Sunday 22nd saw Time Was... back at Huntingdon Toyfair, this time sans PJ Gifts as they were elsewhere. After a holiday in Wales last week Time Was... was back to business, in fact the shop reopens today the 23rd, with all the usual bargains to be had.
It took a while after our holiday to get back into the swing of things but as it turned out the toyfair was spot on average for us, so not a lot to write home about, but average these days is pretty good really. The new Doctor Who merchandise went very well, so if you want a remote control Dalek you need to get to the shop pronto.
Also the new range of fairies and fantasy figures caught the eye of many a person, and some even managed to buy.
It's back to Norwich on the bank holiday Monday so don't forget get your Dalek's quickly. Ideal for Christmas. Did someone mention Christmas??? We were a bit gobsmacked that in some of the 'small' shops, like ours, in Wales they already had the Christmas decorations out for sale. Must be because of something they know!!!
Sunday 22 August 2010
Monday 9 August 2010
Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club Motor Show
The 8th of August saw Time Was... on the road very early in the morning for a journey down to Norwich Rugby Club for the annual Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club Motor Show. This year it had a sci-fi theme with Daleks, Judoon and Weeping Angels mixing it with new cars, classic cars and bikes, live music and other attractions.
The day started very well in Lincolnshire with bright blue skies but as we neared Norwich the clouds turned a distinctive grey colour, and the wind picked up. All we needed for an outdoor event. But we managed to get the gazebo up and our stall sorted out with the hint of heavy rain in the air. And that's how it stayed at the start of the event but as the day drew on the Sun came out to such an extent that we are now the owners of red faces and arms, pity we forgot the suncream. Despite the arrival of the Sun, unfortunately the wind didn't die down and we were on tenterhooks all day as to whether our stock would literally fly off the shelves.
The wind had the best chance of shifting the stock as not too many folks were out to buy things, despite being able to pick up bargains like a convertable Peugeot for a mere £29 000. We did sell a few things but on the whole we didn't do too well.
Despite this it looks like the Lions club did raise a good sum of money for their charities including 'Help for Heroes'. A very well organised event that was enjoyable, though the band could do with a change of tempo every now and again, and was an excellent family day out.
The day started very well in Lincolnshire with bright blue skies but as we neared Norwich the clouds turned a distinctive grey colour, and the wind picked up. All we needed for an outdoor event. But we managed to get the gazebo up and our stall sorted out with the hint of heavy rain in the air. And that's how it stayed at the start of the event but as the day drew on the Sun came out to such an extent that we are now the owners of red faces and arms, pity we forgot the suncream. Despite the arrival of the Sun, unfortunately the wind didn't die down and we were on tenterhooks all day as to whether our stock would literally fly off the shelves.
The wind had the best chance of shifting the stock as not too many folks were out to buy things, despite being able to pick up bargains like a convertable Peugeot for a mere £29 000. We did sell a few things but on the whole we didn't do too well.
Despite this it looks like the Lions club did raise a good sum of money for their charities including 'Help for Heroes'. A very well organised event that was enjoyable, though the band could do with a change of tempo every now and again, and was an excellent family day out.
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