Spotlight: events from around UK fairground industry

Showmen at Kirkcaldy Links Market

by World's FairJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

World’s Fair visited Kirkcaldy Links Market on opening day. Here are some of the Showmen we captured on camera… If you wish to purchase a print copy of this issue, you can do so here. Not that John Walter Wilmot needed any free ride tickets …

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England win Showman’s Ryder Cup

by World's FairJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

England were the hosts for this year’s Showman’s Ryder Cup, played at Wychwood Park in Crewe. The competition took place over two days, Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 May, with England winning 22 ½ to 12 ½. England captain was Harrison Holmes and Scotland caption …

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The Showmen’s International Spotlight

by World's FairMay 23, 2023March 5, 2024

Over 1,200 people watched the Showmen’s International at Aylestone Park FC supporting both the main team and an under 12s team. Here are some of the Showmen pictured at the presentations. At the back are Shalane Hammond, Emile Davis, Harry Miller and Allan Sharp and …

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60th anniversary of the 63 Club

by World's FairMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023

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 …

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Scotland victorious on 70th Anniversary of Showmen’s International

by Mike SmithApril 18, 2023March 5, 2024

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 …

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Kids football returns to International

by Lynne WhatmoreApril 10, 2023March 5, 2024

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 …

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Tammy Silcock celebrates 50th birthday

by World's FairMarch 25, 2023March 25, 2023

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

by World's FairFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

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

by World's FairOctober 16, 2022April 16, 2023

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

by World's FairSeptember 30, 2022April 16, 2023

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. …

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