Category: Showmen’s Guild

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 and …

At the Showmen’s Guild’s Central Council in January, Keith Carroll was elected as the new President, whilst Scotland’s Alex James Colquhoun makes history as Junior Vice President.The Showmen’s Guild has a new President. As the three-year period of tenure for Central Office officials came to …

The Showmen’s Guild progresses meaningful dialogue with councillors at the Local Government Association annual convention.The Showmen’s Guild recently attended the Local Government Association annual convention of 1600 local, regional and county councillors, who run the administration of the country including fairs.This follows the Guild’s initial …

Awards voted on and granted at the Showmen’s Guild annual Central Council meeting presented at November’s Section AGM.Honours and awards to Showmen and supporters are voted on at the Guild’s annual Central Council meeting of Section delegates each January. These are the presented personally by …

Guild President John Thurston reviews his term in office as he looks to a bright future.Time seems to be passing by so quickly recently. No sooner had the children gone back to school, Oxford St Giles fair took place, and this year there was the …

During the Cambridge Midsummer Fair in June, 200 children from Cambridgeshire special needs schools were treated to a free morning at the fair courtesy of the Showmen. The event was organised by the Eastern Counties Section and the Rotary Club of Cambridge Rutherford. The guests …

President John Thurston speaks on council concerns including increasing ground rents and lack of facilities, the difficulties of building relationships with changing SAG teams and hopes that the new government will pursue Intangible Cultural Heritage status.Much as expected, the rain and the football continued to …

Guild President John Thurston speaks on economic uncertainties, rent increases, changing trading patterns and the difficulty of finding staff.With another bank holiday just gone, it’s been hard to determine if it’s the weather or the uncertainty of a general election which is making potential customers …

This year the European Showmen’s Union (ESU) is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Since its foundation in 1954, the ESU has played an important role in promoting and representing the interests of Showmen and Showwomen throughout Europe.This anniversary is not only an occasion to celebrate, but …

President John Thurston speaks on running costs for fairs, the push for a reduction in VAT, the acquisition of an important piece of the Guild’s heritage and other current Guild issues.There have been mixed reports of business from members over the Easter Bank Holiday period. …