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 …
Author: Lynne Whatmore
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 …
Kay, Alexis and Lavinia
Pictured at the Scottish Section Annual Luncheon in November are friends Kay Bateman, Alexis McShane and Lavinia Stewart. Photo: © Lynne Whatmore
THE HIGH SOCIETY SHOWMANS FELLOWSHIP 2020
They said the glittering Showmans Fellowship Dinner and Dances so popular in the past were long gone. And so they were. Until now. Thanks to …
HOLYROOD RECEPTION FOR THE SHOWMEN
Richard Lyle MSP, Scottish Parliament Member for Uddingston & Bellshill, hosted a Reception on behalf of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain at Holyrood on …
COMMONS SPEAKER AT LANCASHIRE SECTION LUNCHEON
The annual Lancashire Section civic luncheon took place on Friday 10 January at the Crow Wood Hotel, Burnley. Among the dignitaries attending were the newly …
FOOTBALL SHIRT GOES HOME
A very special Scotland football shirt has gone home after 65 years. The shirt was given to Charles Heal, England team manager, back in 1954 …
PRESENTATION TO MP AT SCOTTISH SECTION LUNCHEON
MP David Linden (Glasgow East) was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation at the Scottish Section Annual Luncheon in November. The award was given for …
SECTION SECRETARY RETIRES
At the Scottish Section Annual Luncheon in November, a presentation was made to long-standing Section Secretary Jane Rodgers on her impending retirement. Jane has worked …