Northern Doll show

[carolescuties]

I'm going booked my table in April I think only a few tables left now Helen riley is the lady you need to speak to
their is an ebay item that you can bok on this is the link:
Good Luck

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NORTHERN-REBORN-BABY-DOLL-SHOW-SEPTEMBER-19TH-2009_W0QQitemZ250411178826QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_localservices_events_parties_GL?hash=item250411178826&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[judy gray]

How many reborns are you all aiming for to take to the show? im on number two at the moment just rooting but its hard going with small 43 needles.

 Ive a long way to go im planing on around 10 if I can make it, its exciting though thinking about things for the table etc to make it look pretty.

Do you all get banners for your tables, if so where do you order them from I would like one with my nursery logo on
Seems like its a long time away yet but ive been told to be careful as it soon creeps up on you.  

Think I will prob learn alot from Peterborough in June that will be my first ever show, but any tips will be welcome from you experienced girls !!!


Hugs Judy xx

[a.w.dolls]

How many reborns are you all aiming for to take to the show? im on number two at the moment just rooting but its hard going with small 43 needles.

 Ive a long way to go im planing on around 10 if I can make it, its exciting though thinking about things for the table etc to make it look pretty.

Do you all get banners for your tables, if so where do you order them from I would like one with my nursery logo on
Seems like its a long time away yet but ive been told to be careful as it soon creeps up on you.  

Think I will prob learn alot from Peterborough in June that will be my first ever show, but any tips will be welcome from you experienced girls !!!


Hugs Judy xx

Yes - it soon creeps up  8 to 10 dolls will be ok for your first show hun, but remember to take small things to sell aswell, I always take old doll mags to sell for a £1.00, and some dummies, bottles etc, it all helps to make you more money 
And for the banner or your name logo, mine is printed on material - you can buy the t-shirt print packs at stapels and print your logo on them on your printer then iron the printed logo on some material - much cheaper than bought ones 

Look forward to seeing you there
Hugs Audrey x

[judy gray]

Thank you Audrey for the advice I will take little bits with me too now I no thats what you do

I shall have a go with the logo, how many shows have you done Audrey?? do you have much success with sales???

Its really nice to have something to work towards, quite exciting!!!!look forward to meeting you

Hugs Judy xx

[a.w.dolls]

Thank you Audrey for the advice I will take little bits with me too now I no thats what you do

I shall have a go with the logo, how many shows have you done Audrey?? do you have much success with sales???

Its really nice to have something to work towards, quite exciting!!!!look forward to meeting you

Hugs Judy xx

I could not work out how many shows I have done  been doing Dolls & Minature shows since 1991 and I used to do 13 a year for a few years, I am only doing three Doll fairs this year so far.
And my success with sales - well I have been to some really bad fairs in the past, were there has been no one buying - Harrogate been the worst, never sold much there.
I always sick to the ones thats good for me, I would never go back to a place if I didn't make double my stand money.

Audrey x

[Helen]

A quick Thank you to everyone who has booked a table!!

I am the person who has organised the show, WE HAVE done lots of advertising, we have run adverts on ebay classifieds for the last 3 months, we also sell online which means we have posted 4000 approx leaflets in parcels all over the country! We have been in the last TWO editions of Hello Dolly Magazine advertising the event, we are also in this months Discover Dolls magazine.

As Clare said previously we have a shop at the centre so people who have been popping in to the shop have taken advertising with them We have also advertised in local newspapers and brochures!

If you also read the terms and conditions it says to advertise yourselves to let past customers know where you will be on the 19th September 

As it is our first event we cannot anticipate how many atendees there will be, although ticket sales are doing well so far!

Tickets are on sale in my ebay shop, via telephone 01226 805099 and also in my forum ACORN, which i have run for the last 2 years.

Not sure if links are allowed so havent put any in 

Every show deserves a chance; It is just a case of getting the North on the map!!

We will be repeating the show next year regardless of whether people have good or bad sales......as I also exhibit at Peterborough twice a year I will also start taking advertising with me in October for next years Northern Doll Show; this year we have Wendy Graham from Wendys-babies presenting prizes to our competition winners, there are raffles for voucher prizes to spend on supplies or on a deposit for a reborn baby, doll kits and much more..... there is a mixed array of exhibitors, experienced and novice reborners, doll and baby clothes, knitters, doll house miniatures, we have booked all 50 tables but have an overflow of an extra 25 should we need them.

If anyone is interested in booking a table or buying a ticket please email us at sales@realistic-creations.co.uk

Thanks for listening and I hope its put peoples minds at rest who were worried about the advertising!! 

[eeyoressmilereborns]

Wow Helen that all sounds very exciting you have been a busy bee 
It is great to have shows up this way and I love coming along and supporting new shows....infact I am  that I cannot book a table myself but as Im away on holiday either the week of the show or the week before it just isnt poss this time arouns but I will be there even if it falls that we are away as we are only going as far as Skeggy so I've got it covered
I think the advertising has been great so far and dont forget that too add word of mouth to that list as sometimes its this kind of free advertising that works just as well.....when I was at Sutton last weekend I asked all the ladies I spoke to if they would be at Elacar and most said yes and one lady that had slipped the net and not heard of the show asked me to Email her the details, which I did and she has now booked
I can't wait for this show and look forwards to meeting you all soon
Sam xx

Dont suppose I can talk you into doing one even futher up north at Blackpool can I

[mejooli]

 ..HeHE I'm the one that nearly slipped the net thanks sam for giving me the info i will see you there . i am sooo looking forward to the show and meeting everyone..  now got a couple more dollys to do .
hugs Juliexxx

[eeyoressmilereborns]

Oh Julie
I have a feeling I may just stop by your stall at the show 
Cant wait
Sam x

[a.w.dolls]

Hi Helen,

Looks like you have advertised really well - it should go great on the day,
I have told all my reborn buyers & put it on both my websites, and I am really looking forward to it, not long to go now.

I have been to some really bad small fairs were they have not even had a sign up on the door  so I only go to the larger ones now.

Audrey x

[mejooli]

Oh Julie
I have a feeling I may just stop by your stall at the show 
Cant wait
Sam x

well Sam you better make sure hubby's wallet is nice and full         and remember absolutely nooooo shoes or bags before the show
could send you on a reckie (scout) for the nearest wine bar too
see ya there...

[eeyoressmilereborns]

Noooo shoes or bags
not even a flip flop or two
Ooh wine bars now they sounds just up my street though
As for his wallet its never full babes.....I keep all his pennies in my purse for him.....see how good I am to my man
Sam x

[Lyn {Dazlynlittleangels}]

Its right on our doorstep so Sonya ,Jac's and myself will be there looking forward to seeing all of you
love
Lyn x
Dazlynlittleangels

[Edolls]

I'll be there, and hope to meet some of you lovely ladies. I have an early ticket, as I am just a collector. I am so excited at the prospect of a show not too far from home

I am collecting three of helen's babies, so this makes it doublely exciting for me.

Enid. x

[Shirley]

Enid is the early ticket just the one you buy before the event or is it a special one that allows you in early, that wasnt mentioned when I enquired about them.