Merry Gourmet Miniatures are delighted to advise their customers that they will be at Miniatura this coming weekend, at Stand W14, which is a Wall stand opposite the Restaurant.

Aileen and Gail have been making lots of new items for this particular show and are thrilled to also bring back some old favourites.  We  have spent some time displaying our Period Food in a different way, plus we shall have new Chemist Items and their exclusive Victorian Display China available at the show.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday or Sunday in Birmingham

UK DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURE FAIR LISTINGS
1st - 31st October 2008
All Fairs, All Regions, All Organisers.
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Saturday 4 October - Sunday 5 Ocotber 2008
Miniatura, NEC, Birmingham, West Midlands.
Saturday: Open 10.00am to 5.30pm
Sunday: Open 10.00am to 4.30pm
Organiser: Miniatura

Sunday 5th October 2008
The Mill Arts and Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, off High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7ED
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Saturday 11th October 2008
Bedale High School, North Yorkshire.
(1 Mile from A1 - A684 Leeming Bar turn-off, Between Boroughbridge & Scotch Corner.)
In aid of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organiser: David Burke - 01677 422276 - email burkewassick@hotmail.com

Sunday 12th October 2008
Knights Hill Hotel, South Wootton, Nr Ling’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3HQ
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Lyndhurst Park Hotel, Lyndhurst, Hants
Open: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Organiser: Wendy’s World Fairs

Leighton Hall, Carnforth, Cumbria.
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organsier: Brentwood Fairs
Sunday 19th October 2008
Manhattan Suite, City Limits, Collier Row Road, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM5 2BY
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams
Exeter Rugby Club, Sandy Park, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7NN
Open: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Organiser: Wendys World Fairs
The Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire
Open: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Organiser: Brentwood Fairs

Sketchley Grange Hotel, Burbage, Hinkley, Leicestershire,  LE10 3HU
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dane-T’s Dolls House Miniatures

Sunday 26th October 2008
The Priory Centre, Priory Lane St. Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2BH.
Open 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dolly Daydreams

Marlborough Leisure Center, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PB.
Open 10.00am - 4.30pm
Organiser: Wendy World Fairs
1) Although we  make every effort to ensure this information is accurate we cannot be held responsible for any errors and omission relating to this Fair information.
2) We cannot be held responsible for Fairs listed which are subsequently cancelled, postponed or rescheduled and we strongly recommend that if in doubt, you should contact the Fair Organiser direct to confirm the event.
3) We do not champion these Fairs above others. They are merely listed here for the convenience of our web site visitors.
Fairs courtesy of Miniature Fairs @ http://www.mgmfairs.co.uk/minfairs/index.htm

Editor

This doll’s house was made for me by my grandfather in the late 1940s. He was a carpenter.  After the war it was almost impossible to obtain furniture etc so most of it is rather unusual.  I am now 67 years old and trying to clear the attic.  It has lain unused for approx 55 years and some of the plastic furniture has not survived. (there used to be a lovely grand piano in the living room!!) I am wondering if anyone would be interested in it ?  Photographs attached. 

Mrs Elspeth Main

Egmont

Langhaugh Gardens

Galashiels TD1 2AU     Tel: 01896 753533

Note From Editor: Obviously Elspeth is looking for a good home for her old dollshouse, so if anyone is interested please contact her direct to discuss the project and to arrange to collect it

A colleague has been in touch with the following request, if anyone can help, please contact us on  editor@thetinytimes.com

Reference Miniatura -October 2008, please do you know of anyone organising transport from here in South Wales?  Have been let down due to a friend’s family illness, and we have been unable to find transport going from South Wales.  Have contacted everybody that I can think of but all to no avail!

You usually are full of info. so thought that I would contact you.  By-the-way to go from our house  (we have no bus route into Cardiff nearby) would mean an expensive taxi to Cardiff Central making the day- out prohibitive.

Thanks Editor

We are delighted to advise that there will be a small 100% Dolls House and Miniatures Show which is being held at the School / Community Hall, Stray Park, Yelmpton, Devon, on Sunday 14th  September 208.   There will be a variety of traders attending the show, from My Tiny World, Trevellian Miniatures, Karens Miniatures and Merry Gourmet Miniatures to name but a few.

The show opens at 10.30am till 4.00pm and we do hope for your support for this smashing little show run by Bryn Jones.

Editor

The Staffordshire Dolls House Club ar holding a Miniature Making Day, on 2 November 2008 from 10.00am till 5.00pm at Holmcroft Community Centre, Stafford.

So far workshops have been arranged with:

Vikky Andrea - Flowers
Jane Harrop - Kits
Mike Tripp - Ironwork
Gaynor Fryer - Fimo
Sheila Collins - Hats
bernard Mc Queenie - Furniture Kits
Hazel Dowd - Dress, Draping, Bows Etc.
and
Joan Arnold - Beaded Bags

For more details and infromation phone Angela - 01952 691231 or Jackie on 01785612893

Hello Everyone,It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to let you know about the first of our Autumn shows. This will be held at the Members Pavilion, County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD on Sunday September 7th 2008 from 10.30 to 4.00.This 90 stand show is fully booked with many favourite sellers and, as usual, a few new faces.

UK DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURE FAIR LISTINGS
1st - 30th September 2008
All Fairs, All Regions, All Organisers.
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Saturday 6th September 2008
The Assemby Rooms, High Street, Dedham, near Colchester, Essex, CO7 6DE.
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Sunday 7th September 2008
The Palms Hotel, A127 Southend Arterial Road, Nr Hornchurch, Essex RM11 3UJ
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5LQ.
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Wendy’s World Fairs

B.A.W.A.  589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dane-T’s Dolls House Fairs

Members Pavilion, County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffs
Open 10.30 - 4.00pm
Organiser:  Doreen Jeffries

Sunday 14th September 2008
The Berkshire Suite, Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ.
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX.
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Wendy’s World Fairs

Yealmpton Community Centre, Plymouth, PL8 2HF
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Bryn Jones -Yealmpton Community Association - Tel: 01752 880668

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2008
St. Patrick’s Church Hall, Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT23 4JD
Organiser: Dollshouse and Miniature Enthusiasts NI

Sunday 21st September 2008
Ramada Hotel and Resort, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RE.
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Holiday Inn, Newport, Gwent, South Wales
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dane-T’s Dolls House Fairs

The London International Antique andArtist Dolls, Toys, Miniatures and Teddy Bear Fair. Kensington Town Hall, Exhibition and Conference Centre, Horton Street, London W.8
Open: 11.00am - 4.30pm
Organiser: Granny’s Goodies

Sunday 28th  September 2008
The Webbington Hotel, Axbridge, Somerset
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Wendy’s World Fairs

Horringer Community Centre, The Street, Horringer,Suffolk, IP29 5RU.
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

1) Although we  make every effort to ensure this information is accurate we cannot be held responsible for any errors and omission relating to this Fair information.
2) We cannot be held responsible for Fairs listed which are subsequently cancelled, postponed or rescheduled and we strongly recommend that if in doubt, you should contact the Fair Organiser direct to confirm the event.
3) We do not champion these Fairs above others. They are merely listed here for the convenience of our web site visitors.
Fairs courtesy of Miniature Fairs @ www.mgmfairs.co.uk/minfairs/index.htm

Editor

MGM are delighted to advise that their 100% Dollshouse and Miniatures Fair will be held again at The Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NL. This coming Saturday on 30 August 2008.     Adults are still £3.00, Seniors £2.50 and Children over 7 years  £1, with children under 7 years being free.  But don’t forget, if you are a Miniature Club Member, do bring along yourmembership card, and get in for half price in the morning, and for free in the afternoon!

The Fair opens from 10.30am till 4.00pm and although a slightly smaller show this year than normal, Julie and Joan are coming along to serve their wonderful home made refreshments and they shall have all of the smaller hall  available to them, to make a customer rest area and to make you feel  pampered with their tea and cakes. 

There is a small Pay and Display car park next door to the venue, but I understand that the Council have changed some roads around, and that most now lead directly to the new superstore that is close, by-passing the city centre.  We shall be getting the  Highway Signs erected on Friday to show everyone the way back to the show, although I expect that many local people and customers who have been before will know their way.

A complete list of traders has been posted on our website, and we are thrilled that we have six new traders are attending,  The Ironworks, Bizi Liz, Helens Houses, The Miniature Cookery School, My Tiny World and Prime Emporium.  Merry Gourmet Miniatures will also be coming along, but bringing their Victorian and advertising china as well as an assortment of items from Tryphena’s Trifles stock - so you may pick up an unexpected bargin. 

We are also delighted to welcome back Karen’s Miniatures, Forget Me Not Miniatures,  and The Dolls House Builder, which means we should have something for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you there, and hope you win something thru the Free Prize Draws, which happens throughout the day. For  more information and a map to the venue do check out our web site at www.mgmfairs.co.uk/mgm/index.htm

Gail Tucker - Fair Organiser

Suddenly, it’s that time of year when Fair Organisers put their next year’s programmes together and publish their dates. We are not alone in this, but as MGM Fairs have now confirmed the four fairs they will do next year, we would like to keep you informed of them so you can put them in your diary.

Tewkesbury 100% Dolls House and Miniatures Fair
Saturday 8 March 2009
The Wtason Hall, Barton Street, TEWKESBURY, Glos, GL20 8XX

Devizes  100% Dolls House and Miniatures Fair
Saturday 25 April 2009
The Corn Exchange, Market Square, DEVIZES, Wiltshire, SN100 1XX

Crickhowell 100% Dolls House and Miniatures Fair
Saturday 9 May 2009
The Clarence Hall, Beaufort Street, CRICKHOWELL, Powys, NP8 1PN

Matlock 100% Dolls House and Miniatures Fair
Saturday 30 May 2009
The Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road, MATLOCK, Derbyshire, DE4 3NL

The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed that all the fairs next year are on SATURDAY’S - so do make a note in your diaries !  Meanwhile, if you would like more information on these fairs, please visit our web-site at www.mgmfairs.co.uk  where you will also read more about our next and last show for this year which will be held at The Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road,Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NL  on the 30 August 2008.

Gail Tucker - MGM Fairs.