IRN-BRU Carnival returns to Glasgow
One of Scotland’s best loved festive institutions is back for 2021 as the IRN BRU Carnival returns to Glasgow’s SEC. The Carnival, which has been running …
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Funfair News and Features
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, …
Showmen and MPs call on Treasury to retain 5% VAT on ticket and food sales
Showmen and MPs have called on the Treasury to retain the reduced 5% VAT rate on ticket and food sales for the fairground and circus …
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 …
Spennymoor Gala Committee successfully negotiates gala opening with council
Like so many other events, Spennymoor Gala, normally held the first Saturday in July each year, had to be cancelled in 2020. The Gala was …
European Showmen’s Union submits application for recognition of European fairground culture to UNESCO
The European Showmen’s Union (ESU) has submitted its application for recognition of the living fairground culture as an intangible cultural heritage to UNESCO. The multinational …
Beaconsfield Charter Fair’s Covid-secure success turning-point for industry’s major fairs
Following easing of national restrictions under Stage 2 of the government’s Roadmap, Beaconsfield’s 752nd annual charter fair took place on Monday 10th May 2021. This …
The Carnival returns to Glasgow
22nd December 2021 – 16th January 2022 With the successful rollout of the vaccination programme and provisional dates for restrictions easing, there is light at …
“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 …
