Craft Focus - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 82)

27 SHOWS & EVENTS Shows, news & events This season’s most unmissable events CHSI stitches announces new dates, new format and new Buyers Club Based on exhibitor and visitor research, CHSI Stitches is set to return to the NEC, Birmingham for a two-day event, 9 th -10 th May, 2021. With a change in the date line due to the ongoing global pandemic, CHSI Stitches has been moved to an early May position in the calendar. Now in its 43 rd year, CHSI Stitches continues to evolve and meet the ever-changing needs of the industry buyers and suppliers. Having taken on board feedback over recent years, ICHF Events organiser of CHSI Stitches, are changing the format of the event to allow business to be conducted over just two days. “We’re looking to build on the solid work done over the past few years and feedback from both visitors and exhibitors alike” said Steve Mitchell, event director. “The industry is telling us that the show will be more effective staged over two days and are already supporting us in our efforts to move CHSI Stitches forward.” In further response to industry feedback, a VIP Platinum Buyers Club is being introduced. Focusing on key buyers and providing them with one-to-one support in the lead up to the event and access to those all-important networking events. A series of networking events will be curated as part of CHSI Stitches, to enable buyers to connect and do business with a variety of suppliers as well as participate in discussions about the industry with thought leaders from the craft industry. The Craft Report has become a key part of the UK’s leading trade show and will once again be commissioned to provide the invaluable industry insight to show attendees. Following what has been a very different year for the whole industry, The Craft Report will reflect this and focus on new areas of research also. CHSI Stitches 2021 takes place from 9 th -10 th May at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information visit www.chsi.co.uk. To discuss exhibiting options, contact Steve Mitchell on +44 (0) 1425 460 811 or email stevem@ichf.co.uk  Diary dates Spring Fair @Home Virtual show 8-10 th February, 2021 https://www.springfair.com Harrogate Christmas & Gift February 27 th – March 3 rd 2021 https://www.harrogatefair.com Creativation 15 th -19 th March, 2021 Virtual show https://creativeindustries.org/Creativation Creativeworld 17 th -20 th April, 2021 Digital format https://creativeworld.messefrankfurt.com Paperworld (Part of the International Consumer Goods Show) 17 th -20 th April, 2021 Messe Frankfurt, Germany https://paperworld.messefrankfurt.com CHSI Stitches 9 th -10 th May, 2021 NEC, Birmingham https://www.chsi.co.uk Giving & Living 10 th -12 th May, 2021 Westpoint, Exeter www.givingliving.co.uk London Stationery Show 18 th -19 th May, 2021 Business Design Centre, London www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk