Funfair News and Features
Experts have agreed that taking a ride on a large fairground attraction can be good for your mind and body as well as good fun. Research has revealed that a visit to a funfair or amusement park can be beneficial for our health and wellbeing …
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ADIPS General Manager Carl Hagemann looks at the health risks of hazardous substances and how to handle them safely. As you know, hazardous substances are used for a variety of tasks, from simple cleaning operations to complex chemical processes. Hazardous substances have the potential to …
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Central Pier’s Flying Bob didn’t quite get off to a flying start, thanks to a fire and Covid, but the ride is now attracting plenty of attention from visitors to the iconic pier. Blackpool’s Central Pier, owned by the Sedgwick family under the banner of …
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Despite unfavourable weather Whitby’s residents and visitors turned out to support the regatta and accompanying funfair. The 183rd Whitby Regatta took place over three days from Saturday 12 to Monday 14 August. The event benefited from an improvement in the weather, after the July washout had left …
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A last minute addition to Summer Daze at the Trafford Centre was a park model Miami contributed by David Wallis Jnr. Arriving on site with a superheroes theme, it was later ‘wrapped’ in a Beach Party scene in keeping with the event’s seaside vibe. The …
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There were over 400 attractions and stalls at this year’s Hoppings – here are a few of the Showmen involved in presenting them. This feature was originally published in the print edition of September’s World’s Fair. You can buy a print copy here. From slush …
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Summer is over and the amusement industry is getting ready for the first show of autumn, IAAPA Europe – and exhibitor Electrocoin have some surprises …
Notts & Derbys Showman James Cox never wanted to get into catering, but now it’s his bread and butter – along with some carefully selected rides. Here, he tells World’s Fair about his favourite rides. Jump & Smile In the late ‘90s, my mum and dad …
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Actress, singer and dancer Melissa Jessica Amer has already written two plays, and her latest project is due to hit the boards in October. We caught up with her recently to find out more. Within these pages we’ve told the stories of numerous people born …
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The famous IRN-BRU Carnival returns this festive season at the SEC, Glasgow from the 22nd December 2023 – 14th January 2024. Tickets for this hotly-awaited annual event …
