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Taking the Pledge: Event Resources

Taking the Pledge: Event Resources

View the Recording of the Event (20th October, 2021) below:

The following resources have been compiled and kindly shared by Samantha Heeson.

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Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater Communities

A curated list of information sources to raise awareness of the achievements and rich cultures of and issues encountered by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, who are recognised ethnic minorities in the UK, plus Showmen and Boaters, who are cultural minorities.

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A curated collection of information sources to raise awareness of the achievements and rich cultures of and issues encountered by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, who are recognised ethnic minorities in the UK, plus Showmen and Boaters, who are cultural minorities.

29th September 2021
Showmen: A Fair Education

The following resource has also been compiled and kindly shared by Samantha Heeson.

World Funfair Month -  Wakelet

September 2021
World Fun Fair Month

In September 2021, Future4fairgrounds working together with Showmen from across the globe were proud to officially celebrate the first ever World Fun Fair Month. World Fun Fair Month unites Showmen and brings people together from around the world to celebrate all aspects of the fairgrounds, and the joy they bring to communities everywhere. Showmen from the UK, Europe, North America, and Australasia are working together to ensure this extraordinary event will be truly global. Join us as we celebrate our past, raise awareness for the present and protect the future of all travelling fun fairs internationally.

This short clip from BBC programme 'All the fun at the fair' (Broadcast 12th May 2016) was used in Sheldon Chadwick's presentation (above) and features Sheldon and his family who are Showmen.

A series of videos on Showmen from Future4Fairgrounds   

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaWel0bCvYBOXGvuDfPIw9WPTjDT3Lre8