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A guest on the Green Carpet On 1st August 2026, the International Community Centre, Middlesbrough, came alive with colour, culture, music, and entrepreneurship as Japaflex proudly hosted the first-ever Japaflex TradeFest. What began as an ambitious idea to give local businesses greater visibility became a remarkable gathering that celebrated diversity, strengthened community ties, and demonstrated the incredible talent within the Tees Valley region. TradeFest was never intended to be just...

Winners of the competition, being presented with SimlessPay gift Boxes On 11th July, Japaflex arrived at Leazes Park, Newcastle, for the 4th edition of the CardioTennis series, bringing together people from different backgrounds for an afternoon that proved once again that sport has an incredible way of bringing communities together. From first-time players picking up a racquet to those with a little more experience, everyone joined in with enthusiasm, laughter, and a willingness to connect....

Japaflex TradeFest is a one-day exhibition and marketplace designed to give small businesses the sales and visibility they deserve — and to give you, our community, a day packed with discovery, culture, food, and entrepreneurial energy. Brilliant small businesses struggle to get in front of the customers who would love them. Rising costs, limited marketing budgets, and the challenge of standing out online mean that some of the best products and services in the Tees Valley go undiscovered....