Spennymoor Gala finally celebrates 65th anniversary
Finally, after a year’s delay, Spennymoor Gala has celebrated its 65th anniversary. And despite a few showers, people came out to enjoy the festivities – including …
Author: Lynne Whatmore
The High Society Showman’s Fellowship pre-event party
Friendships renewed, new friendships made – that was The High Society Showman’s Fellowship back in January 2020. This very glamorous event was held over two …
“Let’s talk about going forward”, says Eastern Counties Chairman Charles Barwick as fairs start to open again
Excitement was in the air as the crowds gathered in front of the Dodgems on the corner of the Tuesday Market Place for the opening …
Richard Lyle MSP set to retire as his licensing bill makes its way through parliament
As MSP Richard Lyle, long-time supporter of Scottish showpeople, prepares to step down from the Scottish Parliament, what does the future hold for his Member’s …
Back to school: Covid testing to be available for families as well as children
Families of school-age children in England to get two Covid tests per person per week, available from 1st March As children prepare to return to …
Scotland’s Alex James Colquhoun: recognition of showmen’s role in Scottish culture very important moving forward
Funding, low emission zone exemptions and a new Licensing Bill going through Parliament important successes in Scotland Alex James Colquhoun, Chairman of the Scottish Section …
CLACTON PAVILION SET TO INSTALL CLACTON’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY WHEEL
The town’s new wheel will be installed by early March to mark the official 150 years of Clacton, courtesy of Clacton Pavilion Clacton Pavilion is …
HIPPODROME CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR RETURNS
The Show Must Go On! The Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth is opening its doors for its legendary Christmas Spectacular on Saturday 12th December. The show …
THE HIGH SOCIETY SHOWMANS FELLOWSHIP 2020
Back in January, showpeople partied in style at the glitzy, glamorous High Society Showmans Fellowship in Hull. And who could have anticipated back then what …
PRESENTATION TO BE MADE TO BILLY WHITELEGG AS MARLBOROUGH MOPS DEFERRED
Regrettably, this year’s Marlborough Mops have had to be deferred in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. In consultation with Marlborough Town Council, the Western Section …