Category: Showmen’s Guild

John Thurston, Showmen’s Guild President, details progress on the Guild’s bid to be accorded UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for Fairs and Showmen and the new industry partnership with the Nationwide Caterers Association. The Showmen’s Guild are using our refreshed links with the Local Government …

The Showmen’s Guild has announced it is working with the Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) towards a membership agreement for Showmen with catering. The Showmen’s Guild is pleased to announce that it is looking to work with colleagues at sister trade association, NCASS, the Nationwide Caterers …

Guild Rules, safety, insurance and education among key issues discussed at annual meeting in London. The Showmen’s Guild Central Council meeting returned to the Union Jack Club in London on 17-18 January for their annual meeting where a range of issues was discussed including, importantly, …

‘We need more fairs’ Chairman tells luncheon guests as historic fairs disappear and regulations hinder the development of new ones. The annual Scottish Section luncheon took place in its regular venue, the Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel, on Friday 17 November 2023. Welcoming guests, Chairman Alex James …

Guild President John Thurston speaks on current issues being addressed by the Guild, including council charges to Showmen; building a working relationship with the Local Government Association; lobbying the Treasury for lower VAT for Showmen; and LEZ After a summer of rain of biblical proportions, …

Guild President John Thurston speaks on making the case for our heritage community-based entertainment, environmental responsibility, working with ADIPS and HSE, ULEZ expansion and the appointment of new General Secretary, Rob Marshall MBE. So much for global warming… We must have had one of the …

Guild President John Thurston recalls the heydays of Cambridge Midsummer Fair, its decline over the years and hope for the future as the Eastern Counties Section take over the running of the fair. Cambridge Midsummer Fair opening It seems a lifetime ago since I was …

Kirkcaldy Links Market is a great event, Showmen’s Guild Scottish Chairman Colquhoun tells luncheon guests, but deserves more recognition. Surprise announcement In a surprise announcement at the pre-opening luncheon for Kirkcaldy Links Market, Scottish Section Chairman Alex James Colquhoun announced that this would be his …

Guild President John Thurston speaks education, local councils, supporting members, new APPG, a fair deal on PLI, close-working with HSE, safety training, and SAGs. Welcome return of Showmen’s Section football I took time out whilst at the Guild’s Appeals hearings recently to watch my grandson …

Neil Calladine, long-time correspondent for World’s Fair and loyal fairground supporter, receives council award from his home town. The year 1991 was an important one for World’s Fair correspondent Neil Calladine. When for the first time in living memory, Proctors (Nottm) Fun Fairs Ltd did not bring …