OCTOBER 2026 NEWS

ADDITIONAL TALKS FOR 2026 and 2027
We have recently booked in several new talks and outings moving into 2027. They have been added to the full list of talks on the ‘events’ pages in more details.

The member events include details of venues and times.

Additional talks for 2027:

Spanish Dolls: Samy Odin

Syberite Coronation Doll: Charles Fegan

Mary Hoyer Dolls: Jeni Hankins

Dolls inspired by the US Sanitary Fairs

Alien Head Dolls: Robyn Katz

COMMITTEE MEETING:

If any members would like to add anything to the agenda for our next Committee meeting on 3rd October please contact Frances at francemay38@gmail.com.


UPCOMING FAIRS and AUCTIONS

22/23rd September: Popular Dolls and Teddy Bears.

Special Auction Services, Nexus Park, Plenty Close, Newbury, RG14 5RL

11th October: Antique Doll, Bear and Toy Fair. (previously 200 years of Childhood)

Kensington Town Hall, London, W8 7NX

11/12th November: Fine Dolls and Toys:

Special Auction Services, Nexus Park, Plenty Close, Newbury, RG14 5RL                    

16th November: Cobham Antique Doll House, Doll and Toy Fair.

Cobham Village Hall, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LU

OUTINGS
We have booked a private viewing to see the doll archive at Worthing Museum and Art Gallery in October, to coincide with the Kensington International Doll and Toy fare on the Sunday. With an additional visit to the Brighton Toy Museum in the morning.

OTHER NEWS
TOURS and FAIRS
LA POUPEE MODEL DOLL TOUR
(open to members and non-club members)
With Samy Odin.
Samy will be running another wonderful doll tour in December, starting in Dinan, Brittany and travelling across Northern Frances to Chartres. Visiting private collections, galleries, and auctions, enjoying shopping opportunities while learning more about the exciting world of antique dolls. Plus, an in-depth seminar on La Poupée Model,
Stay in luxury hotels with private coach travel and sumptuous French cuisine.
To contact Samy for more information or to book a place email: galeriesamyodin@gmail.com or call: +33 673013051

ANTIQUE DOLLHOUSE, DOLL AND TOY FAIR AT COBHAM, SURREY
Sunday 22nd March 9.30am to 2.30pm with the opportunity of early entry at 8am. Many stalls with a wide range of Antiques and Vintage Dollhouses, Dolls and Bears. Refreshments and free parking at Cobham Village Hall, Lushington Drive, Cobham, Surrey KT11 2LU.
Future dates for 2026: Sunday 14th June & Sunday 15th November
Further information from Daniel Brookbank 07852 102613 / Email: lewisrosiecoco@outlook.com / Facebook: Antique Doll House, Doll and Toy Fairs UK/ Instagram: cobhamantiquedollhouse

A NEW ANTIQUE DOLL HOUSE, DOLL and TOY FAIR
The organisers of the well-established Cobham Doll House, Doll and Toy Fair are pleased to announce the formation of a new Fair serving the West of England. On the 12th of July 2026, they will be holding the first fair in Cheltenham. The fair will be at the Shurdington Community Centre, GL51 4TB, just south of Cheltenham and only five minutes from junction 11A of the M5 motorway.
There will be a wide selection of Antique and Vintage Doll Houses, Accessories, Dolls, Bears and Toys and a café onsite for light refreshments. The fair will open at 9.30am and close at 2.30pm with an Earlybird entry at 8am. Prices will be £3 for 9.30 entry and £5 for 8am. There is plenty of parking on-site and surrounding the hall.
Daniel Brookbank, the organiser of the Cobham fair (and the new Cheltenham one) said ‘we have had a big call out to open a fair over to the west of the country to serve the west, south-west and Wales, Cheltenham is perfectly situated to offer the opportunity for sellers and buyers to get together and find new and exciting treasures. If this first one is a success, we plan to continue them into the future. It’s really important that we get the support so please, if you love all things antique dolls and houses, come along and support us so we can make this a regular fixture.’
Further information to either visit or book a stall from: Daniel Brookbank,
07852 102613: lewisrosiecoco@outlook.com

DCGB raises £515.96p for The Toy Project
The generosity of Doll Club members in contributing and buying from the Charity Table at our London meetings has raised an amazing £519 for The Toy Project (https://thetoyproject.co.uk/about-us/)
over the past year.
The Toy Project has been our chosen charity for 2 years and was voted at the AGM in March to remain so for 2027. There is a great article on The Toy Project by Jeni about her recent visits to Project in ‘Members Articles.

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