MGM Fairs

28/07/2024

I have a few weeks until our next show in Stafford on the 1st September, but I am still busy with making items for Merry Gourmet, and getting the documentation ready for my 2025 shows. All my shows have now been confirmed, including our new one in Sheffield, and I have added them to our website listings and into our on-line bookings system, so we can take table bookings. A hard copy of our 2025 Dates will be available shortly.

15/07/2024

We had many delighted customers at the new Leyland Dollshouse Show yesterday. Pleased with the new fair in the north west and all the lovely quality traders attending. I notice many little parcels leaving the show to go to new homes. A super first fair, so we are delighted to be returning next year.

06/07/2024

I know that this work is necessary, but I have spent ALL DAY, adding my Fairs into digital directories so that visitors can find us. Albeit that we are in different parts of the country at different times. After I do the main 9 directories, with the next 6 months of shows, I am then following that up with the Whats On in the specific areas. I shall follow that by starting my 2025 Fairs. I can see why big companies actually pay people to do this stuff, especially with the decline of the magazines and printed matter. Long Live the World Wide Web, I am off to have a melt-down.

01/07/2024

We had a super day yesterday at the Exeter Show, there were ALOT of new customers attending for the first time and although we didn't reach the high attendance of the February Show, it was crowded, busy and people where having fun. Houses and full bags crammed with miniatures were leaving the show. I do have some pictures, but they were taken on a phone, so will get those up as soon as I can. Good Bless good technology.

28/06/2024

We are delighted to share with you, that our Exeter fair rooms are full to bursting so we shall be moving the Reception and Free Prize Draws tables into the foyer/cafe area, to give as much space as possible.

**1. Early Access to the Café Area: It’s sometimes hot and sometimes wet at this time of year, so we shall again open our doors a little early for customers to come into foyer and the area we shall use as a Café. Rebecca will be on hand to serve light refreshments, drinks and maybe the odd bacon butty.

**2. Grab a Loyalty Card: Do you come often? Grab a card and visit any MGM Fair and get your card stamped. After 5 visits you either get into the next show free of charge, or you can have a cup of coffee on us, there and then. It is a little thank you from us, for your support at our shows.

**3. Talented Exhibitors returning: This fair boasts an impressive lineup of renowned dollhouse artisans and vendors returning to this show from all over the UK, including: Present Address, Pan Miniatures, Downsizing, TumDee Miniatures, Weaverthorpe Miniatures, C. J. Miniatures, Mini-Lights and Julia's Tiny Wee Kitchen amongst others! From intricate handcrafted furniture to delicate accessories, our exhibitors are bringing their A-game to make your dollhouse dreams come true. Get ready to explore a world of miniature marvels!

**4. New and Returning Exhibitors: Apart from our regular stand holders, we also have seven new traders bringing a variety of hand made items, tools and lighting to the show; they include PPJ Miniatures, Dragons and Dreams, Unity Wood, Tiny Beautiful Things, Rockford Toys, The Washer Woman, and Mrs Pepperpot's Emporium, so come and see their lovely items.

**5. Our Free Prize Draws: Complete a slip by giving us your email, or an address, and maybe win a small prize for coming along to the show. We use this info to also send you details of the next fair. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, for news and updates. We are GDPR compliant.

We also have more important and relevant show information plus a list of Traders Attending, on our website at www.mgmfairs.co.uk

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday 30th June 2024

• Time: 10.30am to 3.00pm

• Venue: The Conference Centre, Westpoint, Clyst St. Mary, EXETER, EX5 1DJ

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26/06/2024

More Good News ... The Lions Club are coming along to my new Dolls House Fair in Leyland at the Civic Centre, West Paddock, LEYLAND, Lancs, PR25 1DH, and will be providing the refreshments for the Show on Sunday 14 July 2024.

The Chorley and Leyland Lions Club was formed in 2023 by the amalgamation of Chorley Lions and Leyland and Cuerden Valley Lions. Both these clubs had for over 40 years supported their communities.

22/06/2024

I have terrific news - The Civic Hall at Pudsey is to remain open thru 2025, so the Leed's Dolls House Shows will be going ahead as normal in 2025. I am just awaiting confirmation I can have my dates and will be putting those up onto my website as soon as I get them.

06/06/2024

Just a quick reminder to all customers who buy my tickets, whether from me, Eventbrite or Alltickets, they are valid for a full year from the date of purchase, so if you didn't get a chance to use the one you bought earlier - bring it along to the next show and we will honor it. I hope to drop quick reminders to all customers who bought tickets back in 2023 - after all no one likes to miss out, especially on a good thing!

30/05/2024

Anyone attending the York Show this coming weekend, I hope you have a great time. I shall be reorganising my office slightly and getting some "housekeeping"done for my next few fairs. Our Exeter Fair is completely full, with a waiting list, and so is my Leyland, Lyndhurst, and West Midlands Shows. I have decided to remove my "payment in full" for Stafford and Leeds Show, so that just a small deposit of £10.00 per table, will now be needed, with the balance payable on the day. if you are interested in attending, do get in touch and I can tell you more.

22/05/2024

It was a delight to see the Cheltenham Dolls House Club and the Gloucester Mini's at our recent show in Gloucester on the 12 May. The Cheltenham Club were also running flower workshops at the fair and were raising monies for the Parkinson's UK Charity. All sales from their table also went to the charity and I know some lucky customers got some lovely bargins being donated by club members.

11/05/2024

🌸🏠 Join Us at the Dolls House Fair in Gloucester Tomorrow! 🏠🌸

Dear Dolls House Enthusiasts,
We're thrilled to invite you to a day of miniature magic at tomorrow’s Dolls House Fair in Gloucester, when we transform the Churchdown Community Centre into a haven for dollhouse aficionados like you.

🏠 New Traders Attending: Explore a stunning array of miniature marvels crafted by talented artisans from across the UK. New traders attending today include: Sweet Briar Rose Miniatures, Lost Tower Miniatures, Minnies Miniatures, Evergreen Minis, My Little Fanices, Hodges Haberdashery and Weaverthorpe Miniatures.

🛍️ A Little of Everything: Discover hidden treasures and must-have accessories at our bustling show. Whether you're searching for tiny furniture, delicate décor, or unique miniatures, you'll find it here in several different scales.

🌺 A Free Flower Workshop: Dive into the world of floral design with an exclusive Flower Workshop! Led by talented members of the Cheltenham Dolls House Club, practical hands-on sessions will teach you how to create breathtaking flowers perfectly scaled for your dollhouse gardens. All free of charge but any donations to their charity will be appreciated.

🕒 Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday 12 May 2024
🕙 Time: 10.30am till 3.00pm
🏟️ Venue: Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown,
Gloucester, GL3 2JH
🎟️ Admission: £3.50 Adults & Seniors. 50p for Children up to 15 yrs of age. Pay on the Door,
🚗 Free Parking at the venue.
📅 Date of Next Show : Sunday 25 May 2025

📣Spread The Word!
Our biggest show here since before covid so bring your friends, family, and fellow dollhouse enthusiasts for a day of fun and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your miniature journey, there's something for everyone at the MGM Dolls House Fair in Gloucester!

06/05/2024

I would like to give a big thank the very kind lady who handed in to Fair Reception, an Eternity Ring, she found in the ladies at the Nantwich Fair yesterday. The owner did returned and was extremely grateful to be reunited with it.

02/05/2024

MGM Fairs - Nantwich Dolls House Show - This Weekend
Get Ready for the Nantwich Dolls House Fair on Sunday 5 May 2024, at the Nantwich Civic Hall!

Dear Dollhouse Enthusiast,

We're thrilled to announce the return of the Nantwich Dolls House Fair, happening on Sunday 5 May 2024, at the Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5DG Get ready for a day filled with miniature marvels, creativity, and a shared passion for all things dollhouse-related.

Be captivated by our wonderful selection of exhibitors, showcasing the finest in dollhouse craftsmanship. From meticulously crafted furniture to enchanting miniature accessories, you'll discover treasures that will bring your miniature world to life.

1. Café Available: The Dolls House show opens at 10.30am, and the Café within the hall will be open for light refreshments.

2. DEVA Dolls House Club : Joining us again this year and they will be displaying their wonderful miniature projects, plus selling in aid of their nominated charity. Come and check out what they have been doing at the Club.

3. Old Favourites and New Traders: We are delighted to welcome back some of our regular traders attending this show, including Pan Miniatures, Dressed By Elle, Debbie's Den of Miniatures, and Weaverthorpe Miniatures to name just a few. New Traders attending are Lost Tower Miniatures, Williams Miniatures, Briar Rose Miniatures and Enchanted Glassware , several you may have seen before at other shows, but we are delighted they can all join us today.

4. Our Loyalty Card: Do you visit many MGM Dolls House Fairs ? If so, we would like to reward your loyalty. Pick Up a Loyalty Card at Fair Reception, Every one of our shows qualifies. if you visit 5 times, you could get a free cup of coffee then and there, or and get into the 6th one free of charge! A little thank you from us to you for your support.

We want to ensure that everyone has a fantastic and enjoyable experience. To facilitate a smooth and successful event, please take a moment to review our show Information, rather than be surprised on the day. These can be found on our website under Customer Information and includes, the times we are open, admission charges, parking and café information, plus our wheelchair and buggy policies, GDPR regulations and our Free Prize Draws.

The Nantwich Dolls House Event Details:

• Date: Sunday 5 May 2024

• Time: 10.30am till 3.00pm

• Venue: Nantwich Civic Hall

• Address: Market Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5DG

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of dollhouses at the Nantwich Dolls House Fair. Whether you're a seasoned collector, a budding enthusiast, or simply curious, there's something magical awaiting you.

Pay on the Door or for ticket purchases and further information, visit our website at: www.mgmfairs.co.uk/book/tickets

Should you have any questions or require assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to a day filled with miniature wonders and unforgettable moments at the Nantwich Dolls House Fair!

26/04/2024

Just a quick word to all out there about the Tickets to our MGM Dolls House Shows. The first thing is that we do sell them from our own website, and you pay exactly what you would pay on the door at the shows. Second thing is that we are registered with several Ticket Services, particularly Eventbrite and AllEvents and these services also charge you a fee for that service - so you end up paying a little more. IN ALL CASES, the tickets are valid for a full year, irrespective of which fair is noted on the ticket, or when it is issued. Also, if the service says no more tickets available - ignore it as you can ALWAYS Pay on the Door, and we have contactless payment as well, as we try and make it as easy as possible. I may be travelling to a show when you buy a late ticket, but again, just let us know when you get to the show and we will sort it. Gail

19/04/2024

Heard yesterday from Christine Thompson of Silhouette Creations that she will be unable to make the Leeds Show on Sunday, due to on-going problems with her eyes. We wish her well and look forward to seeing her at the next one.

17/04/2024

I am getting emails asking if the Dolls House Show is still on for SUNDAY 21 April 2024 at the Pudsey Civic Hall, and the answer is YES, it is. This comes about because apparently there was a Doll and Teddy Fair booked at the same venue for Saturday 20th April, but which also been published with the date of the 21st April which has now been cancelled and confusion is rampant out there. Feel free to double check with me or your favourite attending trader. Especially if you are travelling some distance.

16/04/2024

I am delighted to advise that The Aire Valley Dolls House Club, will not only be displaying their projects, but also selling items for their nominated charity at the Leeds Show on Sunday 21 April. I also am delighted to welcome back Christine Thompson of Silhouette Creations, returning after a tough year health wise. I am looking forward to seeing alot of her new things.

04/04/2024

I have some fabulous news... The Cheltenham Dolls House Club will be running FREE workshops at our Gloucester Fair on Sunday 12 May 2024. However they are collecting monies for The Parkinson's Charity, so are asking for a small donation. More details will follow but they will be taking up to 6 people at a time, and their workshops will run, on the hour from 11.00am. You will be making a lovely pot of flowers - all your own work!

29/03/2024

Happy Easter Everyone, I hope you all have a great long weekend.

25/03/2024

A long story short ... a friend of mine has died and has left me her furnished dolls house and bits, so my hat goes off to all those traders who buy estates and then have to pack them up, transport them, re-sort the collection and then put them up for sale. It's quite a daunting task.

20/03/2024

I have exciting news ... a NEW Dolls House Show has been organised by Sue and Allie Chadwick for next year. It will be in Stockport Guildhall on Sunday 27 April 2025, open from 11.00am till 3.00pm. More information will be available I am sure, but they also have a page up and running - https://www.facebook.com/events/1648287979047155/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D - feel free to check that out. So pleased new shows are emerging for 2025.

17/03/2024

I have been reading the great comments and checking out the photos on the Miniatura Show that is happening this weekend. I understand that some traders are having a manic time and that was just yesterday. It is fabulous that the show continues to draw the best. I hope you are all having a wonderful time.

11/03/2024

Just a few pictures from our recent Lyndhurst Dolls House Show.

11/03/2024

It's only been just over a week since our last show at Lyndhurst, but it seems longer as so much has been happening. I would like to say a big THANK YOU for the traders attending the show making it so successful and all the customers that turned up to see all their wonderful mini's. I am full for the October Lyndhurst Show and have a wait list, but we will be showcasing three new traders, so watch for the newsletters and our pages for more news closer to the fair date.

29/02/2024

As the Lyndhurst Dolls House Fair date draws near, we have some exciting updates to share with you.

**1. Access to the Café Area: We shall open our doors a little early for customers to come into the warm and the small room we use as the Café. Alison will be on hand to supply warm drinks and her delicious range of sandwiches and cakes.

**2. Grab a Loyalty Card: Do you come often? Already got a card ...... do bring it along. We will be back in October so grab a card and when you visit any MGM Fair, get your card stamped. After 5 visits you either get into the next show free of charge, or you can have a cup of coffee on us, there and then. It is a little thank you from us, for your support at the shows.

**3. Talented Exhibitors: This year's fair boasts our usual impressive lineup of renowned dollhouse artisans and vendors, some of whom only do this fair. From intricate handcrafted furniture to delicate accessories, our exhibitors are bringing their A-game to make your dollhouse dreams come true. Get ready to explore a world of miniature marvels!

**4. Five New Exhibitors: Apart from our regular stand holders, we also have five new traders bringing a variety of hand made and pre-loved items, to the show: Sarah Churchill Miniatures, Tiny Beautiful Things, Alison's Cakes, ELF Miniatures and Dolls House Finishings, come and see their lovely items. To see what they sell, check out our traders attending webpage on our website.

**5. Our Free Prize Draws: Give us your email, or an address, and maybe win a small prize for coming along to the show. We use this info to also send you details of the next fair. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook or Instagram, for news and updates. We are GDPR compliant.

For anyone attending our previous Lyndhurst shows, you know that both rooms can get really cosy once filled to the brim with traders and lovely miniature items. I have re-organised the layout in the Linden Hall to create the better gangway space needed, but we do appreciate your patience when its busy and you are trying to get to stands to see all the lovely bits and pieces.

24/02/2024

I have noticed that several followers are having difficulty finding the Traders Attending pages. I didn't mean to hide it under the 2024 Fair Listings, so I have now placed a direct link on the front of the website, to the right page, for the next show,

If you wish to check who is coming to a specific fair, you still have to go the 2024 Fairs button on the top navigation bar, or the Dolls House Dates and Venues 2024 Button, just above the next fair information and scroll down to the right fair then click the link that says "Traders Attending" just under the Map to Venue link.

22/02/2024

I have recently heard that Leeds Council have actually listened to the response of the survey they undertook, and will now put on hold any thoughts of selling the Pudsey Civic Hall. We have a reprieve of between 3 and 5 years! This now takes the uncertainty away from our November Dolls House Show, which is very good news indeed.

In the meantime, I am liaising with Miniature Fairs to seek out new fair locations or resurrect fairs no longer held, so any suggestions, do thrown them into our ring and we will take a look at their current viability.

20/02/2024

I know the British are obsessed with the weather,and although it did rain all night on Saturday and most of Sunday morning at the Rugby show, it did brighten up a bit and we ended up on a dry note. I have to say the Midlands are sure coming in for some horrible weather, so again it was lovely so many customers turned out for our fair. PLUS several customers told me they are going along to Miniatura in a few weeks time.

I had a bumper crop of brand new customers attending the show for the first time, several dazzled by the choice and craftesmanship of all things miniature. Hopefully they also will turn into avid collectors. 😀

13/02/2024

I am pretty thrilled this morning - I took a screen shot of my page at 999 Followers, but I can now celebrate my first 1K members/contacts. I am looking forward to keeping you all engaged with the content.

11/02/2024

I am hoping that many of my Facebook and Instagram followers also subscribe to my free newsletter, which gives them more information on the shows. In case you have missed out, here is the body of the newsletter giving you important info on the up and coming show this weekend in Rugby.

**1. Access to the Café Area: It’s cold this time of year, so we shall open our doors a little early for customers to come into the warm of the foyer and the lounge area we shall use as a Café. Rebecca will be on hand to supply warm drinks and maybe the odd bacon butty and slice of cake.

**2. Grab a Loyalty Card: Do you come often? Already got a card .... do bring it along. We will only be doing this show once this year, but grab a card and visit any MGM Fair and get your card stamped. After 5 visits you either get into the next show free of charge, or you can have a cup of coffee on us, there and then. It is a little thank you from us, for your support at the shows.

**3. Talented Exhibitors: This year's fair boasts our usual impressive lineup of renowned dollhouse artisans and vendors. From intricate handcrafted furniture to delicate accessories, our exhibitors are bringing their A-game to make your dollhouse dreams come true. Get ready to explore a world of miniature marvels!

**4. New Exhibitors: Apart from our regular stand holders, we also have four new traders bringing a variety of hand made items, to the show: William's Miniatures, Entranced Glassworks, Wyrd World Miniatures and Z. J. Miniatures, come and see their lovely items. To see what they sell, check out our traders attending webpage on our website.

For anyone attending our previous shows, you know that the hall can get really cosy once filled to the brim with traders and lovely miniature items. I have (again) re-organised the layout, hopefully to better create the gangway space needed. We are so full we wont be able to host either the Rugby Miniature Dolls House Club nor the Small Fiddlers, but if you require more information about joining the clubs, do come and see Fair Reception. Dogs and strollers will not be allowed in the fair room, but wheelchairs welcomed.