Showmen’s Guild works with Bacta to promote EAG ‘26
Building on the partnership between the Showmen’s Guild and Bacta to promote the EAG show (Entertainment, Attractions and Games Expo) at London’s ExCeL exhibition centre …
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Showmen’s Guild news and statements
Guild & ACP submission to DCMS Select Committee
The Showmen’s Guild and the ACP have made a submission to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee Inquiry on Major Events. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Select Committee is holding an inquiry into the issues facing major events, with organisers and facilitators of …
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Freemans welcome HRH The Princess Royal
Freemans Event Partners, member of the Showmen’s Guild South Wales Section welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The Princess Royal toured the company’s headquarters on 3 September, taking in the history of the business and unveiling a …
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Transport update from Past President John Thurston, Showmen’s Guild Transport Officer
Urgent message for Showmen travelling within or intending to travel inside the M25 & ULEZ area. Many of you with late / recently registered vehicles lorries, with Euro VI (6) engines will be aware, from looking online (https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/larger-vehicles) that you will qualify to travel in …
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Guild President highlights industry’s strong safety record at luncheon
Responding to recent BBC programmes, Keith Carroll details industry safety statistics at Newcastle luncheon as Freemen Chairman David Wilson praises “magnificent” equipment on the Moor. The Freemen of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne hosted their Hoppings luncheon on 24 June overlooking the ground at …
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Showmen’s Guild Central Office news bulletin
The Showmen’s Guild and the ACP continue dialogue with the LGA at a critical time for Local Government. The General Secretary and the Public Affairs Manager of the Showmen’s Guild, Joe Mercer and Desmond FitzGerald, along with the Association of Circus Proprietors (ACP), last month …
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Guild Jnr Vice President gives evidence to Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry
Alex James Colquhoun details the impact and experiences of Scottish Showpeople during the pandemic and the effects of government decisions on the community. In May, Showmen’s Guild Jnr Vice President Alex James Colquhoun submitted a Written Statement to the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry and on 10 …
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European Showmen meet in Edinburgh
The 43rd European Showmen’s Union (ESU) Congress took place in Edinburgh on 21-23 January and was judged to be a great success. The Congress was attended by Showmen delegates from across Europe as well as the UK. The event commenced with a debate in the Scottish …
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Showmen’s Guild Central Council: officials’ reports
The Showmen’s Guild Central Council meeting took place in January at the Union Jack Club in London. Following our report in the February issue of World’s Fair on the Showmen’s Guild Central Council meeting, this month we conclude our coverage with further reports from the officials …
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Billy Whitelegg receives Lifetime Achievement award
Billy Whitelegg honoured with the highest Guild award as presentations are made at the Central Council meeting in London last month. Three awards were presented at Central Council, the first being a Lifetime Achievement award to William (Billy) Whitelegg, past Chairman of the Western Section …
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