I am delighted to launch the fabulousplaces.co.uk Derbyshire Card is here!  For many years I’ve been looking for a local card which is Derbyshire based and after no success I decided it would be perfect to launch one through fabulousplaces.co.uk for Derbyshire!

The Derbyshire Card is your perfect companion when visiting fabulous shops, cafes, farm shops and with many of the producers featured on the website.

The Derbyshire Card costs just £10 and gives you 12 months of fabulous offers and discounts.  In addition, there will be exclusive Card holder events held throughout the year for you to attend.  You will also receive a fabulous cotton shopper bag absolutely free!

Click here to find out more.

What a weekend!  The Christmas Market was a huge success and enjoyed by thousands!

Here are some photos taken by the fabulous Claire who runs the things we make blog.

Thank you to all the fabulous shops and producers who attended the event…the products and yummy food on display were a real treat.  I hope every visitor had a lovely time and will join us at the next event (tbc)!

Thank you!

Deb

The fabulousplaces.co.uk Christmas Market is here!  We’ll be taking over the stunning Blackbrook House on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2009 from 11am – 5pm.  All the stalls and food are all indoors, should it decide to to rain!

Click here to see the event preview email sent out recently.

The event will be the perfect way to start the festive season.  There will be something for all the family, from face painting and craft corner to an outdoor German-style market and stunning Derbyshire food and gifts.

To browse the list of exhibitors please click here.  Only places and producers featured on the fabulousplaces.co.uk website will be attending, so you know you’ll be tempted by the array of food and gifts on offer!  Jewellery, gifts, Christmas decorations, food, cards and gift wrap, cupcakes, festive flowers and so much more!

There will also be a tombola and raffle, both of which will be supporting the Dog Trust.

You will also be given the opportunity to purchase your fabulousplaces.co.uk Derbyshire Card.  The Derbyshire Card will be launched by fabulousplaces.co.uk and will offer lots of special offers and promotions at many of the places and producers featured on the website and also give you exclusive invitation to fabulousplaces.co.uk special events which will be held throughout the year.

Useful Information:

-  Please note: not all the standholders will have card transaction machines. The nearest
cash machines are in nearby Belper.
-  Entry and parking is free.
-  For directions to Blackbrook House in Derbyshire please click here.

See you there…it’s going to be fabulous!

Deb

I was excited to get my hands on a copy of the new book from Jack Rabbits.  Written by the owner, Amelia Horne, the book, Forty Nine; A refreshing approach to everyday foods, brings together everything we love about Jack Rabbits.

Forty Nine is designed to offer a structure to the meals you eat, the ingredients you use and to simplify mealtimes.  This book is a must for your Christmas stocking list!

It’s fantastic to see a fabulous place publish a book and what I love is that it’s stylishly designed, visually pleasing to flick through, inspirational and a great addition to my cook book shelf!  The book is just £10 and you can purchase your copy of Jack Rabbits on Queen Street in Derby.  For more information about Jack Rabbits please click here.

Amelia will be selling the book at the upcoming fabulousplaces.co.uk Christmas Market at Blackbrook House (nr Belper) on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2009 (11am – 5pm).  For full information please click here.

I jumped at the chance of producing a Christmas guide in Polly’s List.  Polly’s List, created by the lovely Carol Dixon, is the first directory for mums of primary ages little ones in the Derby area.  The publication is an invaluable handbag sized guide covering everything from after school and childcare to days out and parties.  Polly’s List also includes fabulous features on shopping, beauty and health and wellbeing.  As soon as I had browsed the first edition, I knew I had to be involved!

My feature, Deb’s Fabulous Christmas, gives you some great recommendations for places to visit during the Christmas season and also a selection of Derbyshire’s fabulous producers giving you some great inspiration for Christmas shopping!  The feature also advertises the upcoming fabulousplaces.co.uk Christmas Market at Blackbrook House on Sat 21st and Sun 22nd November.  For full information please click here.

For more information about Polly’s List please click here.