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Knutsford May Day reaches new heights

by Owen RalphJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026

With three attractions in the line-up over 150 feet – including the fair’s tallest ride ever –Knutsford May Day Fun Fair really did take things to new heights. The Cheshire showpiece from John Collins Funfairs began Thursday, 30 April, continuing until Bank Holiday Monday, 4 …

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ADIPS & PIPA Inflatable Supervisor Safety Video

by World's FairJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Amusement Devices Safety Council chair Phil Pike gives an update on the new ADIPS/PIPA training video, plus ADIPS and ADSC news. ADIPS and PIPA have joined together to publish a video for the supervisors of inflatables. It is free to access from the ADIPS controller …

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Strong show from Cirquoise at Frosts Garden Centre

by Dan FosterJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Cirquoise returned to Frosts Garden Centre near Milton Keynes for a series of value for money shows to keep the public entertained. As with the Halloween performance, the show was presented inside the company’s smaller 26m Big Top, which helps to create a more intimate …

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World’s Fair newspaper July 2026 digital edition

by World's FairJuly 5, 2026July 8, 2026

Read the July 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-july-2026-print-edition/ To …

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Spotlight: The Showmen’s International – supporters out in force

by World's FairJuly 3, 2026July 3, 2026

NB: This article was originally published in the print edition of June’s World’s Fair. To buy a print copy, click here. Scotland hosted England at the Showmen’s International in Glasgow in March and supporters from both countries turned out to cheer on the teams, both …

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Billy Kimberley becomes Mayor of Evesham

by Graham DownieJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026

A little bit of history was made last month when Midland Section member Councillor Billy Kimberley was made Mayor of Evesham. He may not be the first member of the Showmen’s Guild to be elected as the first citizen of his home town, but Billy …

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Lifetime award for John Collins and family in Knutsford

by Owen RalphJune 27, 2026June 27, 2026

The Mayor of Knutsford made a special presentation to John Collins Funfairs on the first night of the Cheshire town’s annual May Day Fun Fair. Recognising the fact that while this may only be a five-day fair, the Collins family are not just “here today …

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An Oldham tradition: Silcock’s Daisy Nook Easter Fair

by Lynne WhatmoreJune 27, 2026June 27, 2026

Immortalised by Lancashire artist LS Lowry in his 1946 painting, Daisy Nook Easter Fair was back for the holidays with an extended stay. It may no longer be the only show in town for Oldham folk over Easter, but Daisy Nook Easter Fair still has …

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A Scottish tradition: Kirkcaldy Links Market

by Niall CockburnJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026

As Easter fairs finished in Scotland and beyond, the Showmen moved to the Fife town of Kirkcaldy for Scotland’s largest fair of the year, the Kirkcaldy Links Market. Run by the Scottish Section of the Showmen’s Guild, Kirkcaldy Links Market takes months of planning, with …

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Changes aplenty at Haxby Spring Fair

by Stephen LillyJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Family feel for funfair near York with Curtis & Shanell Eddy. There were plenty of changes at this year’s Haxby Spring Fair held on the Ethal Ward Playing Fields in the town of Haxby on the northern edge of York. CS Funfairs (Curtis & Shanell …

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