the opportunity to re-home items uncovered during lockdown clear-outs. Those looking to create space in their closets offered up a wide array of hidden treasures, including books, clothes, computer games, and antique plates.

Alongside the second-hand items, culinary skills were put to use, with some residents baking cakes for hungry punters.

Participants collectively raised more than £400 for Small Acts of Kindness, which aims to reduce loneliness and isolation for older people by "connecting communities with kindness".

The donation will help towards the cost of purchasing essential keep warm items for older people, including blankets, hats, gloves and socks.

Watford Observer: Rob Kirby from Oxhey Village Environment Group and Lynne Misner, CEO of Small Acts of Kindness survey one of the largest stalls in the Oxhey Jumble Sale Trail, at a house in Villiers Road. Rob Kirby from Oxhey Village Environment Group and Lynne Misner, CEO of Small Acts of Kindness survey one of the largest stalls in the Oxhey Jumble Sale Trail, at a house in Villiers Road.

Mr Kirby said: "The Jumble Trail is the perfect excuse to rehome previously loved items which, for one reason or another, have become surplus to requirement. For the visitors, it’s a chance to get out there, re-connect with neighbours, and perhaps even head home with a bargain.

"After 18 months of restrictions on face-to-face contact, I think we’ve all become so much more aware of the challenges brought about by loneliness and isolation; something that is felt every day by many older members of the community.

"That’s why we chose to donate the £400 proceeds from the Jumble Trail to Small Acts of Kindness, who help thousands of vulnerable, older people each year."

Lynne Misner, founder of the charity, which was recently presented with a Queens Award for Voluntary Service, said: "We are delighted to partner with the group and extend a huge thank you to everyone who has donated and supported the event. Your donations will help thousands of older people keep warm this winter.

"A lack of social connections is a key factor in feeling lonely and isolated. Projects like this make such a difference to reducing loneliness and are the epitome of connecting communities with kindness."