Avoid the Christmas rush this year and join Country Living magazine for their festive extravaganza at Glasgow's SECC from 21 - 24 November 2013.

This Christmas almost 300 of the UK's finest craftsmen and women will gather together under one roof to offer a superb range of hand-crafted, artisan produce guaranteed to delight and excite even the most demanding of Christmas shoppers. Experience the magic of the festive season and enjoy a great day's shopping.

Gifts Galore

Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair is the ideal opportunity to source beautiful and original gifts with a vast range waiting to be discovered all in one place.

An avalanche of seasonal decorating ideas awaits; from gorgeous garlands and beautiful baubles, to glassware and scented candles - the difficult thing will be choosing what to buy.

The fashion-conscious visitor can indulge in evening and designer daywear not found on the high street, as well as unique accessories including bags, purses and jewellery.

Gift choices for children are abundant with handmade traditional wooden toys, beautifully-made soft toys, chunky knitwear, funky pyjamas, pretty party dresses, bright wellies and hundreds of other items ready to be wrapped and placed under the tree this Christmas.

The Art of Craft

The many craft and art stalls offer a cornucopia of wondrous items including haberdashery, ribbons, fabrics, sewing kits and craft essentials; almost everything required to get seriously creative this Christmas.

Food

There are temptations and treats galore on the food stands and in the Food Theatre where the sights and smells will delight and inspire.

Country Living's exclusive collection of food exhibitors supplying authentic regional delicacies such as gourmet sausages and hams, local cheeses and pate, Christmas cakes, puddings and chocolates will create a delicious festive deli.

In this year'sFood Theatre, pick up culinary tips to create the perfect festive feast with demonstrations from top Scottish chefs Mark Greenaway of Restaurant Mark Greenaway, Neil Forbes of Cafe St Honoré and Craig Sandle of The Pompadour by Galvin.

Multi-award-winning chocolatier Fiona Sciolti of Sciolti Chocolates will enlighten audiences as to the mysterious ways of the artisan chocolate-maker. Fiona creates extraordinary chocolates using real fruits, flowers, teas and herbs many of which are sourced from growers and suppliers local to her.

Lifestyle Theatre

New for 2013 is theLifestyle Theatrewhich offers expert advice on how to make the most of your home, garden and more over the Christmas period.

Author and home-maker Cherry Menlove will share a wealth of ideas for individual table settings for festive dining - from country chic to candles and glass - she'll inspire every home, taste and budget. Scotland's festive front doors will never be the same again after Cherry demonstrates her magical techniques for creating the iconic Christmas wreath using unusual materials and methods and brand-new Christmas colour palettes.

Meanwhile, home-craft expert and writer Karon Grieve will demonstrate how to make all-natural simmer pots and pot pourri to keep your home smelling fabulous throughout Christmas and beyond without breaking the bank. The BBC Radio Scotland regular will also show how to create home-made goodies for that perfect Christmas hamper.

No Christmas gift-giver should miss the gift-wrapping demonstrations from expert Jane Means. Packed with tips on how to tackle awkward shapes and make your gifts look stunning on a tight budget, her classes are a festive essential.

Workshop Theatre

Over in theWorkshop Theatrevisitors can get hands-on with classes to inspire and teach everyone from the enthusiastic amateur to the more experienced crafter. This is the perfect place to pick up a new skill or hobby.

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Notes to Editors

To find out more, visitwww.countrylivingfair.com 

Opening Times

Thurs 21 Nov 10am-5pm

Fri 22 Nov 10am-5pm

Sat 23 Nov 10am-5pm

Sun 24 Nov 10am-5pm

Tickets

Day and VIP tickets are available in advance and on the door, starting at £10 for a regular adult advance ticket (concessions and subscriber discounts also available).

Details of all tickets can be found here:http://www.countrylivingfair.com/xmas/Content/Glasgow-Ticket-Prices

About Country Living Fairs

The Country Living Fair began nearly 30 years ago with a spring edition in London, and soon afterwards, a Christmas edition was launched.In 2004, a spring edition was launched in Glasgow, which was changed to a Christmas fair in 2008. The Glasgow show has grown significantly since its inception and now boasts over 300 exhibitors, and attracts approximately 17,000 visitors a year.The fair showcases new and upcoming talent, giving unique craftspeople a platform to showcase their goods to high-spending individuals who travel from all over the country to visit. Visitors can choose from a selection of home and garden ware, arts and crafts, regional food and drink, and the latest fashion and accessories.

In 2012, the Harrogate Christmas Fair was introduced, attracting a massive 15,000 in its launch year.

Case Studies

Various exhibitor case studies are available on request.

Press Office at the Event

Country Living will be operating a press office on at the fair on Thursday 21 November. Please contact Lee MacGregor for more information.

Media Contacts
 

Mitchell MacGregor Public Relations

Lee MacGregor

8 India Street, Edinburgh EH3 6EZ

lee@mitchellmacgregorpr.com

0131 2261442 / 07801 286005

Upper Street Events

Emma Charter, Marketing Manager

Country Living Magazine Fairs

Upper Street Events Ltd

58 White Lion St, Islington, London N1 9PP
emmach@upperstreetevents.co.uk
020 7288 6010