It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Only a few more days until a cornucopia of crafted delights will be on display at The Poppy and Pint in West Bridgford.

The Sellers

• Love U More
• Alys Power Design
• Yummy Little Cakes
• Lily & Sparrow
• Healing Touch Academy
• Mollies Mum
• Lily Be Funky
• Pebble Jewellery
• Lorraine Murphy
• Hannah Stevens
• Janine McShane
• Alison Kent
• Say It With A Sign
• Lost & Found
• Paul Dale Photographer
• Stitches & Stars
• Sweet Jean Vintage
• Prudence Red
• Darby & Joan
• Foto Ceramica

The Venue

The Poppy & Pint opened in May 2011 on the site of the former British Legion in Lady Bay, next to the Tennis Club and Bowling Green it has extensive indoor & outdoor seating areas and a fully equipped first floor function room where we will be holding its first ever craft fair. They have a great selection of award winning ales, wines, continental lagers and quality soft drinks. The food menu has a mix of old fashioned pub favourites and contemporary European dishes along with an exciting specials board.

 

How To Find Us

The Poppy and Pint is at the end of Pierrepont Road just off the junstion with Rutland Road –  30 seconds from the A6011. The postcode for your satnav is NG2 5DX. You’ll see our signs and decorations at the entrance to the pub so you won’t be able to miss us. There’s plenty of on site parking.

If you are coming by bus you can catch the number 11 to Lady, alight at the Post Office and walk down to Core’s Cafe , turn right at Pierrepont Road, crossing over Trent Boulevard and we are just down Rutland Hall Close – you will see our signs and decorations.

Hannah Stevens

One of our new for November sellers, Hannah Stevens creates screen printed home wares and accessories using original illustrations and designs. She recently graduated from university, after studying Decorative Arts. She loves collecting vintage home wares. She loves to knit and sew. She plans to open a shop selling a mixture of vintage home wares and handmade items. She would like to live in a little old cottage in the countryside. She has an online shop selling vintage bits and pieces. Is slightly obsessed with Scandinavian design at the moment. She LOVES car boot sales and junk shops. She hardly ever buys anything new, much preferring the old and slightly battered. You can find more about Hannah here.

don’t just take our word for it

Of course we thought the first Eclectic Presents evening shopping extravaganza was amazing but to whet your appetite for the next one here are just a few of the lovely comments we had from our visitors.

“Fantastic event, I could spend a fortune here! Look forward to the next one, Heather x”

“Great venue, lovely stands, loved it xx look forward to the next one.”

“Thank you – it was a lovely evening. Beautiful gifts, we’ll come to the next one. Love + Laughter – Larisa + Becky xx”

“We absolutely loved everything. We will be back at the next one! Lizzie, Philipa, Suzanne (well done Vicky fab event)”

“This truely has been the best fair/ shopping night I have ever done as a trader. You have the ‘key’ I will definitely be wanting to join in the fun + buzzing atmosphere for xmas in Nov!! Love Cherie – Shea Chez Natural Skincare xx”

Applications are now live for the next event on the 18th November – email us at theeclecticpresents@hotmail.co.uk for more information or to get an application form. The deadline to apply is the 5th October so be quick.

What a fantastic start

The very first eclectic presents evening shopping extravaganza has been and gone. If you came then thank you and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did, if you didn’t then here’s what you missed..

 By 6.30pm we had shoppers queuing outside and our stall holders were rushing around putting the last minute finishing touches to their stands and tables.

(Helen Shere of Shere Design setting up her stall)

The doors burst opened at 7pm, and the excited guests rushed in to claim their free goody bags. Our lovely stall holders had donated gifts, freebies, vouchers and more to make the first ever eclectic present shopper feel really special.

(The first batch of goody bags)

We had some gentlemen from Nottingham Rugby Club on hand to sell tickets for the raffle and they raised over £300 for breakthrough breast cancer – a result. Not to mention the delighted winners of some fantastic prizes (all donated to us by our generous stall holders)

(Vicky and the boys selling raffle tickets)

The rest of the evening passed in a blur of chatting, drinking, shopping, pampering, laughing and generally having fun. We had so many fantastic comments from makers and customers and we have lots of plans to make the next one even better!! It was an absolute pleasure to be involved with so save the date for a Christmas Shopping Extravaganza on November 18th.

(Pat Webber from Sunday Best)

(handmade teddy by Mollys Mum)

NG5 Crafts

Janine McShane from NG5 Crafts will be bringing along her bags and bunnies and other goodies for sale on the 9th. Janine uses both vintage and new fabrics for her bags and bunnies i.e. vintage Laura Ashley, Liberty and Margo Selby. Janine took up sewing just over a year ago as part of her recovery from Cancer treatment. After having her tweed scarf bag spotted whilst out shopping by a vintage dealer and being commissioned to make some for sale. She then shared a stall with a friend in Dec and July. It was whilst at the last fair she met Vicky who invited her on board for the Sept event. Janine is very keen to be involved as it is also a fundraiser for Breakthrough Breast Cancer a charity Janine knows how important it is to support. Find out more about her here.

You are hereby invited

If you are thinking of inviting a few friends to our first evening shopping extravaganza why not send them their very own invitation.

Copy the invite and email, print, post, Facebook, Twitter, carrier pigeon or fax it straight to them!

Hello Sunshine

Hello Sunshine by Jo Want  features unique and quirky jewellery, accessories, greetings cards & illustrations.

Inspiration comes from the playful nature of animals, people and everyday life, sprinkled with humour. With the intention of bringing a smile to the world’s face, these collections of work include laser cut necklaces, brooches, drop and stud earrings, pin badges, and greeting cards. If you can’t wait til the 9th September to see more have a look here.

Scrubs With Benefits

Aromasolutions is a fresh 100% pure and natural skincare company bringing fantastic results and silky smooth skin to the masses. Scrubs with benefits are handmade body scrubs packed full of yummy goodness to pamper your skin and your mind. They contain luscious aromatic essential oils that will enhance your mood. They will be joining us for the eclectic shopping evening on the 9th September with a table full of their yummy handmade skincare products. For now though, you can read more about them here.

April Marie Textiles

April Marie Textiles is a one-woman business offering affordable crocheted gifts for all the family.

Launched in 2008 and run from the back room of her two bed terrace in Nottingham, April’s little company has flourished into a yummy mix of granny meets the girl. Whether you’re after a special gift idea or simply treating yourself you’ll be sure to find a handmade gift to suit. She will be joining us at the evening shopping extravaganza on the 9th of September and you can see more of her work and find out about her craft workshops here.

Rachel Ainley & Sunday Best

Beautiful and detailed handcrafted textiles including tea cosies, coffee cosies, pinnies, peg bags, lavender bags, corsages and brooches. Rachel Ainley’s designs are bright, colourful and very gorgeous. You can see more of her tremendous textiles here.

Rachel is sharing her stand at the eclectic presents shopping evening with Pat Webber, founder and designer maker of Sunday Best. Pat hand knits and appliqués garments for adults and children. Her work compliments Rachel’s perfectly with a fantastic vintage feel and strong colour combinations.