Craft Focus - August/September 2020 (Issue 80)

27 SHOWS & EVENTS Shows, news & events This season’s most unmissable events Autumn Fair to return in 2021 Hyve, the organiser of Autumn Fair, the marketplace for the home and gift retail industry, and the co-located Jewellery & Watch and Fashion (JWF) has announced changes to the scheduled event in 2020. As a reflection on conversations between the organisers and exhibitors and visitors, Hyve has made the decision that Autumn Fair and JWF 2020 will not take place this year. Spring Fair will continue to take place on the 7 th -11 th February, 2021 and Autumn Fair will return to the NEC on the 5 th -8 th September, 2021. Hyve and the team behind Autumn Fair and JWF are now working closely with their partners and clients to deliver a virtual forum this September with exclusive seminar content and practical advice designed to educate and inform participants. More information on the virtual forum will be available on the website in due course. “We’ve been listening to both our exhibitors and visitors, and the feedback from the market has been incredibly supportive of Autumn Fair. We’re excited to have the opportunity to take a fresh approach and launch a virtual forum this September.” says Jessica Dawnay, event director of Spring & Autumn Fair. “We’re also looking forward to when the industry can meet again in person and will focus all efforts and resources on helping the industry bounce back in 2021, both at Spring Fair in February 2021, and Autumn Fair taking place 5 th -8 th September, 2021.” “Autumn Fair is consistently one of our favourite and important exhibitions of the year. That said, the idea of a virtual show is inspired, and I look forward to getting fully involved in showcasing our latest puppet and soft toy collections online.” says Peter Lockey, The Puppet Company Ltd. Autumn Fair and JWF continue to provide exclusive webinars, industry news and product updates that keeps the home and gift retail community informed, connected and inspired on The Community hub. For further information, visit http://www.autumnfair.com Diary dates Giving & Living 17 th -19 th January, 2021 Westpoint, Exeter www.givingliving.co.uk Munich Fabric Start 26 th -28 th January, 2021 MOC München, Germany www.munichfabricstart.com Creativeworld 30 th January to 2 nd February, 2021 Messe Frankfurt, Germany creativeworld.messefrankfurt.com CHSI Stitches 21 st -23 rd February, 2021 NEC, Birmingham www.chsi.co.uk London Stationery Show 21 st -22 nd April, 2021 Business Design Centre, London www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk 