More Britishisms?

[grannybat84112]

Bluesqueak replied:
> 
> > Car boot...is this the equivalent of what Rita SKeeter referred  
> > to as a "bring and fly sale?" 
> > 
> 
> No, 'bring and fly' is a pun on 'bring and buy'. ...It's usually  
> held in a church hall, or other public space. The space will be 
> full of trestle tables. ...Generally a 'bring 
> and buy' is being held to raised money for charity - you don't keep 
> any money from your donated goods. Donations will be arranged in 
> advance, very often, and 'who is running the stalls' will usually  
> be fought over.

Sounds like what Americans call a charity bazaar or a bake sale: 
Generally held by or on behalf of a local school or church, featuring 
a preponderance of homemade cakes and other goodies, plus a few 
simple gaming activities for young children. Often sells raffle 
tickets for a new TV or a weekend getaway for two donated by some 
local business.

Not the same as a jumble sale, right? I think that's the equivalent 
of the American yard/garage sale. I think.

Now I'm wondering what charitable case would cause Magicals to hold a 
bring & fly. A neighbor who needs an expensive treatment at St. 
Mungo's after a particularly bad spell accident?


Granny