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 …
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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 …
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 …
ESU ANNOUNCES UNESCO SUBMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF FAIRGROUND CULTURE AS INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
The European Showmen’s Union (ESU) is to submit an application to UNESCO to include European fairground culture on its intangible cultural heritage list. More than …
MELLORS GROUP BUY ICONIC SKEGNESS PIER
Mellors Group have completed the purchase of Skegness Pier. This follows their purchase of Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, Skegness in March 2016. Following the company’s …