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Hi Vintage Lovers,
Last Sunday we enjoyed a Vintassion Road Trip to lovely Liverpool weighing anchor first at Decorative Fairs South Liverpool Vintage Fashion Fair at John Lennon Airport (now a hotel) Speke...
Vintassion Road Trip - John Lennon Airport
... and it was well worth it as you can see from all the fab photos in our facebook album. In 2015 Decorative Fairs rather fittingly given it's their 10 year anniversary have a rather packed schedule of fairs, kicking off with The Cheshire Vintage Fashion Fair on Sunday 25 January.
Our second port of call was only a short hop into the heart of Liverpool for Pillbox Vintage Fairs' regular monthly Retro Sundays, set in the buzzing atmosphere of Leaf Tea Shop located in another beautiful Art Deco building originally a tea room then cinema...
Vintassion Road Trip 30 November - Leaf of Bold St
Check out more lovely photos in our facebook album and get yourself along to one or all 3 of Pillbox Vintage fab festive fairs.
This week we've two lovely guest blogs for you to enjoy reading...
As ever we've got a fab selection of Vintage Fairs to visit this weekend around the UK, which include to name but a few:
Saturday
- A Very Vintage Christmas, Uttoxeter Racecourse by The Vintage Suitcase
- Vintage & Craft Fair Gloucester, by Hels Belles Boutique
- Vintage Saturdays at The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool by Pillbox Vintage Fairs
- The Recollection Fair's Kitsch Christmas, London by The Recollection Fair
- Not So Secret Vintage Fair Oundle, by Secret Vintage Fair where Vintassion Seller Art Nouvocative is setting up stall
Sunday
- A Very Vintage Christmas, Uttoxeter Racecourse by The Vintage Suitcase, which we are looking forward to visiting
- All things Festive & Vintage, Totnes by Miss Ivy Events
- Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair, by B2B Events
- Shepton Giant Flea & Collectors Market by Shepton Flea
- Durham Does Vintage, by Britain Does Vintage where Vintassion Seller Black Cat Vintage is setting up Stall
- Hello Vintage Christmas Fair, Saltburn-by-the-Sea by Hello Vintage, where Vintassion Seller Vintage Glove Box is setting up Stall
Please find Uncovered this week:
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Enjoy browsing and have a lovely weekend.
Tricia & Martin Evans
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Our Uncovered Vintassion Seller in this issue is Michelle of Black Cat Vintage who enjoys selling lovely original vintage, retro and upcycled clothes and accessories, plus Michelle makes gorgeous clothes to original vintage patterns and handmade bags using some wonderful designer fabrics...
... here's a selection of lovely items currently for sale on Michelle's Vintassion Stall...
www.vintassion.com/stall/Black+Cat+Vintage
Check out Michelle's lovely guest blog from September sharing with us her life long enjoyment, insights, handy tips, and approach to selling original vintage, retro and upcycled clothes and accessories.
We are very pleased to welcome the following new Vintassion Sellers who opened their own Online Stall in November: Jan and Clare Vintage, & Lily and Biscuit.
To view the profiles of all the Vintassion Sellers with their stalls currently open for browsing please visit our A-Z of Stall Holders.
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Please find Uncovered one of our Sellers' fab Special Offers...
Plus don't forget every time you purchase a Seller's item on Vintassion.com using the PayPal Click Here To Buy button up to the 27th March 2015 it increases your chances of being drawn the lucky winner of a fantastic 5 Star Break ...
Please find Uncovered below a recent snapshot of the 12 latest listings for your perusal. To view the very latest listings please visit www.vintassion.com/latest-listings and click on an item to view details.
Our selected daily favourite lot this week is by Vintassion Seller Vintybits - Gorgeous Red Vintage Laura Ashley Dress - Size 12, £39. In fine red needlecord - 100% Cotton. In excellent condition.
www.vintassion.com/stall/Vintybits
Like to view more of our daily favourites then visit our Pinterest Board showcasing Today's favourites - Vintage & Retro.
If you too enjoy visiting or selling at vintage fairs and events, then take a look below at a select few happening around the UK this weekend and visit those Vintassion Sellers’ web pages (just click on their Stall name below) who are setting up their Stall and maybe arrange to take a closer look and pay and collect at an event! Please always check for latest event details using the Organisers' web page links before visiting.
- Mrs Hudson's Christmas Corker
Tuesday, 2nd December, 2014 - Wednesday, 31st December, 2014
Witness the tale of what really happens below the stairs of 221B in a hilarious take on the Holmes legend. Music hall, magicians, lady boxers and perhaps a death defying finale worthy of Moriarty himself! Created by Bob Cryer with his veteran comedy writer father, Barry Cryer in collaboration with Spymonkey.
Opening Times: 1930 daily & matinees 1400 Wednesdays & Saturdays Entry Fee: £35 table seat, £27.50 main seating, £20 side seat
Address: Wilton's Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley, Off Ensign Street, London, E1 8JB
Organiser: Wilton's
- Vintage Saturdays at The Shipping Forecast
Saturday, 6th December, 2014
Opening Times: 1200 - 1700 Entry Fee: Free
Address: The Shipping Forecast, Slate St, Liverpool, Metropolitan County of Merseyside, L1 4BW
Organiser: Pillbox Vintage Fairs
- A Very Vintage Christmas
Saturday, 6th December, 2014 - Sunday, 7th December, 2014
Join the award vintage team The Vintage Suitcase for 2 whole days of festive vintage fun. All of our traders are indoors so whatever the weather you can enjoy a vintage Christmas shopping weekend! Enjoy live music in our 'Tea with Tom' tea room & street food vendors serving up delicious hot food, plus our resident vintage vinyl dj 'Vintage Monkey'!
Opening Times: 1100 to 1700 Entry Fee: £3, under 14s free
Address: Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD
Organiser: The Vintage Suitcase
- Vintage & Craft Fair Gloucester
Saturday, 6th December, 2014
Over 50 stalls selling all things vintage, handmade, antique & collectable, from vintage fashion to retro homewares and everything in between. Live entertainment all day out in the cloister gardens from a range of vintage-inspired performers including family-friendly burlesque, swing dancing and solo artists along with a BBQ. Vintage tearoom, vintage beauty salon, classic cars plus lots more at this popular fair, including "SANTA'S GROTTO".
Opening Times: 1100 to 1700 Entry Fee: £1 adults, children free
Address: Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2HN
Organiser: Hels Belles Boutique
- A Christmas Vintage, Retro & Artisan Extravaganza
Saturday, 6th December, 2014
Roll up roll up... join us for a family fun day out in Whitchurch where we will be reviving the 40's and 50's with vintage music, games and up to 45 stalls of vintage/retro clothing and accessories, vintage/retro homeware's and artisan and handmade gifts. Come and find some unique Christmas presents at one of the best places to shop this Christmas, plus enjoy our fab popup Vintage Tea Room.
Opening Times: 1000 to 1600 Entry Fee: £1, children under 14 free
Address: Whitchurch Civic Hall, High St, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1AX
Organiser: Coconut Shy Events
- The Recollection Fair's Kitsch Christmas
Saturday, 6th December, 2014
After a successful first year of fairs, the Recollection Fair announces its Kitsch Christmas! Not only a great opportunity to buy your retro and quirky gifts, but also a chance to take the kids to meet Father Christmas and take part in a lucky dip while you sit back and enjoy the mince pies! We will have a soundtrack of live music, retro vinyl being spun, and a visit from our Christmas Carollers at 2.30pm!
Opening Times: 1000 to 1600 Entry Fee: £2 - kids go free
Address: The Barn Church, Atwood Ave, Kew, London, TW9 4HF
Organiser: The Recollection Fair
- Not So Secret Vintage Fair Oundle
Saturday, 6th December, 2014
Vintage beauty & hair, clothing & accessories, kitchenalia & furniture, Christmas gifts & more! Ample free parking and goody bags for the first 25 through the doors!
Opening Times: 1000 to 1600 Entry Fee: £2, children under 15 free
Address: Tap & Kitchen, Station Rd, Oundle, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4DE
Organiser: Secret Vintage Fair
Vintassion Sellers: Art Nouvocative.
- Crickhowell Christmas Vintage & Antique Fayre
Saturday, 6th December, 2014
If you're looking for that unique Christmas gift you will be spoilt for choice with over 30 specialist dealers selling a delightful selection of vintage & antique treasures including vintage clothes for the party season, unusual vintage & antique costume jewellery, fantastic sparkling diamonds, china, glass, homewares & snugly Welsh Blankets. Delicious refreshments in our Vintage Tearoom. We will be supporting our chosen charity Cancer Research UK.
Opening Times: 1000 to 1600 Entry Fee: £1, under 16 free
Address: Clarence Hall, Crickhowell, Brecknockshire/Sir Frycheiniog, NP8 1BN
Organiser: MJ Fayres
- Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair
Sunday, 7th December, 2014
Up to 700 exhibitors offering anything from Antiques, Collectables and house clearance in two halls and outside.
Opening Times: 0730-1530 Entry Fee: £4
Address: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW
Organiser: B2B Events
- All things Festive & Vintage
Sunday, 7th December, 2014
A Christmas fair packed full of vintage and Christmas gifts! Entertainment, carol singing and lots more.
Opening Times: 1030 to 1630 Entry Fee: £2
Address: Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL
Organiser: Miss Ivy Events
- Durham Does Vintage
Sunday, 7th December, 2014
Set in the heart of this beautiful city, expect exquisite vintage stalls supplying you with the finest vintage clothing, jewellery, homeware, kitchenalia, prints, and crockery…. plus you’ll find plenty of fun things to keep you entertained for hours – vintage inspired workshops, tearoom, live music and much more! There really is something for everyone!
Opening Times: 1030 to 1630 Entry Fee: £1
Address: Marriot Hotel Royal County, Old Elvet, Durham, Co Durham, DH1 3JN
Organiser: Britain Does Vintage
Vintassion Sellers: Black Cat Vintage.
- Shepton Giant Flea & Collectors Market
Sunday, 7th December, 2014
Our regular fair has over 200 stands inside and many more outside with everything for sale from toys, CDs, cards, sweets, clothes, books, antiques, jewellery, militaria and so much more. There is a licensed resturant & pasty van, which serves probably the best pasties in the South West!
Opening Times: 0930 to 1600 Entry Fee: £3.50 per adult, accompanied children free
Address: The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN
Organiser: Shepton Flea
- Hello Vintage Christmas Fair
Sunday, 7th December, 2014
Vintage tea room, true vintage stalls, handmade gifts... a truly festive event! Admission includes one free tea. 50% of door proceeds to be donated to SCAA.
Opening Times: 1030 to 1630 Entry Fee: £1, students & kids free
Address: Saltburn Community Hall, Windsor Road, Saltbury-by-the-Sea, Cleveland, TS12 1JW
Organiser: Hello Vintage!
Vintassion Sellers: Vintage Glove Box.
- Vintage Bazaar
Sunday, 7th December, 2014
Our fab Bazaars in the village of Edzell have now been established as a vintage event to attend with stallholders travelling up from Edinburgh and down from Inverness to offer their lovely vintage wares. So come along and enjoy browsing two halls full of fashion, furniture, antiques, jewellery, collectables....and lots more. Plus Local village shops will be open offering an array of places to eat and drink.
Opening Times: 1100 to 1600 Entry Fee: Free
Address: Inglis Hall, High Street, Edzell, Angus/Forfarshire, DD9 7TF
Organiser: Fancy That?
No worries if you can't make any of these events, as there are always more Upcoming Vintage Fairs and Events to indulge your passion for vintage!
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There are plenty of fairs taking place in Yorkshire and further afield to choose from throughout 2014 -Britain Does Vintage fair dates but don't wait too long to take up this offer as spaces tend to get booked early...
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