THE HOPPINGS CANCELLED
A decision to cancel The Hoppings has been made jointly by the Freemen, who manage Newcastle’s Town Moor, and Newcastle City Council. The showmen and …
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816TH KING’S LYNN MART
By Lynne Whatmore Storm Dennis hadn’t yet put in an appearance, but it was still a major talking point as King’s Lynn Mart opened for …
ICE CUBE AT LEEDS
By Malcolm Farrelly The first fair of the year in Leeds opened from Friday 31st January to Sunday 23rd February as the annual Ice Cube …
FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION
On behalf of the Administrators of MPM Catering Ltd, OFFERED FOR SALE are: 15 x Various Catering Trailers & Vans Lots include: 2019 6 metre …
HARROGATE INDOOR FUN FAIR
By Malcolm Farrelly With the weather taking its toll on just about every half term or Valentine’s Fair across the country, one event which wasn’t …
LEEDS VALENTINES FAIR
By Malcolm Farrelly The first big fair in Yorkshire saw the Leeds Valentines Fair being officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Eileen …
FAIRGROUND REVIEW OF THE YEAR – PART 2
The second and final part of our pictorial review of 2019. All photos: Malcolm Farrelly Pic 11: The end of the gala season in Yorkshire …
CHEQUE PRESENTATION AT WELLS AND MENDIP MUSEUM
Two cheques totalling over £1,000 were recently donated to the Wells and Mendip Museum from the proceeds of local book ‘Big Shows: Charles Heal and …
FAIRGROUND REVIEW OF THE YEAR – PART 1
by Malcolm Farrelly 2019 was certainly a year to remember for many showmen as the season got off to its best start with record-breaking crowds …
ANNUAL RECRUITMENT DAY TO TAKE PLACE AT BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is recruiting for over 1000 seasonal members of staff for the 2020 season! The amusement park’s annual Recruitment Day is taking place …