Getting Things Ready For Didcot Miniatures Fair

 We are definitely out of practice. There are boxes of miniatures  piled up around the dining room table while we try to decide what to take  on Sunday. We knew what used to go well, but now we are having to think hard about what to take  and what we leave behind. I suppose it will take a few fairs to get back into the swing of it.

We have been advised to get a card reader as people supposedly do not carry cash. It was not so long ago when people carried rolls of notes when they went to Miniatura or Kensington. I just object to the fact that the banks encourage the cashless society because they make more money. Also it puts prices up.

No doubt by the end of the week we will be sorted and ready to go.

See you at Didcot on the 6th October. 

Well Who Would Have Guessed

 After what must be eight or ten yeas, we are putting our toes back into the miniature market place. This is both a little exciting and a little frightening because things have moved on quite a lot since we were last involved.

This has come about due to a number of things that have happened. Felicity found a box of unfinished carpets and cushions she decided to finish. I decided to go through some stuff in the attic and found there were things up there we had been ignoring and consequently forgotten about. We had also been to one of the Miniatures Fairs in Kidlington, which had rekindled our interest.

After looking at the boxes of miniatures and checking things for quality. We always tried to maintain a high standard when we organised the Thame Dolls House and Miniatures Fair and sold at fairs. We discussed what we might do and were we up for another foray into the miniature market. So, here we are, and as Willie Nelson sings, we are  Back On The Road Again. 

Please come and say hello at the fair in Didcot on the 6th October. Due to flooding in Kidlington it has been moved to Didcot at short notice. Rebecca dealt with a difficult situation very swiftly. We look forward to seeing you.

All Things Miniature at Haddenham

Aylesbury Dolls House Club have taken over the Haddenham Dollshouse exhibition and are calling it All Things Miniature at Haddenham. The miniature theme has been extended and will include other forms of miniature hobbies. 

There is a facebook page :-dollshouseminiaturefairandexhibition so go on and like it.

The charities will remain the same, and the basic format will include some added interests for children and other miniature enthusiasts.

23rd September is the date so look out for further details.

Latest News

As many of you are aware we are not organising another Thame Dollshouse and Miniatures Fair, but all is not lost. Veronica and Andrew Norris of The Little House at the Priory are taking it over.

It will still be the high quality fair you have all come to expect and still have charity status.

We wish them every success with this new venture and hope exhibitors and visitors will also give them your support. 

THAME

The money raised at Thame Dollshouse and Miniatures Fair was £2314.11. A big thank you to everyone who came and supported the event.

What a brilliant display of work was on show by the Exhibitors, we hope you enjoyed it.

Criss Cross Miniatures

THAME DOLLSHOUSE & MINIATURES FAIR

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the fair in one way or another. The exhibitors were fantastic. The raffle prizes donated by the exhibitors were outstanding. The volunteers who ran the charity tables were brilliant, cheerful, tireless and with the patience of saints. All in all a thoroughly good fair, supporting and raising money for a good cause.

TDH & MF

See you all in four days at the Thame Dollshouse & Miniatures Fair

What a brilliant selection of exhibitors.

Doors open to the public at 10.00

A raffle to die for.

Tombola

Charity sales table.

Tapestry by Hijinx

Saturday 18th February

It is one week to go to the Thame Fair. I know you may already have it in your diary, but you may know someone who is deciding whether to come or not, give them a nudge.The stand holders we have lined up for you this year are not to be missed. 

The raffle is a miniaturists dream, every prize is a masterpiece.

See you on Saturday. Doors open 10.00.

Raffle Prize donated by Victoria Fasken

 

CHARITY SALES

If you have things for the charity sales table, can you please bring them to the fair and someone will take them through to the volunteers to organise. Alternatively you can give us a call 07738 009795 and we will try to organise a collection.

Charity Sales Table

THREE WEEKS TO GO

Saturday 18th February

Thame Dollshouse & Miniatures Fair is all set.

What a line up of Artisans we have for you, some regulars, some new to the fair, and some starting out.

The last few years have seen a major shift in how miniaturists sell and buy their products.
Fuelled by the internet and the ease with which markets old and new can be accessed has completely changed the old established systems, for better or worse, depending on your point of view. Everyone likes to see what they are buying, but fairs have become the shop window and not necessarily the market place.

To add to this, many miniaturists have reached that mature point in their lives that influences their lives and choices. Also houses have got smaller and space has become a premium. There is a next generation of miniature enthusiasts, but there are probably not as many as there have been. So the worldwide, international internet driven market is the obvious place to move to.

The question that then comes to mind, is if everyone wants fairs to continue, they have to express this by buying and selling at fairs. So come along on the 18th February, bring your friends and family lets keep the hobby healthy.

Malcolms' Miniatures

Happy New Year

The line up for Thame Dollshouse & Miniatures Fair is almost complete. What a fantastic mix of established and new exhibitors we have for your enjoyment.

Go on the website to have a look: 
www.thamedollshousefair.co.uk

 Mill House by Treacle Lane

Haddenham Dollshouse & Miniatures Exhibition

Displays:
Aylesbury Dollshouse Club
Felicity Holland
Kennett Miniaturists
Lego Train
Market Town Miniaturists
Mini Home Makers
Wycombe Dollshouse Group

Sales:
Aylesbury Dollshouse Club
Ellie De Lacy
Kennett Miniaturists
Jan and June
MTM Sales
Newtonwood Miniatures
Ronfel Miniatures
Treacle Lane
Sally's Little People
Yuminis

Aylesbury Dollshuse Club are also running a project table for visitors to have a go at making

HADDENHAM

Last year two people took advantage of the Haddenham Dollshouse Fair and Exhibition to sell their excess miniatures, and then make a donation to the charities. They had a good day and enjoyed themselves.

If you would like to have a go at selling and running your own stall, we have a few spare tables that can be made available.

For more details please contact me. 07738 009795 or go through the Thame Fair website.

Haddenham Dollshouse & Miniatures Exhibition

Saturday 12th November

Come along to Haddenham Village Hall

10.00 - 16.00

Stalls, exhibitions and raffle

Christmas cards and wrapping paper.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People will be there.

Tea, coffee and cake stall

Raising money for:

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Thames Valley Air Ambulance

Adults £2.50, children £1.50

TDH&MF

The stand holders list for the Thame Dollshouse and Miniatures Fair is now being updated. No doubt there will be some new stand holders to add to the list as we get nearer the date.

Haddenham is the 12th November, and we hope to see many of you there.

Theatre from No1 Elite

HADDENHAM DOLLSHOUSE AND MINIATURES EXHIBITION

Aylesbury Dolls House Club are planning a miniatures making table this year. Come along and have a go, you never know you may get the miniature bug.

Last year two enthusiasts had a stand and sold lots of their excess miniatures. They really enjoyed themselves and made a bit of money. If you, or maybe you and a friend think you would like a stand, please contact us via the Thame Dollshouse website about the availabilty of tables.

More details of the exhibition nearer the date. 

Back to Fairs

I am now four weeks after a total knee replacement and really just want to get going as normal. Going to the folk club and the ukelele groups I go to. One slight problem though, I have not been told I can drive yet. Felicity has been very patient. I really don't do invalid well.

Plans for Haddenham Dolls House Fair and Exhibition are underway. More details will follow shortly.

Letters for Thame have been sent to stand holders, more information will be given as these are returned.

As usual a lot seems to have happened over the year. Certainly not a time to be complacent or under estimate what may or may not happen. Who knows what the next six months will bring.

Book these dates in your diary.

12th November 2016  Haddenham Dolls house Fair and Exhibition.

18th February 2017  Thame Dollshouse  and Miniatures Fair.

TDH&MF 2017

After discussion with the Thame Leisure Centre manager we have decided to move the date of the 2017 fair to the Saturday 18th February. The centre should have less other activities going on, which should mean that it is quieter. Put the date in your diary.

The Charity Sales Table

Money Raised

The money raised for Breast Cancer Now has been counted and banked, what an amazing total.  £3142.04.

Thank you to all of you who contributed in some way to help us reach this amount. With out your support this would not be possible.