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Ben Buxton, Bramham Park, Tadcaster (2026)

25/05/2023

And the store tour is done. It’s amazing what’s been accomplished, with a clear reflection of ‘s passion and vision. - thank you for hosting , and I! If you haven’t visited the stores - make sure you do - and make sure to book a private appointment (you’ll find it on the website!).

10/10/2022

Looking at this, I’m curious what many see. A smile? A suit? Contentment?
What we show the outside can be completely at odds, or opposed to what is apparent / true on the inside.
There was no other photo I could choosen as this is the only photo I have of a “smile” by myself since 2020. The world has changed, so much has happened/ affected so many. But are those thoughts, feelings or state of mind shown? Rarely. It’s easier to just keep going, to just clamp it down, swallow it - after all“boys don’t cry”. Just keep pushing on, keep busy, drink, or pass the time.
But it isn’t just the brave face. Sometimes you’re distant, not trust people, not feel yourself, isolated, alone, your own mind against you. How are you ever meant to push ahead if your own thoughts tell you the worst?
People live with this every day and it’s rarely seen - after all, mental health isn’t obvious. How can you see into someone’s mind? It’s debilitating, numbing, isolating & constant. There is no escape - it remains every moment, every second and every thought. It’s persistent, and in-escapable.
But it is ok. You aren’t the only person to feel like this - though everything screams that you are.
It can come from anywhere - people talking to you like s**t, being used, being dumped, alone, feeling like you’re a tool, not feeling important or valued. People can be selfish, laugh in cliques, pretend or think they’re better, and take it out on those they see as easy targets. Sometimes this can be those already vulnerable or suffering. Sometimes people are just narcissistic, selfish or immature.
But those actions expands and overtakes in so many ways - isolation, walls, thoughts, alcohol. You don’t want talk, see anyone, or trust anyone.
But it isn’t ever too late, or too late to reach out to someone who’s suffering.
Look out for someone who’s quiet, alone, or not themselves. It may mean the world, and it may save a life.
But if you’re there, and don’t think there’s a light? Well it may not be obvious right now, but it can be: you’ve made it this far. Because in the end if it isn’t ok? It isn’t the end.
You can do this.

20/06/2022

Delighted to have been part of the Drapers webinar on 'How to optimise omnichannel shopping experience'. Shopify has been a key part of the growth of FAIRFAX & FAVOR - and continues to do so! Link below for those that want to read - great to hear from Gym+Coffee also!

14/06/2022

So, it’s just over 6 years since we won our first Award for our Trade Stand ever - and it was at (definitely one of our favourite events)! I think it can be said we were somewhat happy to be awarded anything - let alone Gold!
Suffice to say, that award still sits proudly alongside our other awards in the boardroom - it was one of our first few years on the events, and my second with the business - although we weren’t finished with our presentation and branding, it firmly established our view and desire for what we wanted the brand to become, and how we wanted people to be welcomed!
Usually it would be immediately off to - but it’s a shame we won’t be there this year! Not only one of my favourite events (with some treasured memories), but the Germans really do love techno! (If you’re there, make sure to say hi to - I’m sure she’d love a drink!)
As it is, you can next see us at , and then our magnum opus - ! We have some excellent former team members working this year, whom we’re delighted to welcome back after a few years out! What makes the events special, is not only travelling, but that we’re always delighted to meet new people, welcome existing customers and see friends and family. Although I won’t be out at most events this year, I know many team members will be delighted to see everyone - whether it’s to say hi, buy or just to try! If you’re attending any events, unsure of something you want, or just want to see the new range in person, we’d love to have you along. As for me? I’ll be plugged into the website, but I may be making a trip or two! We can’t wait to see everyone again, the events are key for us, and something I miss dearly (being how I grew in the business!) - but the formulae have been written, and an incredible team at HQ supporting - so there’s no better time to visit! See you in a field somewhere!

13/04/2022

And what a week that was for the photoshoot. The lengths our Marketing team go to, not only to get the perfect shot, but to create our amazing imagery is on another level. The entire team were amazing, but special credit has to go to for the most incredible shoot. So much hard work, long hours, planning and a creative mind bested by no one - ably supported by - with the hero himself getting some scenic shots and epic clips. is the king of capturing the moment, scene, models and our product! And gets it in 1!
Special thanks to for hosting us for the week! We’re now back, settling back in at the office, but the memories will long persist - sorry if we keep reminiscing!

23/03/2022

It’s been two years, we’ve started again - dusted off the furniture, cleaned the trailers … and just need to get, and double check that the iPads are up and running properly!
But we’re back - and back with intent. After a great Cheltenham will be back for 12 events (maybe more!) this year and we are showing what we truly can do. Ably supported by some of the classic A-team, some amazing new team members who we had at Cheltenham and a new events manager, we will be heading out to the key events this year, and we can’t wait to be back. We have some big plans for the year, and we’ll be making the most of the opportunity. Muscle memory has a huge part to play, but so does seeing everyone out and about - meeting those we know or welcoming new customers! But supported by those on site (and are we lucky to have them!), and those at HQ, we’re proud to be back out again. Although I won’t be on the road, I’m proud to have them as a team supporting and showcasing the brand! Want to know where we’ll be? Check our events page on the site!

(As a special treat, swipe for time travel with trailers!)

19/03/2022

And that’s a wrap! What an amazing event it was, and quite the baptism of fire to get back into the events for after a 2 year hiatus. The team were fantastic, ably supported by our stalwart colleagues at base camp.
Thank you everyone who came to see us - it was somewhat overwhelming to have some many people come and say hi that we know - customers, riders, influencers, and friends. We didn’t know how many people had missed us, but it meant everything that you all wanted to come say hi and catch up. And to all our new customers - thank you for joining us in this club, and the blue box deliveries. We’re all home now, ready for a Sunday off, and to collect ourselves before the week begins again Monday! Next stop… we’ll see you on our brand new stand at

14/03/2022

And are back - exactly 2 years since we did our last event. It’s been a long two years for many reasons, staff have come and gone, the original team is no more, and I’ve moved onto new areas. But now we return with a new team, eager to begin the season. We can’t wait to welcome you all, both seeing customers existing, and those new. In those two years we’ve learnt an awful lot, and the brand is bigger and better than ever. So pop down and see our team, they’ll prove that our enthusiasm and service have not dwindled in our time away.

05/10/2021

And so another former event for takes place without us there! It’s been a long time since we were last at - and it was definitely an event to remember. It gave us the chance to see so many we wouldn’t do so usually - albeit in a rather confined space! But we made it work!
Many runs back and forth for restock, an intricate stock plan, and a dedicated A-Team (although some never worked the event!). We managed to make it through and see so many we knew from before, or would only see there - ambassadors, trade stands and customers alike!
From now on the mantle of Events Manager shall pass to someone else - although we’re already planning our events for 2022.
The events have been a lot of fun, and allowed a social life with so many people making up those we’d interact with - but none more so than some special members of the Events A-Team. Rest assured, we have amazing plans - and, although you’ll only see a certain someone’s influence on E-Comm now, you can be confident we’ll move the events to a brand new level - attracting new customers, seeing old ones, and so many old friends.
Until then, we have a lot of things forthcoming - our CS team have never been under better leadership, our Marketing never more dedicated, and our Operational/ Merch side never more prepared. As Christmas approaches, we hope to show you that, no matter what medium we appear through or by which you see us, the passion and quality will never decline. We hope to make your special wherever it may be!

15/09/2021

It’s that time of year where should be at - as the usual last outdoor event of the year, one of the best social shows of the year, and an event packed with memories, it’s a big miss this year.
We’d love the opportunity to meet up with so many people after Burghley - catch up with the eventers we know from the season, and to see some of our favourite locals ( - you’re a legend Chief) - and to sit back with a well earned drink in the Kings in Woodstock!
This show is perhaps my definitive and most memorable event - plus one of the favourites for us.
Hopefully next year we’ll be back - invigorated, rallied and with a new (2 year) polish. Until then we still promote the best we can - through our amazing CS team, a creative Marketing team, an Ops team dedicated to efficiency, Merch making sure we have enough of our amazing products - I could list them all.
Whilst we can’t see you on the road, our Holt store and forthcoming Stamford store will show you why we’re such a young, passionate and (well deserved) growing brand - because we care, we love what we do, and we want to always show customers, contacts and friends our very best.
So if there’s anything needed until we see you in a field next year, get in touch, source your new and enjoy the - and to my team old and essential? I miss you all and hope to have you back! (Extra recipes for suppers now known!)

04/09/2021

It’s this time of year FAIRFAX & FAVOR] should be at - but, due to the impact of last year, and the events team being somewhat - decimated - it being an events team left of, well, yours truly only, then there won’t be any more events this year - continuing a 2 year moratorium on our events taking place.
Hopefully next year things will somewhat return to normal - back out on the road; the chance to see our key event team members; customers old and new; and a chance to show how much we’ve grown - even since we were last out in 2019 - through our range, plans and ambition.
The growth continues to be phenomenal, and heading up E-Commerce, alongside extremely strong teams here in marketing, customer service and ops, then we’ll continue to display and show directly the very best of what we have to offer.
Our AW21 collection will prove to be one of our strongest yet, and continuing support for charities throughout the year will always offer things for you to lust for, request or buy! Keep your eyes on the website, for our new releases, at least until I, and my very best A-team members, can present them to you in person.
It continues to be a strange turn of events, saying goodbye to 2 teams in 2 years, but the internal FAIRFAX & FAVOR] family continues to drive, work and prove in every way why we’re the very best (just look at our recent AW21 campaign)! I’ll miss team members who won’t be back, but hope to continue to work and grow with those still around, as well as our ever dedicated and passionate team here to ensure we continue to thrive!
So, until we’re back in a field in 2022, we’ll always show through all public channels why we’re justified in our growth, support and passion! See you then…

18/07/2021

This week should see the return of the - an event unrivalled for for its potential& ability to spread our wings.
The Game Fair has been, since inception, the key event to display/show what we can do - create a true experience. Supported by , incredible roster of staff, intrepid back team &the wonderful warehouse/marketing teams - the event has been a rising success for years.
But alas, we shan’t be attending. For-reasons-it wasn’t viable to attend in a manner which would do us justice - being a perfectionist, I wouldn’t want to show Fairfax and Favor in any manner other than the best it possibly can. 2019 was our Magnum Opus (to date). Despite the weather, heat and rain, it was by far the most comprehensive event we’ve put on to date -
Expanding well into our space, welcoming customers old/ new, and demonstrating that we can establish something magical - even beyond our usual standards.
As a planner, to not attend this year is something of a miss - nothing raises the spirit than everything coming together, sitting with a beer with the team at 8pm in the dying light, &taking a moment to enjoy what we’ve created.
2018/2019 Game Fairs hold key memories for different reasons, × I’ll always wish I could relive - or redo. Our teams have always represented Fairfax and Favor in the highest possible manner. I miss them all-nothing was more rewarding than cooking for all of them at night after a 5am start-seeing their passion for the day, and the company.
We’ll miss friends, contacts& fellow trade stands. I myself won’t be able to see many people - but, even without us there, will cover us in our stead. Make sure to visit them.
As for events in the future? Who knows. I have singularly met and remember some of the most important people and developed things with them at the Game Fair. We all wish to return to those times - that’s human nature - especially to remember the best &romanticise after tragedy and isolation. Maybe one day we’ll as a company, & a group, be able to live once again. But,until that time, we’re always here online -&in our stores!

Ben Buxton

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