Funfair News and Features
Here’s a memory from around 1974, sent in by Wally Smith. The photo shows the Feltham Fairies ladies football team.Pictured on the back row are Wally Smith (trainer) with his young son, Lee, Tina Ayers (Ott), Susan Flack (Smith), Eileen Ball (Smith, )Jeanette Chatman (Penfold), …
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Fifth generation Showman Jimmy Beach, now 69, talks us through the rides he’s travelled in and around London and the Home Counties. Growing up When I was little, my dad and grandad had a set of chairs, which they sold then bought a set of …
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Leading Norwegian Showman Aasmund Lund speaks to World’s Fair about Oslo’s popular Christmas market, music festivals, doing business in -10°C conditions, and the extraordinary lengths he goes to for a loyal workforce.As you read this, Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland) will be well into its …
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Showmen’s Guild General Secretary Joe Mercer: “Showmen are creative and the wider trending concepts that will be showcased at EAG and the Social Immersive Entertainment …
Operators attending the 2025 edition of EAG (ExCeL London 14-16 January) which will include the launch of the co-located London Casino and Gaming Show and …
As he prepares to relinquish the role of President at this month’s Central Council, John Thurston reflects on his three years leading the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, and what might be next.Before he set off for the Eastern Counties Section AGM in 2001, Gina …
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A number of changes add variety to this historic Derbyshire fair at Ilkeston, which the Guild are hoping to extend for an extra day next year.Fresh attractions in every section of the 772nd Ilkeston Fair added to the fantastic choice visitors can find here each …
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A traditional civic opening and a fine line-up of fairground entertainment triumphed over questionable weather at this year’s Tavistock Goosey Fair.Tavistock celebrated its annual Goosey Fair on Wednesday 9 October this year. As always, thousands of people flocked into the town to enjoy the mixture …
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The blend of history and tradition together with a modern and energetic funfair make Yarm fair a unique experience.The Showmen’s Guild Northern Section presented the annual Yarm street fair from Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 October. The fair is located along the High Street and …
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Now in its fourth year, Circus Cortex combines circus with a theoretical element. ‘Golden Age’ delved into the glitz and sophistication of the 1920s.Circus Cortex provides family-friendly fun through using a variety of feats combined with the clever use of humour. Golden Age featured many …
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