April 18, 2024
Funfairs

First Kingdom of Winter goes well for George Gregory

Desmond Fitzgeraldby Desmond Fitzgerald

Described as a triumph of planning and determination, the new Kingdom of Winter event was deemed both an artistic and commercial success. From an idea and a plan that has been several years in the making, a brand new seasonal entertainment event arrived in East …

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Spotlight: Showmen on the ground at Marlborough

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Showmen travelled from all over the West Country and beyond, to present one of the cornerstones of the back-end run, Marlborough Mop Fairs. Here are a few of them from the camera of our reporter, Ian Philpott. This article was first published in the print …

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The Rides of My Life: Darran Church

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West Yorkshire Showman Darran Church, who trades under the banner of W Marshall’s Amusements and RideZone Plus, tells us about the machines he’s travelled – and the only place you’ll be able to find them this season. Dodgems When Deana and I got married in …

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New attractions help Irn Bru Carnival retain popularity

Niall Cockburnby Niall Cockburn

The famous Irn Bru Carnival has remained an important part of the festive tradition for Glasgow for more than 100 years and shows no sign of decreasing in popularity. For over 100 years the people of Glasgow have looked forward to the annual Carnival, from …

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Guild sponsors fireworks for Hinckley Tin Hat Fair

David Springthorpeby David Springthorpe

The Midlands Section presents another fine fair which is well supported by locals in the Hinckley area. Since it began in 1994 the Hinckley Tin Hat Fair has marked the beginning of Christmas festivities in the Hinckley and Bosworth area. It’s an important part of …

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Christmas sparkles in Higham Ferrers to start festive season

David Springthorpeby David Springthorpe

Christmas events keep Showmen busy across Northants and Leics as large crowds turn out for popular Higham Ferrers event. The 20th Higham Ferrers Christmas Sparkle was opened in front of a large crowd by the mayor, Cllr Nigel Brown. It started the festive season in …

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Charmaine Stevens-Traylen: the show must go on

Owen Ralphby Owen Ralph

The head of Stevens Fun Fairs, Charmaine Stevens-Traylen, tells World’s Fair about a life in showbusiness, including some surprising encounters along the way. Christened in her grandfather Billy Smart’s Big Top, you could say Charmaine Stevens-Traylen has been immersed in the entertainment industry from an early …

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Christmas by the Sea in Blackpool

David Powderleyby David Powderley

New attractions and extended hours make Blackpool’s magical ‘Christmas by the Sea’ seasonal village better than ever. Once again for the Christmas period, Christmas by the Sea magical seasonal village set up on the Festival Headland on the promenade, opposite the famous Blackpool Tower. The …

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Meet Julie Fisher, Close Brothers Regional Sales Manager

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Julie Fisher is Regional Sales Manager and fairground industry specialist for Close Brothers Asset Finance. Here, she tells us what she enjoys most about her role and how she works with the Showmen community. Tell us about your role and your current responsibilities… I work …

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Stoke Winter Wonderland returns after a year’s hiatus

Malcolm Farrellyby Malcolm Farrelly

Perseverance and public pressure sees the return of an impressive festive celebration in Stoke-on-Trent. Last year Stoke-on-Trent missed out on its Winter Wonderland and the annual transformation of a generally unused piece of ground opposite Hanley Bus Station on Birch Terrace. Here there was a …

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