The Tiny Times

Chippenham Street Fayre - 31 May 2010

Editor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:10:01 +0000

If any Miniature Traders / Exhibitors, do non-specialised Street Fayres, and are interested, there is the Chippenham Street Fayre
http://www.rotary-chippenham-wv.org.uk/events/current/streetfayre2010.php

This is a fabulous yearly event, is well run and organised, and benefits so many people and organisations.

You can book and pay online, but they’ll have to be quick as space is going fast.

Kind regards,
*Graham Stow
Director*
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STOW ASSOCIATES
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*Development and Construction Consultants*
The Railway Station, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 3QE
Reg No: 6604340 Tel/Fax: 01249 461991 Mob: 07879 262550
Email: *graham.stow@stowassocs.co.uk*
Web: *www.stowassocs.co.uk

Fair Diary - March 2010

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:17:27 +0000

UK DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURE FAIR LISTINGS
1st - 31st March 2010
All Fairs, All Regions, All Organisers.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Saturday 6th March 2010
The Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5PR
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Refreshments supplied by Country Markets (Formerly the W.I.) Free Prize Draws. Parking behind the hall. 100% Dolls House and Miniature Items for sale.
Organiser: Wendy’s World

Sunday 7th March 2010
Kempton Racecourse, Sunbury-On-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AG
Open: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Organiser: Wendy’s World

The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, off High Street, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7ED. (Off A127/A130 bypass).
Open 10.30 to 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Sunday 14th March 2010
The Berkshire Suite, Newbury Racecourse, Newbury
Berkshire RG14 7NZ. (M4/Junction 13).
Open 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Saturday 20th March 2010
The Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham, Nr Colchester, Essex CO7 6DE
Open 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Sunday 28th March 2010
Horringer Community Centre, The Street, Horringer, Nr Bury St. Edmunds,
Suffolk, IP29 5RU
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

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.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, before you travel.We do not champion these Fairs above others. They are merely listed here for the convenience of our web site visitors.

Fair Diary - March 2010

Editor — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:37:00 +0000

UK DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURE FAIR LISTINGS
1st - 31st March 2010
All Fairs, All Regions, All Organisers.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sunday 7th March 2010
Kempton Racecourse, Sunbury-On-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AG
Open: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Organiser: Wendy’s World

The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, off High Street, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7ED. (Off A127/A130 bypass).
Open 10.30 to 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Sunday 14th March 2010
The Berkshire Suite, Newbury Racecourse, Newbury Berkshire
RG14 7NZ. (M4/Junction 13).
Open 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Saturday 20th March 2010
The Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham, Nr Colchester, Essex CO7 6DE
Open 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Sunday 21st March 2010
Sketchley Grange Hotel, Sketchley Lane, Burbage, Nr Hinchley, Leicestershire LE10 3HU
Open 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March 2010
Miniatura - NEC, Birmingham, West Midlands
Open Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Open Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Miniatura

Sunday 28th March 2010
Horringer Community Centre, The Street, Horringer, Nr Bury St. Edmunds,
Suffolk, IP29 5RU
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

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.
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, before you travel.
We do not champion these Fairs above others. They are merely listed here for the convenience of our web site visitors.

Karon Cunningham Miniatures

Editor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:19 +0000

Karon Cunningham runs the very successful Dolls House and Miniatures shop at 15-16 Pulteney Bridge, Bath, BA2 4AY, and she has recently undergone a re-arrangment of her shop and the dolls house items, bringing many of them downstairs and installing some of her super bits in special glass cases for display. Karon has been concentrating in bringing the querky and the unusual to Bath, highlight special and talented makers and artisans from around the globe. She is also supporting these choices on her web site, where she is featuring many of the artists items she has for sale.

As Specialists in Desirable Miniatures, go have a look at www.karoncunningham.com or contact her on 01225 426161 or 07867522162.

Karen Goes Live

Editor — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:18:34 +0000

I am delighted to advise that after some considerable time, Karen Kirby of Karen’s Miniatures , has put her Shopping Cart back on-line.

Karen has been making new cakes and items recently and has some really lovely stuff now available, but she also does commissions and is happy to talk to anyone if they need something special.

Karen is also putting together on a workshop list, which she hopes to have available in the next few weeks, these workshops will be for clubs and she currently has a choice of about 8 different projects available. She will be writing to the clubs in the South West, but if anyone else is interested, please get in touch to ask for her leaflet.

Karen Kirby, Karens Miniatures, 276 Westfield, Chaddlewood, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2ER
Tel: 01752 519678 EMail: enquiries@karensminiatures.co.uk www.karensminiatures.co.uk

Fair Diary - February 2010

Editor — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:30:58 +0000

UK DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURE FAIR LISTINGS
1st - 28th February 2010
All Fairs, All Regions, All Organisers.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sunday 7th February 2010
The Amalfi Suite, The Sharnbrook Hotel, Park Lane, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire MK44 1LX. (Off A6, 7 miles north of Bedford).
Open 10.30am - 4.00pm.
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams
Bilton Village Hall. Bilton, Nr Hull, HU11 4AA
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Harlands of Hedon

Sunday 14th February 2010
Southport Theatre and Conference Centre, (Formerly The Floral Hall) Southport,
Lancs, PR9 0DZ.
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: MM Fairs

The Rivenhall Hotel, Rivenhall End, Nr Witham,Essex, CM8 3HB
Open 10.30am - 4.00pm.
Organiser: Dollys Daydreams

Sunday 21st February 2010
Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5LQ
Open: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Organiser: Wendy’s World Fairs

Kelham Hall, Kelham, Nr Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5QX
Open 10.30am - 4.00pm.

Organiser: Dollys Daydreams
Saturday 27th February 2010
The Memorial Hall, Chester Way, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5QJ
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: MM Fairs

Sunday 28th February 2010
Plinston Hall, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3NX
Open: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Organiser: Dollys Daydream

The Missing Bear

Editor — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:05:43 +0000

Hi to all,

I’ve just found out today that a parcel I sent out to a customer, who lives near Bedford, has been stolen.

Apparently there was a note put through the door by the postie saying so, and for her to contact the main branch. The postie had quite a few special delivery parcels taken from her bicycle, there may have been more taken but the list for the signatures was how they knew what had gone.

It was sent special delivery and was to be signed for and was insured for the correct price - so hopefully there shouldn’t be a problem with the claim getting sorted.

As these Bears are unusual I am hoping that you can all keep your eyes pealed for any Bears coming on the market unexpected. We are keeping an eye on ebay etc but if anyone spots any Bears that fit the following descriptions then please email me any info you find.
josephineparnell@dollshousebears.free-online.co.uk

One of the Bears was made to commission and is 12th scale. The Bear is made from dark beige ultrasuede, is fully poseable and has thumbs and eyelids. The unusual thing about her is that she is completely undressable and has extra clothes - which is something I have only ever done for this particular customer.

She is dressed in a beige cotton fabric dress with fuschia coloured roses printed on it with a cream pinafore, white knitted socks and red shoes that have a strap with a gold buckle.
She also has extra clothing. A green cotton lorne dress with smocked front. A cream nightdress. A girls sailor suit in white with pale blue trim and a pair of white shoes. I, foolishly, did not photograph this particular Bear. I normally do but as it was a late delivery I didn’t . . .

The other bear that was in the parcel is a 12th scale girl dressed in a sailor suit. She is fully poseable, made from beige ultrasuede and had eyelids and thumbs.
Wearing a white top with green/turquiose ribbon trim and the skirt in white with a pale green pinstripe -also used for the insert under the top. A white beret with the green ribbon and white leather button boots.
I do have a photo of this Bear if anyone wants it emailing.

It is fairly rare for any of my Bears to appear in the second hand market so if anyone spots any - even if it is in a few weeks - then please let me know the details so I can look into it.

I am fairly sure it was an opportunist and they may well just be dumped as they wouldn’t know what they had but as there was paperwork with it stating the value and my website - they may well try to sell them which is why I am asking you all to keep an eye open in any places you may be aware of.

Thanking you in advance for your co-operation,

regards Josephine Parnell.

Original Design Dolls House Bears
by Josephine Parnell.
www.dollshousebears.free-online.co.uk

MGM Fairs Closes - Fairs under New Management

Editor — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:30:10 +0000

Many of you already know that I have now retired from organising the Dollshouse and Miniature Fairs I have been running for the last 12 - 13 years as MGM Fairs, but I am delighted to advise that our Dollshouse fairs held in Crickhowell, Matlock and Chipping Sodbury have been bought by Liza and Josie Lawrence of PMP Fairs, and that our Dollshouse Fairs held in Tewkesbury and Devizes have been bought by Wendy Hobday of Wendy’s World Fairs.

I know that Liza and Josie of PMP Fairs, are also adding some new Dollshouse and Miniature Fairs for 2010 and that traders interested in taking stands, and customers interested in finding out more, need to go to their website, call 01562 637520 or email: pmpfairs@googlemail.com

Wendy has mentioned to me that she will be moving her Marlborough Dollshouse Fair in 2010 to the Corn Exchange in Devizes and I am sure that show will continue to be a very popular and successful Fair.

I wish to thank all my customers and traders over the last 13 years for making my fairs such a success, I shall probably miss you all but look forward to seeing many of you, as I continue to come out occasionaly as Merry Gourmet Miniatures.

I now plan to spend more time making period food for Merry Gourmet and to seek new challenges and interests through our websites, including keeping the information sites of Miniature Fairs, Miniature Traders, The Tiny Times and Step By Step Workshops up to date.

Happy Miniaturing Everyone and have a Great 2010.
Gail Tucker
Ex-Fair Organiser of MGM Fairs.
Lyndhurst, Beckford Road, Bath, Bath and N.E.Somerset BA2 6NQ, UK

Happy New Year

Editor — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:00:47 +0000

Happy New Year Everyone - we hope that 2010 brings you everything you want.

Gail - Editor

Stafford Dolls House Fair - 10 January 2010

Editor — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:44:33 +0000

We hope you have had a really great Christmas.

We are happy to let you know about the first of our 2010 shows. This will be held at the Members Pavilion, County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD on Sunday January 10th 2010 from 10.30 to 4.00.

We have another fully booked show for you in January - with a fabulous choice of miniatures. A perfect opportunity to treat yourself after a busy Christmas or even spend your Christmas gift money.

As usual we have many of your regular favourite exhibitors and are delighted that all the ‘new faces’ from last September’s show at Stafford have decided to join us again.
Returning after an absence last time are D & J Miniatures with an amazing selection of hand made accessories and packaging items, also Stokesay Ware with their museum quality fine porcelain items.

New Exhibitors this time include:
Dateman Books with fully printed readable miniature books, Trigger Pond dolls houses, Howes of Prieur with fabulous hand painted furniture, and Mike Davies Dolls Houses - Mike is new to the miniatures circuit

FREE PRIZE DRAW

Our prize draw, open to all visitors, is always popular, and the prize for this show is a fully built cafe style building made by the Dolls House Builder. The second prize as usual is a £25 voucher donated by Heritage Homes shop in Nantwich, Cheshire and can be exchanged at the shop for miniatures of your choice.

Also this time, Nostalgia are organising a charity raffle on behalf of the Nasio Trust - details on the website.

Admission for all Adults is £3.50, accompanied children 5-16 just 50p. The show will be professionally signposted on all approach routes, and there is ample free parking on site. Cafeteria facilities will be available all day.

For more details, including a full list of exhibitors,map etc go to -http://www.doreenjeffriesdollshousefairs.co.ukand select the Stafford Fair page.

We hope you can join us on January 10th.

With best wishes for 2010,
Doreen Jeffries - Fair organiser