Newcastle Does Vintage 17/11/2012 - What a Day!

People queuing up to come in!

We LOVE Newcastle!

Yesterday we held our first ever vintage event at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle.  Because it was our first ever event in Newcastle, we weren't sure how many people we would get through the door, so it was wonderful to find out just how much the people of Newcastle love vintage.  An amazing 1500 people turned up - which is about the same that we have come to our signature York events.  The venue was amazing - the theatre is such a beautiful building and so spacious for one of our events, and the theatre staff were so welcoming.

For most of the day I was standing on the front desk and we received some lovely comments from our visitors.  A few people asked us if we were there for two days because they knew people who couldn't come on the Saturday but would have loved it.


People had also been to our York fairs we're very pleased to find out it was the same company doing this one.  Also, being on the desk meant I remembered a few of the faces that came in, and it was great to see many of them still enjoying the fair hours after they'd passed through the door.

I bought my camera and spotted some locals with great taste who'd found some very stylish items.  This gentleman on the left bought a very nice jacket that fitted him perfectly, and this lady on the right looked fab in this white beaded top.

Our stallholders were having a good day too!  It's great to see these small businesses doing so well in the current financial market.  Plus, there was also time for a bit of fun.  Two of our regular stallholders in the pic on the left found a couple of matching coats for sale and tried them on - don't they look fab!

As with all of our fairs, we had other things for people to enjoy apart from the vintage stalls.  We had a lovely beauty bar run by the Body Shop.  There was face painting, and Emma from the Yesteryear Shed had her arm painted with this beautiful blue flower in the pic above.  Our workshop this time was a demonstration on how to turn an old book into a Christmas tree in the pic on the left.  I can't wait to try this!

Finally, we had the Moon Booth who we'd love at the last event we'd had in York, taking vintage style photos.  I had a photo taken - it was great fun.  You can see all the photos they took at Newcastle Does Vintage on their Facebook page.

So, that was our first ever Newcastle event.  We will be back next year - keep an eye on our Facebook page when we announce the dates.  If you feel you missed out and couldn't make it yesterday, then fear not!  On Saturday 24th November 2012 we'll be in Durham at the Town Hall.

Check out the dedicated Durham Does Vintage Facebook on the link below for more details!

Durham Does Vintage Facebook page

Newcastle Does Vintage Tomorrow 17/11/2012!

We're SO excited about Newcastle Does Vintage tomorrow!

It's nearly time, for our first ever vintage event in Newcastle, and remember, it's more than just a vintage fair - it's a vintage experience! 

We're at the Theatre Royal from 10:30am to 5pm and we can offer the lovers of vintage in Newcastle over thirty quality vintage stalls, offering clothes, memorabilia, kitchenalia, crafts and whole lot more.  And - that's not all!  We've also got a  gorgeous tearoom, beauty bar, children's glitter tattoos, children's face painting, and the Moon Booth vintage photographers will be there too.

As always at our events there's a brilliant free workshop.  This time you can bring an old book along and can learn how to turn it into a wonderful quirky Christmas tree in preparation for the festive season!  You don't need to reserve a place on this workshop, just turn up.

Plus, we've got a special competition where they best dressed person can win a prize!  Last week at Harrogate Does Vintage we spotted this lovely lady in the photo on the left, looking fab in her vintage outfit.  You can always post any pics you take during the day of yourself decked out in your vintage finery to our Facebook page's wall.  We'd love to see your photos from the day. 

So, don't forget to bring your camera!  You get all of this for just £1 entry.  It's a great place to start that Christmas shopping and get some really unique gifts for your friends and family!  We're looking forward to meeting you tomorrow.

Now and Then Events enters The Press’s Local Business Accelerators competition

Now and Then Event were featured in the York Press today for entering the Press’s Local Business Accelerators campaign.  Three local York winners will be chosen and one will then be selected to enter a national competition with a chance to win free mentioning from Deborah Meaden of Dragon’s Den fame.

Now and Then Events enters The Press’s Local Business Accelerators competition

We're keeping all of our fingers and toes crossed that Now and Then Events win. It's such an amazing prize!

Harrogate Does Vintage 10-11-2012

Yesterday we were at Harrogate Does Vintage in the Harrogate Theatre.  For most of the day Sophie and I were dressed up as vintage ladies and handing out flyers on the street of Harrogate.

Did you spot us?  It was great fun walking round Harrogate and seeing people smiling at us being dressed up in our vintage attire. 

I did get an opportunity to come inside from the cold and take a few photos of the fair.  Our visitors certainly were taking the opportunity to have a good look round our fab vintage stalls and do a bit of early Christmas shopping.

As always our pop-up tea room was amazing!  Sue's cakes are a winner, especially on a cold day.  I tried one of the lemon cup cakes (which is why one from the bottom of the cake stand on the photo to the right is missing!). The tea rooms also had a TV screen showing vintage news clips and some animations showing our up coming events - made by the talented people behind Claire's Vintique.

Our workshop this time was run by Vintage Rose, who were demonstrating how to up cycle your furniture. They had some very clever paint for sale which they used to paint all sorts of things, from mirror frames to chairs.  They're coming to our Durham fair, so if you missed them at Harrogate, so you can catch them there.



Finally, here are some photos of people at the fair.  Can you spot yourself looking for a vintage item?

We'll be back in Harrogate on 23rd February 2013, so hopefully we'll see you there!

Don't for get that next weekend we're venturing outside of Yorkshire for our first event in Newcastle on 17th November 2012.



And then on 24th November 2012 we're in Durham for our first ever Durham Does Vintage event.

Check Facebook, Twitter or our brand new website Britain Does Vintage, for more details.

Short Film About York - 'Undressing the Viking'

In one of the last days of Summer 2012, I had the opportunity to be an extra in short film about York called Undressing the Viking.  It tells the story to two friends, one who's a bit hippie and romantic and one who quite rocky and modern, as they discuss their dream ways to spend a day in York.  The film was made by Parashoots, who also made the rather brilliant York 800 film.

I took part in the scene where the hippie lady describes her dream party.  Basically my role was to be a guest at a party at Gray's Court, and drink Pimms.  My acting abilities just about stretched to that!  It was a beautiful evening, sunny and warm, and when it got dark we set off Chinese lanterns - which look magical in the film.  I must add that we tied nylon thread to the lanterns and they were all pulled back and extinguished after we'd finished filming! 

So, here's the final film!

I'm in it at around 2:33, I'm quite chuffed with being a guest at someone's dream party!  You might notice that when hippie lady gets to the party she changes into a purple vintage dress, I got to see it close up - it was beautiful.

The film also features lots of other cool shops and venues in York - so if you live here, or are planning a visit, you might get some ideas for fun things you can do around the city.

Harrogate Does Vintage is Back!

Harrogate Does Vintage is back at Harrogate Theatre on Saturday 10th November 2012, 10am - 4:30pm!  

 

 

Yes, it's nearly time again for us to get the bunting out, set up the stalls and put out the cup cakes. We love Harrogate, and at our last fair we got over 800 people through the door!



If you live locally and want to keep up with just the Harrogate events, there's now a Facebook page dedicated just to Harrogate Does Vintage:-

Harrogate Does Vintage Facebook Page

Plus, we've also got a brand new Harrogate Does Vintage website:-

Harrogate Does Vintage Website

As regular visitors to our events know, were far more than just a vintage fair.  On Saturday we're bringing you an amazing workshop - Sam from Vintage Rose, Selby, will be doing 'no stripping furniture' clinics at 11am and 2pm - where you can bring along any tired looking pieces of furniture and freshen them up - shabby chic/vintage style! These workshops are FREE - although depending on the size of furniture you may need to buy some extra paint! Spaces are limited. GET THE LOOK!

To book your place email Vintage Rose at vintageroseshop@hotmail.co.uk

This workshop, our fab array of vintage stalls, and the tea room  all for £1 entry!  It's going to be a grand day out.

Forces Sweethearts at Christmas

Are you looking for something with a vintage theme to do at Christmas?  Our friends at Harrogate Theatres have a rather fabulous 1940s themed Forces Sweethearts at Christmas show on Wednesday 12th December 2012 at 2:30pm at the Royal Hall, Ripon Road.

Being a matinee show, it's ideal if you don't want a late night. The show will be a mixture of 1940s tunes from the original forces’ sweethearts Vera Lynn, Judy Garland and The Andrew Sisters, alongside some classic Christmas songs by the likes of Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra.  Plus, it's a tagged sing-a-long, so the audience can join in with singing along to White Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus, Winter Wonderland, and many more. 

They want to create a Blitz party, so they're encouraging the audience to dress up in 1940s gear.  You could always attend one of our vintage fairs, and buy some items to wear to the show.  We've got Harrogate Does Vintage at the Harrogate Theatre on 10th November and York Does Vintage on 2nd December at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall.  One of the easiest 1940s looks you can create is to wear a vintage headscarf.  We always have lots of beautiful scarves for sale at our events.

If all that has whetted your appetite for more Christmas music then Royal Hall are hosting a classical Christmas, A Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala on Friday 14 December.  this involves a thirty three piece British Philharmonic Orchestra performing some of the finest and most notable Strauss tunes along with traditional Christmas carols.  That's bound to fill the audience with festive cheer!

If you'd like to book for either of these shows, please see the details below.

Tickets can be booked securely online at www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk or through the Harrogate Theatre Box Office on 01423 502 116.

Production: Forces Sweethearts at Christmas
Date: Wednesday 12 December
Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: £14 - £12 (concs available)
Location: Royal Hall


Production: A Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala
Date: Friday 14 December
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £22.50 - £17.50 (concs available)
Location: Royal Hall