Beverley Toyfair

Time Was... joined many other traders for the inaugral Toyfair in Beverley, Yorkshire organised by Mike Bishop of MB Toyfairs.

Up at the crack of dawn and a first ever crossing over the Humber Bridge, impressive structure with a £2.70 toll either way, no wonder folks moan if they do the journey two or three times a week. But the journey to the Leisure Centre in Beverley, which is under the watchful gaze of the impressive Minster, was straightforward and we arrived in plenty of time. Clear blue skies, a beautiful spring morning and the traders had a spring of anticipation in their step.

We were set up with time to spare, time to get some bargains, and we did manage to snap up a few. Sadly when it came to opening time the customers were not very forthcoming with their money. Either that or they didn't like our fayre. It was a disappointing few hours and we returned with less money than we started with!! Oh dear.

But it was the first one. Also Mike got the people through the door, as usual, actually 50% more than he hoped for, which is all we can ask Mike to do. It's up to the traders to bring along the right stuff.

Next time we'll take different lines and hope for better things. It's early days for Beverley, let's hope other traders feel the same way.