This year was the first year that Showmen and Showwomen could identify on the census form For their background rather than just their job. F4F sent out over 3000 information cards to Showmen homes all over the UK to help them fill the online form.
Future 4 Fairgrounds has warned many UK councils are still blocking funfairs from taking place, despite government regulation allowing their operation as of 12 April. The campaign group, founded by Showwomen from across the country, has urged the government to address the licensing discrepancies, and produce clearer guidance. Read more over at Coinslot.
Future 4 Fairgrounds were mentioned in a Parliamentary debate 3 months after we were first established as a group Since coming together in September 2020 we raised our profile by using social media, contacted our own MPs and became an additional voice for our community establishing ourselves alongside the number of trade body representatives that speak for our […]
The Future4Fairground team spoke to Coinslot about the fact travelling fairs are facing a potentially catastrophic financial crisis. That has been brought about by a combination of Covid, the refusal of some local authorities to issue licenses and the fairground’s unwelcome status as ‘a forgotten industry’. Read the full article here.