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Pickering War WeekendFind out about the role women played in the war effort at this event

hair and make upFollow our hair and make up guides to create a great vintage look at home

car boot salesOur top tips for buyers

A big Hello FromBritainDoes

Vintage

Well, firstly we’d like to say thanks for picking up issue two of our magazine!

For those of you who saw our first issue, we are sure you will be totally flabberghasted at how different this issue looks (we would love to take the credit for this, but this has all been down to the lovely Caroline at 91 Magazine who has lovingly created this gorgeous mini-

magazine for us, and of course you!).

So for issue 2 we are letting you into a few of our secrets – whether they be car-booting, wedding, beauty or recipes, there are lots of lovely ideas, facts and tips!

Enjoy and look out for issue 3 in the autumn!

What have we been up to? 2013 has been a crazy year for us and if we were to tell you everything that has happened we’d be here forever and you would miss out on all the lovely content we have in this issue! So we’re going to try and round it off in one medium sized paragraph – here goes!

Over 2013 we’ve extended our vintage and handmade wedding shows and now have 4 gorgeous venues around Yorkshire and the North East. We now host events in 10 different towns/cities (with multiple types of events in some lucky cities such as York). Our website is seeing regular changes and improvements and by the end of August we will have a brand new online booking system which we just cannot wait for! If that wasn’t enough – we won Visit York’s ‘Outstanding Customer Service’ Award in May and were runners up in the Local

Business Accelerators awards in January, alongside being finalists in 4 other awards – not to mention being the only business shortlisted in TWO National Vintage awards in June! We are now looking forward to the prestigious White Rose Awards in November where we’ve been nominated for the ‘Outstanding Customer Service’ award! This category means the World to us – so fingers crossed!

So there we go – us in a nutshell – however, if you would like to be the first to know what we’ve got coming up, news, offers and updates, why not sign up to our newsletter at www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk

We love hearing from you – whether you would like to provide content for the magazines, want to trade or simply want to know about our events just pop us an email at:

hello@nowandthenevents.com

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During WW2 and into the early 1950s, housewives in Britain had to cope with feeding their families on rationed food. Recently, we found Grandma Doris’s recipe book and it’s full of

very simple, but tasty traditional treats that she made for her family when food was on ration.

Here’s one of our favourites which we make quite a bit. They never fail and taste amazing!

Grandma Doris’s Ration Rock Cakes

Ingredients

• Preheat the oven to 200c.

• Mix flour, salt and rub in the margarine.

• Stir in the sugar, currants and peel.

• Mix to a stiff crumbly dough with the egg. If you think it’s a bit dry then you can add a

small drop of milk.

• Place in rough heaps on a greased baking tray.

• Bake for 15-20 minutes.

• Enjoy with a cup of tea!

INSTRUCTIONS:

200g/80oz - Self Raising Floura pinch of salt.100g/4oz – Margarine100g/4oz – Sugar75g/3oz – Currants25g/1oz – Mixed peel1 eggMilk to mix

The dried fruit can be varied – you

can add 400g/4oz of any type of

dried fruit.

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the most perfectEnglish garden party

On the 9th June this year we held our very first Vintage festival alongside NECPWA York at the breathtaking Scampston Hall.

The sun shone over the gorgeous lakeside grounds and visitors came flocking! Taken aback by the mass exodus to Scampston Hall, we soon welcomed everyone into what has been described as ‘the most perfect English garden party’.

There really was something for everyone, live music on the terrace, cocktails served in china teapots, an impressive array of vintage stalls, high teas by the lake

and of course the spectacular display of classic cars, including a 1938 Bentley and Aston Martin DB9.

Everyone left the grounds happy and content, laden down with their newly found vintage treasures, with one burning question on their lips ‘when’s the next event going to be’... well the wait is over, put 8th June 2014 in your diary folks, Scampston Does Vintage will be back, even bigger and better!

Special thanks goes to Callum Houston, Beth Elenor and Ellen Davies who worked tirelessly in helping us set the event up. As well as the brilliant Chris and Louise Legard from Scampston Hall.

Images by Todd and Moore Photography

car boot salesTOP TIPS

Whether you are a seller or a buyer car boot sales can be a

great day out individually, among friends or with the family!

Here’s our tips on how to make the most of your morning!

TIPS FOR BUYERS

n Haggle, haggle, haggle n Take plenty of change

n Be prepared for the weather n Watch out for pick pocketers

n Make a list of the items you would like so you don’t make regretful and

spontaneous purchases

n If you’re unsure about an item, go away for 5 minutes and have a think,

if you’re drawn back to it then you know it’s right!

n Check items for faults

n Take batteries to test electrical items

n The best items might be at the beginning of the day BUT sellers might

bargain more later in the day

n Check where you purchased something from if you need to collect at the

end of the day (a pen and paper might be handy)

n Have fun!NEXT ISSUE:

Top tips for sellers

Britain Does Vintageis printed by:

Newcastle Does Vintage

24th August

Newcastle Theatre Royal 1030-430

£1 entry

From Yorkshire With Love 8th September

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York 11-430£1 entry

Newcastle Does Vintage

29th September

Newcastle Theatre Royal 1030-430

£1 entry

York Does Vintage6th October

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York

1030-5£1 entry

Pickering War Weekend

11th – 13th October

at the Showground in association with

Britain Does Vintage

Hall Garth Does Vintage Wedding

Special13th October

Darlington1100 – 3Free entry

From Cambridge With Love19th October

Cambridge Guildhall 1030-430

£1 entry

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VintageEVENTS2013

The Bowes Museum Does Vintage

Wedding Special 1st September

Barnard Castle1030 – 4Free Entry

Durham Does Vintage

26th October

Durham Marriott Hotel1030-430

£1 entry

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

Does Vintage Wedding Special

27th October

York11-3

Free entry

Newcastle Does Vintage

16th November

Newcastle Theatre Royal 1030-430

£1 entry

Sheffield Does Vintage

23rd November

Cutlers Hall1030-430

£1 entry

Hull Does Vintage

23rd November

Hull City Hall 1030-430

£1 entry

From Cambridge With Love30th November

Cambridge Guildhall 1030-430

£1 entry

York Does Vintage 1st December

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York

1030-430£1 entry

From Yorkshire With Love 15th December

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York

11-430£1 entry

New traders are always welcome

– to enquire please email hello@nowandthenevents.com with some images of your stock or a weblink

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Women at War

Women at War

Until 1939 there were not many women in the workplace (which would have meant no Britain Does Vintage!) and only one third

of women worked outside the home. When war broke out, on the 3rd of September 1939, the women’s land army had already been re-formed in June that year. At first only single women aged 20-30 were called up, but by mid-1943 almost 90% of single women and 80% of married women were working on the land, in the factories and the armed forces – go girls!

Women only really ever held down menial jobs until this point, cleaners and white collar office jobs were the norm. You would never see a women building something or, heaven forbid, be a manager.

But as more and more men were conscripted to fight, more women were needed to fill in the gaps. They

worked the land, built bombs, ships, aeroplanes and even drove ambulances and tanks. Women were a vital role in the war effort, not just in workplace, but also on the home front. Those women that did not contribute in the factories or armed forces, certainly helped by knitting socks and sending care parcels to soldiers and POW’s

(prisoners of war).

Women on the home front certainly had it hard as rationing was in place by January

1940. Housewives had to quickly learn the art of queuing (something us Birts are now

well known for!). However, sadly queuing didn’t necessarily mean that supplies would be available, so housewives had to turn to making ‘mock’ alternatives. There was mock goose, mock turkey for Christmas and even mock marzipan for you Christmas cakes!

When the war was over, some women stayed on until the men came back, but women were expected to return to their housewifely duties. BUT working had given

women independence they so wanted, and they weren’t going to be forced back to the family home quietly.

If you ever want to see the vast roles of women come alive in front of your eyes, why not go to Pickering war weekend, a weekend full of re-enactments with nearly everyone dressed in their 40s best. There’s land girls a plenty, soldiers to swoon over and corned beef hash galore. This years Pickering War Weekend is 11th-13th of October of which we are very proud to be working in association with. If you were wanting to stay the weekend book soon as hotels are filling fast!

www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk/pickering-wartime-weekend

1920’sstyle make up

With the re-make of the classic story by F.Scott Fitzgerald “ The Great Gatsby” This season there is a strong trend in

make-up with a 1920’s inspired look.

I have created the look with ‘smokey eyes’ but kept the lips in a natural colour to give it more of a modern

feel. The make up i’ve used is all from Daniel Sandler Make up at www.danielsandler.com.

n Prepare the skin with the Retexturizing Face Primer by applying all over the face and eyelids.

n Start on the eyes using Long Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner in Black and apply as close to the top and bottom eyelashes, at this point don’t worry that it may look messy. n Use Torando 238 eyeshadow first in a dabbing motion on the eyelids with a eyeshadow brush and keep blending in a circular motion. In order to create dramatic smoky eyes keep adding more eyeshadow and keep blending until you achieve the depth of colour you want. Apply more eyeliner and smudge together with the eyeshadow. n To create an even stronger smokey eyes effect, dab with the brush Eye Delight Rock Chick into the Torando 238 eyeshadow.

n Apply lashings of Jumbo Jet Mascara on top and bottom eyelashes. n To apply the foundation use a foundation brush starting from the T-zone and apply outwards towards the cheek area and forehead using Invisible Radiance Foundation and Concealer.

n To create a longlasting effect on the lips always apply with a lipbrush using Lipshine in Hush. n The cheeks should have a flushed hint of colour, so apply Crème Rouge Blusher in Soft Peach around the apple part of the cheeks, smile and apply the blusher with your fingers and keep blending. n To add a deeper look or to create some contouring for the cheekbones, apply Crème Rouge Blusher in Rivera under the cheekbones.

n Finish with Invisible Blotting Powder around the T-zone area to take away any excess shine.

Make-up used: Daniel Sandler Make up Artist: Jo Leversuch - Director of Make-up by Jo Ltd www.makeupbyjo.co.ukPhoto credit: Claire / www.burnrowattphotography.com

by Make Up By Jo

Bumper BangsT

he bumper bang is a great way to create an instant rockabilly look. It’s stylish, versatile and perfect for hiding bad hair days. You can wear the bumper

bang with a ponytail, hair scarf, gibson roll, victory rolls and many more hairstyles besides. The beauty of this hairstyle is that you can really get creative. So why not grab a comb and express your inner pin-up girl with the hairstyle that embodies every element of ‘50s rock n’ roll?

What you need:

Brush /comb

Foam hair foundation / bun roll

Hair grips

Hair spray

n Get everything you need in front of you -– this hairstyle can be quite fiddly so it’s useful to get everything prepared beforehand! A foam hair foundation should be available in most chemists, but if you can’t find one simply cut an ordinary foam hair donut in two.

n Take a large section of hair from the front of the head and brush until smooth. If you’re having trouble selecting how much hair to use, imagine you are choosing hair to cut into a fringe.

n Grab your foam foundation and put it underneath the section of hair. Wrap the end of the hair around the foundation and in towards your forehead. *When rolling, try to keep the hair tight around the foundation (it can be loosened later).

n Turn the ends of the foundation upwards to make a horseshoe shape. Use hair grips to pin the foundation securely to your head.

n Gently spread the hair across the foundation, covering any exposed bits. You can keep the hair tight around the foundation, or loosen it depending on the desired effect.

n Use hair spray to fix the style in position and to get rid of any flyaway hair. A strong hold non-sticky hairspray is best.

n Done! Pair with a rockin’ leather jacket or tea dress for the perfect retro look.

Meet our traders...Hello vintage lovers, I’m Lianne Darley, also known these days as Retro Dotty – it’s funny

how people remember you by your brand more easily

than your ‘real’ name. I’m fine with that though as the Retro Dotty

name is particularly dear to me as it’s named after my lovely nanny Dot who is sadly no longer with us.

My days at Retro Dotty HQ are really varied which I absolutely love. My day job is as a freelance Graphic Designer so I have to be really disciplined with the time spent between what I call my ‘real’ job (Lianne Darley Design) and the vintage business I love spending time on. Our handcrafted range of products are all made by myself so I spend many an afternoon with the

sewing machine out stitching countless bunting flags or overindulging in the scent of lavender whilst filling our popular hanging lavender hearts. I also spend time on researching and prototyping new product ideas – you should see the Retro Dotty disaster archive! But without trying things I believe you just don’t know what is possible and this process means there’s a whole lot of love and care stitched into every Retro Dotty handmade piece.

I also spend days away from the studio sourcing vintage china and glassware from charity shops, carboots, auctions etc. Quality vintage stock can be time consuming, so it helps to have a nana and mum who love hunting out a bargain!

Web - www.retrodotty.comEmail - hello@retrodotty.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/RetroDottyTwitter - @RetroDotty

Meet our traders... Something Old Something New

More and more brides and grooms are looking for ways to add unique and personal touches to their big day! To us at BDV this comes as no surprise as there’s just something that feels so romantic about including humbling vintage items to your wedding day. Here’s some of our top tips on how to incorporate vintage and handmade touches to your special day (without having to walk down the aisle in your aunties puffy 80’s wedding dress!).

Something borrowedGet together with friends and family to hand-make bunting. To add a further sentimental touch use fabric from relatives’ dresses and christening gowns, along with a box of your grandmas buttons.

Something OldBuy a vintage gown, not only is it environmentally

friendly, but it will also be unique and steeped in history, character and charm! If it’s not exactly what you’re looking for you can always get it altered and perfected – ta da!

Something NewWhy not have a go at growing and arranging your own flowers (and saving you £100’s! Yes really!) Gypsophila is easy to grow and only take 12 weeks to flower. Think about your wedding colours then get down to your local nursery and choose you favourite flowers – not only will your garden look pretty, so will your wedding day (and purse)!

For more inspirational ideas for you big day why not pop along to one of our Vintage and Handmade Wedding Fairs! See www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk for more details.

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