East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club

15/03/2017

It is with sadness that the EADCC has decided, due to the economic climate and the decline in attendance, that it will no longer be holding toy fairs.

The East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club which was formed in 1985 was the first club in Northern Ireland to hold such events, which proved to be a huge success and continued to be for 30 years.

However, the past few years has seen a steady decline in the number of collectors attending the toy fairs.

The members would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal dealers and customers who have supported us over the years.

A special thanks goes to the management and staff of the Sixmile Leisure Centre in Ballyclare for making us so welcome and we couldn’t have wished for a better venue to end with.

Despite the cessation of the toy fairs, the club will continue to meet on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding July) at 8.00pm at the Knockagh Lodge, Greenisland. New members are always welcome to the club.

25/03/2016

Not long now until our Spring Toy Fair next Wednesday.
All the usual dealers will be there with many a bargain on offer.
Hope to see you all there.

25/03/2016

22/03/2016

Recent article written for the Newtownabbey Times:

The East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club was formed in 1985 by two model collectors from Greenisland, Bill Barclay & Billy Watson, whose enthusiasm for collecting led them to recognise the need for such a club to attract like minded members. It wasn't long before the club started to grow and they set about arranging a toy fair and swapmeet, the first club in Northern Ireland to hold such an event, which proved to be a huge success.

Since then the toy fairs have grown in size from a humble portacabin to a spacious hall holding over 70 tables, manned by dealers from all over the North & South. covering all aspects of collecting from Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox & Tekno diecast models to annuals, badges, collectibles and much, much more.

The club meets once a month where members showcase items from their collection, discuss various topics and have a bit of banter over tea & biscuits. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding July) at 8.00pm at the Knockagh Lodge, Greenisland.

On a yearly basis the club makes a donation to a local charity and currently supports cancer causes in Northern Ireland.

The club regularly holds two toy fairs a year, Spring & Autumn, and still maintains its loyal followers who never miss an event. There is always plenty of bargains to be had and loads of craic!!

New members are always welcome to the club or if you just fancy seeing what its all about, why not come along to our next toy fair on Wednesday 30 March 2016 at Sixmile Leisure Centre, Ballyclare from 5.00 - 9.00pm.

04/03/2016

At our February meeting the members put on a display of fire appliances as a tribute to our highly esteemed member Christie Porter, who passed away in January. Christie will be missed by us all. We extend our deepest sympathy to Christie's wife Janet, daughter Tanya and son Bonar & the entire family circle.

04/03/2016

It's almost that time again. Our Spring Toy Fair is just around the corner. Hope to see you all there.

29/09/2015

Only one day to our toy & craft fair. We have a total of 74 tables booked.

Catering is also available on the day. There will be sandwiches, tray bakes, crisps, tea & coffee.

Please come along and bring all your family & friends.

Remember you will be able to purchase bespoke craft items and we promise there will be a great array of chose from.

See you all there. Doors open at 5.00pm.

06/09/2015

It's that time again folks. Our toy and craft fair is just around the corner.

Remember to tell all your family and friends and come along for a great night out.

24/03/2015

Our advert in the Newtownabbey Times:
http://www.newtownabbeytoday.co.uk/news/your-community/chatterbox/toy-and-craft-fair-in-ballyclare-1-6648637

A Toy & Craft Fair will take place at Sixmile Leisure Centre, Ballyclare on Wednesday, March 25.

23/03/2015

Not long now until our Toy & Craft Fair. With 80 tables booked this promises to be one of the best events for all the family.

Toy Fair Traders:
- Dinky
- Corgi
- Tekno
- Oxford Diecast
- Code 3
- Rare diecast models
- Trains and accessories
- Books & magazines
- Action figures
- Wooden models & gifts
- Model rally cars
- 1/12 diecast models
- Antique & collectable items
- Fire engine model collection

And much, much more!!!!

Craft Fair Traders:
- Knitting & crochet
- Handmade pens
- Glitzy glasses
- Scentsy
- Kids sand pictures
- Cards
- Perfumes, cosmetics & make-up
- Handmade jewellery
- Sweets
- Handmade soaps
- Gifts

And much, much more!!!!

Don't miss this great event. See you there.

22/03/2015

Please join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary by coming along to our first ever joint toy & craft fair on Wednesday 25th March. Already 80 tables have been booked and it promises to be a great event with something for all the family!!

22/03/2015