Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for all your support and here's to a very successful 2010.

Gail & Shaun
Stallfinder

A New Green Pages Website For The Midlands

A new green pages website for the Midlands region was launched recently. The Midlands Green Pages covers the counties of central England and enables the public to find green businesses in their local area, as well as information about living a green living.

The website provides a regional directory which lists environmentally friendly companies, organisations, services and products. From where to buy cloth nappies to finding information about woodland burial sites, green gifts and eco wedding services, all this and more can be found on the website. The Midlands Green Pages will also include the latest green news stories, local campaigns and will include details of local green events.

Website founder Kate Haines founder of the national eco website GreenFinder is based in Leamington Spa where she runs both websites from her dining room table. She said "Since setting up GreenFinder almost three years ago I've met a great many small business owners based in the midlands like myself who work from small shops, studios or home offices that provide great green services and products".

"Being a Midlander born and bred and being passionate about the 'shop local, shop green message' I thought it was the ideal time to set up a regional green directory. Every pound spent with a local supplier or business is worth £1.76 to the local economy yet only 36 pence if it is spent out of the area so it's really important for the economy of the Midlands that Midlanders support their local businesses".

To visit the new website please visit www.MidlandsGreenPages.co.uk

Featured Charity - St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance Gloucestershire is the latest charity to be added to our Charity Feature section on Stallfinder. This charity makes a difference by ensuring that everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them and believes no one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.

SJA Gloucestershire equips people in the county of any age, culture and background with the necessary skills in first aid through the provision of top class training and assessment. This in turn gives the community of Gloucestershire trained first aiders whenever and wherever they are needed, be that at a public event whilst they are on duty, or in ones own home or work place.
To find out more about this charity and the others featured on Stallfinder please see http://www.stallfinder.com/charity-feature-c559.html

Team Altitude Charity Climb & Fundraising Christmas Shopping Evening

An appeal from Deb Hunt of Team Attitude at Altitude

"Following my diagnosis of Breast Cancer on April Fools Day 2008, myself and 3 great friends have decided to drag our backsides up Mt Kilimanjaro to raise £20,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. We are four ordinary mums, all forty something, all unfit with no trekking experience but all wanting to make a difference. We hope that our trek will raise awareness of breast cancer and the funds raised will help prevent other women from suffering the indignity of losing a breast or losing their hair through the treatment.

Our fundraising initiatives include a 2010 calendar of local business men, called Chaps for Baps! and a Christmas Shopping Evening to be held at The Holt Hotel Nr Steeple Aston OX25 5QQ on 25th November 2009. Information about our mission, the trek, our fund-raising and all the events we have organised can be found on our website www.twin-peaks.co.uk and you can follow us on Twitter, we are 4pinkbras.

We have called ourselves Team Attitude at Altitude. Please join us in our aim to be free of the fear of breast cancer for good by supporting either the calendar (it can be purchased on the website at £6.95 + p&p) or attending our Christmas Shopping evening where all the stall-holder fees will be donated to the charity".

Deb Hunt
Team Attitude at Altitude
+44 7527 229739

debs@twin-peaks.co.uk
http://www.twin-peaks.co.uk

Featured Stallholder - Nicki Cawood of Precious Parcels

Our latest Featured Stallholder is Nicki Cawood from Thirsk who is the North Yorkshire representative for Precious Parcels.

Precious Parcels makes beautiful handcrafted plaques, gifts and items for the home. Mum of one Nicki juggles her new role with Precious Parcels with her other business, Mumsworld Events.

Our Featured Stallholder section on Stallfinder gives an insight into some of our stallholders and their businesses. To read more about Nicki and Precious Parcels please select this link.
http://www.stallfinder.com/featured-stallholder-c750.html

To find out more about Mumsworld Events and their forthcoming events see
http://www.mumsworldevents.co.uk/

One Step Beyond Workshop - Stratford Upon Avon

A half-day coaching workshop is being held on Saturday 24th October in Warwickshire by Jude and Matthias who are highly qualified coaches and leaders. It’s about making life easy and fun and is aimed at people looking for more creativity at work or home.

The workshop will take place between 1pm – 5pm at the Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Nr. Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

The afternoon costs £35 and spaces are limited so to reserve your place contact Jude via Jude@LeadersByNature.com

http://www.leadersbynature.com

New Book for Mums who want to Run a Business

From the author of Family Friendly Working, The Mumpreneur Guide is a new practical workbook, ideal for any woman who wants to start a business that fits in with the family.



• If you are trying to make a tough decision about returning to work after having a baby…
• If having a second child made the cost of childcare outweigh what you earn…
• Or if you struggling hard to combine being there for your schoolchildren with your job…

Have you thought about starting your own business?

Mother & business advisor Antonia Chitty has put together a guide which is full of practical advice to help you start a business. This book is for you if you are short on time and resources, have to stop at 3 every day to collect the kids, or can only work when the baby naps.

Read to book to find out about:

• Getting a great business idea
• How to start a business
• Business planning and organization
• Business finance
• Finding customers
• Business on the web
• Looking after your life
• Taking your business to the next level


BUY TODAY & YOU GET MORE THAN £600 OF BONUSES:


BONUS 1: ACCESS TO THE MUMPRENEUR GUIDE’S SECRET BLOG: VALUE £300

When you buy the book, you also get a link to The Mumpreneur Guide’s Secret Blog. In this blog, I share extra advice and answer your questions.


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The Mumpreneur Guide Online Business Development Programme will give you confidential help and expert advice to develop your business. Trial this programme to see how it could help you.


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Every mumpreneur feels short of ‘me time’ at times. Bonus 4 will help you look after yourself. Follow your plan from Heather Bestel, psychotherapist, stress management consultant & founder of A Little Bit of Me Time to become Calm, Confident and In Control


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Your business is nothing without marketing. If you BUY TODAY you can also get a three part marketing course, created especially for The Mumpreneur Guide by Louisa Bird of The Women’s Marketing Forum.


BONUS 5: WIN A PLACE ON THE MUMS IN BIZ TRAINING COURSE

Everyone who buys the book TODAY will get a chance to win a place on one of Mums In Biz’s definitive ‘Start Your own Business’ Days.

Everyone who buys the book also gets access to The Mumpreneur Guide’s Secret Blog, which will be full of ongoing help and business advice. See http://www.themumpreneurguide.co.uk to buy the book and find out more.

Good Web Guide Feedback Needed

Stallfinder has entered the Good Web Guide Website of the Year award. We'd really appreciate it if you'd send any nice comments/feedback to the judging panel at

http://thegoodwebguide.co.uk/awardfeedback

Many Thanks,

Gail

Stallfinder - http://www.stallfinder.com/

National Business Mum Week is coming to Leicester!

This year sees the first ever Business Mum Week, a week of activities and meet ups across the UK. This week is dedicated to women who balance business with family life on a daily basis to ensure a better future for their families. Mum of one (and another on the way!) Zoe Newcombe, 33 of Leicester, is ensuring the mums of Leicester are included.

Connection Events will be hosting a Mums in Business networking event on Wednesday 7th October from 10am-12pm at David Lloyd Narborough, Carlton Park, Leicester LE19 0LF.

Zoe Newcombe, of Connection Events and organiser of Leicester Business Mum Week says: “Business Mum Week is a great initiative and I’m happy to do everything I can to unite the business mums of Leicester and ensure more local women with children are aware of the family friendly working options out there. This is a great way to both highlight the work of our mum owned businesses in and around Leicester and support the growth of more.”

The child-friendly event will include networking, fun for the children, refreshments, business profiles and demonstrations, a motivational guest speaker and fund raising for the Meningitis Trust. In addition to the Mums in Business event, attendees are entitled to free access and use of all the club facilities on the day. Tea and Coffee will be provided at the event and also jugs of cordial for the children.

For full details please contact Zoe at Connection Events 07973 168314

Paint A 'Zappy Pot' in aid of Starlight Children's Foundation

One of our stallholders, Lynn Bingham from Zappy Designs, is holding evenings where you can learn to paint your own "Zappy" style pot in her new studio in Altrincham, Cheshire. These evenings will take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month with a percentage of all bookings being donated to Starlight Children's Foundation (registered charity).

The evening begins at 7.45pm. All materials needed are supplied with plenty of 1-2-1 from Lynn. These evenings are designed to be great fun with plenty of learning thrown in. The cost is £10 per person & includes a glass of wine & homemade nibbles. You can book individually, with a friend or book the evening for your own private party.

To contact Lynn and find out more please see her Stallfinder listing below

http://www.stallfinder.com/lynn-bingham-i5242.html

Mumpreneur Conference and Awards 2009

The Mumpreneur Conference and Awards are being held on Saturday 3rd October 2009 to launch Business Mum Week 3rd - 10th October.

Held at City Inn, Brindley Place, Birmingham City Centre, The Mumpreneur Conference will include a number of seminars and workshops suitable for mums considering starting in business, right up to those who've been well established for years. There'll be a small exhibition, plenty of networking opportunities and lunch is included in the ticket price of £11.50.

It will be an all day event, from 10am - 4pm, ending in an Awards Ceremony. The awards are open to all business mums, and with six categories, there will be an award suitable for you and your business! The award categories are:- Best Start Up, Best Green Business, Best Direct Sales Rep, Best Franchisee, Best Online Business and The Inspirational Business Mum. It's quick and easy to enter, will not be based on turnover and power like some awards, and you can enter as many of the awards as you like!

Visit the website to submit your nomination. All the information can be found on the website http://www.mumpreneurconference.com/ where you can also purchase tickets and submit nominations.

Mums in Business September Event

On Thursday 10th September 2009, Connection Events will be holding another of its ‘Mums in Business’ networking events. The event will take place at David Lloyd Narborough in Leicestershire and is aimed at both mums in business and those looking to start a business.

Founder Zoe Newcombe says "We are passionate in what we do and believe that in today’s market providing support to other businesses and to those around us are key to making a success. We build networks that support and link to each other to generate business and our vision is to create a network that supports Leicestershire based mums, businesses and children. Networking is about building relationships so its beneficial to attend and raise your business profile by becoming an established and regular networking member getting your face and business known; you never know when an opportunity may arise…

Don’t forget our events are child friendly, there will be plenty of room for your children to play and there will also be some toys and books etc to keep them entertained. In addition to the Mums in Business event you are entitled to FREE access and use of all the club facilities on the day. Tea and Coffee will be provided at the event and also jugs of cordial for the children.

Whether you are a mum in business or looking to start a business and need some help and inspiration we would be delighted for you to join us".

To receive further information and a booking form please email Zoe Newcombe zoe@connectionevents.co.uk

Featured Stallholder - Lisa Hicks & The Pookey Boutique

Our latest Featured Stallholder is Lisa Hicks of The Pookey Boutique. Based in Staffordshire, mum of one Lisa aims to offer the most exclusive clothing and accessories for babies, toddlers, mums and even four-legged friends. The Pookey Boutique stocks individual designs sourced from all over the world and Lisa has also made her own brand of clothing to add to the ranges.

Our Featured Stallholder section on Stallfinder gives an insight into some of our stallholders and their businesses. To read more about Lisa and The Pookey Boutique please select this link.
http://www.stallfinder.com/featured-stallholder-c750.html

Avon Fairs - Monthly Craft Fairs in Bristol

Avon Fairs are looking to set up a monthly craft fair starting in September 09. They would like to hear from any stallholders interested in holding a stall once a month, every month at a central venue in Bristol. National advertising is planned to draw stallholders and public from far and wide.

For further information please e-mail your details to fashonjewelery@googlemail.com

S.C.A.M.P.S looking for Fundraising Opportunities

S.C.A.M.P.S., a not for profit organisation dedicated to the care & rehoming of stray dogs, are looking for events and other opportunities for fundraising. They have a fundraising & information stand and offer gifts for animal lovers, greetings cards, treats & dog supplies. They also run a doggie tombola and have a Mascot (Scamp the dog - costume character) who may be able to attend an event. All proceeds go to support the work of S.C.A.M.P.S.

Events, markets & shows in Hampshire & Dorset preferred.

To contact S.C.A.M.P.S see

http://www.stallfinder.com/carol-bolton-i6656.html

Venue Needed for Fundraising Event

Street Kids Rescue are looking for a venue for a fundraising event in November/December. They need something which will hold approximately 100 people for a dinner and variety show so would therefore like somewhere with a stage or space to put a stage and space for circular dining tables. Ideally it would be in south London.

Street Kids Rescue was started in May 2008 and supports orphaned and abandoned children in Southeast Asia. They support 500 children with direct care and another 1000 children receive help through medical programs, feeding programs and child protection schemes. All the money donated goes directly to the cause, as the founder of the charity covers all administrative costs.

If you can help please email Street Kids Rescue alix@streetkidsrescue.org or call 020 8643 5670.

Coaching Cafe Launches in Warwickshire

The Coaching Cafe launches on Fri 17th Jul 2009 in Warwick and a free coaching session plus refreshments is available. The Coaching Cafe concept has been developed by Leaders by Nature in response to a growing number of women who want to take control of their lives.

Facilitator and coach Jude Jennison, Founder of Leaders by Nature, is a highly qualified and experienced coach who has worked with people all around the world.

The inaugural meeting of the Coaching Cafe is on Fri 17th Jul 2009 at 10:30am - 12:00 noon in Warwick. This first meeting is provided free of charge. Tea/coffee and scones are also provided. It is expected that sessions will be held on a monthly basis thereafter.

Prior booking is essential as places are limited. Further details can be obtained by visiting http://www.leadersbynature.com/coaching-cafe/

Featured Stallholder - Balloonbaboon

Our latest Featured Stallholder is Julie Hayward of Balloonbaboon. Based in Essex, Julie offers balloon flowers, animals, characters and other truly unique balloon deliveries nationwide. Balloonbaboon can bring examples to your workplace, event or home and take bookings for birthday, anniversary, new baby or any other special delivery.

Our Featured Stallholder section on Stallfinder gives an insight into some of our stallholders and their businesses. To read more about Julie and Balloonbaboon please select this link.

http://www.stallfinder.com/featured-stallholder-c750.html

Fundraising for Tommy's Let's Talk Baby Month

To coincide with Tommy’s Charity’s ‘Let’s Talk Baby’ month, The Osteopathic Practice in Sheffield is offering an initial antenatal consultation and treatment during September for a minimum donation of £10, every penny of which will be passed on to Tommy's baby charity.

This consultation will seek to identify and treat some of the common problems associated with pregnancy including aches and pains, pelvic girdle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, back, hip, leg and side pain and many more. Osteopathy is a drug-free, safe and effective form of treatment during pregnancy.

To find out more please contact Jude Eller of The Osteopathic Practice on 01142664786 or via email enquiries@theosteopathicpractice.com

Mums in Business Networking Event

On Thursday 13th August 2009, Connection Events will be launching its ‘Mums in Business’ networking events. The launch event will take place at David Lloyd Narborough in Leicestershire and is aimed at both mums in business and those looking to start a business.

Connection Events hold and manage child friendly networking groups for Mums in Business as well as providing events for children. They build networks that support and link to each other to generate business and their vision is to create a network that supports Leicestershire based mums, businesses and children.

To receive further information and a booking form please email Zoe Newcombe zoe@connectionevents.co.uk

Swissball Classes for Breast Cancer Research

If you live in the Dorset area you can get fit and raise money for Breast Cancer Research at the same time. During the month of July, Lynn Hill is offering Swissball classes (exercise with a gym ball) to new clients at Ferndown Village Hall, Dorset for a suggested donation of £4, all of which will be donated to the charity. Lynn's regular clients have already raised £75 as of June 1st 2009.

To find out more contact Lynn Lynnhill644@btinternet.com or 01202 893640.

Featured Charity - DEMAND

DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability is the latest charity to be added to our Charity Feature section on Stallfinder. Based in Hertfordshire, with an additional branch in Yorkshire, DEMAND was established in 1980 to create bespoke items of equipment for children and adults with disabilities. DEMAND is an independent charity that doesn't charge for its services. It aims to help all disabled people, no matter what their circumstances or ability to pay.

To find out more about this charity and the others featured on Stallfinder please see http://www.stallfinder.com/charity-feature-c559.html

Coochie Cou Baby Fairs

One of our stallholders Caroline Parker, an Usborne Books representative who also runs the Dales Party Company/Partysprite, has launched a new business organising baby fairs in North Yorkshire. The first Coochie Cou Baby Fair will be held at the Golden Lion Hotel in Northallerton on the 28th November and Caroline is looking for a variety of baby and toddler related businesses to exhibit at the fair.

To find out more please contact Caroline Parker - full website and contact details can be viewed here http://www.stallfinder.com/coochie-cou-baby-fair-northallerton-i5713.html

My Secret Kitchen joins Stallfinder Partner Programme

Stallfinder is delighted to announce the latest addition to the Stallfinder Partner Programme. Launched in 2008, My Secret Kitchen is the UK’s first nationwide food and drink tasting company. If you're a My Secret Kitchen consultant, you'll now benefit from the special offer available to all the My Secret Kitchen team for advertising your independent business on Stallfinder.

You can find out more about My Secret Kitchen and view their Partner Page on Stallfinder here

http://www.stallfinder.com/partner-my-secret-kitchen-c794.html

Linen at Home joins Stallfinder Partner Programme

Stallfinder is delighted to announce that Linen at Home is the latest Direct Sales Company to join the Stallfinder Partner Programme. Our Partners benefit from a dedicated Partner page where they can give a detailed description of their products and services and also explain the business opportunity they offer. Linen at Home are a new and exciting home linen company and we already have two representatives listed on Stallfinder http://www.stallfinder.com/linen-at-home-c779.html They are already benefitting from a special extended listing period which Stallfinder offers to Partner Programme listees.

Linen at Home's Partner Page can be viewed here http://www.stallfinder.com/partner-linen-at-home-c788.html

If your company is interested in joining our Partner Programme, please drop us a line to info@stallfinder.com.

Featured Stallholder - Lily-Rose Designs

Our latest Featured Stallholder is Nanette Foulkes of Lily-Rose Designs. Based in Northamptonshire, Lily-Rose Designs is a website business offering handmade personalised gifts to customers throughout the world. Nanette named her company after her daughter and she designs and makes affordable gifts for every happy event including births, weddings, birthdays, hen parties, baby showers and christenings.

Our Featured Stallholder section on Stallfinder gives an insight into some of our stallholders and their businesses. To read more about Nanette and Lily-Rose Designs please select the link below
http://www.stallfinder.com/featured-stallholder-c750.html

Featured Charity - Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal

The Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal was launched to replace the Cookridge Cancer Appeal and help support the world-class St James's Institute of Oncology, Leeds.

YCC is aiming to raise £10 million by 2010 to make this facility in Leeds a world class force in the fight against cancer.

To find out more about the appeal or to get involved, visit the Charity Feature page on Stallfinder.com

http://www.stallfinder.com/charity-feature-c559.html

Suzanne's Driving Challenge

One of Stallfinder's Twitter followers, Suzanne Sutton will be taking part in the Ladies Driving Challenge on the 17th May at Hullavington Airfield, near Chippenham, Wilts. Her challenge will be to drive as many different vehicles as possible, including Tanks, 4x4's and maybe even a Ferrari! Suzanne is hoping to raise at least £200 for The Fire Fighters Charity which assists over 11,000 individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services.

To find out more and help Suzanne to raise as much money as possible for this worthy cause, please visit her fundraising page at http://www.justgiving.com/suzydrive

Fundraising Fun in Leeds

The Red Devils Parachute regiment will be dropping in at the Yorkshire Cancer Centre's Gala Day at Roundhay Park, Leeds on the 30th May. Thousands of visitors are expected throughout the day and other attractions include a Battle Enactment, Children’s Funfair, Police Dog Display, West Yorkshire Fire Brigade Road Show and UK Garrison Storm Troopers.

To find out more about this event see http://www.stallfinder.com/ycc-appeal-gala-day-2009-i5086.html

Featured Stallholder - Swings and Pretty Things

Our latest Featured Stallholder is Jayne Bradshaw of Swings and Pretty Things. Jayne has 2 children, 2 Basset Hounds and is based in Coalville, Leicestershire. Swings and Pretty Things stock a range of Garden & Outdoor living products including carved oak swings, Pocket Gardens, handmade sunflower soap, recycled horse tyre swings and Burgon & Ball products. Jayne offers a free gift wrap service and her website is an excellent place to find lots of unusual gift ideas.

Our Featured Stallholder section on Stallfinder gives an insight into some of our stallholders and their businesses. To read more about Jayne please select the link below

http://www.stallfinder.com/featured-stallholder-c750.html

Jessica's Trust

Jessica's Trust is the latest charity to be added to our Charity Feature section on Stallfinder.

The charity was setup by Ben Palmer after his wife Jessica died in June 2004, at 34 years old, of childbed fever caused by Group A streptococcus, six days after the uncomplicated birth of her second child. Childbed fever is an infection of the womb in new mothers which can lead to septicaemia.

Jessica's Trust would like as many people as possible to sign their Maternal Health Petition to the Prime Minister to ensure that every new mother has regular observations recorded on a Modified Early Obstetric Warning System (MEOWS) chart in hospital and in the community and is given clear information and advice on the recognition of childbed fever (also known as puerperal fever and genital tract sepsis) and that doctors and midwives are given clear sepsis guidelines.

You can sign the petition here http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/maternalhealth/

To find out more about Jessica's Trust please visit http://www.jessicastrust.org.uk/

You can also read about Jessica's Trust and other charities in our Charity Feature section on Stallfinder http://www.stallfinder.com/charity-feature-c559.html

Friends of Stallfinder News

We have been delighted by the response to our Friends of Stallfinder programme since its launch in November. We now have 20 Friends scattered all over the country, helping us to promote www.stallfinder.com.

To help raise the profile of Stallfinder stallholders who have joined the Friends programme, we have revamped the Friends of Stallfinder page on the site to show all the Friends' adverts, including some special highlighted ones.

www.stallfinder.com/friends-of-stallfinder-c755.html

We've also added a map to show how well they are spread around the UK.

www.stallfinder.com/friends-of-stallfinder-map-c777.html

By using Google MyMaps for this, Friends of Stallfinder can now be found by users of Google Maps and we hope this will provide a further boost to their businesses.

Friends of Stallfinder is a programme which allows our stallholders to earn free advertising in return for promoting the site to their friends and colleagues and at events they attend. If you are a Stallfinder stallholder and would like to join the programme, please contact us on info@stallfinder.com.

Everyclick for Fundraising

Stallfinder has added Everyclick into our section on Fundraising.

Everyclick is a one-stop fundraising website which features over 200,000 registered UK charities. It is free to use for both fundraisers and charities and means that even the smallest charity has a means to collect donations and fundraising online.

There are six ways you can fundraise with Everyclick:

Search the web – Everyclick is a search engine, powered by Ask.com, which gives 50% of its revenue to charity

Create an appeal – fundraisers can set up a fundraising page and collect sponsorship for their chosen charity.

Make a donation – you can donate to any of 200,000 UK charities by debit or credit card using Everyclick’s secure payment system.

Send greetings – in exchange for a donation to the charity of your choice (or the recipient’s choice) you can send greetings cards.

Send eVouchers as a gift – buy an eVoucher and the recipient can then choose the charity they would like the donation to go to.

Go shopping – shop online and a percentage of your purchases goes to charity.

Charities receive their own homepage URL which their supporters will see – they can customise their homepage with images and text. Charities can also add details and news stories to their information pages.

There are several tools and widgets for both fundraisers and charities to encourage people to help them raise money across the web.

To learn more about Everyclick, visit www.everyclick.com

Action for Children

Action for Children are the latest charity to add their details to our Charity Feature section on Stallfinder.

Action for Children helps nearly 170,000 children, young people and their families through nearly 450 projects across the UK. Their aim is to help the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people achieve their full potential. They also promote social justice by lobbying and campaigning for change.

You can find out more about Action for Children and the other charities featured on Stallfinder here http://www.stallfinder.com/charity-feature-c559.html

Featured Stallholder - In the Bag Designs

Our latest Featured Stallholder is June Bradbury of In the Bag Designs. June, from Newhaven in East Sussex, sells hand-painted jute bags with her own designs ranging from greyhounds to goats and pigs to puffins. Each bag is hand printed individually so they're both colourful and unique. June started her business by designing and making bags for family and friends and is currently running her business whilst also studying for a degree at university.

Our Featured Stallholder section on Stallfinder gives an insight into some of our stallholders and their businesses. To read more about June please select the link below.
http://www.stallfinder.com/featured-stallholder-c750.html

CLIC Sargent

CLIC Sargent, the UK’s children’s cancer charity have been added to our Charity Feature Section. In this section of Stallfinder, charities give an overview of their organisation and current work. We're looking for new charities to feature so if you would like to be included please contact Gail at gail@stallfinder.com

To read more about CLIC Sargent and our other featured charities please visit http://www.stallfinder.com/charity-feature-c559.html

Stallholder Listing Renewals

If you have a stallholder business listing on Stallfinder which is due to expire shortly you should have received an automatic renewal notification via email. If you want to renew your listing for 12 months you will need to click on the following link and follow the instructions. Alternatively, the Renew Your Listing option is now available on the left hand side of our homepage.

http://www.stallfinder.com/listing-expiring-renew-here-c769.html

If you have any questions please contact us at info@stallfinder.com

Featured Stallholder - Ann Williams-Maughan

Our latest Featured Stallholder is Ann Williams-Maughan from Bishops Auckland, County Durham. Ann runs Education Takeaway which provides learning resources to parents of primary school children. She is also an Independent Phoenix Trader.

Our Featured Stallholder section on Stallfinder gives an insight into some of our stallholders and their businesses. To read more about Ann please select the link below.

http://www.stallfinder.com/featured-stallholder-c750.html

Stallfinder & School Together Now.com

Many thanks to Esther at School Together Now.com for promoting Stallfinder on her site. We've added School Together Now to our Useful Websites section:

http://www.stallfinder.com/useful-websites-c673.html

As seen on BBC Breakfast, School Together Now.com is a free social website aimed at school children and their parents. It aims to unite the local community surrounding our schools whilst revolutionising the way education is funded in Britain. Parents and children are grouped by the school they attend and can send and receive messages, play fun online games and chat in the forum. For the parents there's also a Job Board and Classified Ads directory where they can source local products and services. Schools benefit as 20% of the advertising revenue from these Classified Ads is donated back into the school fundraising pot. The website is very safe and child security is the number one priority. In addition the scheme has been designed to run with no administration burden on the schools or the PTA. For more information please visit http://www.schooltogethernow.com/ or email esther.guy@schooltogethernow.com.

Happy New Year!

Gail and Shaun would like to wish all our members and visitors to Stallfinder a very happy New Year. Hope you have a very enjoyable and prosperous 2009.