Exhibitions and Trade Shows in Britain http://www.britevents.com/ Event listings for exhibitions and trade shows in England, Scotland and Wales en-gb BritEvents.com Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:04:07 GMT 1 Taxi drivers Exhibition, Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=Taxi%20drivers%20Exhibition&event=22882 The Liverpool Taxi Drivers Children in Care Outing Fund was founded in 1985 by a number of taxi drivers, in order to meet the entertainment needs for children in care in the Merseyside area - and in 2008 it comes to ACC Liverpool. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Southwold Model Railway Exhibition, Saint Felix School http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=Southwold%20Model%20Railway%20Exhibition&event=21966 Southwold Model Railway Exhibition, annual event in north east Suffolk, organised by Waveney Valley Model Railway Club. Held at Saint Felix School on the first weekend in August, the exhibition attracts quality layouts along with modelling demonstrations, trade and society stands. Southwold has the added attraction of a passenger carrying live steam railway. Wheelchair access to halls, light refreshments, large free car park. Details on WVMRC website. Contact Secretary on 01502 587437 email waveneyvalleymrc@aol.com Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Big Balloon Festival, Blackwood Showfield http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=The%20Big%20Balloon%20Festival&event=27499 Fun for all the family with balloon arena displays, launches, nightglow and fireworks, music, funfair and craft stalls. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Stourbridge Glass Fair, The Crystal Leisure Centre http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=The%20Stourbridge%20Glass%20Fair&event=29202 As an added attraction to this years International Festival of Glass a brand new event, The Stourbridge Glass Fair, is being launched by Oxbridge Fairs, organisers of other specialist glass fairs including REFLECT 2008 and the Cambridge Glass Fair. This new event takes glass fairs back to where they began - Stourbridge was the home of the first specialist glass fair 19 years ago An important new addition to the programme, this fair will bring a new dimension to the festival. Exhibitors from all parts of the UK will converge on this historic glass-making area bringing together antique and collectable glass from around the world and from all periods, including exciting contemporary pieces. Visitors to the festival will now have the opportunity to view and buy all types of glass including Georgian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, Continental, pressed, paperweights, Whitefriars and other twentieth century British and European design. The fair will be held at the Crystal Leisure Centre which can be found in Bell Street, just off Market Street and adjacent to the multi-storey car park where there is free parking on the day. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Add Your Local Event http://www.britevents.com/submit-event.asp If you want to publicise your Exhibitions and Trade Shows event nationally then why not add it to the BritEvents.com events guide free of charge. Add your event here Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fire and Rescue 2008, Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=Fire%20and%20Rescue%202008&event=25579 Fire andamp; Rescue Exhibition andamp; Conference 2008 will be co-located with the World Firefighters Games, from 27-29 August 2008 at the brand new Arena and Convention Centre in Liverpool. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PSP Southampton Boat Show In Association With ITV Meridian, Mayflower Park http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=PSP%20Southampton%20Boat%20Show%20In%20Association%20With%20ITV%20Meridian&event=22720 Southampton Boat Show, which takes place from 12-21 September in Mayflower Park. The Show, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is simply the place to be to check out all the latest boating gear or to discover a new hobby in sailing, boating and water-sports. Theres over 500 exhibitors on display, showcasing various marine products from luxury yachts to canoes, clothing and chandlery to engines and equipment. With all this exciting activity within one location, there will be plenty on offer for enthusiasts and day trippers alike. Dont miss the Shows magnificent purpose-built marina, allowing you to explore hundreds of boats afloat. There is also the chance to get out on the water for free and experience boating with Try-a-Boat. Choose from a selection of the latest RIBs, powerboats and yachts with options to suit all levels, whether youre an intrepid beginner or a seasoned professional. With all this and many more popular attractions it really is a day for the whole family to enjoy. To find out more visit www.southamptonboatshow.com. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Presence Of Place, The Beacon http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=Presence%20Of%20Place&event=30731 Last summer, members of The Printmakers Council spent tie in WHitehaven developing work. The results of their residencies form part of this new exhibition of contemporary prints. Taking inspiration from the distinctive character of Whitehaven, this thought-provoking exhibition will explore the notion of place. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Cambridge Glass Fair, Chilford Hall Vineyard http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=Cambridge%20Glass%20Fair&event=22985 The Cambridge Glass Fair, now in its 6th year, has established a reputation as the leading specialist glass fair in the country and with around 100 top quality exhibitors of all types of decorative and collectable glass, both antique and contemporary, it covers all periods and all tastes. This fair attracts important trade buyers as well as a growing number of old and new collectors, and has a warm and busy atmosphere. Novice collectors can buy with confidence from our knowledgeable and helpful exhibitors and old hands will be pleased to recognise many familiar, friendly faces. As always, this event is more than just a glass fair, with two exhibitions, live lunch-time music and an excellent restaurant and bar. The foyer exhibition for this event will show a loan collection of Czech pressed glass and there will also be a book launch on this subject. In the Pavilion Hall there will be, as always, a rich variety of antique glass from all eras brought by the many specialist exhibitors including Tim Mills from the Olney Glass Gallery with eighteenth century drinking glasses and Leda Drucaroff with wonderful Continental Art Nouveau pieces. Nigel Benson will be there with a fabulous selection of Monart, Powell and other British twentieth century items. The Country Seat will be displaying Whitefriars glass and if you are looking for a striking decorative piece to complement your interior design then pay a visit to Glashaus. We are very pleased to include some of the most collectable glass artists in the U.K. amongst our exhibitors in the Contemporary Hall. In addition to Adam Aaronson, there will be around twenty makers such as Sanders and Wallace, Vic Bamforth and Layne Rowe. Kim Thrower and Lesley Pyke will also be exhibiting their exquisite engraved work. Further details can be found at www.cambridgeglassfair.com Contact oxbridgefairs@aol.com Tel: 07887 762872 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The National Franchise Exhibition, Birmingham Nec http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=The%20National%20Franchise%20Exhibition&event=23628 Discover the entrepreneur in you! If you are looking for a new challenge and want to become your own boss, The British and International Franchise Exhibition could help make this dream a reality and offer you an instant business solution. Franchising is a great way to start out on your own, giving you the support of an established business model and proven brand. High quality franchises will be present offering opportunities from a cross-section of business sectors. The diversity and breadth of these franchises will ensure that regardless of your interests, you are sure to find an opportunity to suit your needs. In addition, the exhibition is your chance to receive personal, free advice and support from a range of industry experts, who will equip you with the knowledge to give you the best possible start to your franchising career. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Asian Financial Centres: After the credit crisis, The Royal Institute of International Affairs http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=Asian%20Financial%20Centres:%20After%20the%20credit%20crisis&event=28323 23:00, 20th October 2008 - The Chatham House City Series

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Please quote BritEvents.com when enquiring about the Asian Financial Centres: After the credit crisis event at The Royal Institute of International Affairs. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Footman James Autumn Autojumble And Auction, The Royal Bath & West Showground http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=The%20Footman%20James%20Autumn%20Autojumble%20And%20Auction&event=28738 This 1 day indoor event will host around 150 autojumble stalls and a classic car auction. Tickets purchased in advance are £6. Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT In Black and White: Images Of Whitehaven Through The 70s, 80s and 90s., The Beacon http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=In%20Black%20and%20White:%20Images%20Of%20Whitehaven%20Through%20The%2070s,%2080s%20and%2090s.&event=30732 Come to The Beacon and revisit Whitehaven from the 1970s to the 1990s. This exhibition of black and white photographs by former local resident and photographer, Sid Lucas, will take you back in time. Using portraits of local characters, views of the wagonways on the harbourside and other familiar images this exhibition invites you to reflect on days gone by in this stunning new exhibition. Sat, 8 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Time, A Space, The Beacon http://www.britevents.com/event.asp?title=A%20Time,%20A%20Space&event=30733 This exhibition at The Beacon, is the culmination of a year long arts project, which took place in the Ennerdale Valley with people of all ages. Participants worked with lead artist Jane Dudman to develop pieces which made use of sound, speech, creative writing, sculpture and performance techniques. The work was then formed into art installations and placed in significant sites in the valley. The work on show reflects the very personal responses of those involved. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT