Latest News Articles by Joan Porter
Dealer and ex-auctioneer join forces to develop Dorset business
28 June 2021Former Edinburgh Woollen Mill turned into antiques market with more than 40 dealers
Numbers rising at Charing Cross Collectors’ Market
28 June 2021One of the longest-running niche markets in London has reopened post-lockdown and trader numbers are rising slowly, says Bridget Pettecrew, organiser of the Charing Cross Collectors’ Market in the arches below Charing Cross Station in London.
Fairs and markets: Busy summer on the way
21 June 2021Although some restrictions are still in place for now, many fairs and markets organisers are gearing up for a busy summer to serve pent-up demand.
Chepstow prepares for art festival
14 June 2021Chepstow will be a riot of coloured umbrellas directing visitors to the art exhibitions and shows throughout the the Welsh town’s Festival of Arts.
‘Horti’ happy with a full house
14 June 2021All exhibitor slots are filled as the Adams fair keeps fingers crossed for July opening.
Posters selling well at Kent specialist shop
14 June 2021Karen and Paul Rennie of Rennies Seaside Modern in Folkestone are well-known collector/dealers in Modern British design.
Sign up for York attractions
14 June 2021The annual York River Art Market is running every Saturday from June 26 to the end of August with 30-plus artists and designers selling their work.
Little Bird takes over North Yorkshire market from council
07 June 2021The organisers of artisan markets in seven North Yorkshire towns – including Wetherby – are about to take over the weekly antiques and fleamarket run by Wetherby Town Council for 40 years.
Ex-cinema centre in Kent could continue
07 June 2021A former Victorian picture house in the Kent town of Herne Bay which now serves as an antique furniture and collectables centre was pulled from auction last month.
Jaguar Fairs heads back to Wetherby with a buzz
07 June 2021North Yorkshire town’s racecourse event returns and weekly market has a new owner
Halycon Fairs taking steps back to ballroom
07 June 2021Dealer Duncan Pembroke of Halycon Fairs is preparing for the first of his two-day 100-plus tables monthly antiques events for 16 months, taking place in the Derbyshire town of Buxton on Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20.
Kent County Showground gets set to welcome 300 dealers
07 June 2021B2B Events is off to Kent again with the second antiques and vintage market this year running on Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20.
Gateway to Salvo celebration
31 May 2021Digital event marks 30 years since the reclamation and salvage firm was launched
Arthur Swallow Fairs return for second Beale Park fair down by the river
31 May 2021As live fairs and markets return in strength, Richard Burgoin, director of Arthur Swallow Fairs, is in the midst of his summer season of events.
Recycling is the fashion these days
31 May 2021Vintage fashion dealer Samaya Ling has been in the trade for nearly 20 years but the rest of the world is cottoning on, it seems.
‘All outdoors and covid secure’ for Shepton Flea
24 May 2021Nine months after the last Shepton Flea was held at the Royal Bath & West Showground the market returns on Sunday May 30.
‘Pent up demand’ sells out Rowley Mile
24 May 2021Capacity has been reached for the upcoming Newmarket Antiques & Collectors’ Fair at Rowley Mile Racecourse on Sunday June 6, says organiser Paul Kelly.
Love returns at Lingfield Racecourse fair
24 May 2021Like so many other organisers, Donny Mann of Love Fairs is delighted to be back running fairs after such a long absence.
Continuity is returning to fairs scene
24 May 2021Updates on three fair organisers returning with events in the next few months
Selling on the Hoof
24 May 2021Out on the Romney Marshes in east Sussex is a series of small buildings that is Hoof Brocante.