Our First Ever Durham Does Vintage 24/11/2012

Yesterday we held our first ever Durham Does Vintage at Durham Town Hall.

I'd not been to Durham for years, and even though it was a very cold day it was fun walking round the very pretty streets with the boards promoting the fair.  We had loads of people coming up to ask us where the fair was.  Did you spot us?




The Town Hall is a very beautiful building and was a great backdrop for all the lovely things that were for sale.  It's always interesting with these fairs to see what our stallholders bring to sell.  Now the weather's turned colder the clothes stalls of full of Christmas jumper, coats and hats.

There were also lots of items that would be great for to wear to Christmas party.  Sophie our interns had fun trying on some things.  In the photo on the left she's modelling a fur hat from Vintage 18.  You won't get cold in one of those!

If you really wanted to make a splash at the Christmas party then an eye catching hat from Trica Stikans stall might just do the trick!  In the photo on the right, Sophie tried on this beautiful orange hat with feathers. 

And she also (in the photo on the left) tried on a stunning tiara made from up-cycled jewellery by lovely people from Pippy's Vintage.  Perfect for adding some Christmas sparkle to you party dress!

The tearoom at Durham was provided by Lavender Fields - who not only had the array of cakes on offer in the photo on the right, but also did some winter warmers such as soup and toasted tea treats.

We're now on the run up to our big Christmas event - York Does Vintage which is on Sunday 2nd December 2012.  It's going to be amazing!  So join us for some Christmas shopping and loads more at the Merchant Adventure's Hall from 10:30am.

York Does Vintage at Christmas!

Newcastle Does Vintage 17/11/2012 - What a Day!

People queuing up to come in!

We LOVE Newcastle!

Yesterday we held our first ever vintage event at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle.  Because it was our first ever event in Newcastle, we weren't sure how many people we would get through the door, so it was wonderful to find out just how much the people of Newcastle love vintage.  An amazing 1500 people turned up - which is about the same that we have come to our signature York events.  The venue was amazing - the theatre is such a beautiful building and so spacious for one of our events, and the theatre staff were so welcoming.

For most of the day I was standing on the front desk and we received some lovely comments from our visitors.  A few people asked us if we were there for two days because they knew people who couldn't come on the Saturday but would have loved it.


People had also been to our York fairs we're very pleased to find out it was the same company doing this one.  Also, being on the desk meant I remembered a few of the faces that came in, and it was great to see many of them still enjoying the fair hours after they'd passed through the door.

I bought my camera and spotted some locals with great taste who'd found some very stylish items.  This gentleman on the left bought a very nice jacket that fitted him perfectly, and this lady on the right looked fab in this white beaded top.

Our stallholders were having a good day too!  It's great to see these small businesses doing so well in the current financial market.  Plus, there was also time for a bit of fun.  Two of our regular stallholders in the pic on the left found a couple of matching coats for sale and tried them on - don't they look fab!

As with all of our fairs, we had other things for people to enjoy apart from the vintage stalls.  We had a lovely beauty bar run by the Body Shop.  There was face painting, and Emma from the Yesteryear Shed had her arm painted with this beautiful blue flower in the pic above.  Our workshop this time was a demonstration on how to turn an old book into a Christmas tree in the pic on the left.  I can't wait to try this!

Finally, we had the Moon Booth who we'd love at the last event we'd had in York, taking vintage style photos.  I had a photo taken - it was great fun.  You can see all the photos they took at Newcastle Does Vintage on their Facebook page.

So, that was our first ever Newcastle event.  We will be back next year - keep an eye on our Facebook page when we announce the dates.  If you feel you missed out and couldn't make it yesterday, then fear not!  On Saturday 24th November 2012 we'll be in Durham at the Town Hall.

Check out the dedicated Durham Does Vintage Facebook on the link below for more details!

Durham Does Vintage Facebook page

Become a Vintage Beauty!

Have you ever wanted to look like a vintage beauty?  

Perhaps you'd like to find your inner Jean Harlow or Marlene Dietrich?  Well, at our events you can treat yourself to a vintage makeover at the beauty bar. 

If you're planning of going out in the evening after visiting one of our fairs, why not get the works done?  Get yourself looking glamours before you hit the hit the town!

These lovely ladies on the right are doing just that at York Does Vintage.  Depending on which event you attend there's a range of beauty treatments on offer, from hair and make-up, to getting your nails done and even mini massages.

And for the Durham Does Vintage Beauty Bar...

We can announce that at our Durham Does Vintage event on 24th November 2012, we've got Kathy Scott in charge of the beauty bar.  Kathy runs the Ginger Tree Holistic Health Beauty in Hawes, North Yorkshire.  She also does hair and make-up for wedding and special occasions, and is a distributor for Pure Lochside Organic Skin Care and Neal’s Yard Organic Health & Beauty. 

Kathy will be offering a variety of hair, health & beauty services at Durham Does Vintage.  If after all that shopping you fancy a bit of pampering, maybe your hair done, a makeover or your nails painted with Gelish or Spa Ritual polish, then head over to Kathy's fabulous beauty bar!

Vintage Events Coming Soon!

If you like our events and want to know where we for the rest of the year, here's some dates for your diary.

York Does Vintage, Sunday 14th October 2012 - Merchant Adventurers Hall.  York Does Vintage has a huge array of vintage items on offer, think crockery, furniture, vintage prints, kitchenalia, homewares, jewellery, accessories - THE LOT!
If vintage isn't quite your thing but good food, dancing and workshops are, then you are still in for a treat. Pop along to our signature tearoom - serving the very best cakes, cupcakes, scones, try your hand (or feet should we say) at lindy-hop dancing, get pampered at our beauty bar, dabble in the vintage inspired workshops and let your children get creative at our children's corner!

Harrogate Does Vintage, Saturday 10th November 2012 - Harrogate Theatre.  Yes, were back at beautiful Harrogate Theatre in November.  We love bringing our events to this beautiful spa town, and we'll have all the things you love about our Harrogate fairs from homeware to fashion and jewellery.

Newcastle Does Vintage, Saturday 17th November 2012 - Theatre Royal, Grey Street. Expect gorgeous vintage stalls brimming with sparkles, lace, chiffon - clothes, accessories, vintage art, homewares, kitchenalia, crockery, prints, vinyl, sweets - you name we have it!

We like to complement our vintage occasions with activities and features fit for all types of folk and ages! Vintage inspired workshops, instant photo-booths, lindy-hop free fun dance workshops, hair and beauty bar, style competitions and a vintage tombola with lots of great goodies!

 Durham Does Vintage, Saturday 24th November 2012 - Durham Town Hall.  Expect glamorous vintage stalls stocked up with Christmas vintage goodies, deluxe beauty bar, workshops, signature vintage tearoom, dancing, competitions and a gorgeous children's corner!

A great event for all ages and to grab some fabulously unique crimbo pressies! 

If all this wasn't enough, in December we have York Does Vintage on Sunday 2nd December 2012 at Merchant Adventurers Hall and Masham Does Vintage on Saturday 8th December 2012, at Masham Town Hall.  More details on these events to be announced, but a great places to do some Christmas shopping.  I'm sure we'll also be added some special Christmas touches to the events.  Check back here or visit our Facebook or Twitter page for more info.

Plus, don't forget we're still running our competition to win a style vintage hamper when we get 700 likes on Facebook.

Win a vintage style hamper!

Just like like and share the pic of Cliff and you'll be in for a chance of winning.  As it stands this morning we only need another 21 likes to make it to the 700!  Good luck, and hope to see you at one of our events very soon.

Durham Does Vintage Update

Earlier this week we announced an exciting new event - Durham Does Vintage! 

Well now we have a beautiful new flyer (picutred left), again designed by Cat from Two Penny Lane Jewellery.

The fair takes place on Saturday 24th November 2012 at Durham Town Hall.  We'll be bringing to Durham all the things that make our events so popular.  Vintage stalls, a vintage beauty bar, vintage workshops, Lindy hop demonstrations, and a children's corner.

Plus, we've got a instant photo booth, so why don't you and your friends take the opportunity to get your hair and make-up done in vintage style and then get your photo taken looking fabulous? 

We've got the events page up on our Facebook page:- Durham Does Vintage.  So add it to your events if you're going!

Win a Vintage Style Hamper!

Here's your chance to win a hamper full of vintage style goodies.  Click on the link below to our Facebook page, like and share the photo of a very young looking Cliff Richard and when we get 700 likes you'll be in for a chance to win.

Win a vintage inspired hamper.

Good luck.

The North East Does Vintage!

Announcing a brand new location *drum roll please*.... Durham Does Vintage!

 

As reported yesterday, Yorkshire Does Vintage is expanding not just to new locations in Yorkshire, but we've now planning events in the North East.  Well today we can announce that we have a brand new location - Durham Town Hall!

Yes, on Saturday 24th November 2012 we open the doors of this beautiful 14th Century Grade II listed building (pictured left) for Durham Does Vintage. 

We'll be bringing all the things that you love about our vintage events to Durham - more details to be confirmed closer to the time.

I can tell you though, as it's on 24th November it will be perfect for some Christmas shopping.  So put the date in your diary.

And of course the week before we head to Durham, we'll be having our first vintage fair in Newcastle on Saturday 17th November 2012.

 

The fair will be held at the Newcastle's Theatre Royal (pictured right).  This stunning Georgian building will form the backdrop to thirty plus vintage stalls, a fab beauty bar, vintage craft workshops, lively Lindy Hop dancing demonstrations, and a fun children's corner.   All this for £1 entry!

Again this fair would be a great place to start your Christmas shopping and buy some truly unique gifts.

Here are our confirmed events for the rest of 2012:-

Masham - 15th September 2012, Masham Town Hall
York - 14th October 2012, Merchant Adventurer's Hall

Harrogate - 10th November 2012, Harrogate Theatre
Newcastle - 17th November, Theatre Royal
Durham - 24th November, Durham Town Hall
York - 2nd December, Merchant Adventurer's Hall

As always you can keep up to date on out Facebook page and Twitter feed.