Latest News Articles by Joan Porter
York hosts ceramics fair for second year
04 November 2019Forty selected ceramicists will be selling their work at the York Ceramics Fair on Saturday and Sunday, November 23-24, at The Hospitium in the city’s Museum Gardens.
Thirty dealers in attendance at London's specialist textiles and tribal art event
04 November 2019Thirty of the top textiles and tribal art dealers will be exhibiting at the 'London Antique Textiles & Tribal Art Fair' at the Hilton Olympia in Kensington High Street on Sunday, November 10.
Tribute to a local hero
28 October 2019It’s a simple message but a powerful one. The words Welcome Home are stamped on the front of a rare first World War tribute medal to J Day (believed to be John Day) issued by the Working Men’s Club for the Yorkshire village of Heckmondwike.
Bristol photo fair begins life
28 October 2019New event unveiled which could become biannual if the launch is a success
Organisers plan Himley Hall fair expansion
28 October 2019Stately homes make for enticing backdrops to antiques fairs and the Grade II-Listed Himley Hall, near Dudley in Staffordshire, is no exception.
Antiques centre earns high praise
28 October 2019Oxford on High has been presented with the antiques retailer of the year award for Oxfordshire by Corporate LiveWire, a quarterly magazine for business professionals and the corporate finance sector.
Tight fit for a time in London
21 October 2019Renovations at hotel venue mean Etc Fairs will have a smaller space but only for a short while.
A serious business
21 October 2019“From our dealers’ viewpoint the important factor is that the kind of people now attracted to our antiques fair are serious collectors and it’s rare that anyone leaves without making some significant purchases.”
Lots to buy in Ludlow and Leominster
21 October 2019Stephanie Castell and Ben Cooper of Two Cs Antiques Fairs organise events in Oxfordshire and Worcestershire as well as their long-running event at Ludlow Racecourse.
Northern exposure
21 October 2019Organiser Colin Caygill’s antiques and vintage fairs portfolio, established in 1981, now covers an impressive list running regularly at 12 long-standing venues across Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear, Yorkshire and Cumbria.
All go in the new Bo location
14 October 2019As an alternative to shopping in the high-street chains, a group of independents have set up a hub at 53 Bo’ Grove in Grove Road, Harrogate, with 20 traders selling art, antiques, decorative salvage and Mid-century pieces.
Friendly feel in Chepstow
14 October 2019Michaela Millard of Rafael Fairs launched a monthly vintage and retro fleamarket at Chepstow Racecourse in Monmouthshire in August, and the next is on Sunday, October 20.
Discover a range of vintage in Manchester and the Midlands
14 October 2019Under the Discover Vintage banner, Keeley Rosendale’s vintage home shows in Manchester and the Midlands continue to demonstrate the popularity of well-priced Mid-century furniture.
Judy's upcoming furniture fleas in London
14 October 2019Judy Berger of Judy’s Vintage Fairs runs three regular vintage furniture fleas held in Leeds and London.
Corking new career: former wine trade worker now enjoys serving up antiques
14 October 2019Donny Mann of Love Fairs, who organises regular antiques, collectables and vintage events at Lingfield Racecourse in Surrey and Brighton Racecourse in East Sussex, tells ATG that all the events are busy with lots of bookings.
Flea ready to leap into action
07 October 2019Malvern event organisers have fully booked halls and hope for more exhibitors outside.
Core of racecourse regulars
07 October 2019Carol Baskin and her business partner Gareth Brunt of the Antique Forum Group organise the regular two-day antiques and collectors’ fairs at Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire.
Autumn falls nicely for this Bath fair date
07 October 2019Timing is important. Talking about her September Bath Vintage and Antiques Market, held every month in Bath’s old Green Park Station, Naomi Knight said: “Although we have lost some space over the years, we were fully booked with 45 high-quality dealers and there was a great atmosphere."
Welsh history highlight
07 October 2019Carol and Robert Pugh of Towy Events are expecting a good turn-out of up to 200 standholders inside and out at their antiques and flea market at the Carmarthen Showground on Sunday, October 20.
Younger buyers taking a look at Lostwithiel Antique Fair
30 September 2019The Lostwithiel Antique Fair was started by Lynne and Richard Bonehill (the late actor and sabre champion). The current organisers Anne and Nigel Allen will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the monthly fair on Sunday, October 13, in the town’s community centre.