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Bop while you shop, vintage style

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extravaganzaFrom clothing to kitchenalia, jewellery and accessories to shabby chic homeware, it’s all about vintage at Grantham College between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 30 May.

With more than 35 stalls and plenty of vintage-inspired live entertainment, you’ll be able to bop while you shop at Bea’s Vintage Extravaganza.

There’s even a pop up beauty parlour if you fancy being transformed into a 40s or 50s film star, complete with Victory Roll hairdo, make up and false lashes.

bertie 6And there’ll be plenty of tasty treats to enjoy too, from traditional cream teas and other cakes from Liberty Rose’s Tea Room & Fancy Goods Shop to locally produced ice creams served up by Bertie & Mabel from their retro ice cream van Bertie…

Admission to the fair, in the college refectory on Stonebridge Road in Grantham, is just 50p – for more details call 07888 679118 or check out the Bea’s Boutique Facebook page.

Christmas shopping with a vintage twist

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vintage fairIf you missed Bea’s Vintage & Craft Fair in Grantham back in May, here’s another chance – just in time for all that Christmas shopping!

The first fair was so successful, it will be back with a seasonal theme on Saturday 22 November, from 10am to 4pm at the Jubilee Church Life Centre.

With more than 30 stallholders selling vintage clothes, homeware, children’s new and pre-loved clothes and toys, shabby chic furniture, decoupaged gifts and other handmade items, you’re sure to find plenty of stocking fillers for family and friends, not to mention a few treats for yourself…

Emma Payne from The Vintage Head in Newark will be on hand again, ready to transform ladies into 40s film stars, complete with Victory Roll hairdos, makeup and false lashes, while local talent in the form of Elaine Bishop and Swing Nouveau will be entertaining visitors with some live themed music.

And there’ll be plenty of tempting treats on offer as you take Tea with Bea in the pop up vintage tea room, with traditional cream teas, scrumptious Victoria sponge and other gorgeous goodies, all served up on vintage china of course…

Admission to the fair, at 5 London Road in Grantham (NG31 6EY for satnav users), is just 50p – for more details call 07888 679118.

A very fashionable fundraiser!

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children's society vintage fashion showIt’s all about vintage on Friday 1 August, when St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark is the stunning setting for The Children’s Society’s Charity Vintage Fashion Show and Craft Fair.

Funds raised by the event will be matched by Barclays Bank and all proceeds go to The Children’s Society, helping to support its work to defend, protect and safeguard the childhood of children and young people across the UK through a network of programmes and services.

Local models – including the current Miss Newark – will be strutting their stuff along the catwalk in the nave, with John Knight of Vintage2Versace compering the show. And with three separate areas, given over to children’s toys, games and activities, crafts and vintage items, there’ll be plenty to see, do and buy for everyone.

The event runs from 4pm till 8pm, admission is £1 with children going free and there’s no need to book, just pay on the door.

Even if you can’t make it on the day, you can still buy tickets for the raffle. At £1 each, they’re already on sale at the charity’s shop on Middlegate in Newark and at Daphne’s Handbag on Mansfield Road in Nottingham.

With a plethora of prizes on offer, including gift vouchers, beauty treatments, cuddly toys and a very special bottle of Gout de Diamants champagne worth £350 to name just a few, this is one raffle you won’t want to miss!