SHOWMEN’S GUILD’S BREAKTHROUGH DCMS MEETING WITH HERITAGE MINISTER, NIGEL HUDDLESTON
The Showmen’s Guild managed to secure a meeting with the Heritage Minister, Nigel Huddleston from the Dept of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) on 13th …
Author: Desmond FitzGerald, Central Office
HERBERT SILCOCK SNR
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Herbert Silcock (Snr). Herbert passed away after a short illness, peacefully at home on 20th …
KING’S LYNN MART CANCELLED
The historic King’s Lynn Mart, held by Royal Charter from 14 February each year, has had to be cancelled this year. The fair is not …
FUNDING FOR SHOWMEN
Following the announcement of the third national lockdown on Monday, further financial assistance from the Treasury has been announced by the Chancellor. This includes Scotland, …
SHOWMEN’S GUILD OF GREAT BRITAIN: GENERAL SECRETARY
The General Secretary of The Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, Joe Mercer, has left the Showmen’s Guild, effective as of the start of this week …
CULTURAL RECOVERY FUND
There is a second round of the Cultural Recovery Fund (CRF). This is from Arts Council England (ACE) on behalf of the Department of Culture, …
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES £1.5M FUNDING PACKAGE FOR SCOTTISH SHOWPEOPLE
10 December 2020 By Desmond FitzGerald Following discussions and negotiations between the Scottish Section of the Showmen’s Guild and the Scottish Parliament, £1.5 million of …
SCOTTISH LICENSING BILL – SHOWMEN’S GUILD CENTRAL OFFICE SUBMISSION
6 December 2020 By Desmond FitzGerald The Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain nationally supports the Travelling Funfairs (Licensing) (Scotland) Bill, the Member’s Bill introduced by …
THE SHOWMEN’S GUILD OF GREAT BRITAIN
Dear Colleagues, Earlier today the debate on DCMS sector support took place. .. … The debate itself was constrained due to time but, following the …
THE SHOWMEN’S GUILD OF GREAT BRITAIN
Dear Colleagues, Below and attached is important updated information – to help with opening – from the Local Government Association (LGA) – Updated as of …