The Christmas Fair at Hexham.....

Once again, Wentworth Leisure Centre Sports Hall was transformed into an indoor marquee.....the corridors and ancillary rooms were draped..... fairy lights hung along the ceilings.....everything laid out and ready for the exhibitors to arrive.

And what displays they created too.

So many artistic people...

And fun people too...

Then, two days of a bustling Christmas Fair....

Comes swiftly back down to Earth again for another year.

A big thank you must go to all the staff at Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham for their tremendous work and our wonderful exhibitors for creating such a great Show.

THANK YOU!
Rival Arts

The Christmas Fair @ Hexham 2011....

This weekend....at Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3PD

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November 2011

Open 10am to 4pm daily

ADMISSION FREE

Casper the spectacled owl will be there to greet you....

Then onwards down the main corridor......into the Ancillary Rooms....... passed the Ten Pin Bowling Alley and on to the Indoor Marquee.

Over 130 diverse exhibitors throughout the Leisure Centre..... combining Food, Gifts, Artists, Photographers and talented Crafters.

The ideal weekend to start your Christmas shopping.....plus

Jungle Jacks children's play area....with Julie our face painter for the weekend.....

The Bowling Alley....

The Swimming Pool.....

and two Cafes providing food and beverages throughout the weekend.

See you there.....

Terrific weekend.....

Just a fluffy baby at the moment but extremely well behaved and sociable.....Casper the Spectacled Owl greeting visitors to the Durham Christmas Fair at the weekend.

And what a weekend....

Meandering through the light and airy East, West and Link Malls of New College Durham, visitors were able to appreciate over 100 diverse and interesting stands.

Lots of happy exhibitors....

And some extremely, happy exhibitors....SOLD OUT!

A really great weekend was had by everyone.....both visitors and exhibitors.

And don't forget..... Casper and his dapper partner in crime, Chris, will be at The Christmas Fair @ Hexham this weekend..... Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November 2011.

Further details can be found at  www.rivalarts.co.uk

The Christmas Fair @ Durham 2011.....

The Christmas Fair @ Durham returns for the second year at New College, Durham, DH1 5ES 

 on 

Saturday 12th November and Sunday 13th November 2011.

Open 10am to 4pm daily

ADMISSION FREE

A Christmas Shopping Mall experience within the main College building, with over 100 diverse exhibitors, incorporating Art, Gifts, Crafts and Food from throughout the United Kingdom.

Ample FREE car parking for 500 cars and refreshments provided by Costa coffee all weekend.

Autumn Fair update....

Another busy weekend at The Autumn Fair @ Rheged Discovery Centre, Penrith, Cumbria.

Once again a great mix of exhibitors from Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Teeside, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, Scotland.....and even the Isle of Man.

Lovely displays from talented and creative people....

Sarah from Cool Crafting with her craft workshops proved popular with the children over the weekend....

Producing the cutest little owls...

 A big thank you to all our exhibitors who never fail to produce a great show....Rival Arts appreciate all your dedication, time and effort.


Rival Arts

The Autumn Fair @ Rheged 2011....

The Autumn Fair @ Rheged, Penrith, Cumbria returns for the 4th year, on   Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October 2011.
  
ADMISSION FREE

This year, as well as the diverse mix of  Art, Craft, Gift and Food exhibitors, Rival Arts are pleased to introduce Craft workshops to the Autumn Fair.

Run by local girl, Sarah Peel based at  Hincaster House, near Kendal, Cumbria...Sarah will be bringing her Cool Crafting ideas to Rheged with drop in sessions and a few timed workshops throughout the weekend.

Timed workshops

SATURDAY 

10.30am - 11.30am    Felt Flower corsages                          
1pm - 2pm                 Fabric Owls                                      
3pm -  3.45pm           Button Brooches                               

SUNDAY

10.30am - 11.30am    Beautiful Rag Rug brooches                                        
12.30pm - 1.30pm     Handmade cards with removable snowflake decoration  
2.30pm - 3.30pm       Felt Robins                                                               

 Sarah will provide all materials and tuition for a small charge..... further details can be found at her website......www.coolcrafting.co.uk

So why not come along to the Autumn Fair and make your own gifts or Christmas presents?
However, if "making" is not your thing..... then there will be great opportunities to buy one off items from our other lovely exhibitors ...... an exhibitor listing can be found at ....www.rivalarts.co.uk

 RIVAL ARTS

The Summer Fair at Hexham 2011

This weekend, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August sees the return of the Summer Fair @ Hexham.

Located adjacent to the Tyne Bridge, next to Waitrose and surrounded by the town's large, principal car park, the indoor marquee at Wentworth Leisure Centre will  be home to around 100 stands of varied Gifts, Art, Craft and Food throughout  the weekend.

Open 10am to 4pm daily......Admission FREE.

The busy market town of Hexham also offers a great day out with your visit to the Summer Fair......Hexham Abbey, Sele Park, The Old Gaol and many other attractions.