December 2, 2023
Funfairs

Record numbers turn out to support Saltaire Festival

Malcolm Farrellyby Malcolm Farrelly

Bumper business for the Showmen at ‘best fair ever’ as Saltaire Festival 2023 sees crowds of 80,000 attending. The Victorian ‘model’ village of Saltaire on the outskirts of Bradford holds an annual festival showcasing the area and the community, which draws thousands of visitors each …

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Spotlight

Spotlight: on the ground at Barnstaple Fair

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Showmen were back at Barnstaple last month for the town’s historic charter fair. Martin Burridge was there to capture some of the showfolk in attendance. This feature was originally published in World’s Fair October 2023 edition. To buy the print version, click here. Billy Kayes …

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Features

Back to basics with ADIPS – Chemicals

Carl Hagemannby Carl Hagemann

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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Newspaper Issues

World’s Fair newspaper November 2023 digital edition

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Read the November 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-november-2023-print-edition-copy/ To open in full page, click the arrows button on the bottom …

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Funfairs

A successful fair at Barnstaple despite clash of dates

Martin Burridgeby Martin Burridge

The Devon town of Barnstaple enjoys another impressive fair with plenty on offer along with its unique civic opening ceremony. Barnstaple Fair, one of Devon and Cornwall’s oldest charter fairs, was held from Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 September, the earliest dates it could fall …

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Circus

Wonder Circus goes from strength to strength

Andrew Lewisby Andrew Lewis

Well presented show sees stronger production from the Wonder Circus in its latest tour. This year’s tour of Carolyn Roberts’ show The Wonder Circus opened at Oundle in late March, just down the road from the show’s winter quarters. The tour took in many of its …

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Ride features

Kurt Hill’s waltzer: 52 years old & still going strong

David Powderleyby David Powderley

Starting life out as a Speedway, Kurt Hill’s Supreme waltzer has seen a few owners and several refurbishments and is sparkling again after some sprucing up. At the recent festival fun fair at Bolton’s Leverhulme Park, World’s Fair came across the Supreme Waltzer from Kurt Hill. …

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Interviews

Claire Danter: stories of life on the fair

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The ‘travelling author’ Claire Danter has written a series of educational story books to teach children about what life is like on the fairgrounds as well as some key lessons in life. Bill Lane met with Claire to find out more. Claire Danter first started …

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Features

Fun of the model fair at Welland Steam Rally

Bill Laneby Bill Lane

No fewer than 26 exhibits of fairground and circus models were among a packed model exhibition at Welland Steam Rally, where organiser Andrew Grover presented an excellent display. Along with the favourite old tyme rides of gallopers, arks, Cakewalks etc, were more modern rides, including …

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Rides of my Life: Steven Hill

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If ever a Showman’s been synonymous with one type of ride, it’s Steven Hill. That’s understandable given that the former Western Section chairman introduced a machine to the UK that would become as commonplace as the waltzer or twist. But he has had other attractions …

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