Arrival of the Best

Yorkshire Best's First Event

 

Today finally saw the arrival of Now and Then Event's first ever Yorkshire Best event at the Hospitium in the Museum Gardens of York.

 

 

 

The beautiful 14th century building which over looks the ruins of St Mary's Abbey enticed 600 people through the doors to view and purchase some of Yorkshire's finest produce, taste some of the most exquisite food and drink and create personal and bespoke crafts with the help of our talented workshop holders.

 

 

One of the visitors willing to let us take a photo

 

The day had the added benefit of proving the forecasts wrong, keeping the rain at bay which was handy for the army of Now and Then volunteers who were out and about on the streets of York, directing the public into the event and making them more aware of the delights that could be found inside.

 

 

 

 

Now and Then would like to give two special thank yous; first of all there has to be mention for all the fabulous stall holders who's ware's really did live up to the title of 'Yorkshire Best' so keep an eye out for future blogs that will give a more in depth look at some of the individuals work.

 

Secondly, a huge thank you to One and Other [York] who helped sponsor the event. For more information about them, please click on the link.

 

Now we hate to end the blog on a sad note but sadly, one of the Yorkshire Best's direction signs was stolen from the Museum Garden's. As you can see its made Alex from Now and Then very sad so if anyone can return this sacred piece of handy work and put a smile back on her face, as a reward you can have free entry into the next Now and Then event of your choice!!

 

 

 

 

 

 



Its Almost Time....

....For Our First Ever

 

Yorkshire Best
The Hospitium, Museum Gardens, York
Sunday 23rd September, 10.30- 4.30
£1 entry (under 10s free)

 

A lively shopping event, bringing together an impressive collection of local artisans, as well as food and drink producers, who will be offering stunning items that you simply can’t find on the high street!

This vibrant event promises to celebrate some of Yorkshire's Best businesses with stallholders offering visitors the chance to enjoy, sample and purchase some of Yorkshire's finest arts, crafts, food and drink. As well as fabulous stallholders, shoppers will have the opportunity to get involved with a number of other charming features that the event has to offer, which include;

A gorgeous Yorkshire tearoom; portrait drawing; free luxury craft workshops;
cupcake decorating demonstrations; a deluxe beauty bar, story time for the children from local author David Haddock

To book onto the free luxury craft workshops throughout the day - please email info@coolcrafting or nowandthenevents@gmail.com - places are filling up quickly so be sure not to miss out!

 

11.00 -11.45 Vintage Buttons Brooch
12.30 - 1.00 Origami Gift Boxes with Felt Flower Toppers
2.00 - 2.45 Vintage Buttons Brooch FULLY BOOKED
3.30 - 4.00 Origami Gift Boxes with Felt Flower Toppers

 

There will also be 'Story time' for the children around the gardens with local author David Haddock who will donate a percentage of sales of his new book 'The Monster Who Likes to Eat Toes' to children’s charity SNAPPY. We are delighted to say that there will also be a premium tombola to raise money for SNAPPY!

There really is something for everyone! So pop down, support your local businesses and enjoy a fun and charming day at the Hospitium! With free goody bags for the first 300 visitors you really have no excuse but to get there early!

 

We look forward to seeing you there.

Welcome To Our Second Guest Blogger

Do You Punctuate?

 

Hello!

 

I’m Bec Gilray from Do You Punctuate? I run a letterpress printing studio and I love to create cards and stationery using traditional methods of printing.

 

DYP was born out of an MA research project about punctuation and typography. 

 

I had bought a printing press and wanted to utilise my typesetting skills, so my ‘micro business’ began. Initially, I started with creating my own designs but now I do a lot of bespoke printing. Anything from wedding stationery, through to business cards, to birthday invitations, personalised prints–the list is endless!

 

 

Inspired and very much led by vintage typography, my work is a contemporary take on the old illustrative styles from the printing blocks i work with.

 

I set metal type and I also use wooden blocks. My childhood is a great inspiration and I try to bring a quirky humour and style to my work.

 

 

 

If you want to take a look at my whole range drop by to my store

http://www.doyoupunctuate.bigcartel.com

For my blog you can follow

http://www.doyoupunctuate.com

 

For twitter

doyoupunctuate or on facebook:

www.facebook.com/doyoupunctuate

 

Welcome To Our First Guest Blogger

Liz Foster Designs

 

 

I’m delighted to be taking part in the first ‘Yorkshire Best’ fair. The ladies from Now and Then Events have asked for some guest bloggers to chat about their work, so never one to miss an opportunity for a bit of publicity here I am.

 

 

I’d be the first to admit that this cushion business all came about as a bit of an accident. I trained as a painter at Art School and I also worked as an art teacher for 10 years. Then I had a baby. I decided I wanted to work from home and work for myself, so I became a sole trader and Liz Foster Design was created. I made my first cushion for my son and sold a few name cushions online...then I sold some at my friend’s gallery in Whitby and started producing more distinctive, designs. I am obsessed with quality, both in the fabrics I use and the construction of each piece. I line my cushions, which is not the industry norm, but I know it makes them look better hold their shape and last that bit longer. I use silk, wool line and cotton, I hand cut each appliqué letter carefully machine sew them, and each design is my own creative work.  It’s really a simple formula and my customers seem to like it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to find out more about Liz Foster design go to www.lizfosterdesign.com or visit me at Yorkshire Best this Sunday at the Hospitium. Should you be inclined, you can view a selection of my fine art at www.lizfosterart.com 



A Big Yorkshire Welcome

It's getting nearer...

 

....to the first ever Yorkshire Best event (11 days to be precise) so in the run up to the big day we will be doing a series of blogs to welcome our fabulous stall holders.

 

 

First up is Yorkshire Teas;

 

Fans of Now and Then's sister event, Yorkshire Does Vintage may recognise Yorkshire Teas from their fantastic work at those events over the last 18 months.

 

For those of you new to either experience, Yorkshire Teas provide gorgeous food and drink all served on vintage china which incidentally can be hired or bought from the company for your very own celebrations

 

Here are just some of the beautiful pieces they own;

 

 

 

For more information on Yorkshire Teas (you really should take a look at the wide variety of pieces they have on offer), Yorkshire Best and Now and Then Events, please follow the links below

 

YorkshireTeas

 

yorkshirebest

 

NowandThenEvents

 

 



New Dates For Yorkshire Best

Hello all

Just a quick blog to let you know of the up-and-coming Yorkshire Best events; 

Of course we have our first ever Yorkshire Best event on the 23^rd September in York’s beautiful Hospitium

 

 

 

 

 

The next event will be held on the 9^th December in York and now, newly added, we have our first Masham Yorkshire Best event on the 15^th December at the town hall.

 

This will be a Christmas special so make sure you pop down to buy lots of stocking fillers for friends, family or maybe just to indulge yourself.

 

 

 

 At Now and Then Events, we’re always on the look out for top quality, hand-made, home-grown and local businesses so if you would like to work with us at one of our future events please get in touch via our facebook page

 

NowandThenEvents

Things To Do In Yorkshire #1

York Races

 

 

The York racecourse is set on the south outskirts of York in the locally named venue of the Knavesmire. It is a venue seeped in history though has become home to horse racing since 1731

 

 

 

Whilst there are races throughout the year, the August bank holiday weekend is arguably the most popular time to attend when it plays host to the Ebor festival meeting.

 

The festival takes place over 4 days; this year it was held from the 22nd-25th August

 

The Wednesday is Juddmonte International day, Thursday is Ladies' day, Friday, Nunthorpe day and the Saturday finishes with Ebor day

 

This year there was an added excitement as the worlds best racehorse Frankel raced in the Juddmonte International stakes on the opening day of the festival. The owner, trainer and jockey were asking an extra 10 furlongs from the superstar and he didn't disappoint with his lucky number 13 consecutive career win

 

 

 

 

Other highlights included Frankie Detori winning his first Ebor and Alex (from Now and Then Events) taking a rare time out from emails to enjoy ladies day