Susie | September 8, 2009
The sun shone, the crowds came out and a fantastic time was had by all! Thanks to everyone who came along to the Aldridge Brownlee Bournemouth Vintage Fayre on Saturday and made it such a success. We have had tremendous feedback and it seems that you all loved the trip back in time to the [...]
Susie | September 7, 2009
The Vintage Fayre received some great coverage in today’s Bournemouth Daily Echo, as you can see here!
We will be adding a gallery of all the photos we took on the day so check back later this week to see if you got snapped!
Susie | September 7, 2009
Check out coverage of Saturday’s Vintage Fayre on ISS TV here!
Vintage Fayre
80th Birthday Celebrations
To celebrate 80 years of the Bournemouth based solicitors Aldridge Brownlee, a vintage themed fayre took place at the Winton Recreation Ground. The firm would like to thank RT Media with their help in arranging the event.
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Susie | September 4, 2009
We hope you will all be able to join us for tomorrow’s Vintage Fayre at Winton Recreation Ground. The fun kicks off at 11am and we have a day full of fantastic vintage-themed entertainment for you to enjoy.
Highlights include an extensive collection of vintage cars from the Three Counties Classic Car Club, 1920s dance [...]
Susie | September 4, 2009
The Bournemouth Vintage Fayre takes place at Winton Recreation Ground from 11am - 5pm this Saturday 5th September. Please read on for more information on finding your way there ….
Situated to the north of Bournemouth town centre, the recreation ground is surrounded by areas of high density residential housing on all four sides including Linwood [...]
Susie | September 4, 2009
We are very pleased to be joined by New Cottage Fudge for the Vintage Fayre, who will be selling their delicious handmade fudge. Make sure you pop along to see Alan Cooper with his Victorian-style handcart and treat yourself to some scrummy snacks!
Susie | September 4, 2009
Check out page 5 of today’s Daily Echo to see their great coverage of yesterday’s promo day in Bournemouth Square!
Natalie, Corli and Susie of RT Media, the event organisers, dressed up in 1920s style flapper costumes to hand out leaflets to passers by, and were joined by a selection of beautiful vintage vehicles from the [...]
Susie | September 4, 2009
Whether you are looking for a little gift for a newborn, party bag fillers for your 2yr old or that special christmas present for your 5yr old, come and have a look at Ollie’s Closet’s fantastic range of wooden toys & trinkets at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre.
Susie | September 3, 2009
We are pleased to be joined at the Vintage Fayre by the 68th Bournemouth Brownies, who are celebrating girlguiding’s centenary this year. Their stall at the fayre will feature a tombola and children’s games, so make sure you pay them a visit!
Susie | September 2, 2009
If you are thinking of visiting the Vintage Fayre this weekend please take a look at the links below, which will help direct you to the nearest car parks to Winton Recreation Ground:
Leslie Road, Winton
Cranmer Road, Winton
Susie | September 2, 2009
There really is something for everyone to enjoy at the Vintage Fayre! Check out the fantastic line-up of vintage-themed entertainment - complete with timings so that you don’t miss out on anything!
11am - FAYRE OPENS
12pm - 3pm Spick & Span (Strolling children’s entertainers)
12pm - 12.30pm Bournemouth [...]
Susie | September 2, 2009
Come and try your hand at bowling with this great mobile skittle alley provided by T-Jays Inflatable Fun.
T-Jays will also be selling candyfloss, popcorn, toffee apples and other yummy goodies from their sweet stall.
Susie | September 2, 2009
We will be out and about this week promoting the Vintage Fayre to the people of Bournemouth!
Look out for us in Bournemouth Square on Thursday 3rd September between 11am and 2pm. Come and see our selection of beautiful old-fashioned cars and meet the event organisers who will be wearing 1920s fashions and giving out leaflets.
Then [...]
Susie | September 2, 2009
Nothing could be more fun, easy or tasty as cooking with Roasting Planks, BBQ Planks and Wood Paper. Wood has been used for centuries to flavour fish, meat, vegetables and fruit over an open fire, it was the Pacific Northwest natives who traditionally cooked wild salmon from the Columbia River by smoking a whole salmon [...]
Susie | September 1, 2009
We are very pleased to be joined at the Vintage Fayre by the 38th Bournemouth Scout Group/Avon Explorer Scouts, who will be raising money for their Nile 2010 trip by running a popcorn machine and hosting various sideshow challenges including Play Your Cards Right, Nile Treasure Map, Throw the Sponge, ping pong games and Nile [...]
Susie | August 27, 2009
More fabulous jewellery confirmed for the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre! Xanadau Jewellery will be bringing their lovely collection along - so make sure you visit their stand and bag yourself some gorgeous things.
Susie | August 26, 2009
Visit the Neat London stall for some fabulous fashions that you normally won’t find outside of London! Neat designs is a brand new funky and colourful combination of classical far eastern fashions with modern western trends. We think you’re going to love them! Visit Natcha Allen at the Neat London stall and she will talk [...]
Susie | August 25, 2009
Some of the team from Redhill Park Fire Station will be joining us at the Vintage Fayre with one of their engines.
Redhill Park is the local fire station for Winton. There are four whole time watches at Redhill that work 24/7. Each watch has eight fire fighters and normally five fire fighters on station at [...]
Susie | August 25, 2009
Croquet is a lawn game, played both as a recreational pastime and as a competitive sport, which involves hitting wooden or plastic balls with a mallet through hoops embedded into the grass playing court. The game took England by storm from the 1860s onwards due to it’s ability to be played by all the family.
Come [...]
Susie | August 25, 2009
The first modern trampoline was built by George Nissen and Larry Griswold around 1934. Nissen was a gymnastics and diving competitor and Griswold was a tumbler on the gymnastics team, both at the University of Iowa, USA. They had observed trapeze artists using a tight net to add entertainment value to their performance and experimented [...]
Susie | August 25, 2009
The Cherry Tree is a family run business that has been operating since 1997. Within this time they have been selling their range of pickles, chutneys, jams and marmalades at local markets, prestigious shows and outdoor events across the country. We are delighted that The Cherry Tree will be joining us for the Bournemouth Vintage [...]
Susie | August 24, 2009
Wake up and smell the coffee!
Carpuccino will be at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre serving high quality freshly ground coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cold drinks and snacks from their mobile coffee van.
Susie | August 20, 2009
Attention all Traders!
Closing date for Traders Applications is the end of Tuesday 25 August. This is to enable us to complete our site plan in time for the event. If we don’t receive your completed forms by this date there’s a chance your application may be turned down due to time constraints. Check out our [...]
Susie | August 20, 2009
In the famous fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, Sleeping Beauty was cursed by a fairy to fall into a deep sleep of a hundred years if she should ever prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel.
Well, we have our very own Spinner, Val Wateridge, who will be joining us for the Vintage [...]
Susie | August 20, 2009
Jewellery fans should make sure they visit Sarah Redrup at the Rainbow Jewels stand. Her lovely crystal jewellery is hand made in America, and consists of Swarovski crystals embedded in resin & hung on sterling silver chains. The range consits of earrings, bangles, rings & pendants. Rainbow Jewels are one of only two importers of this exclusive [...]
Susie | August 20, 2009
The Pampered Chef UK, Ltd. is the premier direct seller of essential kitchen tools, and has been helping families prepare quick, delicious meals since 1999. Their vision is that someday families all around the world will know the joy and rewards of gathering together in the tradition of family mealtimes. To help make this vision [...]
Susie | August 20, 2009
Visit the Vie at Home (formerly Virgin Vie) stand at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre where consultants Clare and Juliette will be pleased to introduce you to their fabulous range of make up, skincare, aromatherapy and bath and body treats. Go on, pamper yourself!!
Susie | August 20, 2009
The Bournemouth Vintage Fayre is pleased to welcome Scooby’s, who are based at 408 Wimborne Road, Winton. Scooby’s will be selling assorted bagged sweets, New Forest ice creams, Slush Puppies and other cold drinks from their stall. Pay them a visit and support a local trader!
Susie | August 20, 2009
O’Hagan’s award winning sausages are handcrafted daily using the finest fresh ingredients and absolutely no mechanically recovered meat, genetically modified ingredients, colourings, preservatives or any other artificial additives. We are thrilled that Field’s Event Services will be joining us at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre and cooking up a barbeque with some of O‘Hagan’s delicious, award-winning sausages [...]
Susie | August 20, 2009
The Bournemouth Vintage Fayre is proud to be supporting Julia’s House as one of our two nominated charities. Look out for our collection buckets and raffle ticket sellers!
Julia’s House is Dorset’s hospice dedicated to children with life-limiting conditions. The majority of the children that it cares for are unlikely to live into adulthood (defined as [...]
Susie | August 18, 2009
Join us for a screening of ‘Enchanting Bournemouth’ - a vintage film guide that takes you through the attractions and highlights of our beautiful town.
Susie | August 18, 2009
Vintage craft stuff - where else can you find it? The odd bits & bobs that no-one’s making now, or no-one’s stocking because “there isn’t any call for those now…” Out-of-print books & magazines that tell you how to do things from the very start, not just how to decorate readymade blanks. Things for “home handicrafts” [...]
Susie | August 18, 2009
Accidents can and do happen, but be reassured that we have the very best first aid care on site at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre. Atlantis First Aid is a provider of First Aid Training Courses and medical event cover nationwide, and will be with us throughout the day.
Susie | August 18, 2009
We are really delighted that the Bournemouth Daily Echo will be joining us for the Vintage Fayre. Look out for their stand where you will be able to buy a copy of the Echo and let the kids have some fun on their bouncy castle!
Susie | August 17, 2009
An alert has gone out to local businesses and traders to remind them they have just 7 days left to register their attendance at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre. The event, which will raise funds for Julia’s House and Pramacare, aims to entertain and inform the public about 1920’s Bournemouth & Britain, to promote local businesses in [...]
Susie | August 17, 2009
Patricia Godwin, acknowledged specialist on the Social Whirl of the Twentieth Century, will be joining us at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre for a witty and illuminating look at the Roaring Twenties!
Patricia’s talks are more one woman show than straightforward lecture - a flourish of fashion and frills interlaced with delightful adverts, extraordinary news items, bizarre [...]
Susie | August 17, 2009
Jo Boland found she needed a creative outlet when she became a stay at home Mum to two boys. She started making things for her home, herself, her family and friends. Several friends suggested that she should make these items to sell and Hearts & Flowers was born.
Hearts & Flowers gives Jo the perfect excuse [...]
Susie | August 17, 2009
Visit the Oh How Lovely stand at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre for some really beautiful jewellery at sensible prices!
This season’s exciting collection contains over 80 different styles including handmade copper and brass necklaces, bangles & earrings made in South Africa to semi precious stones, Swarkovski crystal and freshwater pearls. No matter what your style Oh How [...]
Susie | August 17, 2009
The Heart Angels will be joining us for the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre with the Heart Alfresco Zone’s marquee, deckchairs and parasols. Pay them a visit, put your feet up for a while and find out all about Dorset and the New Forest’s newest radio station, Heart 102.3. The Angels will also be checking out the [...]
Susie | August 13, 2009
Minster Sweets will be bringing their traditional sweetshop to the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre!
Wallow in nostalgia and enjoy trying all of your favourite childhood sweets such as rhubarb and custard, pear drops, cola bottles, space dust and many more!
Susie | August 13, 2009
Talented local artist Lauren Hughes will be at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre with a selection of her stunning paintings and handcrafted items including pin cushions, jewellery and funky and unique cushion covers.
Susie | August 13, 2009
Crumbs has been a charity since April 1997, The Crumbs Project is a thriving enterprise, which since its inception has offered training and personal development through its baking programme to men and women with a mental illness.
Crumbs Cafe in Boscombe provides home-made, tasty and attractive food in modern, light and airy surroundings: modestly priced for [...]
Susie | August 13, 2009
Well and truly keeping within our vintage theme are the delightful products made by Anne Collins of Annie Bunting! Preferring to use vintage fabrics, Anne makes gorgeous bunting, padded lavender hearts, children’s aprons & jewellery that would make fantastic gifts.
Susie | August 12, 2009
Craft Love is run by keen craft enthusiast Conny Blythe, whose beautiful creations include knitwear, children’s accessories, notebooks, make up and toiletry bags, stationary, flip-flops and other unique gifts. Just gorgeous!
Susie | August 10, 2009
Do you need answers to a particular question that has been bothering you? Tarot and Rune Stone readers Carol and Rachel from House of Tarot will be on hand at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre to help you out!
Focusing on the positive energies surrounding your problems they can help find the answers and give you an uplifting and [...]
Susie | August 10, 2009
Crystal Adonis provide a bespoke service producing the highest quality hand-crafted gifts and jewellery, made with the highest quality products. All products are handcrafted from silver components with CRYSTALLISED™ Swarovski Elements crystal components.
Visit Crystal Adonis at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre and view their range of jewellery, homeware, clothes and gifts.
Susie | August 10, 2009
Known since the beginning of recorded history as one of the most beneficial plants on earth, Aloe Vera is widely accepted in many cultures and contains over 200 different components, including amino acids, trace elements, proteins, sugars, vitamins and minerals - in fact, almost everything you need for a healthy balance.
Forever Living Products is the [...]
Susie | August 6, 2009
Visit Bev’s Crafts at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre and you will find a whole host of beautiful handmade pieces including clocks, mirrors, door signs, blackboards, kitchen tidies, bookends, jewellery boxes, treasure chests and many more. All are handpainted and feature gorgeous embellishments.
Susie | August 6, 2009
Ooops carry out car body repairs, accident damage repair, vehicle damage services, alloy refurbishment, leather seat repairs, windscreen and S.M.A.R.T. repairs, in Poole. Their dedicated repair specialists are passionate about bringing your car back to “show room condition” - your pride and joy is theirs; they are a spa for your car, and their legendary attention to detail [...]
Susie | August 5, 2009
Throughout the day at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre we will be collecting for our two nominated charities - the first of which is Pramacare.
Pramacare is a Dorset-based domiciliary care charity, which provides a range of professional home care services to local individuals. Established in 1982, Pramacare has grown to support hundreds of people who, through illness, [...]
