Numbers through the door were unfortunately down in 2011. Glitches (beyond our control) such as the weather in 2011 will hopefully not affect numbers through the door in 2012! The unseasonally warm weekend with temperatures soaring up to 29 degrees kept many people at home, in their gardens or at the seaside(!) - this is the first time we have had such an effect in all our 23 years and it is very unlikely to happen again. Also, after upgrading the tube system for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, there should hopefully be no transport disruption next year either.

So put the date in your diary now and local beading groups - consider bringing a minibus or coach! There is plenty of parking space. Our Bead Fair has such an eclectic mix of beads and materials not usually seen at all the other Bead Fairs, that it is worth a visit even if you usually go to more local ones.

Standholders - tables can be booked only by using the form which will be sent out in April with Journal 107 (Spring 2012), but also watch this website for details.