ABERGAVENNY/CHEPSTOW MUSEUM PROJECT

 

 

We had an amazing time last Friday morning, when we took a trip to Abergavenny Museum as part of the Museum Project.  As you can see the event was very interesting and the students came away with some wonderful ideas of things that they could make relating to the stunning vintage costumes on show. 

Now we are in June, just a reminder about our Beatles themed Vintage Fayre on                                  Sunday, 23rd from 10 am to 4pm.  It promises to be another fantastic event so find your 60s outfit and your dancing shoes and prepare to dance to the Fab Four.  Our models will be wearing 60s outfits and there will be a prize for the best dressed (60s) visitor. 

New Season of Sewing Classes

Our ever-popular sewing classes started again last week and here we see some very enthusiastic budding seamstresses at our Wednesday morning class.  We are holding classes on Wednesday mornings and evenings and both are very well attended. 

Easter Bonnet

004, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

Hats seem to be the 'Must Have' this month at Vintage Vision and with so many beautiful styles and colours to choose from, it's not surprising we have sold so many!

Vintage Fayre 13

Vintage Fayre 13, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

This year our Summer Vintage Fayre is being held on Sunday, June 23rd from 10am until 4pm at The Market Hall, Abergavenny. Once again it promises to be a fantastic day with our usual vintage stalls, fashion shows and vintage cafe but this time we also have a photo booth and prize for the best dressed visitor.

The 22nd June is the 50th anniversary of the Beatles playing at The Town Hall Ballroom, Abergavenny and this theme will be reflected in our Fayre. The Beatles played alongside the Fabulous Fortunes and with tickets costing just 12 shillings and sixpence and late transport to Brynmawr, Crickhowell and Pontypool, who could resist.

Very Vintage Fayre

Barnardos Vintage Fayre, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

Bernadette and I had a great day recently when we attended a vintage fayre organised by Very Vintage at Cardiff Metropolitan University. We took vintage clothing, pretty crockery, handbags and kinky boots and £660 was raised for Dr. Barnados by the end of the day.

Teamwork Allows Common People to attain Uncommon Results

Volunteers, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

....... And that is exactly how we feel about our fantastic team of Volunteers at Vintage Vision.
These photographs show how this happens with Adelle decorating the shop window whilst Jo welcomes customers.

Mothers Day

Mothers Day, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

For Mothering Sunday this year we decorated our shop with pretty aprons, hats, jewellery and handkerchiefs.

Mothering Sunday or Mothers' Day is held on the fourth Sunday of Lent. It is exactly three weeks before Easter. Traditionally people visited the Church where they were baptised.

Gorgeous Crochet Parasol

Crochet Parasol, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

This beautiful parasol was crocheted by a renarkably clever lady who lives locally. She used a very old pattern that she found and won first prize at The Usk Show. After winning several times in a row she stopped entering so that some-one else could have a turn.

A  1940s Blitz Party

A 1940s Blitz Party is being held at The Belmont Pub on 26th January, 2013 from  7 pm till late.
The Event is in aid of Breast Cancer and there is free food and entertainment.

Why not come along!  You can get your outfit from Vintage Vision, Frogmore Street, Abergavenny.

Winter Wonderland

Tati Bocs, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

Saturday was another most enjoyable day in Blaenavon when we visited their Winter Wonderland.
Pictured in our Blaenavon shop are two of the founders of Tati Bocs a group of women who meet  to create beautiful crafts including tree decorations, gift boxes, necklaces, greeting cards etc from recycled fabrics and wool. In the photograph Karen and Alison are putting finishing touches to their stall in Vintage Vision.

Blaenavon Winter Wonderland

Blaenavon Winter Wonderland, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

This weekend Blaenavon are holding their annual Winter Wonderland weekend. It promises to be a dry crisp weekend and great fun for all.
Vintage Vision shop in Blaenavon has a vast amount of vintage stock and if you can't find what you want in the Abergavenny shop, this would be a great opportunity to visit Blaenavon and call in on Lydia who will be delighted to help you find what you need.

Lydia

Lydia, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

8.15 Sunday morning, both my camera and I were bleary eyed, when I spied Lydia with Janet and her husband (hardworking new volunteer) putting the finishing touches to the Market Hall.

Cakes

Cakes, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

We are very sad to say Goodbye to Tracey and her family this year, as they are unable to provide and serve delicious cakes in our cafe area in the future due to work committments. Thank you so much for all the hard work you have done for Vintage Vision and good luck for the future.

Penpergwm House

055, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

How lovely to see the ladies from Penpergwm House at our Vintage Fayre on Sunday. They had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the singer and dancers.

Models

051, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

With borrowed shoes, belts etc. Jo and Lucy still managed to look very elegant on the catwalk at our vintage fayre.

Dancing at the Fayre

040, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

Watch out 'Strictly' this couple are definitely in line for first place. Along with the rest of the group they once again entertained us at Sunday's fayre.

November Vintage Fayre

Stalls at Vintage Fayre, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.  As in previous years we had a fantastic number of stalls at our Vintage Fayre with an excellent selection of vintage items including clothing, pottery and jewellery. Thank you very much to all the stallholders for your support and also to all the customers who braved a very cold day to be with us.

Vintage Fayre

037, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

We had an amazing day yesterday at Vintage Vision's Vintage Fayre with some wonderful comments! Read Cath Barton's blog at www.thebestof.co.uk to see how much she enjoyed the day.

K Shoes by Clarks of Street.

A8D2t4ECAAEjknn, a photo by Vintage Vision on Flickr.

The 1960s made a radical break with the past. when London began to swing 'with it' or 'fab' places being Carnaby Street in the West End and the King's Road, Chelsea.
The 'sensation of America' came to Britain in 1961 when Chubby Checker's record 'Lets Twist Again' stayed in the Singles chart for 30 weeks. The Twist became the most popular dance of the decade - now couples danced separately.
These 'funky' 60s K Skips shoes by Clarks would certainly have been worn during these fab times and we have several pairs of them up for grabs at our Vintage Fayre in Abergavenny Market Hall, this Sunday.