Wales Crafts Council

News of Wales Craft Council

Winter 2007/08

Winter 2007/2008 20th – 23rd January 2008 Wales Spring Fair, Venue Cymru, North Wales Conference Centre, Llandudno, ConwyWales Spring Fair is a trade event and is only open for Trade Buyers. There will be a gallery only section that is open to both the public and trade and the exhibits will be for sale, collection on the last day in the foyer of the main exhibition. Big launch of the gallery (press packs available from the reception desk or pre-show from WCC info@walescraftcouncil.co.uk) with

October 2007

It is now mid October and the summer season is behind us. There will still be plenty of opportunities to find WCC members at shows and events, but we will be gearing up to Christmas very soon, and our members will be making sure that shops will be full of special “Made in Wales“ products. If you ever want to find a particular craft worker or maker from Wales this is the website and we are the organisation to help you find them. Telephone us 01938 555313

Autumn 2007

It is now nearly October and the summer season is behind us. There will still be plenty of opportunities to find WCC members at shows and events, but we will be gearing up to Christmas very soon, and our members will be making sure that shops will be full of special “Made in Wales“ products.

July 2007

It is now July, and we are right in the middle of the show season, finding craft workers busy with shows or making to supply the summer tourist trade and keep shops full of special “Made in Wales“ products. WCC members have been through the Small Holders and Garden Festival at Builth Wells and will soon be there again for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show 23rd to 26th July - For more information go to The Royal Welsh website, or get direct links by reading more of this article from the link below. If you ever want to find a particular craft worker or maker from Wales this is the website and we are the organisation to help you find them. Telephone us 01938 555313 and our staff are there waiting to help you source products, suppliers, materials or people. If you want to keep up to date and be more informed about Wales Craft Council and its members don’t forget to register through our website for news letters etc.

Summer 2007

It is now June, and no doubt will soon be July, and the silly season for craft workers busy with shows or making to supply the summer tourist trade and keep shops full of special “Made in Wales“ products. WCC members have been through the Small Holders and Garden Festival at Builth Wells and will soon be there again for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show 23rd to 26th July - For more information go to The Royal Welsh website, or get direct links by reading more of this article from the link below. If you ever want to find a particular craft worker or maker from Wales this is the website and we are the organisation to help you find them. Telephone us 01938 555313 and our staff are there waiting to help you source products, suppliers, materials or people. If you want to keep up to date and be more informed about Wales Craft Council and its members don’t forget to register through our website for news letters etc.

AGM notification and Winter News 2007

WCC members AGM 2007 on 14th February in the Presidents Pavilion at The Royal Welsh Showground, at 2.00pm - all members will be welcome and refreshments will be served. The Agenda and other supporting papers should have been sent out by now, if you have not had a copy please call the office, 01938555313 or email: info@walescraftcouncil.co.uk.

Winter 2006/7

21st – 24th January 2007 Wales Spring Fair, Venue Cymru, North Wales Conference Centre, Llandudno, Conwy. Wales Spring Fair is a trade event and is only open for Trade Buyers. There will be a gallery only section that is open to both the public and trade and the exhibits will be for sale, collection on the last day in the foyer of the main exhibition. Big launch of the gallery (press packs available from the reception desk or pre-show from WCC 01938 555 313 info@walescraftcouncil.co.uk) with Lord Dafydd Ellis Thomas at 7.00pm on Saturday 20th January 2007, plus best stand awards and other accolades to be presented over the duration of the show. Calling all retailers, please send us your email and contact details for more information, calling all potential exhibitors, please email and send contact details info@walescraftcouncil.co.uk For Wales Spring fair registration for Bone Fide businesses is available on the door, pre registration for speed of entry call 01938 555 313.

Autumn 2006

The Swansea Christmas Event, outside the Waterfront Museum, (throughout December) looks set to be a really fun and busy show. Swansea City Council are laying on an ice rink, plus other winter attractions. Royal Welsh Winter Fair, 27th and 28th November 2006, is booking with exhibitors very quickly, and is traditionally also a very busy event.

Summer News 2006

Established in 1977, therefore we at Wales Craft Council will be celebrating our 30 th anniversary next year. The directors are hoping that we will meet a membership target of double the current figures.