April 19, 2025

Author: Desmond FitzGerald

Funfairs

A long stay for Roses at Mitcham Status Fair this year

Desmond FitzGeraldby Desmond FitzGerald

Another bright and welcoming funfair keeps the people of this London residential suburb entertained for much of August, with an extended visit for the Mitcham Status Fair.Following successful visits to Hayes End in West London and South Hill Park in Bracknell, Roses Pleasure Parks arrived …

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Circus

A decade of success for Circus Fantasia

Andrew Lewisby Andrew Lewis

Having launched ten years ago, Matthew Wingate’s Circus Fantasia has grown in stature and has opened even stronger in 2022.It’s hard to believe that it’s ten years since Matthew Wingate first opened his Circus Fantasia in Wisbech, but what a decade it’s been for Matthew …

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Features

Villa’s Vinnie Hayward gets selection call-up for England U15s

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Aspiring footballer Vinnie Hayward took the next step in his journey towards a professional career when he was called up to selection camp for the England Men’s U15 team.Back in the February issue of World’s Fair, we reported on 14-year-old Vinnie Hayward, who plays for …

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Ride features

New rides in the pipeline for popular Essex fun park

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Adventure Island in Southend could be offering visitors a new layout and two big new rides if plans are accepted by the local authority.According to proposals submitted to Southend City Council by the venue’s owners, Stockvale Limited, the fun park is looking to add to …

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Funfairs

Come to the beach… in Manchester!

Owen Ralphby Owen Ralph

Who says Greater Manchester is landlocked? The North West’s most populated county hosted no fewer than four beach-themed fairs and events over the recent school summer holidays.PrestwichThe longest established of them all, Come To The Beach by Carousel Funfairs (Gary Gore and Daley & Chantelle …

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Funfairs

Iconic pier bounces back with record post-Covid sales

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Brighton’s Palace Pier has made a robust recovery following the pandemic with business even better than predicted.Brighton Pier Group PLC, owners of the famous Palace Pier in Brighton, has reported that turnover in its most recent financial year has topped the £40 million mark. These …

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Ride features

There’s a new ride on the block in Scotland this year

John Kirkbrideby John Kirkbride

Nathan Smith’s brand new Race-o-Rama is looking very smart indeed, and we managed to catch up with him to find out all about it.What little boy (or indeed little girl) doesn’t love a toy car, and daydream about having something smart to drive when they …

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