I’ve been such a busy bee these past few weeks…

busy bee
fortunately, I haven’t had any fairs to attend. I’ve been kept busy making up customer orders but we’ve also had lots of family stuff going on to fill up any spare time (and filling time that really wasn’t spare at all just for good measure!). Things have settled a little bit so the hospital/nursing home visiting has been reduced for a while. It seemed at one point we were on a permanent tour of the nursing homes of Warrington! One of my customers even worked in one - I dropped off her purchase there while en route between visiting two others!
I desperately need to be making up stock, something which I’ve had precious little time for, as I’ve three upcoming weekends booked with fairs. They are:
Adlington Carnival
14th August sees me at Adlington Carnival. I believe the carnival is on for 3 days but I’ll just be there on the Saturday as I’m seriously limited on time. More info here: www.adlingtoncarnival.co.uk
Fir Tree Farm, St Helens
The following weekend, Saturday the 21st, I’ll be at Fir Tree Farm in St Helens. Last time I was there, it was just a craft fair (a very good one, actually!), but this time the craft fair will be combined with the regular farmer’s market. I love attending farmer’s markets as I can do some fresh food shopping while I’m there…much better produce than you’ll find in any shop. More info on the venue and market here: www.firtreeshopandcafe.co.uk
Gawsworth Hall nr Macclesfield
And the weekend after that, which will be August bank holiday weekend, I’ll be at Gawsworth Hall near Macclesfield. I’ve been to Gawsworth a few times now and it’s always a fabulous event. Lots to do for families, lots of stalls, and a lovely house and gardens to look round as well. Gawsworth is a 3-day event and I’ll be there for all three days. More info from the show organisers here: www.creativecrafts-online.co.uk and about Gawsworth Hall here: www.gawsworthhall.com

Gawsworth Hall
Phew! I’m exhausted just writing about all that!
I have a lot of making to do this next week and am trying to get myself into a habit of early starts. My usual time for starting work is 7.30am (it’s easily do-able as I have no commute!), but I reckon if I can get another hour and a half in at the start of the day, I’ll get much more done.
Up to now, however, my bed has won the argument when the alarm goes off at 5.30am. I’m working on it. Really, I am!!
Bee photo courtesy of www.irishviews.com