60th anniversary of the 63 Club

60 years ago, on 14 April 1963, the Notts & Derby Showman’s 63 Club was founded in the back of a lorry and went on to organise many Nottingham Goose Fair and other dances.When the Notts & Derby Social Club, run by Jimmy and Michael …

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Scotland victorious on 70th Anniversary of Showmen’s International

The Showmen’s International has a long tradition and this year saw the 70th Anniversary of the fixture, with Scotland beating England in Leicester to retain the World’s Fair Challenge Cup.England 3Scotland 4 (AET)T. Barwick (1)M. Stokes (10)T. Barwick (26)H. Newton (72)D. Hill (88)G. Milne (90)K. …

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Kids football returns to International

As the Showmen’s International celebrated 70 years this year, the kids football was revitalised with U12s teams who gave their all for their countries.It’s quite a few years since a junior team played at the Showmen’s International, but this year, to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of …

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Tammy Silcock celebrates 50th birthday

It was time to party for Tammy Silcock when she celebrated her 50th birthday in style at Warrington’s Grand Hotel in November. Tammy with parents Tommy and Ann Chadwick. Tammy Silcock (centre) celebrating her 50th birthday with husband Billy, son William and partner Charlotte, and daughter Claudia. …

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Busy Bridlington Charter Fair

World’s Fair visited Bridlington Charter Fair for its civic opening – here are some of the Showmen on duty at the busy fair: Kirsty Sanderson with baby Carl all nice and cosy on a chilly October night. TJ Dowse minding his juvenile. Serving the hungry …

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Tina Manders celebrates 50th birthday

Tina Manders’ 50th birthday party was the first event to take place at Newcastle Town Moor since before lockdown. With the Hoppings not taking place for the two previous years, it was perfect timing for Tina to celebrate her 50th birthday in Gordon Codona’s club …

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High fun, high glam at The High Society Showman’s Fellowship

When The High Society Showman’s Fellowship was first held in January 2020, it was a resounding success with tickets for the second event, scheduled for January 2021 selling out very rapidly.NB: This post was originally published in the February edition of World’s Fair newspaper.Unfortunately, that …

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