May 19, 2024
Funfairs

Plenty to entertain the crowds at this year’s Whitby Regatta

David Arthurby David Arthur

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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Wallis’s bring the party vibes with new Miami

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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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More from the Moor: Showmen at Newcastle

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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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Rides of my Life: James Cox

Owen Ralphby Owen Ralph

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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Melissa Jessica Amer: a name we think you’ll see again

John Kirkbrideby John Kirkbride

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

Owen Ralphby Owen Ralph

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

Owen Ralphby Owen Ralph

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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