The High Society Showman’s Fellowship pre-event party
Friendships renewed, new friendships made – that was The High Society Showman’s Fellowship back in January 2020. This very glamorous event was held over two …
“Let’s talk about going forward”, says Eastern Counties Chairman as fairs start to open again
Excitement was in the air as the crowds gathered in front of the Dodgems on the corner of the Tuesday Market Place for the opening …
Western Section Committee 2020-2021
Western Section Committee: JA Allen, T Charles, CR Cole, WR Cole, SG Edwards, MJ Geraghty, KJ Greatrex, SJ Hill, RJ Kefford, J Lewis, JJ Mason, SG …
Scottish Section Committee 2021
Scottish Section Committee: J Bateman, K Carter, AJ Colquhoun, J Evans, JJB Hickey, C Wm Horne, S Johnstone, A Newsome, G Pinder, A Reid, T …
Central Office recent lobbying of national & local government
Guild Central Office has detailed lobbying actions following a successful virtual meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fairs & Showgrounds (APPG) on Wednesday …
Showmen’s Guild Central Office: Latest funding update
Showmen’s Guild Central Office has issued the following funding update: Updated (ARG) for England: The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) provides additional funding for local authorities …
Richard Lyle MSP set to retire as his licensing bill makes its way through parliament
As MSP Richard Lyle, long-time supporter of Scottish showpeople, prepares to step down from the Scottish Parliament, what does the future hold for his Member’s …
Showmen’s Guild Central Office: New Visitor Economy Guidance launched
Government launches new ‘Visitor Economy Guidance’, including for funfairs, for use by both operators and local councils. The Government has published an updated comprehensive Visitor …
Budget 2021 viewed from the Showmen’s paybox window…
An initial analysis of how yesterday’s budget from the Chancellor may affect Showmen in the foreseeable future: Freezing personal tax thresholds until 2026: Income tax, …
Showmen’s Guild Central Office: government recognises red diesel concerns
Fairgrounds and circuses to be permitted to use red diesel after April 22 following consultation with industry. The Government officially announced today that the entitlement …