October 10, 2026
Funfairs

A successful 60th as the crowds flock to Hornsea Carnival

Stephen Lillyby Stephen Lilly

Hornsea event enjoys a winning combination of good weather, good organisation and a varied funfair with something for everyone. Good weather helped Hornsea Carnival celebrate its 60th milestone, with all three days blessed with dry, warm and sunny conditions, which encouraged the crowds into Hall …

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Circus

Pinder’s Circus returns to Loughborough

Dan Fosterby Dan Foster

An enjoyable family show featuring a varied mixture of comedy, aerial artistry and balancing acts, with a little something for everyone. Pinder’s Circus returned to the market town of Loughborough for the fourth consecutive year, bringing its traditional family circus production for a week’s stay. …

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Funfairs

New attractions for Burnley Wakes funfair

David Powderleyby David Powderley

Numbers were not as high as anticipated this year possibly due to the weather being simply too hot for some. Regarded (and advertised) as Lancashire’s largest summer funfair, Burnley Wakes fair did not disappoint when it opened from Wednesday 8 to Monday 13 July. There …

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Newspaper Issues

World’s Fair October 2026 digital edition

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Read the October 2026 digital edition of World’s Fair right here in flipbook format! The print edition is out now. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to either the print or digital issues. If you wish to purchase a print copy, you can do so here:https://worldsfair.co.uk/product/worlds-fair-newspaper-october-2026-print-edition/ To …

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Funfairs

ADIPS and HSG 175

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ADIPS General Manager Carl Hagemann highlights the HSE’s recently released draft HSE 175 guidance and other news. Dear Controllers I hope your summer season is going well; I would find it interesting to hear if the drought conditions have affected business for the better ? …

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Funfairs

New attractions enhance line-up at Kirkham funfair

David Powderleyby David Powderley

Kirkham and Wesham Club Day has been taking place for many decades and is supported by Stanley John Cubbins’ funfair. The funfair in support of the annual Kirkham and Wesham Club Day once again took place at Memorial Park in Kirkham. The event is a …

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Funfairs

Harris’ Maxwell waltzer marks 60th Welland rally

Graham Downieby Graham Downie

Two important landmarks were celebrated at this year’s Welland Steam & Country Show, the Ross-on-Wye Steam Engine Society’s annual event. Held on 24 – 26 July, this year was the Society’s 60th rally, an achievement which they might have notched up two years ago had …

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Football

Showmen’s football: as 2026 season closes, SSA plans ahead

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The SSA Showmen’s football season drew to a close with two separate Cup Finals taking place in heatwaves over the summer. First up was the Consolation Cup Final during Newcastle Town Moor Hoppings fair, when Notts & Derby beat the North of England 6-1. In …

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