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The biggest programme fair of the year outside of London takes place on Friday 30th December when the annual Greater Manchester Programme Fair is staged at the Cresta Court Hotel, Church Street, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4DP 11am – 3pm.
Over the last 10 years the event has typically attracted 200/250 collectors which apart from the two London fairs, is the biggest fair attendance in the UK. However, given the sheer number and variation of dealers, the relatively easy access from all parts of the North of England and North Wales I really think the event deserves a much bigger attendance. The number of dealers exhibiting is actually far higher than that at the Giant New year fair in London on Sunday 8th January 2012 yet the number of collectors present in London is typically double. Although the population of the London conurbation is obviously bigger, the catchment area surrounding Altrincham should really be ensuring a bigger attendance and I would urge all forum members to make the effort to come along.
As well as adding to your collection and chatting/putting faces to the names of the dealers, the fair represents an excellent opportunity to meet fellow collectors and forum members for a chat/swop/drink etc… The hotel has a bar or alternatively the town centre is just a few minutes walk. Regular forum contributors such as Treble99, ManchesterUnitedman1, museum de Latique are regular attendees and I would guess several other members are too! How about forum members arranging a meeting at the fair?
I have listed the participating dealers below with a brief stock summary.
Stewart Roberts – Bradford City expert Stewart offers a wide variety of programmes including current season. Other football memorabilia stocked too with Subbuteo a particular speciality!
AP Programmes – Based in Halifax, Andrew Pinfield not only specialises in his local club but ALL teams in the North of England from pre-war onwards.
PM Publications – Former Programme Monthly editor and co-organiser of this event John Litster offers his vast array of PM back issues plus the recent editions from the new publishers too. Stockist of bespoke programme binders, football history books and a selection of programmes from his huge archive.
Alan Stevenson – New exhibitor, collector selling his collection, details unknown?
Gary Maguire ¬– Trading as ‘Toys and Hobbies’ Gary offers a wide range of football programmes and memorabilia.
Ruth Crawshaw – Long established Bolton specialist Ruth is without a shadow of doubt Wanderers foremost collector and supporter. Simply a legend!
Soccer History – Editor Ian Nannestad offers the latest edition and also back issues of this high quality quarterly magazine devoted to the heritage of our national sport.
Bob Dobson – Blackpool based Bob offers a vast selection of vintage football books.
Tom Roe – Fine selection of antique football memorabilia with a strong North-West bias.
Mick Hewitt – Yorkshire’s largest dealer, Mick offers a huge selection of programmes with a particular emphasis on his beloved Leeds United.
Stockport County Supporters Society – Ian Watts represents County who are playing their first season in the Conference.
Terry’s badges – One of the UK’s leading football badge specialists
footballprogrammes.com – represented by fair co-organisers Elaine and David Allen. Over 1,000 excellent condition 1960s programmes available at £2 each, over 500 European Competition programmes same condition, same price. Books, magazines, badges, bargain bundles, Non League PLUS a fine range of vintage programmes, comprehensive current season, firsts & lasts etc… Something for everyone at this stand!
Colin Boulter – East Midlands based Colin has been involved in football programmes for well over 40 years now. Great stock boxes of all the local clubs and bargain bundles a particular strength.
John Dee Football Collectables – John and Teresa offer an excellent selection of programmes covering all aspects of the hobby from pre-war onwards.
Barry Swash – West Midlands based Barry aka Bazzabaggies on the forum offers a wide array of vintage programmes and memorabilia from pre war to the 1960’s.
Sportingold – Proprietor and keen City fan Chris Williams represents the hobby’s largest auction house. Pick up a catalogue, browse some straight sale antique stock, enquire about buying/selling at future auctions etc…
AB Programmes – Ipswich Town scout Alan and his wife Wendy probably exhibit at more fairs than any other dealer in the Country. Alan is a regular face on the auction scene too. Varied stock with Ipswich a particular speciality.
David Johnson ¬ - Lincolnmanred on the forum. Always a well stocked stall. Lincoln City, Liverpool and general football memorabilia etc...
Elmo Books – Emil and Karen make the long trip up from East Sussex to offer a huge selection of football and other sports titles from pre-war right up to date.
Neil Hassall – New exhibitor, collector selling his collection, details unknown?
Football Sports Auction – The UK’s fastest growing football memorabilia auction house. Andy Lane has unearthed some excellent private collections in 2011 with no doubt more to follow in 2012!
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