Dalton Taylor’s Super Bob brings a splash of colour to Poulton Gala Funfair

Poulton Gala’s new ride for 2023 was the impressive Super Bob from Dalton Taylor, which, with its bright and decorative Olympic skiing theme brought a splash of colour to the line-up of rides.Manufactured by Sobema, Dalton acquired the machine back in October 2022 from Perrin …

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Oxegen: extreme power at Burnley

The distinctive Oxegen Enterprise ride – belonging to Tony Litliernhurnest – returned to Burnley this Easter.The ride, one of only two travelling the UK fairgrounds (the other belonging to Paul Hart), is unique because it is the only one of its type with outward facing …

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The Rides of my Life: Anthony Harris

This season marks the 40th anniversary of Cllr Anthony Harris buying the Pat Collins name, and many of the firm’s fairs around the West Midlands. Here, the past Showmen’s Guild president and local politician tells us about some of his most memorable machines.The Skid The …

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New ride for Alfie Appleton debuts at Derby

Brand new go-karts prove a success for Alfie Appleton in their first fair.The latest addition to Alfie Appleton’s growing list of attractions arrived directly from the manufacturer just in time for his annual Kidz Kingdom presentation in Alvaston Park, Derby.The Mario Go Karts is the …

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Coggers: Keeping it in the family

Having presented their Spinning Top waltzer from new in 1975, Joe Cogger & family have finally passed it on. Bill Lane went along to find out more.On a Monday in mid March, I went along to Joe Cogger and family’s yard at Pool Meadow in …

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Collins family return to Blackburn with new Thunderdome waltzer

For the 2023 Easter fair at Blackburn‘s Witton Country Park, John Collins Funfairs’ Thunderdome waltzer was a new ride, taking the place of Taylor’s Amusements’ similar Extreme-themed machine from last year.HistoryWhen the fair located to the park in 1985, Michael A Collins brought along his …

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New Rock & Roll ride for Blackpool in 2023

Sedgwick’s Music Express ride is now up and running on Blackpool’s South Pier and looks set to be a real winner.For the 2023 season Peter Sedgwick has a new ride on the South Pier in Blackpool to complement his excellent array of fairground attractions already …

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Houghtons take a break from routine with Huss ride refurbishment

A staple attraction of continental fairs for decades, the Break Dance ride has never really made its mark on the British fairground. With their refurbished Huss machine, Michael and William Houghton hope to change that.Michael Houghton first experienced a Huss Break Dance at Munich Oktoberfest …

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Hackett’s new Superbob ride brings splash of colour to Hindley fair

Out for the first time in his ownership, David James Hackett’s brightly coloured Superbob ride was an attractive addition on the Market Place.David James Hackett had his new Superbob ride on display at its first fair in his ownership, appearing on the Market Place in …

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New York New York – a ride so good they named it twice

Cy Abbot’s New York New York Matterhorn ride made a return visit to this year’s Escape to Fun Island in Blackburn, back by popular demand after taking the event by storm 12 months ago.The 1982 Sobema-built machine has stunning décor, with a USA and New …

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