Showmen’s Guild pay tribute to fallen showmen at National Memorial Arboretum
The Showmen’s Guild’s Remembrance Service took place at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on 21 November 21. Last year, the service was unable to …
Author: Lynne Whatmore
Showmen’s Guild makes formal complaint to Sky News about Hull Fair footage shown in report on Hull child grooming gangs
The Showmen’s Guild has sent a strongly worded complaint to Sky News about footage of the recent Hull Fair shown in their report on child …
World Fun Fair Month: putting showmen on the global map
This autumn, Future4Fairgrounds was proud to promote the first ever international community awareness month for the travelling fairground industry. September was declared World Fun Fair …
The Show Must Go On: how Scottish show children helped develop new children’s book
Scottish children have played an important role in the development of a new reading book for primary school children that centres around Showpeople. The children, …
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 …
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 …