Celebrating 60 years of Giving & Living
November 11, 2024
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As we head towards this milestone 60th anniversary for Giving & Living on 12-14 January 2025, at Westpoint, Exeter, we catch up with some of
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Registration is live for the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, Spring Fair, which is on track to sell out at its 75th
HTA and FPC askss for urgent government action on the border
October 25, 2024
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The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) have issued a joint letter to the government, calling for urgent action following a
Bath wins RHS Britain in Bloom 60th anniversary competition
October 21, 2024
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The beautiful city of Bath, inaugural winner of Britain in Bloom, has once again been crowned champion in the 60th anniversary year of The Royal
History On Glass: Where historic glass and contemporary design unite
October 21, 2024
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Historic trends in home and giftware have always been popular. We have seen over the years how maximalist decor and period aesthetics have grown, with
See over 175 designer-makers at Cockpit’s Open Studios
October 17, 2024
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Over two weekends this November, Winter Open Studios returns to Cockpit for a festive celebration of creativity and making (21–24 November and 29 November–1 December).
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