There’s only 5 days to go before the start of the Autumn Fair 2005 trade-show at the NEC, and we’re busy getting our stand ready! It’s a big show with lots to see, so it pays to plan your trip ahead of time. One route through the show is to follow the Made in Britain & Ireland trail that helps visitors locate homegrown talent throughout the halls:

Autumn Fair attracts major suppliers from across the globe. But if you're looking for homegrown ranges, we'll also bring you the very best gifts and home accessories designed and manufactured right here in the British Isles.

Look out for flags displayed on stands around the show, highlighting companies who manufacture at least 95% of their products in Britain or Ireland. You’ll find them marked out in the Black Book catalogue, and online.

Unfortunately, due to an oversight by the event organisers, we’ve been ommited from the Made in Britain & Ireland listings, so it’s time to blow our own trumpet!

“All of Cardtastic’s products are made in the UK,” says Cardtastic founder, Helen Evans. “We work with the world-class suppliers we have on our doorstep! We've had tempting offers to manufacture our products overseas, but we’re happy that our British suppliers can guarantee can the quality we demand at the right price.”

Come and see us on stand W34 in Hall 3.