Brenda Storey: coming home to Hull Fair

Hull Fair is a tradition for many Showmen as well as local families but for one lady it means going back to the place of her birth – the Walton Street ground. For many, a trip down Walton Street in Hull for the annual funfair …

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Controversy at every turn of the Whitby Wheel

Not everyone was happy as Walter Murphy’s Giant Wheel rolled into town in Whitby. The rumblings around the streets of Whitby were not just from the three articulated loads carrying Walter Murphy’s Giant Wheel as it arrived in town for a 28 day stand on …

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Another memorable Rowell Fair

Falling almost as late as it can this year, Rowell Fair featured all the traditions and entertainment that people have come to expect from this event. Always beginning eight weeks after Easter on the Saturday before Trinity Sunday, Rowell Fair Week in the small Northamptonshire …

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Anderton & Rowland on tour with Devon

The people of Devon love their fairs, and despite some mixed weather they gave the Showmen good support again this year. Following a successful Torbay Air Show, Anderton & Rowland visited a couple of smaller Devon towns. First port of call was the west Devon …

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Another successful Corby Highland Gathering fair

Stevens Funfair paid their second visit of the season to Corby, initially in support of the Highland Gathering during the middle of July. One of the largest such events outside Scotland, the Highland Gathering fair is always held over the second weekend in July, which …

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Last ever season for iconic Welsh amusement park

After entertaining generations of visitors for over a century, Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl will close its gates for the very last time at the end of this year’s season in October. The closure of the amusement park was announced in a Facebook post …

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Another success for Hartlepool Headland Carnival fair

Despite a delayed opening due to warnings of high winds in the area, the locals come out to support the fair in Hartlepool. Hartlepool Headland Carnival fair returned for another year, presented by Murphy’s Funfairs for the 103rd year. The fair was located on the …

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Clacton Pier supports community event for fifth year

Clacton Pier has once again teamed up with organisers to support the town’s carnival capers and offer families discounted fun in the sun. It will be the fifth year that the partnership has helped boost community funds which go to local groups and charities. Families …

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Airshow aids Showmen at Paignton

Anderton & Rowland’s second visit of the year to the seaside resort of Paignton not only coincided with half-term week but also with the English Riviera Airshow. The highly popular English Riviera Airshow took place on the final two days of Anderton & Rowland’s visit …

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Jenkins’ presentation one of the largest at Hendra Park

A number of sizeable fairs took place in Cornwall during June, including Alan Jenkins’ Truro fair that was one of the largest seen on the Hendra Park ground. For two weeks ending on 15 June, Ben De-Vey presented a nice funfair in Hayle. The rides …

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