Stallholders' Seminars

We are holding two seminars for Stallholders in September:

7^th September: Internet Marketing
(Note: Date changed from 8^th and 1^st cancelled )
This seminar, run by Tasha Harrison, is comprised of two parts: Search Engine Optimisation and Social Media. Stallholders can choose to attend either or both sessions each of which will be run on both dates. Venues will be decided once we know who would like to attend and where they will be coming from, so that we can make it accessible to as many people as possible. Please let Annie know if you are interested and where you would be coming from. The cost will be £20 per person for each topic.

15^th September: Stall Presentation
10am-1pm Lee Anne Francis of Crystal Clear Training is coming to talk about the various ways we can maximise the effectiveness of our stall lay-outs. The areas covered will be general display, colour, price and most importantly lighting, but Lee-Anne has asked that members proposing to attend give her forewarning of areas of particular interest. This seminar will cost £15 per person and will take place in Burford, Oxfordshire.

Application forms are available on the Downloads page in the Members' Area and need to be returned by 15^th August. Please contact Annie if you need any more information.

The Fair Organisers' and new Stallholder members' day

In February 2011 at the Coronation Hall in East Grafton, Wiltshire, we are having an 'Exhibition Day', including lunch, for Stallholders who have recently joined and for Fair Organisers.

The idea behind this venture is to give Fair Organisers and new Stallholder members a chance to meet, discuss products and communicate. Stallholders will be able to set up their tables to demonstrate exactly how they are intended to look at forthcoming fairs

The event is free to Stallholders who have joined since April 2010 as this event, or participation in the New Members Gallery at the AGM, forms part of their joining fee. Stallholders who joined after the 2009 AGM are also welcome to attend, but for them there will be a charge of £10.00. Admittance is free for Fair Organisers and there will be a sandwich lunch and coffee available for everyone.

Please contact Annie for more information. Application forms are available in the Downloads section of the website.

Important Deadlines

15^th December 2010    Deadline for information updates for Stallholders Directory, to be emailed to Annie

31^st December 2010    Deadline for online renewal of membership and insurance

If you do not renew your membership online by 31^st December there is a chance that your details will not be included in the 2011 directory. The site should be open to receive membership and combined liability (PPEL) subscriptions from 7th December. We will email reminders nearer the time!

Annual General Meeting 2011

The AGM is being held at Benson Village Hall in Oxfordshire on 11^th January 2011. New stallholders will again be offered tables on which to showcase their products to all the Fair Organisers present. Application forms for these tables will be sent out with the Autumn newsletter and tables will be offered on a first come, first served basis, so do send them back as quickly as possible to ensure your place.

Membership Renewal

All Membership and Insurances are now dealt with online, with our new direct, link to Clear Insurance Management Ltd. (see opening page of this website) Payment is by credit or debit card. Renewals are thus instantaneous.

We are delighted to be able to offer this new service to our members.