Mam'selle A Sindy Doll Magazine Issue 33 | May 2024

Mam'selle

Sindy Doll Magazine ISSUE 33 | May 2024 | £8.95

The Sindy Set goes West See the Sindy 60th Exhibition Quick bathroom makeover

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Hello Dolls!

Welcome to the May issue of Mam'selle! A mini magazine for Sindy doll lovers, fans and collectors.

We have a treat for you this month (besides the yummy subscribers’ gift!) - a 20-page special on the Sindy 60th Anniversary Exhibition in Wiltshire and behind the scenes at the first Sindy Set Meets of 2024.

Along with all our regulars, that should keep you busy until next month!

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33 Sindy Doll Magazine: Contents 04 Sindy Social Scene 06 Exhibition Special 28 Photo story 35 Living with Sindy 37 Fashion column 40 Dear Sindy...

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Please do contact us with any submissions, ad’s, or to be featured. dresslikeasindy@gmail.com

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A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SINDY 60TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION & THE SINDY SET MEET-UP

A DOLLY MEET-UP IN THE COUNTRY W The Chippenham Museum in Wiltshire. The museum and gift shop is housed in an 18th century townhouse.

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A ceremonial county in South West England. Or, as some may say, the rich rural jewel in the West Country crown (OK, biased. I was born there - Editor x)

This was the first Sindy Set Meets to relocate from its usual city stop in London (we’ll see if the grass is really greener in the countryside!) and was organised to coincide with the aforementioned exhibition hosted by Chippenham Museum (from March 30th - May 11th 2024)

Coming under the spotlight this Spring, for hosting the 60th Anniversary Exhibition of Sindy, is the market town of Chippenham.

This not-so-sleepy town was also host to the third (yes, third - can you believe it?)

Sindy Set Meets, which took place on Saturday April 6th 2024

This special limited display has been curated by Sindy collectors and friends Karen Colley, 56 and Bonita Turner, 47 who met through their mutual love of Sindy while working on a small project for Pedigree (the owners of Sindy). So, it made sense to tie in a Sindy Set meet, so collectors could visit and make a day of it.

Grab your country wear dolls - and let's go West. >>

The first Sindy Sets Meets of 2024 was held in Yelde Hall (below). This Grade 1 listed building in the market town of Chippenham, Wiltshire was built in around 1540. The building was originally used as a jail (in the cellar), as a courtroom (on the ground floor) and as a council chamber (upstairs).

The Chippenham Savings Bank operated an office in the building on Saturday mornings from 1822.

Since 2012, it has been refurbished and opened to the public as an extension of the Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre.

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Getting organised...

Yelde Hall in the market town of Chippenham, Wiltshire.

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SINDY 6OTH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION free entry An exhibition to celebrate the Diamond anniversary of Sindy curated by local collectors Karen Colley and Bonita Turner.

Chippenham Museum (Chippenham Town Council) 9-10 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 3HF

Contact 01249 705020 heritage@chippenham.gov.uk

Website www.chippenham.gov.uk

A DOLLY MEET-UP IN THE COUNTRY

Wiltshire Doll Meet | Saturday 6th April 2024

We all met in Chippenham town centre and our day started with a private viewing of the Sindy 60th Anniversary Exhibition at the Chippenham Museum. This local history museum is housed in an 18th century townhouse and is free to enter.

The permanent exhibitions tell the fascinating story of this historic market town from its prehistoric origins to the present day. The museum also has a small gift shop and access to the local library.

Images: all @dresslikeasindy

The Chippenham Museum and gift shop is housed in an 18th century townhouse.

VISIT: WWW.CHIPPENHAM.GOV.UK

The Sindy Set goes West

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Wiltshire Doll Meet | Saturday 6th April 2024

After our morning viewing at the museum, we walked back over to Yelde Hall for lunch.

This was supplied by local takeaway Boston Burger. We had a mix of grilled meats and fish salads, wraps, burritos and, of course, burgers. We had free-flowing tea, coffee and soft drinks as the Yelde Hall has a little kitchen, which made it easier to offer refreshments throughout the day. We also had a special surprise talk by Annie from Our Sindy Museum. After lunch it was time for a game...

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The Sindy Exhibition 2024 The dolls had a wonderful time looking around the displays... and having their pictures taken with their friends and family.

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An exhibition to celebrate the Diamond anniversary of Sindy, curated by local collectors Karen Colley and Bonita Turner for the Chippenham Museum, Wiltshire.

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The game set for the Sindy Set Meets attendees: each was given a different coloured sock and a small sewing kit to make a one-off outfit for Sindy. There was no need to worry about your sewing skills, as it was all in good fun. In fact, some people didn’t do any sewing at all - and just cut it to fit!

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We asked Melissa Barnett, Head of Museum and Heritage Services, to judge the designs and she decided that the following were the overall winners: 1st Place: @denyse_coughlan 2nd Place: @sindylovesstyle 3rd Place: @heart.of.flesh.dolls

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The Sindy Set Wiltshire 2024

Shopping at The Sindy Set. Top: @sindy.ls59 and @thestripyshed; Below: @jollydollyshop and right: @heart.of.flesh.dolls

shopping with sindy Mam’selle Publishing Director, Jacqueline, checking out the Chippenham Museum shop - full of Sindy goodies like postcards, coasters, pin badges, stickers and, of course, Mam’selle magazines.

Wiltshire Doll Meet | Saturday 6th April 2024 >> We all had some time for Sindy shopping, a lucky dip and some photos.

Finally, everyone left with a Sindy Set goody bag, which included a set of six anniversary postcards and a jumbo pencil case that makes the ideal carry case for Sindy about town - and country!

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A DOLLY MEET-UP IN THE COUNTRY

mint in box The Sindy box by KAYDOR KD Party Signs Limited on Etsy is proving to be a huge hit with collectors, visitors and dolls!

Special thanks to: The team at Chippenham Museum, Wiltshire, the Reynolds family and the team at Pedigree Dolls & Brands Ltd., and my amazing Sindy friends.

Forever thankful to my mum, husband and daughter, and of course, Karen Colley for being my Sindy wife in all this madness.

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The love story of Doris & Buddy Part fifteen

Crying, waiting, hoping

Little Peggy-Sue has started teething and won’t settle. She is constantly chewing on her fist and dribbling. Bless her...

Buddy is trying everything he can to help Doris, so she can get some much-needed rest.

‘Crying, Waiting, Hoping’ written by Buddy Holly (1959). It was released as the B-side to ‘Peggy Sue Got Married’.

Photos: Cathy Palmer.

Maybe some skin-toskin will help settle her. Sweet Peggy-Sue, daddy is here.

Finally, they decide to try her in her big cot with her musical mobile.

Within minutes she falls asleep.

Sweet dreams Peggy-Sue.

... to be continued

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The love story of Doris & Buddy Part sixteen

‘Tea for Two’ is a 1950 movie starring Doris Day. Photos: Cathy Palmer.

Tea for Two

While Buddy Dolly had been working away recording his new song - Doris had been to visit her sister Dana in Scotland. Whilst she was away Buddy decided to get the decorators in. He wanted to surprise Doris with a new bedroom on Valentine’s Day. Along with cooking her favourite roast dinner, Doris was thrilled!

... to be continued

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LIVING WITH.

SINDY.

ESMERALDA, 1975 SINDY FLORIDO

THE DOLL YOU LOVE TO DRESS

FASHION. INTERIORS. BEAUTY. SHOPPING. TRAVEL.

LITTLE MISS DRESSY @LITTLE_MISS_DRESSY Hand-crafted small dolls’ clothes & accessories Margate, England

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SPRING DRESSING “Hello there darlings!

I’m back - did you miss me? This month I’m showing you how you can style just one classic top in various ways for any Spring occasion. Watch me just put it with few of those trusted fashion pieces you already have in your wardrobe.

Have fun mes amis.”

STYLE WITH ...

VERONIQUE

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ALL IMAGES AND WORDS BY KEVIN @SHARINGSINDY

4 WAYS TO WEAR

THE BLOUSE Similar tops in various prints to the one shown in this column are available from the lovely Wanda @littlemissdressy Etsy Shop.

A DAY ABOUT TOWN Retail therapy is one of my favourite pastimes. A chic pair of cigarette pants teamed with a pair of two-tone heels (those of you that are familiar with me, know I am always in heels) gives the blouse a Parisian touch. A large bag is essential for all those necessary bits and bobs - add in some folding bags for life too, sweeties. And, I wouldn’t be able to manage without my retro glasses, as sometimes I do read the price tag!

A DAY AT THE RACES Most of us girls love a reason to get dressed up - I know I do. Why not team your

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VERONIQUE SAYS: “Be kind to your feet and take a pair of flats with you as well - killer heels can be, well, killer when worn all day.”

LUNCH WITH THE GIRLS The wonderful thing about this top is the elasticated trim. Why not try slipping the sleeve off one shoulder and neatly tucking it under to conceal? Hey presto! - a stylish new top. Just add a crisp pair of shorts, some classic sliders and a designer handbag and away you go.

VERONIQUE SAYS: “Why not keep the look simple with scraped back hair, an Alice band and some gold jewellery?”

VISITING MAM’SELLE HQ Occasionally, I love to pop into the Mam’selle Head Office and catch up with Penelope, the Editor, and the rest of the team. I travel into town by scooter, as it’s much quicker in the busy traffic. A pair of 3/4 Capri trousers and a French style beret is the perfect way to style this top for daytime. Flats are essential when riding, but guess what? Yes! ... in my roomy tote bag are my precious heels to change into on my arrival. I also like to take in a lovely treat (a box of tasty macaroons) for sharing during break time.

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DEAR SINDY...

after before Inspired by @brunbellebarbie who shared this makeover in 2021. She found this 'Barbie Beverly Hills Bath Boutique Furniture' set from 1985 on Facebook Marketplace and gave it a makeover using spray paint

Gayle at @dresslikeasindy and our craft editor Sindy-Jane @stylemysindy show you two different ways to make over this vintage 5-piece pink wicker bathroom set from 1985.

For a classic ‘wicker’ look: Mam’selle contributing interiors stylist Gayle went for a timeless look. She spray painted all the pieces with Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch 2 x Ultra Cover in Khaki.

For a modern look: Sindy-Jane used a primer as an undercoat and then sprayed the furniture with RustOleum Painter’s Touch in Blossom White.

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... how can I update my pink wicker furniture?

Mam’selle craft editor SindyJane also used the same wicker furniture to update her bathroom. She went for a classic white look. She added in the bedside table from the ‘Barbie Beverly Hills Bedroom’ set as a sink unit.

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GOWN RAIL 1980 This model style Gown Rail (44387) was a wonderful and portable (the rail was on wheels) addition to Sindy’s bedroom furniture.

With space for hanging clothes, a rack on the side for storing shoes, a drawer for accessories or lingerie and a full-length mirror on the other side. In 1980 this set came with 6 blue hangers, 2 pairs of knee-high boots, 4 pairs of shoes and a cute red A-line dress - what a treat!

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