More than 500 volunteers are on the go during that weekend. This generates substantial benefits for the village.

Every single year since 1980, all the associations from the village receive subsidies that enable them to improve and implement their projects. In 1988, the ASBL Brocante bought a ground of 2 hectares to install a play ground for its inhabitants’ delight; they can benefit, in a fantastic green area, of four tennis courts, two soccer grounds, volley ball grounds, basket ball and jack ground, skittles, a tennis table and a playground for children.

Finally, since 1993, the organizing committee has decided to share its benefits with those in real need. Subsidies are granted to associations that are out of the village and that support housing, health and the “welcome” of the underprivileged.

In 2007, subsidies were granted to

• School and deafness
  Since 2000, the “Institut Sainte-Marie of Namur” welcomes children who are hearing-impaired. The aim of this project is to allow a structured and adapted integration of deaf children in a “normal” school.
  Rue Lelièvre, 9 5000 Namur - http://www.ecoleetsurdite.be

In 2008 :

• We granted 1250€ to the non profit organization“Association mères et enfants” (Non profit organization Association mothers and children), rue des monastères 24 à 5020 Malonne, to enable them to buy material to equip the kinder garden.

In 2009:

• We granted 1250€ to the non profit organization the “coude à coude” (“shoulder to shoulder”) of Moustier S/S that develops activities where the presence of the handicapped person remains a major problem. This association works in close cooperation with the rest home “Le Foyer”of Bothey and with the therapeutic center “La Bavette” of Tamines. http://www.lecac.be
• We granted 1250€ to the ASBL “Les Coteaux Mosans” of Jambes whose project is to offer a residential service for adults. The association aims at offering a quality residence for multiply handicapped adults http://www.lescoteauxmosans.be

The “ASBL Brocante Temploux” received the price « Françis Laloux 1999 ». Each year, the “Françis Laloux” foundation rewards groups or individuals who actively contribute to the development of Namur. Francis Laloux Foundation– rue de Dave 473 - 5000 Namur