Direct Import specialise in importing specially commisioned ceramics from Italy, Portugal and Thailand.sdf

We also offer a wide range of non-ceramic gifts which are both fun and good value, and not what you would find in your boring average high street shop.

Best Wishes

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Gina Bloomfield

Upcoming Shows

We regularly attend shows all over the UK, please find below the latest upcoming shows and events we will be attending:

May 13

Aynho, Oxfordshire

A Spring Fair at the Great Barn, Upper Aynho Grounds, all in aid of Katherine House Hospice, a local charity.

13/05/08 to 13/05/08

May 13

Chilford Hall, Linton, Cambridge

A great venue and a thoroughly enjoyable event.

13/05/08 to 13/05/05

May 14

Loseley Park, Guildford

The great Surrey May Fair: a wonderful day out with superb stalls and lunch.

14/05/08 to 15/05/08

May 20

Hovingham Hall, York

A great new event, now in its second year, and in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund. An absolutely beautiful venue.

20/05/08 to 21/05/08

May 28

Chichester Cathedral

The Festival of Flowers 2008. An absolutely stunning and amazing array of flowers which has taken two years to organise. We will be showing our beautiful floral tablecloths as well as the rest of our range.

28/05/08 to 31/05/08

Aug 01

Gatcombe Horse Trials

A nice relaxed Shopping experience! It's a wonderful setting so well worth a visit anyway.

01/08/08 to 03/08/08

Sep 04

Burghley Horse Trials

COME AND VISIT US IN AVENUE C! We'll have a huge new range of products: some fabulous ceramics from Italy; carpets and pouffes from India (with delivery in the UK included) ; wonderful cotton tablecloths in Provencal/Eastern designs; a selection of household gifts; and a great choice of amusing greetings cards.

04/09/08 to 07/09/08

Sep 23

Tedworth House, Tidworth, Wiltshire

We kick off here with our Christmas Fair Season! As usual, we can provide the best value for money available, as most of our stock comes directly from the factories. The 23rd September is an evening preview.

23/09/08 to 24/09/08

Sep 24

Knepp Castle, West Grinstead, Sussex

After a very long break, we are now back at Knepp with our new array of gift ideas.

24/09/08 to 25/09/08

Oct 02

Kingston Deverill, Warminster, Wiltshire

Let's hope for some sun this year!

02/10/08 to 02/10/08

Oct 09

Rye Hill Golf Course, near Banbury

This fair is fairly local for us: the venue is in a lovely elevated position between Shipston and Banbury.

09/10/08 to 09/10/08

Oct 13

Coombeshead, Launceston, Cornwall

In aid of the Home Farm Trust. We hope to be in our usual position on the right as you come into the marquee! We are also hoping for some sunshine this year!

13/10/08 to 13/10/08

Oct 14

Wirral

At Thornton Hough as usual, always a pleasure to come up to the Wirral.

14/10/08 to 15/10/08

Oct 21

Ardingly, Sussex

At the South of England Showground

21/10/08 to 21/10/08

Oct 21

Salisbury Racecourse

A marathon 4-day shopping extravaganza!

21/10/08 to 24/10/08

Oct 27

Matfen Hall, near Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberl

Come and visit us at the Matfen House Country House Hotel. The 27th October is an evening preview. For more information go to their website: www.tynedalegiftfair.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk

27/10/08 to 28/10/08

Oct 28

Badminton School, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire

In aid of the British Red Cross. You will find us in our usual position in the Library.

28/10/08 to 29/10/08

Nov 01

Blagdon, Somerset

A weekend of fantastic shopping, in aid of local charities, in tyhe beautiful Mendip Hills.

01/11/08 to 02/11/08

Nov 03

Letham Grange

In aid of Save the Children. Evening preview on 3rd November.

03/11/08 to 04/11/08

Nov 05

Irnham Hall, Grantham, Lincs

A massive shopping experience, in aid of the Lincolnshire Red Cross. We will have a mass of new and exciting products

05/11/08 to 06/11/08

Nov 06

Castle Howard, Malton, Yorkshire

The most amazing, unbeatable venue, the most glorious surroundings and civilised shopping. The 6th November is an evening preview.

06/11/08 to 07/11/08

Nov 09

Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, near Wrexham

Sunday evening preview followed by a day's shopping on the Monday. In aid of the Elizabeth Finn Trust

09/11/08 to 10/11/08

Nov 10

Buriton Manor, Buriton, Petersfield, Hants

Come and visit us at this superb event, in aid of the Cheshire Homes.

10/11/08 to 11/11/08

Nov 11

Arniston House, Gorebridge,near Edinburgh

We've just managed to clear our schedule so we can visit Arniston House again. Once again, some of our old favorites will be available together with some of our new lines. Also a good range of amusing greetings cards.

11/11/08 to 13/11/08

Nov 12

Bank of England Sports Club, Roehampton, London

In aid of CRUK. Excellent Parking! The 12th November is an evening preview.

12/11/08 to 13/11/08

Nov 14

Cheltenham Racecourse

A great long weekend of Racing. Come and do a little present hunting with us in the Shopping Arcade. Friday is a bit of a scrum, but the other days offer brilliant shopping. Our new collection of Indian rugs and pouffes will be available with free delivery in the UK.

14/11/08 to 16/11/08

Nov 18

The Crichton, Dumfries

In aid of CLIC Sargent. Another of our favourite events. 18th November is an afternoon/early evening preview.

18/11/08 to 19/11/08

Nov 19

Osberton Hall, Worksop

Come and join us at this super venue, just a few minutes off the A1. This event finishes at lunchtime so make sure you get there early! In aid of the NSPCC

19/11/08 to 19/11/08

Nov 20

Erskine Bridge Hotel, near Glasgow

In aid of the Hospital. Afternoon preview begins on 20th November at 5pm.

20/11/08 to 21/11/08

Nov 21

Hawkhurst, Kent

In aid of Gardening for the Disabled.

21/11/08 to 21/11/08

Nov 24

Fraser Hall, Perth Mart, Perth, Scotland

Enjoy the haggis and gluhwein as you shop! In aid of CRUK. Evening preview on 24th November.

24/11/08 to 25/11/08

Nov 28

Newmarket Racecourse, Suffolk

Presents Galore will be signposted around the Newmarket area. A huge Christmas shopping experience. In aid of the CRMF. The Friday is an evening preview with wine and rather delicious canapés.

28/11/08 to 30/11/08

Dec 02

Banqueting Hall, Whitehall, London SW1

Runs from 2pm to 10pm. In aid of Save the Children

02/12/08 to 02/12/08

Dec 04

Hever Castle, Kent

We're back here after a decade! This fair is always worth attending as there is a policy of changing stalls each time, so lots of variety.

04/12/08 to 04/12/08

Dec 05

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY A SELECTION OF FAIRS AND SHOWS WHERE YOU'LL FIND US. A FULL LIST IS AVAILABLE IF YOU EMAIL US; AND IS INCLUDED IN OUR AUTUMN CATALOGUE THAT COMES OUT IN SEPTEMBER.