Final Fairs for 2015

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Christmas Vintage and Retro Craft Fair at Haigh Hall

On Sunday 16th November we are back at Haigh Hall for our final fair of the year.  Our Christmas vintage and retro craft fair is the largest of the year with over 50 stalls inside the beautiful Hall.  Drink mulled wine round open roaring fires, while browsing for a bargain, gift or treat for yourself.

Haigh Hall entrance

Haigh Hall entrance

There are stalls in the entrance hall, downstairs ballroom, upstairs ballroom and this year there will be a Christmas gift room in the library.  The upper floor is accessible via the beautiful stairs or lift.

Wedding dresses on the beautiful staircase

Wedding dresses on the beautiful staircase

The fair takes place on Sunday 16th November, starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm.  Admission to the event is just £1 and you can come in and out all day.  There will be a fabulous Hillman car outside, with a small stall.

Hillman at Haigh Hall

Hillman at Haigh Hall

There will be live entertainment throughout the day from the beautiful and talented Bexi Owen.

Bexi Owen Singer

Bexi Owen Singer

The dapper Lane from Vintage Vocals will also be singing at the event.

Lane from Vintage Vocals

Lane from Vintage Vocals

You can purchase food, drink and of course mulled wine at the café off the downstairs ballroom.  There is additional seating upstairs to enjoy the refreshments.  Finally, there will be a free magic show for the children at 2pm.
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Below are the list of stalls that will be attending the event:

  • Urban Chocolate – yummy handmade chocolates
  • Vibrant Vintage – true vintage, accessories and collectables
  • Revival – vintage clothing, trinkets, accessories
  • Psychotic Monkey – true vintage clothing, accessories
  • Picture This – decorpage furniture
  • A & B Crafts – handmade crafts plus vintage suitcases
  • Psychotic Monkey – fab selection of vintage clothing
  • Butterquins – handmade retro clothing
  • Susan Gibson – beautiful knitted items
  • Vintage Whatnots – all things vintage; military

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  • Sandra and Terry – true vintage and collectables
  • Grandma’s Attic – fab selection of true vintage
  • Woollybobs – knitted items and furniture
  • Primrose Crafts – a range of handmade crafts
  • Indigostich – textile art prints and cards
  • Brookes Cupcakes – yummy cakes and cupcakes
  • Jane Hamilton – great selection of true vintage
  • Athenas Aromas – bath bombs, soaps and candles
  • Anne and Martin Tebay – collectables and home ware
  • Vintage in Petals – large selection of vintage clothing

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  • Vintage fashions – vintage buttons, postcards, jewellery
  • Susan Moodie – collection of lace, fabric, bits and piece
  • Enframing Crafts – vintage clothes, bedding, accessories plus upcycled ornaments
  • Ohsewtweed – handcrafted items in Harris Tweed
  • Amy Senogles – repurposed fabric home and fashion accessories
  • Wooden it be lovely – handcrafted wood accessoires
  • T.E.A – ladies and mens vintage clothing, kitchenalia and small furniture
  • Lucy Lee Keepsakes -handcrafted cards & accessories
  • Wendy – handmade tissue toppers, pen holders and novalites
  • Martin – professional photographer

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  • Lilian – retro pottery
  • Crafts by Sue – vintage altered artwork
  • Ayshea – Christmas wreaths, flowers and headbands
  • Stepahnies Crafts – vintage and retro jewellery, cards 3D frames
  • Diane – handmade Christmas decorations, Xmas crackers, gift bags
  • Cynthia – vintage jewellery, accessories and clothing
  • Chardichic – hand painted shabby chic furniture, plus table wear, fabrics and accessories
  • Yappers Chappers Designs – handmade jewellery
  • Follies – handmade knits, retro womens wear and vintage style lingerie
  • The Bag Lady – handmade bags

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  • Dell Home Designs – vintage china and upcycled furniture
  • Cat approved crafts – handmade cards, gemstone jewellery and patchwork
  • Nadine – tarot card readers
  • Norma-jean – vintage jewellery, accessories, clothes and unique artwork
  • Alexandra Kay – handmade retro clothing
  • Susan Moodie – vintage lace and accessories
  • DeeSigns – unique handmade cards
  • Gingham Flamingo – handmade cushions and fabric accessories
  • Twiggy vintage – an array of vintage clothing, accessories and collectables.

Vibrant Vintage hope to see you on Sunday 16th November 10-4 for a fantastic day of vintage and retro craft shopping.  If you have any questions about the event please contact Vibrant Vintage at victoriaclaire@vibrantvintage.co.uk
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Time for Tea vintage fair

On 7th September we are back at the stunning Haigh Hall for our fourth vintage and retro craft fair of the year.  The theme is “time for tea” with free dancing lessons at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.  The idea is that you can try steps from different periods in time, without the need for a partner.

As well as the dancing classes we have 40 fab stalls selling vintage and retro clothing, accessories, handbags, jewellery and collectables.  We also have upcycled furniture, handmade crafts, jewellery and artwork to cupcakes.  There is something for all the family, with admission just £1 and children under 12 free.  The fair starts at 10am and finished at 4pm

Besides the Seaside Vintage and Retro Craft Fair

On Sunday 6th July we are back at Haigh Hall with our Besides the Seaside vintage and retro craft fair.  We have over 40 fab stall selling vintage and retro clothing, accessories, jewellery and collectables, as well as handmade jewellery, soaps, candles, fabric gifts, cupcakes, chocolate and a new stall selling handmade retro lollipops.

From Sweetieatie

From Sweetieatie

We also have the beautiful and talented Bexi Owen singing throughout the day.  Haigh Hall will be providing a BBQ outside the Hall.  At 2pm there is a knobbly knees competition, this is open to men, women and children.  The winner will receive a prize from Urban Chocolate, one of our stalls at the fair.  Finally, there is a retro “cut out” of a woman in swimming costume.  You can have your photo taken by Martin Newton photography.

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The fair will start at 10am and finish at 4pm.  Admission is £1.  The address of the fair is Haigh Hall, Cooperas Lane, Wigan, WN2 1PE

Charity Fashion Show

On Thursday 1st May we organised out first fashion show to raise money for local charity Senior Solutions, whilst raising awareness of Westhoughton businesses.  We are please to announe that we raised £1485 for Senior Solutions.