Budget 2021 viewed from the Showmen’s paybox window…
In what was a wider than ever trailed budget announcement with multiple pre-announcement ‘leaks’, there were still some surprises at yesterday’s lunchtime session from the …
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Showmen’s Guild News
Showmen’s Guild Central Office: government recognises red diesel concerns
Fairgrounds and circuses to be permitted to use red diesel after April 22 following consultation with industry The Government officially announced today that the entitlement …
Showmen’s Guild ARG Update (3rd)
More councils give out ARG Grants – now 66 and rising An additional 24 councils have now given out Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG) for being …
Showmen’s Guild urges Chancellor to retain tax rebate on red diesel for entertainment in budget
Removing the rebate could put the fairground industry out of business, Guild says. Previous industry consultation responses warned in 2018 that removing the concession would …
Scotland’s Alex James Colquhoun: recognition of showmen’s role in Scottish culture very important moving forward
Funding, low emission zone exemptions and a new Licensing Bill going through Parliament important successes in Scotland Alex James Colquhoun, Chairman of the Scottish Section …
SHOWMEN’S GUILD CENTRAL OFFICE: CONDITIONS FOR OPENING FAIRS
The Showmen’s Guild Central Office has received this communication from the DCMS about the conditions for opening fairs in England. We have confirmation from Cabinet …
SHOWMEN’S GUILD MEETING WITH DCMS ON FUNFAIR RE-OPENING GUIDANCE
On Tuesday 24th February the Guild took part in a further discussion on the positive effect of holding fairs in the fresh air outdoors and the …
SHOWMEN’S GUILD CENTRAL OFFICE UPDATE ON ARG
Further update on applying for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) – for being closed: The following 42 councils have given Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG) to …
CENTRAL OFFICE NEWS – CENSUS 2021
IT’S OFFICIAL: YOU CAN TELL THEM YOU’RE A SHOWMAN / SHOWWOMAN IN THE CENSUS ON SUNDAY 21 MARCH! This will be important in the future …
STATEMENT FROM THE SCOTTISH SECTION OF THE SHOWMEN’S GUILD
Sad, but not unexpected, news from the Scottish Section about Kirkcaldy Links Market. Hopefully we can see it return later in the year. Following full …
