Message from the Showmen’s Guild President: March 2024

John Thurston, Showmen’s Guild President, details progress on the Guild’s bid to be accorded UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for Fairs and Showmen and the new industry partnership with the Nationwide Caterers Association. The Showmen’s Guild are using our refreshed links with the Local Government …

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Billy Bates & Sons: the Leicester funfair with a global fanbase

World’s Fair speaks to Kennedy Bates of Billy Bates & Sons’ Funfair about social media, happy staff and the advantages of doing business almost exclusively in one city. As we speak to Kennedy Bates over Zoom, he is sat in Billy Bates & Sons’ office at …

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Popular Clacton Pier Twister ride to get makeover

As Clacton Pier gets ready for the new season with its February Frenzy offers, the Twister has been sent for total refurbishment – but will be back soon. One of Clacton Pier’s most popular rides has been sent away for a significant makeover: Twister, which …

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The Rides of My Life: Michael Houghton

Known in more recent times for the Top Star ride he travelled up and down the country, Northern Section showman Michael Houghton spent many years with various machines at Whitley Bay’s former Spanish City amusement park. Flying Coaster My first machine, when I was 22, …

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Two fairground model shows at Ilkeston Fair

More models for enthusiasts at Ilkeston the regular FAGB show joined by a local model shop display. Well known as one of the finest street fairs in the UK, October’s Ilkeston Fair also boasted two model shows, both featuring outstanding miniature fairground models. The established …

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Chatterbox, February 2024

Photos from around Showland with World’s Fair’s Chatterbox – originally published in World’s Fair newspaper February 2024 issue. You can buy a copy of the print edition here. Tommy Charles with his grandsons John and Charlie Scarrott at Willen Lake Summer Fair. Here are Lily …

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Health and safety myths with ADIPS

ADIPS General Manager Carl Hagemann busts the top 10 worst Health and Safety myths. We all know that health and safety can be a bit OTT at times and no doubt many silly decisions have been made by those in authority. Some requests or decisions …

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New attractions for 13th Windsor On Ice festival event

Bavaria came to Windsor for Christmas with a new bar and dining area delivered straight to the Windsor On Ice event. In partnership with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the 13th season of Windsor On Ice opened for a full 51 days, from …

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