Arthur Robert Moody: respected by all
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 …
Author: Lynne Whatmore
Please support fairs, say officials at Western Section Luncheon
£1.1 billion levelling up fund to bring people into the town centre? Funfairs do that for free, Showmen’s Guild President tells luncheon guests.There was a sad note to this year’s Western Section Annual Luncheon as Chairman Steven Hill announce the sudden passing, the previous evening, …
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Barrie Ratcliffe: Modelling the Bioscope Show
Bioscope shows were an important part of the fairground in the 1890s and early 1900s. Though long gone, fairground models – like this one from artist Barrie Ratcliffe – remind us of these popular shows.After Randall Williams presented the first Bioscope show at King’s Lynn …
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A total Guild man: The late Ernest Johnson
From boxing to business, from the SSA to the Showmen’s Guild, Ernest Johnson gave his all to everything he did. Ernest Johnson was born on …
Showmen’s Guild Central Council
Guild Rules, safety, insurance and education among key issues discussed at annual meeting in London.The Showmen’s Guild Central Council meeting returned to the Union Jack Club in London on 17-18 January for their annual meeting where a range of issues was discussed including, importantly, changes …
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Scottish Chairman warns of risks to fairground industry
‘We need more fairs’ Chairman tells luncheon guests as historic fairs disappear and regulations hinder the development of new ones.The annual Scottish Section luncheon took place in its regular venue, the Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel, on Friday 17 November 2023.Welcoming guests, Chairman Alex James Colquhoun spoke …
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Showman wins international awards with first film
After its release onto the international film festival circuit last July, Showman Paul Bibb’s first full feature film, My Only Relative, has picked up a number of awards.Last July we reported that Showman and actor Paul Bibb’s first feature film as a director and producer …
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Showman designs breast cancer pin for charity
John Kayes normally designs badges for football clubs, but recently came up with the idea of designing a special Showman’s badge for breast cancer charities. …
Winter Circuses 2023-24
Here are some of the winter circuses taking place for Christmas and the New Year. Blackpool Tower Circus presents The High Jinx Magic and Illusion …
EAG expand opening hours to deliver enhanced Return on Investment for exhibitors
EAG organisers have responded to exhibitor requests to extend the opening hours of what is the world’s only b2b expo to bring together the worlds …