A warm welcome at Harrogate Indoor Funfair

It may have been cold outside, but a warm welcome and lots of fun awaited visitors inside the Events Centre at Harrogate Indoor Funfair.With daytime temperatures barely above freezing, there was a very warm welcome at the Events Centre of the Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate …

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Chatterbox, April 2025

Photos from around Showland with World’s Fair’s Chatterbox – originally published in World’s Fair newspaper April 2025 issue. You can buy a copy of the print edition here. Shelby Freeman with her hoopla at Kirkcaldy Links Market. The next generation of Showmen, Aaron Phillips & …

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Model Funfair Extravaganza returns but to new venue

After spending 15 years at its previous venue, Churchdown Community Centre, until January 2023, the Model Funfair Extravaganza returned in January, to the large complex at Dowty Sports and Social Club.After missing 2024, the Model Funfair Extravaganza returned on Saturday 25 January at the new, …

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On the road again: GT Tuby’s ‘Ex-Mayor’

Following extensive restoration, the Burrell Showman’s steam engine previously owned by GT Tuby celebrated its 100th birthday by embarking on a tour of King’s Lynn, Leeds and Doncaster.Following six years of hard work and restoration and having attended the opening of King’s Lynn Mart on 14 …

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Whitburn Valentine’s fair: Scotland’s half-term funfair

Whitburn Valentine’s fair, presented by Warren Wallis’ Mega Fun Fair, has been growing in size over the last few years and this year boasted its largest line up to date.Running from 12-17 February, Whitburn was Scotland’s one and only half-term funfair. Opening in February can …

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The Fight for Freedom – the Van Dwellers’ story

Following three years of research, a new book, covering the formative years of the Van Dwellers’ Association, was launched at the Philip Astley Centre in Newcastle under Lyme on 14 January.In his introduction, Stephen Smith, who researched the work, explained why the venue had been …

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Russell’s at Woodborough Green Garden Centre

Russell’s International Circus returned to Woodborough Green near Nottingham for their festive show.The circus ran from Saturday 14 December to Sunday 5 January, with two 45-minute performances daily, (except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day). Tickets were priced at £8.99. In addition to the circus, …

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King’s Lynn Mart: a fair ‘very much of the 21st century’

It may be over 800 years old, but King’s Lynn Mart presents thrill rides that make the fair very much of this century, says Eastern Counties Chairman Nipper Appleton.Shortly before noon on St Valentine’s Day the impressive parade of dignitaries led by the sword bearer …

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World’s Fair newspaper April 2025 digital edition

Read the April 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-april-2025-print-edition/To open in full page, click the button on the bottom right.To zoom in, click the …

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European Showmen meet in Edinburgh

The 43rd European Showmen’s Union (ESU) Congress took place in Edinburgh on 21-23 January and was judged to be a great success.The Congress was attended by Showmen delegates from across Europe as well as the UK. The event commenced with a debate in the Scottish Parliament …

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