Northern Pen Show (Sun 26th April)

This year's Northern Pen Show has been arranged for Sunday 26th April 2009 at the Clifton Arms Hotel, West Beach, Lytham St Annes, England. The show is a great opportunity for pen collectors and writing enthusiasts to see a good mix of vintage/rare as well as modern writing instruments from a wide variety of vendors. Included in the day's activities will be calligraphy demonstrations as well as opportunities to ask questions of the experts who will be present, and to trade pens and writing-related items and accessories. See the Northern Pen Show website for further information.

The previous day, Saturday 25th April, will also see this year's sponsor, Gerrards Auctioneers (St Georges Road, St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 2AE), holding their Writing Equipment and Ephemera Sale, which will also include fountain pens and desk accessories. This starts at 12pm noon. Enquiries by telephone can be directed to 01253 725476.