It was my first time at the festival and I didn't have time to even have a slight browse after setting up my stall as the punters came thick and fast. But lets rewind slightly.
Side view - Note the book bunting! |
I was slightly nervous for a few reasons. Reason 1. The last stall I had I sold next to nothing. 2. We were warned that parking was to be a problem with roads closed and to make sure we had a trolley of sorts to transport our goods (books are heavy!). 3. I have been to Earlsdon once and have no idea of the roads anyway! But...
I was let through the road closure (due to being a stall holder), I managed to park 30 seconds from Earlsdon Street, where the festival was happening and right behind the toilets (yes!). We were given stall numbers a few weeks ago and so I was about to go hunting for it when there right in front of me, by my car and toilets, was the shiny number 50, my stall! No problems whatsoever!
Busy! |
My previous 2 stall displays were more or less knocked together on the day but for this I spent 3-4 hours in the week getting the books I wanted out, and coming up with a better system. It definitely paid off. I had taken a photo of my 'run-through' and so knew exactly where each book would go. Within 40 minutes I had set it all up.
My stall |
Me! |
A green bagpipe playing man |
It was simply none stop! |
The next stall will be at Nuneaton URC (church by the Ropewalk) on May 18th.
I am also in the process of setting up my own book and craft fair and yesterday I received some dates so will be looking in the diary to see when would be best.
If you fancy a stall at that then just let me know via Twitter, Facebook or Email contact@thebigcomfybookshop.co.uk
Hope to see you on the 18th
Michael
Hi Michael!
ReplyDeleteGood read! I'm glad that you had a great day. It was nice to meet you.
Are you interested in hosting poetry readings or storytelling in your shop some time (Summer evening)?
I'm part of a local poetry group in Cov - we had 20 or so people in Kendalls Deli for poetry in Earlsdon earlier in the festival. Plus I'm a storyteller looking to do more local gigs.
What do you think?
Barry Patterson
Green Bagpipe Playing Man.
Hi Barry. When my shop is finally open I'd love to have you in. I'm hoping to fill it day and night with loads of events and clubs.
DeleteYou were excellent at the festival by the way.
Michael