CRAF T FA I RS
A must for jewellery magpies, this fair on 2 November showcases pieces from 25 talented designer-makers. Taking place at Chesterfords Community Centre, Great Chesterford, visitors can expect tea, cake and gorgeous jewellery, which ranges from one-of-a-kind antique treasures to contemporary gold and silver pieces. Among those showing their wares will be Karen Faulkner-Dunkley (KFD jewellery), who creates sophisticated necklaces, earrings, cufflinks and more, and Birgitte Bruun, maker of contemporary silver and gold designs. The event runs from 10am to 4pm, and the same organisers will host a second jewellery fair on 23 November, at Foakes Hall in Great Dunmow. ruralmagpie.co.uk RURAL MAGPIE
VISIT A LOCAL CRAFT FAIR TO GET AHEAD OF THE GAME WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND FIND UNIQUE HANDMADE GIFTS
An unassuming medieval barn provides the chance to awaken your festive spirit, when the Blackthorpe Barn Christmas Festival opens its doors. Found on the Rougham Estate, just outside Bury St Edmunds, the barn’s Country Christmas Shop is already up and running, open all the way until 23 December. There’s a huge range of products to browse, plus craft weekends starting at the barn on 9 November and running for the following five weekends. The weekends feature items made by talented artists and craft-makers, including sculpture, ceramics, wooden, metal and glass creations, traditional and textile jewellery, feltware, homewares and tasty food gifts. Many exhibitors change each weekend so there are always new crafts to explore, and if you’re paying a visit from 22 November you can choose a Rougham Estate Christmas tree, from freshly cut to pot grown, in many shapes and sizes. The trees are nurtured all year round, and there’s a new tree-wrapping area and even a tree creche. There’s also a Santa’s grotto, a country cafe and food stalls in the courtyard. blackthorpebarn.com BLACKTHORPE BARN
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