The Year Starts Here! Martin Burlin on EAG Expo
Martin Burlin, Chairman of EAG Expo provides behind the scenes insight on what makes January’s annual industry gathering such a vital business and social event …
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Martin Burlin, Chairman of EAG Expo provides behind the scenes insight on what makes January’s annual industry gathering such a vital business and social event …
Lancashire Showman and former national Showmen’s Guild president David Wallis reflects on his long career – and why his Ice Maze works so well. “I don’t go chasing places now just for the money,” says David as we catch up during a week off the …
Locals turn out to enjoy the wealth of fairground entertainment at this traditional Scottish event of Nairn Highland Games. Nairn is a small royal burgh in the Highlands of Scotland. The town boasts one of the Highlands’ finest beaches, and the seafront links with beach, …
Last year should have seen the revival of Redditch Carnival, a once popular event in this Worcestershire town. However, with the late Queen passing away just a week before the event, the organisers of the carnival and the would-be participants were unanimous in agreeing that …
With Showmen and fairgoers blessed by favourable weather, the public turn out to enjoy the attractions at the historic St Giles Fair. After a summer when the weather has been anything but kind to the show people, it was great to have warm temperatures and …
Among the trucks and live music lined up for truckers and their families at Truckfest North West in Cheshire was an on-site funfair with something for all ages. Organised by Live Promotions Events, Truckfest North West took place over the weekend of the 16 and …
An impressive line-up of funfair attractions and a wealth of entertaintment at Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta’s stately new venue. This year the organiser of Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta, John Lowery, wanted to move the event from its established date of the last weekend in September to the …
Bumper business for the Showmen at ‘best fair ever’ as Saltaire Festival 2023 sees crowds of 80,000 attending. The Victorian ‘model’ village of Saltaire on the outskirts of Bradford holds an annual festival showcasing the area and the community, which draws thousands of visitors each …
Showmen were back at Barnstaple last month for the town’s historic charter fair. Martin Burridge was there to capture some of the showfolk in attendance. This feature was originally published in World’s Fair October 2023 edition. To buy the print version, click here. Billy Kayes …
ADIPS General Manager Carl Hagemann looks at the health risks of hazardous substances and how to handle them safely. As you know, hazardous substances are used for a variety of tasks, from simple cleaning operations to complex chemical processes. Hazardous substances have the potential to …