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 …
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 …
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 …
Beaconsfield Charter Fair’s Covid-secure success turning-point for industry’s major fairs
Following easing of national restrictions under Stage 2 of the government’s Roadmap, Beaconsfield’s 752nd annual charter fair took place on Monday 10th May 2021. This …
The Carnival returns to Glasgow
22nd December 2021 – 16th January 2022 With the successful rollout of the vaccination programme and provisional dates for restrictions easing, there is light at …