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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 …
Showmen’s Guild President Philip Paris has issued the following statement to Guild members to address recent rumours: Dear Members, It has been some time now …
The town of Dumfries each year plays host to two fairs on the Whitesands by the river Nith. For some of the Showmen the March fair in Dumfries heralds the start of their travelling season and this year the Scottish weather decided to help and …
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Ahead of Scotland’s annual fairground showpiece, World’s Fair catches up with Scottish Section Chairman Richie Wilmot Jnr and Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Carter to discover what makes Kirkcaldy Links Market tick. We often hear talk in this business of “the big three” – Newcastle, Nottingham and Hull – …
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Central Council awards Jnr Vice President Alex James Colquhoun Guild’s highest honour. Junior Vice President Alex James Colquhoun was awarded Life Membership of the Showmen’s Guild at Central Council. The award was proposed by the Scottish Section and is the highest honour the Guild can …
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Glasgow’s famous indoor Carnival has been entertaining visitors for over 100 years now, so it’s not surprising that it is billed as Scotland’s favourite festive family day out. Now known as the Irn-Bru Carnival thanks to sponsorship from the legendary Scottish drink, the event returned …
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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 …
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For Glasgow’s children, December may mean getting away from school for a few weeks, visiting family, or letters to Santa – and, for many, a …
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, …
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Dedicated to working for the members of the Northern Section, Arthur Robert Moody never turned away anyone who needed his help. “If it’s right, it’s …
