Craft Focus - April/May 2021 (Issue 84)

25 SHOWS & EVENTS Shows, news & events This season’s most unmissable events London Stationery Show moves to October 2021 Organisers have announced that the 2021 edition of London Stationery Show will now run from 5 th -6 th October, 2021 at the Business Design Centre. “We understand that it will take some time for retail to recover from the recent lockdown” commented event director, Alex Butler. “We believe that the October dates will allow for a successful show for visitors and exhibitors alike. We’re very grateful for the support of the industry and are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Business Design Centre in October when we can finally meet and do business once again.” In the meantime, the team are working on an exciting new venture launching in the spring. Stationery365 is an online directory showcasing new products and collections, connecting suppliers with stationery and gift buyers all year round. Retailers will be able to browse brands and products all in one place, and message suppliers directly to place orders. More details will be released in the coming weeks. For more information on getting involved in Stationery365 or exhibiting at the show contact the team at stationeryshow@oceanmedia.co.uk  Diary dates h + h Cologne @ Home 26 th -28 th March, 2021 Digital format www.hh-cologne.com Creativeworld and Paperworld (part of Consumer Goods Digital Day) 20 th April, 2021 Digital format https://consumergoodsdigitalday. messefrankfurt.com Giving & Living 10 th -12 th May, 2021 Digital format www.givingliving.co.uk Autumn Fair 5 th -8 th September, 2021 NEC, Birmingham www.autumnfair.com CHSI Stitches 5 th -6 th September, 2021 NEC, Birmingham https://www.chsi.co.uk/ London Stationery Show 5 th -6 th October, 2021 Business Design Centre, London www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk New date for CHSI Stitches In 2021, it’s more important than ever for the industry to get together and do business to drive the sector forward. ICHF is pleased to confirm that new dates have been secured to run CHSI Stitches at the NEC 5 th -6 th September, 2021. CHSI Stitches provides craft businesses of all sizes their first opportunity in 18 months to connect and do business with their buyers face to face. With the global pandemic and resulting lockdowns generating a resurgence in many craft types, CHSI Stitches will be targeting the ever-growing buyers for the industry. Following industry feedback, the event will take a new two-day format and will be committed to driving attendance and delivering key industry buyers. • VIP Platinum Buyers Club - personal invitations, one-to-one support and exclusive networking event access for key buyers. • A series of networking events - connecting buyers and suppliers through a series of key events and discussions with thought leaders from the craft industry. • The Craft Report - a brand new insight into the trends, performance and future of the craft industry. Brought to you exclusively at CHSI Stitches. • Keynote speakers - knowledge, inspiration and solutions to challenges facing the creative industry brought to you from key voices from both within and outside of the creative industries. To secure your stand contact event director, Steve Mitchell on +44 (0)1425 460 811 or +44 (0)7973 670 218 alternatively email stevem@ichf.co.uk

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