Apis Events
Welcomes you
to our 2011 fixture list
We formed Apis Events last year with a view to
organising events for Historical Merchants who sell period items, from hand made Jewelery [from a few pounds to bespoke top
of the range pieces], to hand crafted replica wood work, hand crafted high-end leather goods, to beautiful original replica
handmade Roman Beads or Pottery to showcase Historic Merchants, Professional Artisans and Living Historians.
We are putting on two events this year:
FIRSTLY
HISTERIA~GETTING EXCITED ABOUT
THE PAST
A History Convention with a difference
Event Date:
24th & 25th September 2011
Venue: Holiday Inn - Leeds~Garforth, off Junction 46, M1.
This is aimed at those peole who are passionate about history, liking their history up close and honest, not tainted
by the Victorianism of history but how it should be told - a sort of 'worts and all' approach.
For this event, we will keep you posted on our participants list , which so far stands as thus:
Terry Jones [Writer, Actor, Lecturer, Presenter, Member of the Monty Python Team, Philanthropist
and Historian]
Talk on THE NEW WORLD, COLUMBUS AND THE FLAT EARTH [subject to work commitments]
Mark Olly [Archaeologist and Presenter]
Lecture
and examination / identify your small finds - so if you bring them along, he will take a look and tell you about them
Peter Travis
Talk and Demonstration on EARLY BOOK BINDING
Alex Summers
Talk and Demonstration on ILLUMINATION AND THE USE OF PIGMENTS and get to
use a real quill
We are pleased to be having a Leading Authority on Coins and Finds,
Talk and Demonstration on MAKING MONEY - Coins in the Making
ALSO APPEARING
SURGERY ~ Early & Medieval Techniques with replica instraments [some
of which have never been seen before] also a book signing by the same man [interesting if you have a strong stomach - so not
for the faint hearted]
LACE MAKING ~ The history and demonstration
of lace being made (workshop available)
MAKING OF THE MEDIEVAL FLOOR TILES ~ The workshop that accompanies this talk, carries as extra £20 charge to cover preparing, firing, glazing and
postage, if you have a go at making one, you have it delivered to your door - what a memento !
RECORDING
THE PAST ~ The making and recording of sound on wax cylinders, their construction and the machinery
used ~ if your picked - you can even have a go at recording on one and hearing what you sound like
MUSIC
HALL SONGS, what they really mean ~ Listen to a stroll through the songs of the Victorian Music Hall
and find out why they were so popular, some are enough to make you blush....
BUILDING ON HISTORY, The construction of wattle and daub ~ See what it takes to make your home
ITEMS
FROM OUR INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION ~ A display and talk by a curator of a local museum [fascinating]
In the evening, we are offering for those who wish to stay, an evening of entertainment
Presenting
the 'Wireless Times' a fun production in which you can dress up in 1920' and 30's [optional
smart dress] and join in with sound effects, a really enjoyable evening of innocent fun.
Also appearing are a selection of historical merchants
TO APPLY FOR
TICKETS: (weekend tickets only)
£55.00 p.p.( if you book after the above date)
Please fill in the enquiry box below and we will let you know as soon as possible if you are succesfull.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE LIMITED NUMBERS OF TICKETS AND WE ARE ALLOCATING ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.
ALSO THERE IS LIMITED ACCOMMODATION WITHIN THE HOLIDAY INN, IF YOU ARE BOOKING IN PLEASE QUOTE HISTERIA WHEN YOU CONFIRM. WHEN THESE PLACES ARE FILLED, OTHER ACCOMMODATION
WILL NEED TO BE SOUGHT AT THE SEVERAL OTHER HOTELS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
PLEASE FILL
OUT THE FORM BELOW.
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The second event we are planning is:
The Guild of Historic Merchants
at The Kings Manor, Exhibition Square, York.
26th & 27th November 2011
in support of the St. Nicholas Christmas Market and Fair
Following on from the success
of last years first showcase, set in the wonderful surroundings of the Historic Kings Manor, we are offering more fabulous
quality items this time, all based on historical hand made goods with items ranging from the reasonably priced to high end
bespoks, like hand crafted historical jewelery to bespoke modern or period designs, from the unusual and very tasty hand made
jerked meats and fruit leathers to a great selection of fruit wines, meads and beers, to hand crafted woodwork and beautiful
medieval style board paintings and so much more and all only 3-4 minutes walk from the famous York Minster and all set within
the beautiful and historic city of York, a fabulous day out........
Entrance price is just
£1.50 per person
(children under 8 years get in free if accompanied by a responsible adult)
Ticket price includes a hot tea or coffee
ALSO AVAILABLE
Historical Hot Foods, Mulled Spiced Mead, Cider and Wine
For further details please contact:
apisevents@hotmail.co.uk
For trading please phone Jayne Milner on
07990918776
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 Apis Events -Brings our 2nd Christmas market with
The Guild Of Historic Merchants at THE KINGS MANOR, EXHIBITION SQUARE , YORK. IN
SUPPORT OF THE YORK, ST. NICHOLAS’ CHRISTMAS FAIR & MARKET WEEKEND
Saturday 26th November & Sunday 27th November 2011 MERCHANT STANDARD BOOKING FORM -
Please fill in as fully as you can and in print, it
can be returned via email if you need to - but if we can't read it, then it will be placed at the bottom of the pile. Business Name: | | Your Name: | Contact
Address: | Post Code: | Tel: Numbers |
| Home : | Mob: | Email Address : | Web Site
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Items
for Sale: Prices are now as follows as from1st August, 2011
Pitch Size (please circle the
size you need) 6 Ft | 12 Ft | 18ft | 24ft | Other [please specify] | £75.00p | £150.00p | £225.00p | £300.00p | negotiable: | Indoor
Pitch | Y / N | OUTDOOR PITCH
| FOOD VENDOR ONLY
| Y / N
| Vehicle Make |
| Model |
| Reg Number |
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Do
you or any of your staff have a disability or take medication? Y / N Explain: Have you any Special Requirements for the event? Y/N Explain: Any other information you feel we should know about? Explain:
Have you
included a copy of your Public Liability Insurance? Y/N
All
payments to be received by us no later than, 31st September, 2011 FOR ALL PAYMENTS AFTER THIS
TIME THERE WILL BE £10 LATE BOOKING FEE FOR EACH 6FT SPACE OR MULTIPLE THERE OF. All
payments are non-refundable
Merchants Accommodation IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE : WE ARE NOT BOOKING ANY ACCOMMODATION - THIS WAS ONLY DONE FOR THE FIRST YEAR AS AN INTRODUCTION. PLEASE
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ACCOMMODATION IS ARRANGED PRIOR TO THE EVENT THANK YOU
Reasonably
Priced Accommodation is available at:
YHA York, 42 Water End, York, YO30 6LP, [Just under a mile or approx
15 minutes walk from venue or 20 minutes from the city Centre, with free all day and all night parking]
Apis Events
Your Event Warning Orders Please Read Carefully as your co-operation is vital in success of the Event
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1: All merchants are required to wear Period
Costume – No Exceptions – In Keeping With Your Stall and yes even Your Staff! - Please make a good effort as this shows professionalism and we
are trying to achieve a high standard and in setting the bench mark, then we can then strive to keep it going.
2: No
Plastic Tat! just because it looks like it might sell at Christmas (like teddy bears with ‘Merry Christmas’ stamped
on their bottoms), Unless They Are Wearing Period Costume - No Thanks! We need to show that this event is something special. If it’s not your usual stock and it doesn’t
fit in with your stall - then You Will Be Asked To Remove It, prior to and/or during the event - if you’re not sure
then please ask.
3: If you purchase a 12 foot space, you will not be permitted to spread out an extra couple of inches,
so please keep within your trading area, as space is limited. This means the edge of your tables not the feet.
4: Do not book a 6 foot space and then declare on arrival that you need 12 foot, consider your needs and book appropriately.
5: All Traders must have Public Liability Insurance.
6: No rubbish to be left
on your pitch at the end of the event - you may be charged for disposal and any clean-up.
7: List your stock fully -
as only listed stock will be allowed on sale (refer to no.2).
8: Trading Insurance – Proof must be sent
with form.
9: All Pitch fees must be paid in full; no payments can be made at the event so book early to avoid disappointment.
No Payment - No Pitch – No Exceptions.
10: There is a No Dogs Policy at both the accommodation
and venue site. They Are Not Allowed In the Buildings - So Do Not Bring Them....No Exceptions.
11: Please check that there is no damage to your designated area before you set up and before you leave, if you have
caused any damage to the floor/walls – for goodness sake tell us! You may be charged for repairs, so
please ensure that the table legs do not damage the floor coverings.
12: If
you are coming in a van please state so, do not fill in 'car' and then arrive with a large van or with an extra trailer
as there is very limited parking.
13: If you return your form/s then you are agreeing to stand by these rules.
14:
If you have a problem, Tell Us First! Then we can try and get the problem solved, because if we don’t know – we
can’t strive to fix it!
15: Indoor Tables and Chairs are not provided, so please bring your own
16: Staff
List – Please provide names of staff with this form. You are allowed one named Stall Holder and 1 extra staff member
to man your stall, any further staff needed, please contact organisers. There is a surcharge for extra staff badges as they
need to be issued at the event for entrance and egress to the venue.
17: There are a number of outdoor pitches available
– if you need more information please contact Jayne Milner, on 07990918776- Outdoor Merchants are charged only
for their frontage, e.g. if your tent is 12x12ft then you pay for 2 tables, if you can get 5 tables in your stall, you still
only pay for 2, also we are allocating tickets for free hot drinks each day to merchants and their staff, there is all night
security and electric lighting only
- please make sure it conforms to H&S standards but no electric fires], you will need to bring your own tables, chairs
and tent.
18: We are providing 3 small stock trolleys to help with unloading and loading.
Thank
you for co-operation
ANY
TRADING QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT:
Mrs Jayne Milner, 60 Doren Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire. LL18 4LE. Tel: 07990918776
- Email: pastpresence@btinternet.com - www.jaynemilner.com - Main email for all other contacts - apisevents@hotmail.co.uk
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