Everyone loves a sale, especially when it involves unique handmade and pre-loved items. The only thing that makes buying even better is knowing the money raised is going to a good cause.

This year’s Wagga Car Boot Sale (CBS) is set to do just that on Sunday November 19 at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club from 8am to 4pm.

All proceeds from site sales and gate takings will be donated to Riverina Bluebell and the Calvary Palliative Enhancement Council.

Penny Lamont and Graham McKenzie are the driving force behind the event but this isn’t the first time the CBS has been held after the pair ran one in 2015.

After a brief break they are back and ready to make the event a focal point of the year.

“We want people to save up their trash and treasure and bring it down to sell it just before Christmas,” Mr McKenzie said.

The event has been rejigged since 2015 and will feature plenty of activities for kids and food stalls to compliment the vast range of items for sale.

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Handmade, preloved, antiques, plants, clothing, giftware and bric n brac are just some of the items that will be on offer during the day.

“We want people to get involved, either by coming along on the day or by booking a site,” Mr McKenzie said.

Sites start at $30 and entry at the gate is $5 on the day. All money raised will be donated to Riverina Bluebell and the Calvary Palliative Enhancement Council.

Riverina Blue Bell are working to create more awareness of the prevalence, signs and symptoms of depression while reducing the stigma around the condition.

All donated money will be used to help with development and implement mental health campaigns in the region including workshops, training and assistance within communities sharing stories.

The Calvary Palliative Enhancement Council is a small panel of Wagga community members who have worked hard to have palliative care in the region.

Money donated to the council will be used to continue training staff, possible scholarships, providing in house comforts at the Calvary specialist unit for patient’s and loved ones, and to ensure best practice for end of life patients in palliative care.