Worlds Fair

Chatterbox, June 2025

by World's FairJune 15, 2025June 15, 2025

Photos from around Showland with World’s Fair’s Chatterbox – originally published in World’s Fair newspaper June 2025 issue. You can buy a copy of the print edition here. Italia and Sophia Willard at Shoreham. Thanks to Sue Alexander for the photo. Harrison Shufflebottom, Darren Shufflebottom, …

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Fairground models support Ilkeston Fair

by David SpringthorpeJune 15, 2025June 15, 2025

Recognised as one of the largest events of its kind in the country, Ilkeston Fair also had two fairground model shows again in 2024. Such shows have become more frequent in recent years and the standard of exhibits appears to rise with time and the …

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The Rides of My Life: Stanley Reeves Jnr

by Owen RalphJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

When he was growing up, Stanley Reeves Jnr’s parents Stanley and Debbie travelled a Roller Ghoster and fun house far and wide before diversifying into simulators and reverse bungees, the second of which Stanley Jnr still travels today. This is the young Showman’s story. Starting …

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Cirquoise at Frosts Garden Centre in Woburn Sands

by Dan FosterJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025

A smaller tent and just nine performers but another big show from the team at Cirquoise contemporary-style family circus. After a successful run for October half-term with their one-hour Halloween show, Cirquoise, operated by Summer Roberts and Salvatore Sambito, returned to Frosts Garden Centre to …

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Special charity evening at Burnley Easter Fair

by David PowderleyJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

After last year’s success, Burnley Easter Fair lessee Billy Hill organises another evening of free rides for disadvantaged children in the town. For a fourth year, Billy Hill brought together a fine collection of attractions for an Easter fair in Burnley, which once again took …

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Ride improvements on show at Kirkcaldy Links Market

by Niall CockburnJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

Kirkcaldy, on the estuary of the Firth of Forth, is known as the Lang Toun and during April all eyes turn to the Esplanade as the fairground rolls into town. From the middle of the week prior to the fair the Showmen start to park …

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New attraction at Coventry Easter Fair

by World's FairJune 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Over a dozen main attractions at Pat Collins Funfairs’ Easter presentation on Hearsall Common, including one making its first appearance. The newcomer, Dale Wesseldine’s Muzik Express, is in only its second full season with its Notts & Derby Section owner. Bought just after the Covid …

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Mixed fortunes for Showmen at March Spring Fair

by David ArthurJune 5, 2025June 5, 2025

For his first fair of the new season Jimmy Dean pulled onto the City Road car park in his home town of March in Cambridgeshire, within walking distance of the yard. March Spring Fair opened for seven days over two weekends, from Thursday 20 to …

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World’s Fair newspaper June 2025 digital edition

by World's FairJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Read the June 2025 edition of World’s Fair right here in flipbook format! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed. If you wish to purchase a print copy, you can do so here:https://worldsfair.co.uk/product/worlds-fair-newspaper-june-2025-print-edition/ To open in full page, click the button on the bottom right. To …

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Andrew Van Buren receives Lifetime Achievement Award

by World's FairJune 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Internationally acclaimed Illusionist, circus skills performer and Showman Andrew Van Buren has been recognised by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Andrew Van Buren received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Keele University sponsored Borough Heroes Awards Ceremony, in recognition of his lifetime …

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