Sunday, 24 June 2012

July Pitches


This Friday 29th June pitches for the July 28th flea market go on sale! Come in to the cafe or call us on 0131 555 7100. Lines and doors open at 10am.
Thanks 





Wednesday, 20 June 2012

If once a month is not enough to get your rummaging needs met or you are looking for something bigger, our regular stall holder Alexa has a warehouse full of interesting and quality finds. I took a trip out to Danderhall to see for myself after perusing their new website, http://www.retropolisedinburgh.co.uk/. 
Its just outside Edinburgh at 684 Old Dalkeith Road, turn off the road when you see the shed shop. 



Wednesday, 13 June 2012


In my search for an antique receipt holder (don't ask) I found this amazing website where  the featured 'show and tell' is antique office equipment, which I have a ever expanding collection of (as illustrated by my salvaged Dryad guillotine). Now, I find myself not only searching round carboots and charity shops looking for treasures but also coveting other people's finds on line - can this be healthy? See for yourself... http://www.collectorsweekly.com/



Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Tea in the Park?

This Saturday is the return of Leith Festival Gala Day on Leith Links and the Drill Hall cafe is taking our monthly Bruncheon event, our coffee machine and plenty of cakes and biscuits down Easter road to join in the fun! 
There are usually quite a few stalls selling all manor of old, new, vintage and handmade items so come along and say hello, have a rummage and enjoy the party. 
(ps. if it rains - music & food back at the drill hall)  




For the full programme visit: http://www.leithfestival.com




Monday, 4 June 2012

Thanks for everyone's patience on Friday during the first hour of booking for June's Flea Market. We have now sold out of the pitches but feel free to call and leave your details if you want us to notify you of any cancellations. 
Thanks




Thursday, 31 May 2012

If only the weather here was always as sunny as it was for May's Flea Market we could set up outside like they do at St Lawrence Sunday Antiques fair in downtown Toronto. If you missed me on the 26th it was because I was there, looking to see if I could pick up a vintage souvenir that would fit in my suit case. If you are ever in Toronto, I can certainly recommend a  visit - it is a bit pricier than our own Drill Hall Flea Market but over twice the size. 

Hopefully we'll have a repeat of last weekend's weather this Saturday & Sunday because the Meadow's festival is back http://meadowsfestival.3st.org.uk/, last year I picked up some great bargains from the oxfam stall and bumped into loads of familiar flea market faces. 







Tuesday, 29 May 2012

JUNE PITCHES

Booking for June the 30th Flea Market will start this Friday June 1st at 10am. 
To book a pitch please call 555 7100 or come into the cafe. Pitches are £15 and to hire one of our trestle tables is £5. 
The phone does get very busy so please just keep trying!
Thanks, 
Stephanie