What a ride! Mattie & Douglas Taylor’s life in showbusiness

The ‘boys’ that built M&Ds Scotland’s Theme Park have also had an interesting life in the road. Brothers Mattie & Douglas Taylor take a nostalgic look back on the business. Look to the other side as you pass Hamilton services on the M74 heading to/from …

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Diverse line-up at first Cheshire Balloon Fiesta

The team behind the Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta broke new ground recently with what is believed to be Cheshire’s first balloon festival. The Cheshire Balloon Fiesta took place from Friday to Sunday, August 4 to 6, at Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall – an impressive backdrop for the …

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James Richards Circus 2023

A show that’s matured and improved over the years, James Richards Circus is definitely one to watch out for in 2023. James Town and Marymay Fossett opened their season in Derbyshire, moving to South Yorkshire for the main Easter period before touring the country. The …

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Plenty on offer at the Fylde Coast Gala funfairs

Over three weekends at the beginning of July the last three major gala fun fairs on the Fylde Coast took place, climaxing with Bispham. Bispham with Norbreck Children’s Gala Celebrating its 126th anniversary, the Bispham with Norbreck Children’s Gala celebrations were held on Saturday 15 …

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Reduced fair prices continues tradition at Kettering Feast

An impressive and well promoted fair at Kettering Feast still feels the pinch of the cost of living crisis. The reduced prices on all rides has been a Thursday evening tradition for well over forty years at Kettering Feast, to my knowledge, and has always …

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World’s Fair newspaper September 2023 digital edition

Read the September 2023 edition of World’s Fair right here in flipbook format! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed. If you wish to purchase a print copy, you can do so here:https://worldsfair.co.uk/product/worlds-fair-newspaper-september-2023-print-edition/ To open in full page, click the arrows button on the bottom …

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Wet and windy start for James Danter at Southam fair

Blustery weather conditions hamper Southam’s opening night for the Showmen on a site wide open to the elements. The hamlet of Southam at the northern end of Cheltenham Prestbury Park racecourse could not be in a more exposed part of the county. The site used …

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Freak Out fills void at Wisbey

There’s been something of a Freak Out void at Wibsey, but not this time, with the arrival of a brand new ride – named Void. Ride Zone+ was back at Wibsey recently under the banner of W Marshall’s Amusements, who brought their wristband initiative back …

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A new era and new lessee for Spennymoor Gala funfair

John Culine’s life is inextricably linked with Spennymoor Gala funfair, and looks set to remain so as the family connection continues. John C Culine MBE has handed the reins as lessee at Spennymoor Gala funfair to his nephew Michael David Gallagher. Since 1973 John has …

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