Stafford
Fair News.
Event
on Sunday January 10th 2010
The show must go on!!
The January fair was fully booked with many wonderful exhibitors and all preparations were
done for another show at Stafford when the elements decided to change everything. The snow and ice
made it impossible for some of our exhibitors, many of whom travel long distances to the show, to make
the journey. Added to this Doreen the organiser, fell on the snow and broke her leg...... Her husband
Bob, ably assisted by our friend Lynn Shaw from MM fairs, stepped in valiantly to ensure the show would
go ahead. Doreen did her bit by answering hundreds of phone calls and e mails, checking if the fair
was still on. The result was a slightly smaller than usual show and reduced visitor attendance, but
the feedback has been very positive and everyone seemed to enjoy the day. We would like to thank those
exhibitors and visitors who did get to the fair for their great effort.
The local paper, The Express and Star, have covered the show on their website with an article and video.View
it here (As with many media reports there are one or two factual inaccuracies!)
We are sorry if you did not get to the show. We are now looking forward to our next
event on September 12th which should be back to normal...some exhibitors have already made their September
bookings!!
Below are a few of the messages received after the show.
Dear Doreen,
Peter and I were so sorry to hear you'd broken your leg. You must have had a dreadful week. Good luck
for a speedy recovery. we were amazed at how many people, both stallholders and customers, made it
to the show.Like everyone else we had been listening to the news and thinking it might be impossible.
As it turned out the worst part was getting out of our street, the main roads from London to Stafford
were clear. We were really pleased with the show - it could have been a lot worse! The atmosphere
at the show was incredibly cheerful, everyone made the bestof it. Thank Bob for us, he did a great
job - victory from the jaws of defeat!
Love from Peter and Karen, Stokesay Ware
Hi Doreen
Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you very much for a fabulous fair at Stafford. I spent all
my xmas money and more.
The turn out was tremendous for both trade and customers who all braved the bad weather.
However, sorry to hear about your broken leg and hope you re soon 'up and running' very soon.
Many thanks again for a superb fair, this one is one of the best for me personally.
Regards
Karen Cheney (Pontefract Yorkshire)
Doreen,
All four of us attended the fair and enjoyed it very much! We also spent lots more than we expected
(no change there then!) I think your hubby was on reception and cheered us up as we went in.
We could tell that attendance was down but it says a lot that you managed to get the fair organised
in the first place.
Me and Liz have a history of being "stallholders" in the past (at lacefairs not doll's house fairs)
so we know what goes on behind the scenes and really do appreciate the hard work that goes on for "the
punters" so you and "him" deserve a big round of applause!
Hope your leg gets better soon and look forward to seeing you at the fair later this year!
Kindest regards,
Peter Carton.
FREE
PRIZE DRAW
First prize in the Free Draw in January - a wonderful fully built Cafe/Bar with external staircase
to the roof terrace, made by The Dolls House Builder - was won by Mr M Dorman of Great Barr Birmingham.
Second prize of a £25 voucher to spend at Heritage Homes Shop in Nantwich Cheshire
was won by Mr Taylor of Sutton Coldfield.
Here are a few of the many kind comments we received after a recent show Hi,
Just to say we had another great day on Sunday, everything was just right and well organised due to all
the hard work you both do.
Regards Christine & Albert A & C Miniatures
We would like to thank you for the well organised show at Stafford last weekend
John & Pauline No1 Elite Designs
A huge thank you to Doreen on the Stafford show. It was a pleasure to stand at such a well organised
event. The atmosphere was so nice. I enjoyed every part of the day. Keep it up Doreen. I look forward
to exhibiting with you again.
Toni xx Smallsorts
Hi Doreen & Bob,
Just to say thank you for an excellent show at Stafford last weekend. It was our very best show ever,
anywhere.
Best wishes
John & Pharadee Something a Little Different
And from anonymous visitors -
An exceptional show
What wonderful quality
This is my favourite show!
It has been a pleasure to come to such a super fair.
Can't wait for the next one.
I have spent up and I am shattered but am so glad I came.
All the signs are that our next event on January 10th 2010 will
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