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 …
Author: Lynne Whatmore
FUNFAIR FAN ROBBIE GETS OCTOPUS CAR SURPRISE
Funfair fan Robbie Alexander was excited to take delivery of his very own fairground ride recently, when showman Joby Carter presented him with a stunning …
FRANK AND FRIENDS ON TRACK FOR CHARITY
Seven years ago, Frank Hall started holding Charity Track Days with his friends to raise money for charity. Since then, he has raised around £50,000 …
King’s Lynn Mart Chatterbox
Here are a few showpeople our camera captured at King’s Lynn Mart opening day, 14 February 2020. 1. Matthew Lewis and fiancée Jaymee Summers. 2. …
WESTERN SECTION ANNUAL CIVIC LUNCHEON
The Western Section Annual Luncheon took place on Wednesday 4th March at its regular venue, the Hilton Swindon Hotel in Lydiard Fields, Swindon, attended by mayors …
Donald Gray receives Unsung Heroes Award
Showman Donald Gray has been recognised by Wisbech Town Council for his work for the town. Donald, a member of the Norwich & Eastern Counties …
KING’S LYNN MART LUNCHEON
Following the opening of King’s Lynn Mart on Valentine’s Day, the Showmen’s Guild Norwich & Eastern Counties Section hosted their annual luncheon at the Dukes …
Back to the 70s at Heaton Park
‘Back to the 70s’ was the theme for Carousel Funfairs’ Valentines and half-term fair in Heaton Park, Manchester. The Great Valentines Fun Fair offered rides …
THE HOPPINGS CANCELLED
A decision to cancel The Hoppings has been made jointly by the Freemen, who manage Newcastle’s Town Moor, and Newcastle City Council. The showmen and …
816TH KING’S LYNN MART
By Lynne Whatmore Storm Dennis hadn’t yet put in an appearance, but it was still a major talking point as King’s Lynn Mart opened for …
