The Show Must Go On: how Scottish show children helped develop new children’s book
Scottish children have played an important role in the development of a new reading book for primary school children that centres around Showpeople. The children, …
Showmen and MPs call on Treasury to retain 5% VAT on ticket and food sales
Showmen and MPs have called on the Treasury to retain the reduced 5% VAT rate on ticket and food sales for the fairground and circus …
Spennymoor Gala finally celebrates 65th anniversary
Finally, after a year’s delay, Spennymoor Gala has celebrated its 65th anniversary. And despite a few showers, people came out to enjoy the festivities – including …
Showmen’s Guild President Philip Paris welcomes PM’s announcement on ending restrictions but notes need for caution
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson confirmed on Monday evening that all coronavirus legal restrictions will end in England on July 19, subject to a final …
The Showmen’s Guild on the impact of Stage 4 delay and Event Research Programme results
The delay in moving to Stage 4 of the Government’s Roadmap has had a mixed impact on the Guild’s 2,500 operating members, the Showmen’s Guild …
Spennymoor Gala Committee successfully negotiates gala opening with council
Like so many other events, Spennymoor Gala, normally held the first Saturday in July each year, had to be cancelled in 2020. The Gala was …
Showmen’s Guild comment on Government’s four-week delay in Stage 4 release of lockdown
The Showmen’s Guild Central Office has released a statement about the postponement of Stage 4 of the Roadmap. “As with others on the leisure sector, …
European Showmen’s Union submits application for recognition of European fairground culture to UNESCO
The European Showmen’s Union (ESU) has submitted its application for recognition of the living fairground culture as an intangible cultural heritage to UNESCO. The multinational …
Further fairs reopening in Stage 2 of the government’s recovery Roadmap
Following day-to day working and lobbying with the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), the local authority Event Guidance is clear now, with Showmen’s Guild input enshrined within it and the Guild namechecked in the list of Industry Stakeholders. 200 fairs have taken place …
The golf is back as Showmen’s Ryder Cup returns
After a year that saw so many sporting and social activities put on hold due to Covid, Showmen’s golf is back! The Showmen’s Ryder Cup …
