Meet the Maker Meet the Buyer Supplier Catalogue

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Meet the Maker

Meet the Buyer

Supplier Catalogue

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Contents:

Art, Crafts and Gifts Page 3 - 58

Food and Drink Page 59-69

Contact us Page 70

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Arts

Crafts

& Gifts

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Anderson Artworks, run by artist Barbara Anderson, produces a unique collection of handcrafted giftware. The

range includes bespoke art work which combines vintage map prints and iconic personalities from music, stage and

screen. Personalised gifts for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays or anniversaries can be made to order

with a specific map location and an iconic personality. Ready framed wall art featuring stars like Audrey Hepburn

and Marilyn Monroe on vintage maps add some “old school glamour” She also produces unique 3D pictures with

vintage maps and silhouette cut-outs.

Website: www.andersonartworks.co.uk

Facebook: facebook.com/ barbaraandersonartworks

Address: 49 Tracey Avenue, West Boldon, Tyne and Wear,

NE360HT

Contact Name: Barbara Anderson

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07905439685

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Angela Wilkie is a local artist living and working in Morpeth. Her work is inspired by the many heritage gardens

found in this country, local landscapes and the stunning north east coastal sea views. Her work includes vibrant flo-

rals in both acrylic and watercolour as well as seascapes.

Angela has exhibited throughout the North East and will be attending this year’s Alnmouth Arts Festival for the first

time.

Requests for commissions are accepted and a project can be discussed in full before proceeding with any work. A

recent commission for National Trust Delaval Hall has seen Angela involved in a project to promote the beautiful

Kitchen Garden there and she is featured in the local Northumbrian magazine this month.

Original artwork, Limited Edition prints & greetings cards of Angela’s work are available for supply to gallery & retail

outlets as well as business premises.

Angela is looking for new suppliers and welcomes you to her stand where you can see a selection of her products

and meet the artist herself.

Tel: 07814 032177

Twitter: @angiedawnwilkie

Address: 9 Windmill Way, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61

1XQ

Contact Name: Angela Wilkie


Website: www.artbyangela.co.uk

https://twitter.com/angiedawnwilkie

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Best Kept Secrets believe that the secret to a great candle, soap or fragranced gift is the quality and consistency

of the scent. That is why we make the claim of Seriously Scented of every product. Using only premium locally

sourced supplies and using traditional production and hand finishing, every Best Kept Secrets product received

the same care and attention.

Best Kept Secrets business was built on its candle ranges, and now offer an extensive range of products from

highly affordable small gifts and high quality candle tins and glass candles to outstanding hampers and luxury

seven wick Centrepiece candles for special occasions.

Contact Name: Denise Edwards, Alan Edwards


Tel: +44 1670 512222

Website: www.bestkeptsecrets.co.uk

Twitter: @BKSCandles

Facebook: /BKSCandles

Address: 3G Coopies Field, Morpeth, Northumberland,

NE61 6JT

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Contact Name: Lizzie Carins


Website: www.blinkin-imp.com

Twitter: @BlinkinImp

Facebook: /Blinkin-Imp

Blinkin’ Imp is otherwise known as Lizzie Carins. In 2011 her small screen printing adventure began in Vancouver, Canada. She hand makes and screen prints limited edition artworks, stationary, home ware and one of a kind accessories. Lizzie is based in Morpeth, Northumberland, where she has built a collection of products inspired by the local area.

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Bright Seed Textiles are Northumbrian husband and wife team Keith and Jane Jackson, who produce distinctive, high quality greetings cards and art prints taken from Jane’s bright and colourful Harris Tweed “paintings.” Their range includes over 90 images of many of the well-loved landscapes and animals that make Northumberland, Scotland and Cumbria such special places. Jane shows her original paintings in galleries in Northern England and Scotland and welcomes commissions.

Contact Name: Keith Jackson Email: [email protected]

Website: www.brightseedtextiles.com

Tel: 01665 579422

Facebook: /brightseedtextiles

Address: 5 Rock Village, Alnwick, NE66 3SD

Bright Seed Textiles

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By the Shed offers an eclectic mix of jewellery and accessories inspired by the Great British garden and thoughts

of living the ‘Good Life’ . Each individually design item is carefully crafted by hand and offers a contemporary

twist on gift ideas.

Contact Name: Charlotte Dowson


Tel: 07732868801

Website: www.bytheshed.co.uk

Twitter: @bytheshed

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bytheshed

Address: 251 Surbiton Rd, Stockton on Tees,

TS19 7SF

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Chris is a landscape and seascape photographer specialising in images of what he believes to be one of the most beautiful areas in Britain, the North East of England.

To Chris, the two key ingredients of photography are light and time. Light can transform the mundane into the exotic and is the trickiest part of photography, as it is down to nature you have no control over it, patience is the only tool that can be used. Time on the other hand is a variable controlled by the photographer. An exposure can be anything from a fraction of a second to several minutes. Freeze framing a scene, to Chris, seems unnatural because he sees the world as constantly changing, nature isn’t still so why should a photograph. In his work, he strives to find the most perfect light and a timing that enhances the scene.

Contact Name: Chris Webb


Website: www.cjw-fine-art-images.co.uk

Tel: 07479472465

Facebook: CJW Fine Art Images

Address: 8 Queens Drive,, Sedgefield,

Stockton on Tees, TS21 2JJ

CJW Fine Art Images

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Handcrafted aluminium bracelets with contemporary patterns, florals and wildlife.

Contact Name: Debbie Cummins


Tel: 01665 575457

Website: www.decumi.co.uk

Twitter: @decumidesigns

Facebook: /decumidesigns

Address: 31 Percy Road, Shilbottle, Alnwick,

Northumberland NE66 2HF

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Carrie Dennison is a printmaker and illustrator who works from her home studio in Consett.

Carrie takes her inspiration from the beautiful countryside in Derwentside and North East England. Whenever

she goes out on walks, she always has her sketchbook and camera at the ready, on the lookout for a new subject

either to carve and then print from lino or to hand draw.

Carrie also runs lino printing workshops and demonstrations.

Contact Name: Carrie Dennison


Tel: 0191 645 9500

Website: www.dendryad.co.uk

Twitter: @dendryad

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dendryad

Address: 131 Benfieldside Road, Consett, DH8 0RR

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J E W E L L E R Y

Dilemma Jewellery is handmade in Newcastle by style & fashion consultant Emma Howey. It has been developed to fill a

gap in the market for quality statement jewellery for the discerning purchaser in a range of themes and colour choices to

accessorise outfits creatively. A new launch is the stylish Dilemma Dark Skies collection to celebrate the Northumberland

International Dark Sky Park. This will suit a wide variety of retailers.

Pieces are unique to each and every Dilemma colour collection ensuring no two collections are the same, so the buyer is

guaranteed to be stocking one-off wearable pieces of art. Predominantly glass, with other select materials, the range is

robust, striking and provides optimum visual display impact. Options for bespoke and special collections for customers,

including bridal and child ranges in addition.

With retail prices from £26 to £200. Dilemma 'Collection H' pieces sit amid the main range at higher price points. Suited

to art galleries, quirky and stylish boutiques and gift shops. Branded display requirements for the range. Quality point of

sale packaging included.

Contact Name: Emma Howey


Mobile: 07733 245318

Landline: 0191 284 7865

Website: www.dilemmajewellery.co.uk

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Eiderco is a small local business providing quality branded giftware to the tourism market on the Northern

coasts. The unique design features the North’s own duck, the eider, locally known as the ‘Cuddy’ duck and

Britain’s largest sea going duck.

Contact Name: Nicky Layton


Tel: 07922280853

Website: www.eiderco.co.uk

Facebook: /eiderco

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Elaine Hats began when Elaine purchased a used Over-Locking Sewing Machine and started making Rambler

style Fleece hats for family and friends; progressing to making Winter Faux Fur Cossack variety of Hats, and

has gone from strength to strength from there.

Elaine’s hats offer a stylish yet practical way to keep you warm on a crisp winter’s day, and keep the cold wind

from whistling through your ears. There are a great range of Faux Fur Hats and Fleece Ramblers available in a

wide range of colours and materials, to suit all.

Contact Name: Jack Gale


Tel: 07882345468

Website: www.elainehats.co.uk

Address: 77A Front Street Newbiggin Northumberland

NE646AD

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English Rose Artwork showcases the art of Naomi Blayney. Naomi is a landscape artist from the North East

working in pen and ink. Many of her drawings are reproduced as fine art open and limited edition prints as

well as on coasters, placemats, cards and mugs. Naomi undertakes commissions for a number of projects

which have included schools, castles, houses and churches along with matching products such as prints, cards,

postcards, letterheads. She also teaches one-day drawing workshops for beginners.

Contact Name: Naomi Blayney


Tel: 07814129339

Website: www.englishroseartwork.co.uk

Twitter: @NaomiArtist

Facebook: /NaomiBlayneyArtist

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Making lovely things for lovely people…jewellery & accessories with a vintage twist

Contact Name: Sarah Davy


Tel: 07790773655

Website: https://folksy.com/shops/FlipKnitStitch

Twitter: @FlipKnitStitch

Facebook: Flip Knit Stitch

Address: 55 Bamborough Terrace, North

Shields, NE30 2BT

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Gillian Arnold is an artist and surface pattern designer. Her work is composed from plant life found growing wild

around the UK, using a unique monoprint process she’s been developing over the past 20 years. These compositions

adorn her range of artwork, jewellery, and homewares.

Made in Britain, her works celebrate the best of British design.

All of Gillian's products are manufactured in-house in her own premises in County Durham, by her,

Tim, her husband, and her small team of workers - Michelle, Leah and Lisa.

Contact Name: Gillian Scott


Tel: 08006250625

Twitter: @gillian_arnold

Facebook: /GillianArnoldArtist

Address: 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland,

Co. Durham. DL14

https://twitter.com/gillian_arnold

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Gladys Gladrags is a boutique brand creating original designs using recycled materials. All of their items are

handmade and completely bespoke, they also have a very strong ethos on being a sustainable company.

Gladys Gladrags creations range from accessories and clothing through to home-ware.

Contact Name: Helen Frazer


Tel: 07833246906

Website: www.gladysgladrags.wordpress.com

Twitter: @gladys_gladrags

Facebook: /gladysgladrags

Address: 96 Bede Burn road, Jarrow, NE325AT

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Harrison Designs make Hand decorated Glass using their own designed and made decals. Their designs are based

on nature and the Northumberland coast. They take individual commissions and currently stock three shops.

Harrison Designs were inspired by the texture of sea glass picked up on the beach as the milky finish on their

products are similar.

Contact Name: Joanne Harrison


Tel: 0191 413 1041

Facebook: Michael Harrison-Designs

Address: 5, Whitefield Gdns, Greenside, Tyne &

Wear, NE40 4LB

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Hazel Millington is a freelance artist and creates unique paintings and contemporary textiles using a varie-

ty of media. She sells framed and unframed originals and produces printed reproductions and cards from

the original work.

Hazel has always found great joy in music, literature and especially in hills, mountains and the accompa-nying fauna and flora. This shows through in her work. Mountain crags, lake shores and fields of wild flowers are her weekend hideaways and have truly served as her garden retreat. Each piece shows Hazel’s great respect and excitement for the natural world as she set out to capture the beauty, drama and In-spiring emotions that she experiences each time she escape to the country. Hazelcurrently exhibits her work in the Hallgate gallery, Hexham. She has exhibited in galleries in Scotland and the North East of England and annually exhibit at the Edinburgh Festival.

Hazel accepts private and corporate commissions and have completed many for clients throughout the UK including, Northumberland Tourist Board, Durham Land Registry, Fylde Coast Hospital (Blackpool).

Contact Name: Hazel Millington


Tel: 07723442564

Facebook : Hazel Millington Artist

Address: Lyall House, Station Road, Seghill,

Northumberland NE23 7SE

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Jenny Bell Ceramic print a range of gifts from Jenny’s water colour paintings, including mugs, bookmarks,

magnets and pocket mirrors. The designs are inspired by the British Countryside.

Contact Name: Jennifer Bell


Website: www.jennybell.co.uk

Tel: 01388665757

Address: 29 High Escomb, Escomb, Bishop

Auckland, Co.Durham, DW4 7ST

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.jennybell.co.uk

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Contact Name: John Williamson


Website: www.johnwilliamson.co.uk

John Williamson, a professional landscape and fine art photographer from Northumberland, produces original and

creative images from his native North East and around the world. Open and limited edition images in quality

mounts and frames are available in a range of sizes, along with a collection of hand crafted cards.

Tel: 01661881882

Address: Highbury, Whalton Park, Morpeth,

Northumberland, NE61 3TU

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Joia Glass Art is a wife and husband team designing, making and selling kiln-fused glass art. They

recently moved to their new studio in beautiful Northumbria, whose nature, coast and countryside

inspire their designs. Take a visit to see their work or talk to them about special commissions.

Contact Name: Joy or Peter Cole


Website: www.joiaglass.co.uk

Facebook: /joiaglass

Tel: 07968089240 or 07974746757

Address: 6 the Stone Barn, Kirkharle Courtyard, Northumberland, NE19 2PE


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Jolly’s Bubbles specialise in handmade Bath Bombs, Bath Fizzes, Goat's Milk Hand Soap, Body Butters, Hand Salves, Bath Melts, Lip Balms and Soy Candles. All products are made with natural ingredients, are SLS free, free from parabans, are gentle for sensitive skin and are all made at their North East production facility. Jolly’s Bubbles also offer bespoke and wholesale services, please email [email protected] for more details.

Contact Name: Holly Ridley


Tel: 07858047512

Website: www.jollysbubbles.co.uk

Twitter: @jolly_bubbles

Facebook: Jolly’s Bubbles

Address: Unit 33 Bellingham Drive, North

Tyne Industrial Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne.

NE12 9SZ

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Based in the Tyne Valley, Northumberland Karuna Naturals specialises in high quality natural skincare products. Prod-ucts range from traditional cold process soaps, some of which are locally themed as well as bath truffles, fizzes, oils and massage bars. Ingredients are chosen for their therapeutic value as well as creating exciting aromatics. All products are free from parabens, SLS and artificial fragrance compounds. Instead a luxurious blend of natural herbs, spices, clays, plant extracts and essential oils are used to naturally fragrance and colour the products. Karuna Naturals endeavour to produce gentler more environmentally friendly products responding to a growing public awareness around natural skincare.

Contact Name: Vicky Stewart


Tel: 07562772068

Website: www.karunanatuals.co.uk

Facebook: Karuna Naturals

Address: Brewery Cottage, Old Brewery Square,

Ovington, Northumberland.

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Kate Gorman Design produces innovative, bold, mixed media jewellery for people who want to

stand out from the crowd. This ranges from smaller pieces that can be worn everyday to large

statement pieces which are more suitable for black tie or formal events.

Contact Name: Kate Gorman


Tel: 07769 687680

Website: www.kategormandesign.co.uk

Facebook: /KateGormanDesign

Twitter: @kategormanjewel

Kate Gorman Design

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Kate Jakubovics is a jewellery designer, specialising in knit and crochet wire, in combination with more tradi-

tional beading techniques. She produces unique, intricate pieces for everyday and occasional wear for sale

through outlets such as museum shops or galleries. She also welcomes commissions, and together with Lena

Archbold (Textile Artist) offers a consultation service ('Dress the dress') for those looking for bespoke accessory

designs for special occasions, such as weddings.

Contact Name: Kate Jakubovics


Tel: 0788 449 8417

Website: katejdesigns.co.uk

Facebook: KateJ Designs

Address: 21 The Glebe, Stannington,

Northumberland, NE61 6HW.

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Lena Archbold is a textile artist who creates bespoke, one-off ‘wearable art’ garments. She specialises in the design and

creation of scarves, shawls, brooches and other accessories using different felting techniques. Nuno Felting is one of her

favourite techniques, this uses pure silk or cotton combined with finest merino wool and other fibres, which creates a

bright gossamer of colours and texture that is a delight to wear.

Lena also runs various craft workshops and works in her spare time with people affected by cancer showing benefits of

craft, especially knitting during their cancer treatment and recovery based on her personal experience.

Contact Name: Lena Archbold

Tel: 07459393150


Website: www.lenaarchbold.co.uk

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Ben Holland is an artist and illustrator based in Heaton (originally known as High Town), Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Ben’s drawings reflect his view of Newcastle and the North East. Beyond the great landmarks, these are the plac-es we live our everyday lives; from pubs and cinemas to barber shops and newsagents.

Ben likes to think of these places being alive with hope, possibility, romance and, in the most atmospheric spots – a certain edginess – something he hopes to capture within his work.

Ben was nominated as a finalist for The Biscuit Factory’s UK Young Artist of the Year Award.

Contact Name: Ben Holland


Website: www.lowmoonoverhightown.com

Twitter: @LMOHT

Facebook: /lowmoonoverhightown

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Award winning artist and gallery owner, mary ann rogers, creates original watercolour paintings featuring

wildlife, birds and landscapes, which are exhibited in galleries in the UK, South Africa, Ireland and USA. Her

work is collected worldwide and hangs in many private and public collections.

Limited edition prints, greetings cards and beautiful gifts including hip flasks, stationery, bone china mugs and

messenger bags are all available to retail outlets.

Mary ann rogers are very flexible with first time orders and are happy to mix and match designs and

products, and have a low minimum first order of just £50.

mary ann rogers

Contact Name: mary ann rogers


Tel: 01434 270216

Website: www.marogers.com

Twitter: @MARogersArt

Facebook: /MaryAnnRogersGallery

Address: Leam Studio, West Woodburn,

Hexham, NE48 2SE

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My World is a quirky, sophisticated, design-led stationery company specialising in regional and bespoke

cards and products. Northern and proud, their unique edge and signature combination of bold colour

with sophisticated, contemporary design has already made their cards bestsellers in independents and

multiples around the North. They have got exactly the card you’re looking for – and if not, they can

create it for you.

Contact Name: Andrea Murphy


Tel: 0191 3055165

Website: www.myworld.co.uk

Twitter: @MyWorldCards

Address: Chase House, 4 Mandarin Road,

Rainton Bridge, Houghton le Spring,

Tyne and Wear DH4 5RA

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Alan Pearce primarily works with museums, visitor attractions, tourist information centres and shops, creating

bespoke products from their own collections, resources and photographic archives.

He currently works with several national organisations including the National Football Museum in Manchester who

have recently supplied some of my products to the Harvey Nichols store in Dubai as well as to the official World Cup

retailers in Brazil.

Mr Museum can supply wholesale or in smaller numbers which allows museums for example, to create new income

streams from their reserve collections.

The main advantages Mr Museums have over their larger competitors, are that their low prices include, design

origination and photography; a quick turnaround of orders and the ability to produce items in small numbers for

example, mugs in 12’s and fridge magnets & key rings in 36’s.

Contact: Alan Pearce

Tel: 07772 685020


Website: www.mrmuseum.co.uk

http://www.mrmuseum.co.uk

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Architectural and landscape photographic artwork of the North East. For sale as greetings cards, mounted and

framed prints and canvas prints.

Contact Name: Steve Mayes


Tel: 07989 349467

Website: www.northeastexposure.co.uk

Website: www.northeastexposure.co.uk

Twitter: @NEexposure

Address: 44 Cleveland Road, North

Shields, NE29 0NW

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A Small Natural Soap company based in Gibside Estate (NT) specialising in 100% handmade, natural soaps,

bath products, oils and more using organically grown botanicals, hand harvested and dried, luxurious plant

oils, clays and spices and pure essential oils. All the products are vegetarian, most of them also vegan, never

tested on animals and free from preservatives, sulphates & palm oil.

Contact Name: Ceri Aitman


Tel: 07757161659

Website: www.oakwoodsoaperie.co.uk

Twitter: @OakwoodSoaperie

Facebook: /Oakwood Soaperie

Address: Rm 3 – Stables Studios, Gibside Estate,

Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield,NE16 6BG

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Local craftsman producing high quality, hand-made wooden products. Homeware such as coat racks and shelving,

wooden gift products, kitchenware such as chopping and serving boards. Commissions undertaken.

Contact Name: Tony Armstrong


Tel: 07702252985

Website: www.olivers.biz

http://www.olivers.biz/

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Patternation is owned and run by surface designer Heather Bareham. Based in a studio in the small north east

seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Heathers practice combines her favoured techniques of hand crafted

cutwork and drawing mixed with digital technology to create exquisitely patterned high end home and gift

products specialising in wallpaper. All Patternation products are designed and printed in the UK.

A New Design Britain Award Winner, winning and award in the Surfaces Category for her Gold Mosaic

print at Interiors 2011, NEC Birmingham.

Contact Name: Heather Bareham Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07801942446

Website: www.patternation.co.uk

Twitter: @patternation

Facebook: /Patternation

Address: Studio 10, Saltburn Studios & Gallery, 32 Marske Rd, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS10 1QG

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Places in Pictures is inspired by a passion for the North East's historic features, great architecture, beautiful landscapes, plus abstract photography. Their products incorporate a series of high quality photographic images of local landmarks, features or heritage buildings, the shape or form of each image creates a letter which when put together spell out the name of the place they were taken. Products include mounted prints, greetings cards, mugs, calendars’.

Contact Name: Sue Reed


Tel: 07895022289

Website: www.placesinpictures.co.uk

Address: 38 Gainsborough Close, Whitley Bay

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Contact: Corinne Lewis-Ward

Tel: 01914782471

Mob: 07940537024


Website: www.powderbutterfly.com Facebook: /PowderButterfly Twitter: @PowderButterfly

“I love art, I love product design, and I am passionate about British manufacturing. All of these elements are at the core of Powder Butterfly.” - Corinne Lewis-Ward, Artist/Designer and founder of Powder Butterfly

Based in Gateshead our mission is to provide our customers with beautifully made products that are high quality, unique and fun. Our current collection draws inspiration from architectural structures in the North East of the UK. Powder Butterfly design keepsake and souvenir products with a modern twist. Bespoke commissions are welcome.

Products include: fine bone china, tea towels, jewellery, bags, t-shirts and greetings cards.

http://www.facebook.com/PowderButterfly

http://www.twitter.com/PowderButterfly

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Purple Platypus Mosaic Design has been active in the Northeast for over 10 years and is now based in the

heart of Northumberland, producing mosaic trinket boxes, picture frames and wall art.

They source their materials from around the world and use only the best quality glass, ceramic and stone

tiles to create attractive, eye catching pieces.

Each mosaic is handmade. Their aim is to combine craftsmanship and individuality with affordability to

bring you unique mosaic pieces which will be a talking point in any home.

Contact Name: Peter Robinson


Tel: 01670 828052

Website: www.purple-platypus-mosaic-design.co.uk

Address: 1 Richmond Close, Bedlington, NE22 6NG


http://www.purple-platypus-mosaic-design.co.uk

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Redhouse Glass was formed by Designer Maker Norma Sales in 2007 after graduating from Sunderland University with

a BA Hons) Glass, Architectural Glass and Ceramics. Norma works for private and commercial clients designing and

creating glass products to fit their specific business or needs. Norma can create something special for your company

whether it be a small retail item or a large sculptural piece of art. Items can be bespoke with the company theme or

generic and designed by Norma to suit your needs. Small quantity trial orders can be made if required.

Contact Name: Norma Sales


Tel: 07808 912 063

Website: www.redhouseglass.co.uk

Twitter: @Redhouseglass1

Facebook:/Redhouseglass

Address: 47 North Ridge, Redhouse Farm, Whitley Bay,

NE25 9XT

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Rosie and Radish was established in 2013 by professional Illustrator and Graphic Designer duo, Helen Turner and Amy Clarke. Their mutual love of children's illustration and all things vintage and quirky has come together to create fabulously cute greeting cards for all occasions.

Contact Name: Amy Clarke & Helen Turner


Tel: 07736459567

Website: www.rosieandradish.com

Twitter: @rosieandradish

Facebook: /rosieandradish

Address: 23 Manor Road, Medomsley, County

Durham

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Company Description: I am a watercolour artist specialising in landscapes, townscapes and illustrated maps. My

pictures begin with pen drawings and evolve into busy, layered compositions which reflect my love of detail

and colour, and hopefully a sense of fun. They are available in several formats including limited edition giclee

prints and greetings cards.

Contact Name: Sarah Farooqi


Tel: 01670 503905/07753 137248

Website: www.sarahfarooqi.co.uk

Facebook: /Sarah Farooqi Art

Address: 6 Glanton Close, Morpeth,

Northumberland, NE61 2XH

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Sarah Glover is an up and coming local artist based in Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne. As a self taught

artist, Sarah has developed ranges inspired by her lifelong interest in wildlife, flowers and the British

countryside. Current ranges include a series of British wildlife pencil drawings, bold & bright oil paintings and

a collection of photographs taken in and around the North East of England. Sarah is constantly developing her

range of giftware and greetings cards to compliment her work and is planning an African themed range upon

the return from her Kenyan Safari holiday in August 2015. Sarah also has a passion for education, wildlife

conservation and the environment and hopes to incorporate these aspects into the business by using

recycled paper for greetings cards, using eco friendly UK based companies and creating an awareness of our

native species, particularly those in decline.

Contact Name: Sarah Glover


Tel: 07817776986.

Twitter: @sarahgee23

Facebook: /sarahgeeartist

Address: 18 Lilac Crescent, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon

Tyne, NE16 6QF

Sarah Glover


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Sea Drift Design look at articles that they can recycle into something new, original and beautiful, i.e.re-imagine.

They use only good quality materials to make good quality, high end products, thereby giving the original article

a second chance. Artist and designer Michael Limon works with friend Sylvia Soulsby who is a very good sewer/

knitter, and with his designs and her skills, working together they have produced some beautiful, original and

unique articles. e.g Jewellery, bags, slippers, headbands etc.

Due to demand, at present the main articles they manufacture are bags of various styles.

Whilst they are not trying to follow fashion, working with established classic imagery, i.e. Harris Tweed jackets,

tartan travel rugs, brocade curtains, etc, plays to people's sense of nostalgia and reminiscence which bring their

designs to the fore. All of their products are hand made from recycled or pre-used materials, e.g. garments,

blankets, shells, driftwood etc. Every article is unique and individual, and like each of us has its own story.

Contact Name: Michael Limon


Tel: 01912518733

Website: seadriftdesign.bigcartel.com

Facebook: /seadriftdesign

Address: 1 Alexandra Terrace,Whitley

Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 2DU

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Each piece of Diane Stewardson Seaglass Jewellery is handmade using seaglass that has been collected from the

beaches of the North East coast of England by Diane and her family and friends.

Once collected Diane simply washes the sand from the glass and uses each piece as it has been found, so none

of the pieces are tumbled, polished or cut into shape. This means that every piece she designs is unique.

Diane is a self taught jewellery designer and is constantly trying out new designs and techniques to add to her

range of work.

Contact Name: Diane Stewardson


Tel: 0191 2375281

Mob: 07583 996 932

Website: www.dianestewardson.co.uk Facebook: Diane Stewardson Seaglass Jewellery

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Unique and unusual, Hand crafted jewellery in semi-precious gemstones, glass and wood. Each piece is a

“One Off”, from statement pieces, to the more delicate, for all ages and tastes. All beautifully packaged to

give as a gift or to keep for yourself.

Contact Name: Susan Gascoigne Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07903534707 Website: www.smokiejogems.co.uk

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The Candle & Company are specialists in the design and manufacture of wrought iron & wooden candlestands,

candelabras & other home & garden décor. All products are bespoke, handmade, and made to customer

specifications in Hexham, Northumberland.

Contact Name: Russell & Diana Spence


Tel: 07825 773533/07787 577300

Website: www.thecandleandcompany.co.uk

Twitter: @hexhamcandleco

Facebook: /thecandleandcompanyathexham

Address: 219 Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon

Tyne, NE3 3EA

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A family run cottage industry developing and making natural soap and soy wax candles based on the Scottish

Border. The Ginger Duck cater for the whole family with moisturising soaps, shampoo bars, kids soap, even the dog

isn’t forgotten.

Their specialities include aromatherapy soaps that are uniquely coloured using fine teas, freshly ground coffee,

100% pure essential oils and herbs…some of which are grown in their garden. Whipped Soap blocks are made from

creamy palm oil and coconut butter. These are subtly coloured and have yummy scents. Finally the moisturising

goats milk range are all spiced with essential oils and each one is has ginger oil blended into the mix….after all its

their trademark! The candles are made from 100% soy wax….a natural long lasting wax that is kind to you and the

environment and scented with a long lasting subtle essential oil blend.

The Ginger Duck products speak for themselves, no fancy pants names or false promises…..superb quality soaps

that are good for your skin, in simple recycled packaging.

Contact Name: Alex Warmington Email: [email protected] Tel: 01890 882907/07805142217 Website: www.gingerducksoap.com

Twitter: @gingerducksoap

Facebook: /The Ginger Duck

Address: Sheraton Cottage, Main Street, Wark,

Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland, TD124RE


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The Useful Art Company publishes original artwork onto an ever expanding range of gifts and accessories.

The Useful Art Company represents over 40 artists publishing their original art onto a range of products including

Greeting Cards, Placemats, Coasters, Glass Tablemats, Cushions, Mugs, Aprons, Tea Towels, Cotton Bags, Fridge Magnets,

Key Rings, Bottleopeners, Pocket Mirrors etc.

Visit their website, www.theusefulartcompany.co.uk select the artwork you require and the products you would like

them to publish the artwork on.

TRADE ENQUIRES WELCOME.

Corporate Business

The Useful Art Company will also work to commission and produce a range of products printed with your own bespoke

artwork – send them your artwork in large format 300dpi and they will publish it onto selected products.

Contact them for an estimate they will proof your artwork with no obligation.

Contact Name: Brian Reid


Tel: 01661886401 / Mob: 07947180246

Website: www.theusefulartcompany.co.uk Address: East Wing Office 2, Dissington Hall, Dalton,

Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE18 0AD

http://www.theusefulartcompany.co.uk

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Designer and maker of jewellery from the beautiful pieces of seaglass Sarah find from the stunning stretch of

Druridge Bay coastline, where she lives. Her style is simple, cool and understated. Necklaces and bracelets are

made using waxed cotton cords and more recently, natural hemp twine, and include natural wooden beads,

hematite beads and sterling silver beads as embellishment. Commissions also welcome.

Tidal Drift has recently expanded to include Tidal Air, Sarah’s new natural soy candles which are hand-poured into

recycled wine and beer bottles. The candles are dye-free and are fragranced with scents inspired by the sea;

Seaweed & Juniper, and Driftwood.

Contact Name: Sarah Blythe


Tel: 07974182661

Twitter: @Tidal_Drift

Facebook: facebook.com/tidaldrift

Address: Driftwood Cottage, 6 Farm Court,

Druridge Bay, NE61 5EG

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Totes Adore is passionate about upcycling - with panache! Taking bottles from Bars & Restaurants that are destined to be crushed, transforming them into Nibble Bowls, Cheeseboards, Clocks, Lamps and Drunken Drizzle bottles. Giving them all a new life as quirky unique pieces for around the home, and saving 30% less energy than traditional recycling. Each finished product is ethical, practical and guaranteed to be a talking point in any home.

Contact: Donna Feeney


Web: www.totesadore.com

Tel: 07971 678444

Address: 7 Levy Way, Faverdale Industrial

Estate, Darlington, DL3 0QA


http://www.totesadore.com

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Original one-of-a-kind and bespoke handcrafted designs created in shadow box frames.

Tracy is inspired by the world around her, especially Mother Nature. She particularly like butterflies, dragonflies, owls and seaside scenes and loves to design each individual element and build it up to create a three-dimensional piece of art using colour and textured card stock to add further dimension. Every individual piece is truly one-of-a-kind and has been designed, cut, pieced together and built up to create each piece of artwork."

Contact Name: Tracey Grundy


Tel: 07414 600745

Website: www.traceygrundy.co.uk

Twitter: @traceygrundy

Facebook: /TraceyGrundyDesigns

Address: 6 Grenville Road, South Shore, Blyth,

Northumberland, NE24 3UR

Tracey Grundy Designs

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Uniqueco Designs create eco fabric planters using hand crafted Angelina patches, sisal, plant dyed Northumbrian

wool & other natural and iridescent fibres. These are made ready planted or DIY enabling buyers to choose their

own plant or cactus. Uniqueco Designs also create stained glass art including mirrors and sun-catchers. But

latterly Uniqueco Designs have used both these skills together to create pictures, ‘wishsticks’, hearts, angels,

coasters etc using similar materials as in the planters which are then encased in soldered glass

Contact Name: Becky Davies


Tel: 07880868377

Website: Uniquecodesigns.co.uk

Facebook: /UniquEcoDesigns

Address: 1 Denwick View, Alnwick,

Northumerland, NE66 2PZ

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Westergaard Designs comprises a unique collection of Home and Giftware lovingly created by young designer Polly

Westergaard. The designs are heavily influenced by Polly’s cultural heritage, from both her Danish ancestry and her

British roots. This fusion of cultural perspectives combined with Polly’s interest in the people and nature around

her combine to create contemporary products which aim to raise a smile.

Polly’s “Why Aye” range developed after Polly settled in Newcastle and developed a love for the passion and

proud nature of Geordies and people from the North East. Polly wanted to celebrate this pride by developing a

range of home and gift ware depicting Geordie sayings via pictograms. These have proved incredibly popular with

Geordies, and ex Geordies all over the world.

Polly’s Animalask range and Oh Deer range capture the imaginations of Children and adults alike, drawing

influence from historical traditions, whilst updating these for modern day living. Polly takes these ideas and

develops contemporary (more animal friendly products) creating a unique collection with a witty edge.

Website: www.westergaarddesigns.co.uk

Twitter: @pwestergaard

Facebook: /westergaarddesigns

Contact: Polly Westergaard

Tel: 07793032470


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Will Dawes Photography is a recently established business, specialising in wildlife photography and based in the North

Pennines, Northumberland. Will Dawes Photography produce local northern wildlife and landscape images that are

available framed or mounted. Furthermore, images are used to create unique T-light shades and lampshades as well as

being produced on various other gifts including coasters, place mats, Wentworth jigsaw puzzles, calendars and cards.

Contact Name: Bel Smith


Tel: 07967 155013

Website: www.willdawesphotography.co.uk

Twitter: @willdawesphoto

Facebook: /Will Dawes Photography

Address: Birken Path, Allendale, Hexham,

Northumberland, NE47 9PA

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North East artist Joanne Wishart creates acrylic paintings inspired by the British coastal landscape. Using a variety

of materials in her paintings such as paint, maps, textiles and driftwood Joanne aims to capture and celebrate all

that is great about our coastline and evoke happy memories of days by the seaside. Joanne’s work is available as

giclee limited edition prints, and greetings cards. You can order Joanne’s prints and greetings cards through her

husband and agent Ross.

Twitter: @Joanne_Wishart

Facebook: /Joanne Wishart-Artist

Address: Studio 9, The Mushroom Works,

St Lawrence Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1AR

Contact Name: Ross Wishart


Tel: 0191 2960446

Website: www.joannewishart.co.uk

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Suzanne Homer is a Swiss born, British artist based in Wallsend. The inspiration for her work stems from the architecture she observed, living in different countries, growing up. Suzanne combines her early passion for drawing & her later learned digital skills, to produce illustrated, architectural inspired collages. In addition, her design-led training & keen eye for following trends, is what helps her produce the quirky colour schemes in her work. Her aim is to create a story of rural & urban environments & to give a different perspective of everyday scenes. In 2007, Suzanne brought art & design together and launched Zanna Designs.

Newcastle & the North East coastline are the main collections, so if you do not see what you want in the range availa-ble, products can be designed specially. Limited edition prints, cards, mugs & coasters are all available to outlets and new products for the giftware and interior sectors will be introduced in 2015. Zanna Designs prides itself in a strong attention to detail in its products & packaging. Being ethical and kind to the environment is also important to Zanna Designs so, recycled materials, local & UK suppliers are used wherever possible.

Website: www.zannadesigns.co.uk Facebook: Zanna Designs Twitter: @ZannaDesi9ns

Contact Name: Suzanne Homer Email: [email protected] Tel: 07730511097 / 01912623873

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Food

& Drink

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Creative Artisan Chocolates, crafted by hand in Tyne & Wear. Head chocolatier Jane Williams has created a beautiful

range of chocolates which have had both national and international acclaim. The vibrant green & brown gift boxes

are stocked in some of the best foodhalls and delicatessens across the country. Also available in catering packs for

the hospitality sector.

Contact Name: Jane Williams


Tel: 0191 4696579

Website: www.davenportschocolates.co.uk

Twitter: @DavenportsChocs

Facebook: Davenport’s Chocolates

Address: The Chocolate Factory, Pelaw Industrial

Estate, Green Lane, Pelaw, NE10 0UW

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Heatherslaw Cornmill is a restored and fully operational 19thC watermill which makes flours by traditional methods,

using locally grown wheat. Spelt and Rye flours are also milled, and oat products are available. The Mill is a registered

museum, open daily to the public late March-early November. Visitors can see the milling process from grain to flour

and buy the produce in the Gift Shop, or taste it in the Tearoom. Produce is also available online and from selected

local outlets.

Twitter: @HeatherslawC

Facebook: /Heatherslaw-Corn-Mill

Address: Ford Forge, Heatherslaw,

Cornhill-on-Tweed, TD12 4TJ

Contact Name: Julia Nolan


Tel: 01890 820488/820338

Website: www.ford-and-etal.co.uk/heatherslaw-mill

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Pleuro are utilising the beneficial qualities of medicinal and Gourmet mushrooms to produce a healthy

range of food.

Contact Name: Michael Botha


Tel: 07849319048

Website: www.pleuro.co.uk

www.kjmfoods.com

Twitter: @kjmfoods

Facebook:kjmfoods

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This Family have been producing eggs in the North East for four generations and have lived at Lintz Hall Farm for over 60

years. Set in the heart of the Derwent Valley, Lintz Hall is a mixed farm where free range hens share their fields with sheep

cattle and horses. All of their Free Range Hens roam freely and are monitored by the RSPCA. Their eggs are produced to the

exacting standards of the Lion Code. Lintz Hall take pride in their farm and the products they supply, which is why they do

the whole job from start to finish. Within hours of being laid, their eggs are graded and packed in their on site packing

centre and delivered direct from the farm.

When you buy Lintz Hall Farm eggs you know you are buying only the highest quality, freshest, locally produced eggs, that

are fully traceable from their house to yours

Contact Name: Richard Tulip


Tel: 01207 270233

Website: www.lintzhallfarm.com

Address: Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield,

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6AS

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North chocolate is made from the finest couverture which means less of the bad stuff (that’s sugar), absolutely no

vegetable fats and simply more of the good stuff - cocoa and cocoa butter.

They specialise in award-winning Gourmet Bars including Ginger & Fennel, Lemon & Lemon Sea Salt and Coffee &

Cardamom (using Newcastle’s Ouseburn Coffee Company beans) as well as a beautiful floral range. They have kids’ (big

and small) favourites: Androids and DinoRoars for example, and they aim to give their flavours and chocolates a seasonal

slant to keep them, and you, fresh and offering something new for your customers. If you have something special planned

or an upcoming event, please let them know as they can always try and work with customers to offer something a little

more personal.

Contact Name: Bev Stephenson


Tel: 0789 685 9445

Website: www.northchocolates.co.uk

Twitter: @bevnorthchocs

Facebook: /NorthChocolates

Address: 26 Great Lime Road, Forest Hall,

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7AH

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Based at the Make Me rich farm on the Blagdon estate, the Northumberland Cheese Company was founded in

1985. They make seventeen varieties of cheese, as well as having The Cheese Loft café, a farmshop, and their

offices on site.

Contact Name: Charlie Pears-Wallace


Tel: 01670 789 798

Website: www.northumberlandcheese.co.uk

Twitter: @Nlandcheese

Facebook: /NlandCheese

Address: The Cheese Farm, Green Lane,

Blagdon, Northumberland, NE13 6BZ

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The only local smokehouse bringing you a wide range of smoked food products. From meats, fish and cheese to

pate's, nuts, black pudding, houmous and chilli relish all traditionally smoked over oak.

Also offering a bespoke smoking service they take orders for other produce such as duck and game.

Contact Name: Steve Peart


Tel: 0797 4415576

Twitter: @NbrianSmokehse

Facebook: /Northumbrian Smokehouse

Address: 7 Northumberland Villas, Wallsend,

Tyne and Wear, NE28 6QA

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Freshly made cheesecakes in a huge variety of flavours, choose from Baked, Chilled and Gluten Free ranges

available as a whole cake, Individual desserts and shot glass options.

Contact Name: Alyson Archer


Tel: 07590905949

Twitter: @simply_chscake

Facebook: /simplycheesecake

Address: 61 Rose street, Gateshead, NE8 2LS

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The Pudding Parlour is a unique dessert boutique company with stores located in Hexham and Morpeth, plus

a concession within Fenwick Food Hall, Newcastle. They are an American inspired bakery specialising in

innovative cakes, tray bakes and desserts.

Contact Name: Kristy Giblin


Tel: 01434394100

Website: www.thepuddingparlour.com

Twitter: @Pudding_Parlour

Facebook: /ThePuddingParlour

Address: Head Office, The Pudding Parlour,

Haugh Lane Ind Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PU

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Wellybix are healthy dog treats hand-made with love in Teesdale. They are full of natural goodness and

packed with garden herbs. They have NO artificial preservatives, colours, added sugar, salt, or artificial

flavour enhancers.

Contact Name: Alison Walton


Tel: 07761540526

Website: www.wellybix.co.uk

Twitter: @wellybix

Facebook: /wellybix

Address: The Shieling, Barnard Castle,

DL12 9EB

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www.designnetworknorth.org

Interested in finding

out more….

www.northumberland.gov.uk

Polly Westergaard

[email protected]

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The Meet the Maker, Meet the Buyer event held on 26th February 2015 showcased the work of local makers. If you are looking to add value to your business, and find new suppliers, we hope this catalogue has helped you to identify unique & different products from hundreds of high quality, locally made items. Please contact the sellers individually for more details and trade prices. If you are interested in attending future events as a buyer please contact us (details below).


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Meet the Maker Meet the Buyer Supplier Catalogue