Latest News Articles by Joan Porter
Summer Sundays for Portobello and Golborne
05 July 2021Portobello and Golborne Markets are now running on Sundays as well as the Saturdays throughout the summer until August 11.
Flying in for the Henley Decor after last-minute site change
05 July 2021Despite a last minute move to a new site, the Henley Décor Fair at the end of May was a big success, said organiser Gary Wallis.
Textile trading continues despite fair postponement
05 July 2021The planned 30-stand Designer and Makers’ Fair on July 17-18 at Charleston Manor, near Lewes in East Sussex was cancelled at the beginning of July.
Updates on three UK fairs scheduled for July
28 June 2021Three updates about events taking place in Hungerford, Charlwood and the East End of London
Talking about Dorking brocante
28 June 2021After much trepidation around the launch of her monthly outdoor brocante in Dorking, Jane Alexander of Dovehouse Fine Antiques Fairs finally saw it happen on Sunday, June 20.
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.