‘Good to go’ status for safe events
Maidstone firm Craft In Focus has been awarded the We’re Good To Go industry standard from Visit England.
It confirms it is adhering to the Government’s Covid-19 re-opening guidance.
The award came just before it staged a successful fourday contemporary craft fair at Hever Castle.
Organiser Rob Chapman said: “We were delighted so many people enjoyed their visit and most importantly felt safe while shopping.”
All 160 exhibitors had designed and made the work on display.
Mr Chapman said: “They were selected for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design as well as outstanding technical ability. The UK has a wealth of individual and talented professional designer-makers and artists who produce wonderful original items that simply cannot be found among the mass-produced and imported goods on the high street.”
Tickets for the fair from September 10 to 13 were limited to restrict numbers but all sold out. It featured a oneway system throughout the gardens and within the semi open-sided marquees.
Each marquee had marshals monitoring admission and numbers within the marquees to ensure social distancing was maintained.
Visitors and exhibitors also wore face-coverings within the marquees.
Craft In Focus, which was set up 20 years ago, also stages craft events at the Royal Horticultural Society gardens. More information from
01622 747325 or visit the website www.craftinfocus.com