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Event Profile: THE BRITISH CRAFT TRADE FAIR (BCTF 2008) represents the best of British talent, an exhibition where buyers are inspired by the variety, quality and originality of products. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors - The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting & General Public. Exhibitor's Profile: The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting, Training and courses involving craft, art or needlework, Craft kits, Magazines or books, you must have a presence at The Needlework, Craft & Quilt Fair - THE exhibition for companies targeting CRAFT enthusiasts. Organizer: Primary Sport Management Hammonds Barn, London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(144)-246446 Fax: +(44)-(144)-246456

Event Profile: Middle East Natural & Organic Products Expo will include a new profile, to enhance the show. Here, the entire spectrum of natural & organic products up to packaging in an environment-friendly method will make the exhibition truly a haven for all things natural and organic. Highlights: With increased marketing focus in previous year the show attracted 3896 trade and professional visitors and about 2672 consumers, inciting over 75% of the exhibitors to repeat their participation for the 2006 edition of the event. Visitor's Profile: Importers/Exporters/Distributors/Wholesalers/Trading houses/Business Groups/ Collaboration & joint venture seekers/Manufacturers/Producers/Overseas buyers / Agents / Consultants / Franchisees are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Natural Remedies, Pharma, Health, Nutritional Products/Dietary Supplements, Beauty & Personal Care Products, Food & Beverage, Herbs & Spices, Relaxation Products, Fabrics & Accessories, Gifts & Novelties, Furniture etc.

The Dubai International Fine Art and Antiques Fair will take place at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 12th – 15th December 2007. Participation will be by invitation only, at the discretion of the organisers and a specially appointed Standards Committee. The Fair will take place in a 5000-square-metre pillar-free hall designed to accommodate approximately 100 dealers, dependent on the sizes of stands taken. The hall will be dressed in pale cream and white carpet to complement a newly designed white shell scheme, the whole show enhanced by soft fountains and floral décor, the entirety providing an elegant and sophisticated modern look. The Exhibition Centre is strategically located just a 10 minute drive from the airport and offers exhibitors a complete infrastructure of exhibition services plus a concourse offering banks, restaurants, coffee shops, shops and round-the-clock security. The Fair will take place at the same time as the International Watch and Jewellery Show. This prestige event attracts over 16000 visitors and has been established for 10 years. A programme of joint promotions will benefit attendances to both events.

The Conference welcomes submissions from professional and avocational historians, graduate students, and those engaged in the study of Illinois history at libraries, historic sites, museums, and historical societies. Each proposal should include a summary of the topic and a one-page resume of the participant. The summary should specify the major primary and secondary sources used in the research. Proposals should be for formal, footnoted papers. Teacher Workshop Proposals also requested. Are you a teacher who has created an innovative, comprehensive, or timely curriculum on some aspect of Illinois’ history, culture, politics, geography, literature, or archaeology? Why not share your expertise with other teachers at the Conference on Illinois History? Several teacher workshops are offered during the conference, which attracts professional and avocational historians, graduate students, and those engaged in the study of Illinois history at libraries, historic sites, museums, and historical societies. The conference is accredited by the ISBE for CPDUs. Additional Information To receive a printed registration form and program for the conference, contact Donna Lawrence, IHPA, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701, by email at donna_lawrence@ihpa.state.il.us, or phone 217/785-7933.