Colins News Blog
250TH HEXHAM ANTIQUES FAIR
Well, it’s hard to believe…20 years on and 250 consecutive months at Hexham on a Tuesday! Yes, in February 2012 the Antiques Fair in Wentworth Leisure Centre will celebrate its 250th Fair and not one month missed. There may have been a few close shaves over the years with floods, power cuts, fire alarms and a massive redevelopment of the site, however, the show went on thanks to the commitment of North Country Leisure, public support and most of all YOU…..the exhibitors, who have driven from all parts of England, Scotland and France to establish this Fair as one of the most successful in the UK. In 1991 there were just 45 stands, alternating between two halls depending on the sports programme. Now 20 years later the Fair is usually full with a regular 135 stands taken. We all look forward to the next decade being just as successful!
2011-12-31
NEW FOR 2012 CATTERICK LEISURE CTR.
April 2012 will see the start of another new mid week Fair on Wednesday, once a month, in one of the North’s exciting new leisure developments. Catterick Leisure Centre is located in the commercial centre of Catterick Garrison, the UK’s largest military establishment. Part of a massive investment from the MOD, the Leisure Centre together with swimming pool and library over looks the new Tesco Extra Superstore, Garrison Petrol Station and other retail outlets. An extensive Car Park is free and with no time restrictions the area is extremely busy throughout the week…. a massive opportunity to promote the Fair to many new visitors. The capacity of 135 tables and similar format to Hexham with unloading from 8am and close at 3.30pm ensure that travelling exhibitors can enjoy an easy journey missing the rush hour traffic. CCE look forward to working with the management, Nuffield Health Trust who are committed to help make this new Fair a wonderful success…we look forward to greeting you in April.
2011-12-31
RETURN TO NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE
CCE return to Newcastle Racecourse Exhibition Centre in March 2012 into a newly refurbished facility. The exhibition halls now take on a much welcomed warm ambiance. Recently carpeted throughout, the halls are warm and inviting, the unloading easy and excellent catering through the day by one of the Country’s premier Caterers, Gilpins of Yorkshire. Car Parking is free to all and with easy access from the AI we all look forward to a great favourite returning to the CCE venue list
2011-12-30
GATESHEAD STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT COMPLETION JULY 2011
The long awaited modernisation of Gateshead International Stadium was completed on 15th July 2011. Facilities at the Stadium are better than ever…contemporary glass reception area, more toilets, easier access for unloading and an extensive ground floor restaurant. The access road to the Stadium car park has been widened and all car parks will be available together with the overflow car park off Neilson Road. Colin Caygill would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone, both exhibitors and visitors for their patience and support throughout the difficult period of redevelopment.
2011-08-01
NEW VENUE FOR 2011
After a very successful January with most events fully booked and a great public attendance. We are delighted to announce a new venue for 2011, The Park Hotel Tynemouth on Sunday 10th April. The Park Hotel Tynemouth a beautiful art deco hotel which proudly overlooks the Northumbrian coastline with fantastic views over Tynemouth Longsands, one of four stunning blue flag beaches within walking distance. The hotel has just been lovingly renovated and now boasts some of the finest facilities in the entire region. Among the additions are magnificent updated Function Rooms and a full refresh of all the bedrooms and public areas.
2011-02-10
EVERYTHING THE ELEMENTS COULD THROW AT US AND YET AGAIN…NOT ONE FAIR CANCELLED!
Who could have predicted the worst winter weather since 1963 and the consequences?
All Fairs fully booked and a terrific run into Christmas for all…so we thought!
Kendal, Durham and Hexham all fully booked, well in advance and then it snowed and snowed and snowed…...
For the CCE equipment and trailer, what would normally be an early start on Sunday for our journey west to Kendal, fast became a Saturday afternoon dash and check in to the Travel Lodge to make sure that the Fair could go ahead as planned on the 28th November.
It did. The reward for CCE was the many thanks for keeping the Fair on and to see those who had been able to attend do so well. A terrific effort all round.
Now, having bounced back with a very successful Boxing Day Fair at Newcastle Airport we reach a New Year with a full house at Gateshead Stadium.
All of us at CCE wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year and thank you once again for your support throughout the last twelve months.
2011-01-04
2011 PRICE REVIEW
Long standing exhibitors will be aware that CCE have always attempted to absorb increasing costs for 24 months and then introduce a small increase of prices. This year the increase has been deferred for an extra 2 months until the 1st March and a decision has been taken NOT to increase any visitor admission costs in the foreseeable future, thus continuing our policy of being the best value Fairs amongst all of our competitors throughout the UK.
Thus from 1st March 2011 exhibitor stand prices will be as follows;
6’ table or space @ £32
9’ table or space @ £ 40
12’ table or space @ £ 50
18’ table or space @ £ 60
All costs include tables, chairs and power supply for table lighting
2011-01-04
NEW COLLEGE IS OPEN & THE VINTAGE & RETRO FAIR WILL GO AHEAD
The forecast for the weekend is improving and The Vintage & Retro Fair at New College, Durham this Sunday, 5th December is ON. A big thank you for all the support to all exhibitors and public..... we look forward to seeing you there and hope you have an enjoyable day! Colin Caygill
2010-12-02
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