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Everything You Need to Know About Living North's Christmas Fair 2023 at Newcastle Racecourse

Living North Christmas Fair
What's on
October 2023
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Living North's Christmas Fair is back!

Returning to Newcastle Racecourse from Thursday 26th-Sunday 29th October 2023, Living North's much-loved Christmas Fair is back and better than ever. There's no better way to kick off your Christmas, so scroll down to find everything you need to know about visiting.
Chef Demonstrations 2023
Richard Sim

Thursday 26th October


11am
Rhian Cradock
The Feathers Inn

12pm
Alison Moffett
Blackfriars Cookery School

1pm
Richard Sim
The Potted Lobster

2pm
Ellers Farm Distillery

Dorothy Foreman

Friday 27th October


11am
Chris Dodds
Beadnell Towers & Kitchen

12pm
Josh Bell
Beach House

2pm
Dorothy Foreman
Dotty in the Kitchen

Eddie Saint

Saturday 28th October


11am
Eddie Saint
Jesmond Dene House

12pm
Tomahawk Steakhouse

1pm
Hotel du Vin
Wine Pairing

2pm
Isabelle Smith
Twenty Nine Degrees Chocolatiers

3pm
Bob Arora
Sachins

Al Roberto

Sunday 29th October


11am
Ryan Riley
Life Kitchen

12pm
Jon Welsh
Jesmond Wine Co. 

1pm
Kevin Mulraney
Bewicks Kitchen & Coffee House

2pm
Al Roberto
Simmer Kitchen

Supported Charity

Living North’s chosen charity for this year’s Christmas Fair is Tynedale Hospice at Home, a team of dedicated caregivers and registered nurses who provide free end-of-life care, patient transport, bereavement support and complimentary therapy. Find Tynedale Hospice at Home at Stand C11a and find out more about the charity here.

Exhibitor List:

793 Spirits
Proud to be Holy Island’s first and only distillery, 793 Spirits distil their small batch spirits, including their dry gin Creed & Tide and their premium vodka Mjødka. They also hand pour their own coconut wax candle range Tidal Aromatics.
793spirits.co.uk
T12

A1 Blinds
A1 Blinds have been successfully manufacturing made-to-measure blinds in the North East for over 30 years. Providing the best quality blinds in the region, their expert craftsmen use only the best quality materials.
a1blinds.co.uk
S58

Acorn Outfitters
Beautiful accessories and fashion
A47

Ad Gefrin
Northumberland Anglo-Saxon museum and English whisky distillery, newly opened in March 2023, showcases Ad Gefrin’s craft and spirits.
adgefrin.co.uk
T10a

Ad Gifts GB
A family business that have been trading for many years. They sell refillable perfume atomisers in attractive gift boxes that make for ideal presents.
A57a

Adline's Attic UK
A retailer of children's and women's clothing. They specialise in smocked dresses and colourful items for ladies and their little ones.
adelinesattic.co.uk
S33

Amory London
Professional quality hair tools that empower everyone to express their unique selves.
amorylondon.com
S63

Amy Rutherford Ceramics
Amy is a studio potter making wheel-thrown pieces in stoneware clay. She aims to marry classic forms with modern glazes to create contemporary pieces. Amy values heritage, craftsmanship and aims to minimise the environmental impact of her work.
amyrutherfordceramics.com
A58

Angel Skin Products
A small North East business with 25 years of experience of hand mixing organic oils to create 100 percent organic, vegan, natural skin- and haircare at affordable prices.
angelskinproducts.co.uk
S57

Anna Cook Paper Art
Multilayered, hand cut paper art with inspiration taken from the natural world. Anna assembles and presents her work in deep box frames. Alongside her original pieces she also offers a range of prints and cards. All work is produced solely by Anna.
annacookpaperart.co.uk
S69 

Anne Johnston Gill Fine Art
Anne is a wildlife artist based in Berwick. She specialises in oils and pastels but also paints on reclaimed wood and resin. She welcomes commissions.
annejohnstongill.com
S17

Arkaysales UK
Exclusive distributors of the official Mulberry Silk Bedding range.
arkayuk.co.uk
S39

ArtJo
Art on canvas boards and other mediums, hand-painted with amber and resin.
C6

AshleyRose
Timeless handmade children’s clothing made in Cumbria. Ashley has a passion for making quality garments, that provide special moments and memories for adults and their little ones.
S15

Awesome Botanical
Awesome Botanical create the ultimate self care products to revive, energise and ease away your stresses. Their Citrus Humbug Foot Balm was shortlisted by Top Sante UK 2021 Body Care Awards.
awesomebotanical.com
A35

Azcension Designs
A unique, bespoke range of silver, gold and gemset jewellery, plus leather and crystal accessories not available online or on the high street.
A48

Bake for the Soul
At Bake for the Soul they believe everybody deserves good baking. They’re based in North Tyneside offering a wide variety of sweet and savoury products that cater to dietary requirements.
bakeforthesoul.com
T55-T56

Bear Essentials
Wooden watches, sunglasses and other accessories.
bear-essentials.com
A10

Beauchamp Accessories
Bags and accessories.
A36

Belle Boutique
Established in 2008, Belle Boutique is a fabulous ladies’ boutique based in Spennymoor and Chester Le Street.
S51

Benthespoonman
Unique jewellery and gifts made from upcycled vintage and antique cutlery.
S26

Bergs Design
Quality home accessories.
bergsdesigns.com
A49

Birch Tree Designs
Birch Tree Designs create beautiful designs from their own photography and artwork. Decorative items are laser cut from sustainably sourced FSC grade birch wood, engraved, hand finished and painted on both sides, all within their studio in Yorkshire.
S46

Blacks Corner
Blacks Corner is a speciality delicatessen, eatery and wine bar that is here to re-define the British cheese and British charcuterie markets.
blackscorner.co.uk
T64

Blnkin Imp
Blinkin’ Imp is otherwise known as Lizzie Carins. Based in Northumberland, her designs are inspired by the local area, including town maps and wildlife.
etsy.com/uk/shop/BlinkinImp
C10

Blueberry Hill Preserves
Artisan chutney, preserves, luxury curds, savoury sauces, honey, waxed cheese truckles and crackers.
blueberryhillpreserves.co.uk
T9

Burtree Puddings
Award-winning sticky Christmas puddings, sauces and fruit cakes with gluten free options.
burtreepuddings.co.uk
T25

Butternut Box
Freshly-prepared dog food, cooked like you would at home and delivered in perfect portions.
butternutbox.com
S27

Cakes Direct from the Lodge
A small business based in Halifax which makes homemade fruitcakes and Yorkshire Parkin that are slow baked in an Aga. Their range of handmade truffles and chocolate bars flavoured with essential oils proved to be extremely popular in 2022.
cakesdirectfromthelodge.co.uk
T45

Cakes Enterprises Limited
A family-run Italian business which makes artisan, Italian, freshly-baked desserts.
F15

Calder's Kitchen
Traditional piccalillis, chutney and gift sets from Grandad Charlie's original recipes.
calderskitchen.co.uk
T49

Charred Wood
Charred Wood create handmade pyrography art on beautiful hardwoods from the Scottish Borders.
charredwooduk.com
A56

Cheeky Chocolates UK
Novelty chocolate – funny chocolate bars for Christmas and birthdays.
T38

Cheeky Duchess
Beautiful women’s clothing from France, Italy, the USA and Canada, including dresses, knitwear, tops, trousers and ponchos in wool, silk and cotton.
cheekyduchess.co.uk
A2

Christmas in a Bottle
Wreaths, diffusers, candles and organiser bags of dried fruit all smelling of a beautiful Christmas.
S62

Colliery Soap Studio
Fun, colourful and eco-friendly bath and body products, all free from plastic and palm oil.
collierysoap.co.uk
S88

Craig Glass Artist
Craig Colquhoun, born and raised in Newcastle, is an internationally-renowned glass artist who has been specialising in one-off, handmade glass sculptures since 1980.
craigglass.art
S85a

Cutie Pie Cards
A comprehensive range of handcrafted cards for all occasions.
cutiepiecards.co.uk
A17

Daint Jewellery
Handcrafted fine jewellery which is intricately and purposefully made with the intention that designs can be cherished for a lifetime and passed on as heirlooms.
daintjewellery.com
S78

Domaine de Palejay
An Anglo/French couple with nearly 40 years of experience in the wine industry. Their family estate is certified as of High Environmental Value.
palejay.org.uk
T26

Dragon Slayer Distillery
A family business with a desire to provide clean, pure, quality gin for gin lovers.
dragonslayerdistillery.uk
T43

Durham Coffee
These speciality coffee roasters are a father-daughter team with a passion for coffee and a love for the North East. They only hand-roast speciality graded coffee, guaranteeing a sustainable and ethical supply chain.
durhamcoffee.co.uk
T61

Eden Garden Equipment
Secateurs, loppers, flower scissors, hedge shears and long tree pruners.
edengardenequipment.com
S35

Eggs R Us
Artisan scotch eggs and award-winning pies.
T13a

Eleanor Jane Gifts
A North East-based business making hand-poured soy wax candles, diffusers, eye pillows and wax melts. All their products come gift boxed with complementing ribbon finish as standard for that extra special gift.
eleanor-jane.co.uk
A6

Elements
A stunning collection of silver and gold jewellery designs from the Elements collection.
elements-jewellery.co.uk
S19

Ellers Farm Distillery
A sustainable spirits manufacturer based in Stamford Bridge, York. They make their vodka from scratch using British apples.
ellersfarmdistillery.com
F1

Emily Ward Art
International artist Emily Ward has created a exquisite gift range from her original bright and vibrant artwork. From beautiful framed tiles to irresistible cushions there is something for everyone. Emily will also be taking commissions.
emilywardart.com
A9

Eurotherapy
Treatment for long term joint and muscle ailments.
eurotherapy.org.uk
S36

Fat Lass Preserves
Artisan preserves with a modern twist.
fatlasspreserves.co.uk
T7

FINDRA
FINDRA is an award-winning outdoor lifestyle clothing brand based in the Scottish Borders, funded by fashion designer and outdoor enthusiast Alex Feechan. Using natural or recycled materials, FINDRA products are stylish, versatile and sustainable.
findraclothing.com
S70

Firework Lights
Indoor and outdoor lights to decorate your home and garden.
fireworklights.co.uk
A53

Flapjackery Ltd
They manufacture luxury gluten free flapjacks handmade in Devon.
flapjackery.co.uk
F14

Flint and Flame
Premium quality kitchen knives made form the highest quality German carbon steel, combining exceptional quality, performance and value.
flintandflame.com
M10

Forage Lifestyle
A curated concept store that highlights hand crafted objects, interior spaces and sustainable products through a collection of homeware and lifestyle pieces with an emphasis on supporting makers, artisans and small businesses.
foragelifestyle.com
S89

Fox Cub & Co
An independent, eco-conscious company producing luxurious, all-natural interior fragrances. Expertly hand crafted and curated using UK-sourced high quality materials, and hand finished with wild flower seeded labels.
foxcubandco.co.uk
S3

Fox Under the Moon
Books, cards and gifts to encourage positivity and self-love from local author/illustrator Stacey McNeill.
foxunderthemoon.co.uk
S43

Frances & Rae Bakes
Frances and Rae brings beauty and flavour together to create luxury cakes and desserts for all occasions. Homemade in Rachel’s small kitchen in Newcastle, she uses the highest quality ingredients for an indulgent and delicious treat.
francesandraebakes.co.uk
T31

Freddies Flowers
A regular flower delivery service.
freddiesflowers.com
S61

Fry's Teak
A small, family-run supplier of high quality teak garden furniture and life-size teak root animal sculptures.
frys-teakgarden.co.uk
G1

Gattertop Drinks
Artisan crafted, award-winning spirits made with organically grown fruits and botanics from the orchards and hedgerows of the Herefordshire hills at Gattertop.
gattertopdrinks.com
T37

Geordie Bangers
Third generation sausage makers from the banks of the River Tyne.
geordiebangercompany.co.uk
T51-T52

Georgia Maia Illustrator
A 17-year-old illustrator creating custom designs and positive, colourful, uplifting stationery including a daily planner, notebooks, art prints, a desk calendar and stationery gift boxes using her whimsical, unique illustrations.
etsy.com/uk/shop/georgiemaia
A27

Hailu
The all-over body hair removal kit.
sinapearl.com
A18

Hancock Gallery
A space to view, experience and purchase art in Newcastle. A bright, welcoming environment for you to discover an array of celebrated artists, featuring pieces from Colorado in the US, to right here in the North East.
hancockgallery.co.uk
A4

Handmade & Heartfelt
The name says it all. Handcrafted gifts made from the heart. Handmade & Heartfelt make a selection of gifts and home decor including etched glassware, hand painted and decoupage terracotta pots and even gonks.
facebook.com/HandmadeandHeartfelt
S52

Handmade by Tink
Handmade children's soap – the more you wash, the quicker you get your toy!
handmadebytink.co.uk
A45

Healing Beads by Michelle
Michelle designs and creates handmade bracelets, necklaces and earrings using natural gemstone crystal beads and sterling silver.
A32

Heck!
Food that brings you ‘flavour you can swear by’. Being family-run means HECK can do things differently. They make their sausages and burgers in small batches on their farm in Yorkshire. Although small, they’re big on premium quality and flavour.
heckfood.co.uk
F10

Helen's Scentsational Scents
Scented children's toys.
helenhaswell.scentsy.co.uk
S75

Hello Fresh
A rolling weekly meal kit delivery service with no minimum term or commitment.
hellofresh.co.uk
M2

HomelessGhostPrints
Nostalgic sports prints of over 300 plus football, cricket and rugby teams.
S12

Hot Star Honey
An award-winning manufacturer of chilli honey sauces to drizzle on your favourite foods such as pizza, chicken and stir fries. Customers love the sweet-heat sensation of Hot Star Chilli Honey and best-sellers include Scotch Bonnet and Mango.
hotstarhoney.com
T38a

Hush Hush Chefs
A Greek bakery specialising in filo pastry, pies, quiches, rolls and salads.
hushhushchefs.co.uk
M4

Hygge Hot Chocolate
Hygge (pronounced "Hyoo-Gah") is all about feeling. It is a feeling of cosiness, emotional warmth, wellbeing and sanctuary. It is the only delicious, gourmet and adult single serve hot chocolate. It's the perfect stocking filler.
hyggehotchocolate.com
T63

Inky Print Designs
A home and gift brand based in the North East; discover bright and colourful art prints, gifts and home accessories crafted from original paintings.
etsy.com/shop/inkyprintdesigns
S67

Isaac Poad
Traders in Taste since 1863, crafting multi-award winning beer and gin in rural North Yorkshire.
isaacpoadbrewing.co.uk
T46

Jane Charles Studio Glass
Freeblown, decorative studio glass perfume bottles, bowls, vases, paperweights and sculptural forms made in a wide array of vivid colours, organic shapes and textured finishes. Each piece has its own unique personality and character.
thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk/shop/Jane-charles-studio-glass
A40

JBT Glass
Surrounded by the wonderful Yorkshire countryside, Trudy and Gemma create their exclusive range of contemporary glass work in their Leeds studio. This beautiful, creative space has a lovely gallery, training room and a fully equipped workshop.
jbtglass.co.uk
S34

Jenny Blue Art
Hand-painted ceramics and gifts printed from Jenny’s paintings.
jennyblueart.co.uk
A23

Jessica Donnelly Studio
Jess is an artist based by the sea who creates detailed illustrations inspired by folklore, history and nature all from her spare-room studio.
jessicadonnelly.squarespace.com
A37

Jethro's Sauces/Artisan Camper
Delicious handmade sauces and marinades and Artisan Camper pork crackling in nine flavours.
jethros.co.uk
T27

JewelGemJewellery
Handmade sterling silver jewellery, incorporating seaglass sourced from local beaches and gemstones. They also do a small amount of copper work.
jewelgemjewellery.co.uk
S83

JigsforKids
A small, family-run business from Darlington creating beautiful wooden children’s jigsaw puzzles with unique character pieces for a bit of extra fun.
jigsforkids.co.uk
S65a

Jinger Drinks
Jinger Drinks produce organic and vegan ginger and turmeric concentrated drinks in different flavours. These health drinks aim to boost your immunity and help reduce inflammation. The cold pressed liquid in these concentrates acts as a superfood.
jingerdrinks.com
T8a

JT Workshop
JT Workshop specialise in a wide range of laser cut gifts for all occasions, all of which are hand-crafted in their unit in Jarrow.JT Workshop in Jarrow make a wide range of laser cut gifts.
jtworkshop.co.uk
S72

Just for Women Centre
Just For Women ensures every women, child and their family in our community has the support, tools and opportunities they need to live safely, gain financial stability and lead enriched lives.
justforwomen.org.uk
A26

Karen's Decs
Christmas decorations that will put a smile on your face.
S38

Karisma
At Karisma, it's all about the colour. Walk into their rainbow of colourful clothes, pashmina scarves, leather handbags and accessories. It’s quality and style combined.
karisma.biz
S16

Katherine Hodgkinson
A maker/illustrator inspired by the art of slow crafting. She has a passion for making minimalist objects by hand that bring the beauty of the outdoors in.
etsy.com/uk/shop/katherinehodgkinson
S82

Kilday&Co
They design, print and hand-make luxury interiors and gift products, using luxurious velvets.
kildayandco.com
S68

Kiss the Moon
Night-time aromatherapy to help you sleep beautifully and wake up feeling gorgeous. Their award-winning range includes home fragrance, bath and body treats and night-time skincare – 100 percent natural, cruelty-free and suitable for vegans.
kissthemoon.com
S85

Kitty's Ginger Wine
A family-run business based in Blyth, selling non-alcoholic ginger wine delivering a sophisticated and refreshing taste, with an immediacy of fresh ginger, citrus and eastern spices.
kittysgingerwine.co.uk
T54

L of a Bake
Small batch, hand-crafted indulgent bakes, using the best ingredients for full-on flavours.
l-ofabake.co.uk
T36

L.E.D Box frames/Handmade British
Battery operated lightboxes with a remote and two pictures. You can print your own picture or choose from over 1,000 pre-printed pictures. Handmade and British Ltd produce handmade dichroic jewellery and Christmas decorations.
ledboxframe.com
S6

La Cookshop
La Cookshop has been established for 30 years and for the last 10 has been based at the Milkhope Centre at Blagdon, They sell giftware with leather goods too, so you will be sure to find the gift of your choice this festive season and beyond.
lacookshop.co.uk
S11

Lauren Young Illustrations
Lauren Young creates stunning homewares and greetings cards inspired by the British countryside.
laurenyoungillustration.com
A46

Leather Genie
High quality leather balsam and cleaner care.
leathergenie.co.uk
S53

Lesser Spotted Britain
Lesser Spotted Britain love daft and rude UK place names! They put photos of their road signs on gifts that put smiles on faces. Expect to find Twatt (Orkney), Bell End (Northamptonshire), Slack Bottom (West Yorkshire) and Busty View (County Durham).
lesserspotted.com
S81a

Light Hearted
Recycled metal garden sculptures made from fridges, washing machines and oil drums in Zimbabwe.
light-hearted.co.uk
S74

Lincoln Lightfoot
A well-established artist that has built up an excellent reputation across Yorkshire and the North East. His artwork explores surreal happenings staged in local, well-known settings. The compositions are reminiscent of the 1950s and 60s.
lincolnlightfoot.com
S74

Little Sutton Biltong
Little Sutton biltong and spice company pride themselves on hand crafting beautiful biltong and dry rubs, with no additives or artificial ingredients.
littlesuttonbiltong.co.uk
T42

Lumier Lampshades by Joanna
Handmade, hand-stitched, bespoke, art deco-style, unique velvet lampshades made in Northumberland on Hadrian's Wall by Joanna. Commissions for work are also welcome.
etsy.com/shop/lumierelampshades
S45

Lumière Candles
Lumiere Candles was born from a passion for storytelling through scent. Their aim is to deliver beautiful products at reasonable prices, which is why they make their products in small batches to ensure the quality in each individual item.
lumiere-candles.co.uk
S25

M & H Bakes
A family baker of traybakes at affordable prices.
T4

Macmillan Cancer Support / BRCP Ltd
There are currently 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK today, and as more people are living longer with their cancer, this number is set to grow to four million by 2030.
macmillan.org.uk
S24

Made with LOVE Lancashire
Lottie is a self-taught, passionately creative silversmith, who designs one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery for bold strong women. She uses recycled silver and ethically-sourced, semi-precious stones.
madewithloveinlancashire.co.uk
A13

Marco Looks
A former CBeebies animator, Marc is an illustrator creating art prints of cute characters, powerful words and scenes of York, as well as hand printed gifts, made from his studio in York.
marcolooks.com
S73

Mary Ann Rogers Gallery
Original paintings, prints. cards and exclusive gifts by award-winning artist Mary Ann Rogers.
marogers.com
S14

Massagical
Luxurious skincare handmade using cold pressed rapeseed oil and elderflowers.
massagical.co.uk
A3

Mateusz Boron
Particularly suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces, Okulan was developed on a purely biological basis and is also suitable for allergy sufferers due to the non-irritating components.
okulan.com/de
A30

Meander Gifts
An independent gift shop based in Whitley Bay bringing a fabulous collection of Christmas decorations, homeware, cosy woolly socks and something for the little ones.
meandergifts.com
A11

Merwave
Products for wavy haired women. Products that'll transform your hair into soft, defined, beach worthy waves – frizz-free, healthy hair that'll make you look and feel confident, attractive and happy.
merwave.co.uk
S32

MoodyMare Patisserie
MoodyMare Patisserie serves you tasty treat boxes, celebration cakes, hand-crafted chocolate boxes, bars and bags as well as bespoke pastries for every occasion.
yorkshiregintin.co.uk/shop
T13

Mr Fitzpatricks Vintage Cordials
Mr Fitzpatrircks has the last original temperance bar selling traditional cordials such as dandelion and burdock, sarsaparilla, ginger, lemon and ginger, elderflower and apple, rhubarb and rosehip, blackcurrant and liquorice, and more.
mrfitzpatricks.com
T59

Ms Tita
Jamaica Blue Mountain roasted coffee beans, Nespresso compatible coffee capsules, coffee bags and coffee accessories.
mstita.com
T50

Muckle Brewing
Beer – a bottle-conditioned ale from a garden brewery near Hadrian's Wall, sold individually and in gift packs.
mucklebrewing.co.uk
T23

Nettleton Pottery
A ceramicist using porcelain to create hand-built sculptural vessels. Family history and childhood ramblings amongst rock pools intertwine to tell a story as they use family crochet and lace to leave impressions and memories within the work.
S64

Nichola Jones
A small independent business run by a mum to two boys who has fallen in love with luxury home fragrances from The Harrogate Candle Company, greeting cards from The Pop Out Card Company and Flamingo Paperie.
nicholajones.com
A22

Nordvek
Nordvek; The Sheepskin People. They specialise in quality sheepskin and leather homeware, clothing and accessories.
nordvek.com
A41

North Chocolates
Award-winning North Chocolates use only the finest, ethically-sourced, sustainable cocoa products for their seasonal, luxury chocolate bars.
northchocolates.co.uk
T2

North Star Home Edit
Beautiful, practical and sustainable home interiors.
northstarhomeedit.com
S71

Northern Shakers
Northern Shakers sell luxurious handcrafted bottles of cocktails. All you have to do is shake and serve them.
northernshakers.com
T60

Northstar Needlework
Luxury, handmade textile gifts and accessories.
northstarneedlework.com
A25a

Nova Quartz
Nova Quartz are passionate about consciously sourcing beautiful crystals to provide a unique healing experience for each customer. They specialise in magnificent gemstones and amazing 925 sterling silver crystal jewellery.
novaquartz.co.uk
S40

O'Donnell Moonshine
O'Donnell Moonshine is a craft spirits producer based in Manchester, specialising in moonshine.
odonnellmoonshine.co.uk
F17

OMBH Homeware
OMBH Homeware presents exclusive decorative homeware and gifts. Their products are made from eco-friendly materials (wood, bamboo, rattan and coconut) making unique, vibrant styles perfect for home use, display and gifts.
onlymadebyhand.com
S8

Opatra
Opatra’s effective products are specially formulated for the skin's daily care and are used by professionals in beauty salons, spas and aesthetics clinics. Their product line includes handheld anti-aging devices and skincare formulations.
opatra.com
S21

Pamper Yourself Now
Ladies’ Italian fashion for stylish women over 50. They have fantastic, unique fashion items to suit all body shapes. They aim to make women feel beautiful and confident in their own skin with fabulous clothing and accessories.
pamperyourselfnow.co.uk
S76

Peg Creations
Peg Creations is committed to helping consumers do their bit for our planet. They do this by choosing products to create, stock and sell by shopping consciously.
pegcreations.co.uk
A1a

Portsonachan Hotel & Lodges
A Scottish Highlands getaway for two people in an ensuite hotel room including breakfast. This getaway is valid for 18 months and can be booked any time.
portsonachan.com
S42

Prosell
Magic pens that are washable, long-lasting, high quality and will keep the kids entertained for hours.
S48

Qi Fang Colbert Arts
Qi Fang Colbert Arts produces original ceramics, drawings and prints. Qi works primarily with hand-built and -thrown, high-fire stoneware with free-hand carved and glazed original designs
qifangcolbert.com
A8

Rachel's Handmade with Love
Artisan handmade and embroidered soft furnishings, homeware and gifts.
etsy.com/uk/shop/rachelsmadewithlove
S54

Rainbow Zoo
Rainbow Zoo make all gifts bright and customised. At Living North’s Christmas Fair they’ll be offering regular and seasonal gifts that can be bought on the day or bespoke/personalised items that can be preordered.
rainbow-zoo.myshopify.com
A26a

Ray Stephenson Art
An array of original and unique art – framed originals, framed fine art prints, original art coasters, printed greetings cards and coasters and art mug and coaster sets – inspired by beautiful Northumberland.
raystephensonpaintings.co.uk
A57

Re Global Retail Ltd
A medical company that brings an immediate solution to any kind of body pain.
ionstherapy.com
S30

Rebecac Pitcher
Modern country kitchen linens, china, blankets and cushions, designed and made in the UK.
rebeccapitcher.co.uk
S13

Rebecca's Bookshop
Rebecca, a mum of three, sells Usborne children’s books.
usborne.com/gb/partner/rebecca
A33

Rhianne Siân Designs
Rhianne Siân is a local illustrator and surface pattern designer showcasing her beautiful designs on a wide range of British made homeware, gift and stationery products. Her designs are inspired by nature, wildlife and city architecture.
rhiannesian.co.uk
A1

Ridiculously Rich
Luxury handmade cakes from the winner of BBC’s The Apprentice 2016, Alana Spencer.
ridiculouslyrichbyalana.co.uk
T8

Ringtons Ltd
Beverages, biscuits and hampers.
ringtons.co.uk
T39

Robert Myers Art
A North East-based artist selling paintings of scenes of Newcastle and the surrounding area. Robert predominantly works in oils.
robertmyersart.com
S60

Rose Cottage Pantry
Purveyors of speciality pork pies and savouries.
rosecottagepantry.co.uk
M5

RoundheadIllustration
Roundhead Illustration is run by Alex Bennett, an illustrator who has spent the last decade creating large scale, highly detailed hand-drawn images (mishmashes) depicting the histories of various football clubs, sports and musical genres.
roundheadillustration.com
A25

Ruby Cosmetics
Makeup made easy. Ruby Cosmetics offer a 60 second demonstration and a goodie bag of makeup at a discounted price.
rubycosmetics.co.uk
S55

Ruth Haldon Design
Personally selecting semi-precious stones and glorious Czech glass beads, Ruth creates ‘confident jewellery for confident people’, offering colourful jewellery finished with sterling silver for on-trend, everyday wear.
ruthhaldon.co.uk
A43

SA Sauces
Unique flavour concentrates to make luxury pour-over sauces for meat, fish and pasta.
sasauces.co.uk
T40

Sam Wood Art
A North East-based figurative artist working mainly in oil paints.
samwoodart.co.uk
A48a

Samosa and Sauce Ltd T/A Punjaban
Handmade samosas, artisan curry sauces and accompaniments.
punjaban.co.uk
T57

Say it with Champagne
A family-established business providing luxury, personalised Champagne gift boxes for every occasion, making a perfect Christmas present.
sayitwithchampers.co.uk
F2

Signaturee Scones
Handmade, homemade scones – both sweet and savoury.
signaturescones.co.uk
T41

Silver Secrets
A British jewellery brand established in 2010, Silver Secrets are a jewellery specialist and sell sterling silver, gold and rose gold jewellery. They are passionate about jewellery designs and aim to give exceptional customer care.
silversecrets.co.uk
A54

Sloemotion Distillery
Sloemotion Distillery produce artisan hedgerow spirits and liqueurs.
sloemotion.myshopify.com
T35

Social Socks
Social Socks are helping the planet one step at a time. With every purchase, they plant a tree and give 10 percent of the total sale back to charity.
socialsocks.co.uk
S79

Sole Mates
Liquid orthotic insoles.
sole-mates.co.uk
A31

Soliod Cologne
Solid Cologne UK, founded in 2016, is a highly concentrated wax-based cologne/perfume. The team have also recently introduced a natural, skin-friendly fragrance which can be applied directly on to the skin.
solidcologne.co.uk
S50

Sophie Photography
Sophie is a North East landscape photographer with a talent for making the ordinary look extraordinary. She sells a range of prints, coasters, jigsaws, calendars and more, all featuring the beautiful North East of England.
sophiephotography.co.uk
S50

Spear & Jackson
Garden tools and Christmas gift sets.
spear-and-jackson.com
S84

Spicymonkey
Spicymonkey offer delicious handmade curry sauces from around the world. As well as Indian-style curry, you can try something adventurous like Persian curry, Jamaican curry or Jungle curry.
spicymonkey.co.uk
T21

Sporting Icons
A small, family-run business creating quality, limited edition bobble hats, inspired by icons from the world of sport. They donate a percentage of their profits to support their local food bank in Gateshead.
sportingicons.co.uk
S66

Stateside Treat Emporium
Stateside Treat Emporium launched with an aim to cause a stir in the chocolate market by recreating a selection of nostalgic, American flavour combinations in a range of chocolate products.
statesidetreatemporium.com
T28

Staves Art
A family business with a passion for drawing and designing cities, skyscrapers, and stadiums.
stavesart.com
S4

Stretchy Lids
The eco-alternative to cling film which provides a washable, reusable, eco-friendly way of covering leftover food. Microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe, Stretchy Lids are also BPA free.
F11

Strong Point Games Ltd
Strong Point is a card-based trivia game with a unique slant on the usual quiz format which tests players’ knowledge on a range of subjects while also challenging players to predict what their opponents will score.
strongpointgame.co.uk
A23a

Studio 9 Ceramics
An artist living and working in the North East, selling work influenced by the natural beauty of the local coastline. Their main body of work is hand-thrown ceramic vessels which are a canvas for experimental stoneware glaze decoration.
studio9ceramics.com
A27a

Sue Fenlon
Original paintings from the coast and landscape of Northumberland.
suefenlonart.co.uk
S87

Taurus Leather
Taurus Leather collections have been designed with practicality in mind, with a modern, on-trend twist. With a number of pockets and compartments, Taurus Leather handbags have been designed perfectly for every woman for everyday use.
taurusleather.co.uk
A14

The Alnwick Brewery Co.
A Northumbrian company with long-rooted foundations in the area. Brewing capacity has increased, and the product range now includes modern hoppy beers alongside their more traditional offerings.
lindisfarnemead.com
T19

The Alnwick Rum & Spirits Co.
Founded in 1914, the Alnwick Rum & Spirits Company is a thriving Northumberland producer of rum, gin and whisky, including the rum that started it all – the legendary Dark.
lindisfarnemead.com
T17

The Aromatary
Luxury, handmade and small batch home fragrance with an elegant touch.
thearomatary.com
S7

The Bodyshop at Home
Independent consultants with The Body Shop at Home selling a range of bath, body and skincare products and gifts.
A52

The Brownie Bar
Gorgeously gooey, rich chocolate brownies and white chocolate blondies in a wide range of flavours.
thebrowniebar.co.uk
T24

The Donut Lab
High quality, handmade donuts which supply independent businesses in the North East as well as selling at pop ups and markets. Everything is made from scratch – from their donuts and fillings to their toppings. Straight from the lab, with love.
donutlab.co.uk
T51a

The Flavours International
The Flavours International has a variety of olives, baklava, nuts, cannoli and samosas.
T15

The Gift of Oil
Delicious, single estate olive oils from Sicily and balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy.
thegiftofoil.co.uk
T44

The Jar House
A beer, bread and boozy baking company. All-natural baking mixes – just add beer or your favourite tipple!
thejarhouse.co.uk
T10

The Knife Sharpener Guy
Retailers of the world’s best knife sharpener.
theknifesharpenerguy.co.uk
M9

The Mad Jam Woman
Award-winning jams, marmalades, relishes, chutney and curds.
madjamwoman.com
T53

The Magic Knife Company
The knife for all your culinary needs, available in three handy sizes with a compact knife sharpener to keep all your knives in perfect condition. Plus kitchen scissors and peelers.
magic-knife.website
F13

The Olive Store
Winners of the Best Food & Drink Stall at Living North LIVE 2023! They import the choicest olives/pickles, olive oil, Iberico ham products and venison/wild boar chorizos.
theolivestore.co.uk
T17a

The Sawley Kitchen
An award-winning, family run bakehouse.
sawleykitchen.co.uk
T47-T48

The Weston Biltong Company
Makers of handmade biltong crafted from nothing but 100 percent British beef. A multi award-winning team, from Great Taste Awards to Cheshire's Best Food Producer.
thewestonbiltongcompany.co.uk
T22

The Woodland Trust
Founded in 1972, The Woodland Trust is the largest woodland conservation charity and a leading voice in bringing the UK’s trees and woodlands to the attention of the Government, land owners and the public.
woodlandtrust.org.uk
A52a

Thirty6 Scents
Candles, wax melts, diffusers and bath salts. They are all made using natural and vegan products. They use dried flowers and fruit in all their products which they hand dry themselves. They love bringing new scents into people’s homes.
thirty6scents.com
S56

Thouroughly Modern Millinery
Sue Anderson is a Newcastle-based milliner making unique hats and accessories for women and children.
thorough
lymodernmillinery.co.uk
S44

Tins n Tubes
A fabulous range of gifts in a tin for ages two and over with play, build or craft tins including a fighter plane, pirate ship, insect house and a princess castle, plus 3D cardboard models to make up.
tinsntubes.uk
S65

Topazglow Direct
Established in Leeds by Jane Klugerman, Topazglow has been supplying beautiful costume jewellery and accessories to exclusive boutiques throughout the UK since 1989.
topazglowdirect.co.uk
S28

Trevor Craggs Contemporary Artist
Atmospheric mountain and seascape original oil paintings, limited edition prints and cards, as well as ceramic tableware, candle pots and holders in attractive glazes.
trevorcraggs.co.uk
A39

Tropic with Catrina
Natural, vegan, cruelty-free skincare and makeup.
tropicskincare.com/pages/catrinamiller
A42

Trouvaille Stitch kits
Jennifer, founder of Trouvaille Stitch Kits, designs and creates high quality, beginner-friendly, modern cross stitch kits showcasing iconic landmarks of the North East. The perfect gift for crafters.
trouvaillestitchkits.co.uk
S73a

Tuman Gems & Crafts
Handmade jewellery using natural gem stones.
elizabethtuman.com
S59

Twenty Nine Degrees
A small batch chocolatiers that creates vibrant filled bonbons that are all decorated by hand. There are 18 flavours in total including six vegan ones. It’s basically edible art!
twentyninedegrees.com
T32

Walwick Estate Group
Walwick Estate Group is a collection of luxury properties in Northumberland. The group consists of Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate; Walwick Hall Country Estate and Spa; and Chesters Stables Self-Catering Accommodation.
S49

Weymouth 51
The best artisan chilli sauces made in Dorset, all handmade using the best local ingredients in their own kitchen.
weymouth51.co.uk
T1

WireWorks Designs
They handcraft trees in their studio.
instagram.com/jackiejames351
A50

Wood N Clay
A husband and wife team making unique quality gifts. Everything is handmade by them in Norfolk and they have a wide selection of products, many of which can be found on their website.
woodnclay.co.uk
S41

Working for Wildlife Ltd T/A WWF
Founded in 1961, WWF is the world’s leading independent conservation organisation, working in more than 100 countries to create solutions to the most important environmental challenges facing the planet so that people and nature can thrive.
wwf.org.uk
A55

Wreath Charms
Wreaths and wreath decorating supplies.
wreathcharms.co.uk
S2

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