http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:11:22 GMT 10 http://www.circusfriends.co.uk/images/logo.gif http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/feed/? http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/barnum-in-europe-without-the-sparkle-t78.htm roberto MILAN - The last time Ringling bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus came in Europe was in 1963. The Circus was chased by the major european enterprises. The newly founded Circo Americano in Italy, the mastodontic Krone, Sarrasani e Williams in Germany, the Bougliones in France. What was supposed to be a triumph (and financial success) for the american company, became a tour that had to be cut short to avoid a major collapse. No wonder if we had to wait 46 years for a come back! A couple of ... Shows Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:11:22 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/barnum-in-europe-without-the-sparkle-t78.htm#211 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/barnum-in-europe-without-the-sparkle-t78.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/spirit-of-the-horse-t76.htm Angus Ewing I know the season is coming to an end, but does anybody know if the Spirit of the Horse show is still going on? I have been on their web site, but cannot find any info as to where they are or if they have finished.]]> General Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:12:17 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/spirit-of-the-horse-t76.htm#205 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/spirit-of-the-horse-t76.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/peter-jollys-bishops-castle-t77.htm Angus Ewing I managed to get and see this fantastic and friendly run circus at their last venue of the season. It may have been that they were close to home, or they wanted to go out with a bang, but their show was absolutely brilliant. I saw them for the first time at the start of the year and I am really happy that I managed to make them the last one of the year. The audience filled the place, with not just families with young children, but couples of all ages aswell. There was a great atmosphere with ... Shows Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:53:58 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/peter-jollys-bishops-castle-t77.htm#208 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/peter-jollys-bishops-castle-t77.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/new-circus-forum-t75.htm patfoley http://circusfun.webs.com/]]> General Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:30 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/new-circus-forum-t75.htm#204 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/new-circus-forum-t75.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/gallery-f3/circus-newyork-t21.htm patfoley went to see Circus Newyork in PORTLAOISE, basking in sunshine, and the main attraction of the sealions and penguins in their outdoor pools was realy attracting people to the site, they were just empty the large pool when i got there, but had a seal cub in the smaller one, but as always the sunshine did`nt last long the show played to a full house, and went down a treat with the audience, heres a few photographs, Gallery Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:14:43 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/gallery-f3/circus-newyork-t21.htm#52 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/gallery-f3/circus-newyork-t21.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/bbc-2-history-t74.htm roberto Tonight, 7th november, on BBC 2, the history program "The Secret Life of Berlin Wall", about living in East Germany at the end of II World War, Cold War, spies and Stasi, several footage of Zirkus Probst were part of the program, many in black & white, others in colour. Splendid images of the Circus on the road, the set up, many in the ring with clowns, acrobats, horses, tigers and elephants. Interviews to old or former artistes and workers of the circus remembering life under the ... General Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:54:39 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/bbc-2-history-t74.htm#199 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/bbc-2-history-t74.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-rally-to-circus-tyanna-t42.htm Sue Roylance There is still time to book for the rally to Circus Tyanna on Sunday 16th August at Southwold. This is their first year out let's show them our support with a good turnout. We promise you will have fun. See the show, enjoy a buffet in the ring, try your hand at the Whisky Throw and much more. Collect you limited edition signed poster on the day. Download a booking form on this website or contact cirkshop@btinternet.com General Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:20:51 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-rally-to-circus-tyanna-t42.htm#118 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-rally-to-circus-tyanna-t42.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-awards-2009-t67.htm David Jamieson Here are the results of the 2009 CFA Awards. CFA President Steve Chapman writes that the winners have been notified, and he is arranging for the Awards to be presented to the winners. Best Circus with Animals: Great British Circus Best All Human Circus: Netherlands National Circus Best Small Circus: John Lawson's Circus Best Animal Act: Holscher's Elephants (Great British Circus) Best Comedy Act: Popilinos Clowns (John Lawson's Circus) Best Aerial Act: Duo Garcia (Blackpool Tower ... General Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:21:37 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-awards-2009-t67.htm#184 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-awards-2009-t67.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/paul-o-grady-show-on-monday-t72.htm David Jamieson
Look forward to it!

Thanks to David Weeks for letting me know.

David Jamieson]]> General Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:35:26 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/paul-o-grady-show-on-monday-t72.htm#190 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/paul-o-grady-show-on-monday-t72.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/circus-vegas-t73.htm patfoley Went to see my last show of the tenting season yesterday Circus Vegas, was on the last day of their tour pitching in Leapardstown, the show was set up on a hard site, "thankfully" and some of the outfit had already left for their christmas set up in Swords, "it will be santa themed not circus", any way the aristes i had all seen before, but the show itself was enjoyable, the vegas got talent, followed the overture with the showgirls, then an amazing juggler from Hungery, ... Shows Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:12:07 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/circus-vegas-t73.htm#191 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/circus-vegas-t73.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/great-european-circus-athlone-25-10-2009-t71.htm patfoley The show open with staz the clown health and safety, followed my highschool, staz again band gag involving kids from the audience, minature shetland ponies the sounds of awwwwwwwwwwwwww filled the air as they entered, then the perfoming dogs, really unusual and well performed, they it was the camels, the kangaroo, and the ostrish, staz was back with the motorbike gag, then the rolla bolla, this guy is just amazing doing this act, interval followed, and a hot dog was bought, , the second half ... Shows Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:06:11 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/great-european-circus-athlone-25-10-2009-t71.htm#189 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/great-european-circus-athlone-25-10-2009-t71.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/wandsworth-council-debating-animals-in-circussupport-needed-please-t70.htm Adrian Corti Here's the latest bit of bother. Wandsworth Council has never made a policy against exotic animals. However recently an animal circus applied to use Battersea Park. Because Battersea was handed over to Wandsworth when the GLC was killed off by Maggie Thatcher, the GLC policy was left in place there, which means no exotics in that park. A discussion about policy will take place on Tuesday evening. Of course, being a bit anti, they're recommending that 'bringing policy into line' means banning ... General Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:44:00 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/wandsworth-council-debating-animals-in-circussupport-needed-please-t70.htm#188 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/wandsworth-council-debating-animals-in-circussupport-needed-please-t70.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/krone-tenting-show-berlin-2009-t68.htm peter ross Just got back from our first visit to the tenting show in Berlin (we have been to the building for many years).This gave us an opportunity to finalise plans for the long awaited CFA rally to the Krone circus building in Munich this Feb/March (still a few places left). Every thing about the show was big from the three hour plus mind blowing show the animal content and international artists in the five thousand seater tent. They have a pay role of three hundred and fifty so it made the ground a ... General Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:22:58 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/krone-tenting-show-berlin-2009-t68.htm#185 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/krone-tenting-show-berlin-2009-t68.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/circus-universe-10-10-09-t69.htm patfoley travelled to Dublin to see Circus Universe, for the last time this season, the show is small but very entertaining, now featuring Juan Dimingo, and Jade black, plus Ricky and Lisa in the ring since i last saw it, mind you it was like seeing a new show again, and i personally like that in shows, the tent was full for a two pm show, which was good to see, and way here are the photographs. General Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:31:40 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/circus-universe-10-10-09-t69.htm#186 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/circus-universe-10-10-09-t69.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/tom-duffys-circus-05-10-09-t66.htm patfoley paid my final visit of 2009 to "TOM DUFFYS CIRCUS" at Limerick Juction yesterday in the company of my 6 yr old niece Sarah, this was her first time at the show and loved every bit of it, a big turnout to the 4.30 show and everyone loved the performance as a lot ao smiling people left the bigtop, once again a big thank you to everyone on the show, for their warm welcomes of the year, and with the help of god we`ll meet again in 2010 SARAH General Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:52:36 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/tom-duffys-circus-05-10-09-t66.htm#183 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/tom-duffys-circus-05-10-09-t66.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/rally-to-john-lawsons-t64.htm Sue Roylance There is still time to book for the Rally to John Lawsons Circus in Cottenham, nr. Cambridge on the 3rd October. As there is no form posted on the events here are a few details: Meeting at 4.30 outside the show for the 5.00 performance followed by a Buffet in the ring with Artistes and Staff. Then there will a Quiz with a difference, Raffle, Pass the Circus Parcel, Vodka Throw and if we have time even Musical Chairs. £10 Adults £8 Children You do not have to be a member of the C.F.A. ... General Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:16:07 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/rally-to-john-lawsons-t64.htm#171 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/rally-to-john-lawsons-t64.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/aca-graduation-day-next-friday-2pm-hamstead-heath-t65.htm Adrian Corti Adrian]]> General Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:29:21 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/aca-graduation-day-next-friday-2pm-hamstead-heath-t65.htm#174 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/aca-graduation-day-next-friday-2pm-hamstead-heath-t65.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/sandy-davidson-s-auction-t45.htm David Jamieson
This should give everyone around the world plenty of time to put in their bids, or make arrangements to attend the auction on Saturday 26th September. Venue [in Hertfordshire] to be announced shortly.

Thank you for your patience and for your interest.

David Jamieson]]> General Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:28:30 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/sandy-davidson-s-auction-t45.htm#121 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/sandy-davidson-s-auction-t45.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/jay-millers-circus-haslemere-surrey-19th-september-2009-t63.htm Steve Jacks Jay Millers Circus - Haslemere, Surrey - 19 September 2009 The show: I missed this show last year and how I missed it! Again, Jay Millers has come up trumps with a truly fantastic value show. In fact, this year if there had to be one word to describe it, I think it would have to be "Sexy"! Nearly every act featured attractive semi clad females or males in fantastic presentations. Presented by Ringmistress Natalie, it also featured the superb clowning of Peppi who is a very ... Shows Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:06:54 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/jay-millers-circus-haslemere-surrey-19th-september-2009-t63.htm#170 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/jay-millers-circus-haslemere-surrey-19th-september-2009-t63.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/future-king-pole-special-idea-t59.htm Ivan Healey The CFA were always interested in new ideas for future issues of King Pole Specials and for book publications. How about a book or certainly a KP Special about route that British shows have taken in the past? These could include... Billy Smart's final route in 1971 Bertram Mills final route in 1964 (wasnt it) ? Sir Robert Fossett's Circus final tour in 1992 Robert Brothers Circus in 1980 ( when it was probably the largest and most well known show in the UK). Mary Chipperfield's ... General Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:47:23 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/future-king-pole-special-idea-t59.htm#144 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/future-king-pole-special-idea-t59.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/billy-smarts-circus-1970-t62.htm Steve Jacks Well finally I have managed to get hold of a 1970 Billy Smarts programme. This, allegedly is the very first Circus I ever went to when I was just two years old! With the cartoon elephant on the front shaking his behind (!), inside it features the following line up of acts: Charles Illeneb's magnificent royal bengal tigers Gwyn with the aerial ballet Li Suang (hair raising Chinese devil dancer on the bounding rope) Yasmin Smarts horses Francescos clowns The magnifcent Markus Scheherazade ... General Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:02:01 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/billy-smarts-circus-1970-t62.htm#168 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/billy-smarts-circus-1970-t62.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/london-winterland-inc-zippo-s-christmas-circus-t61.htm Beckenham1 I've just been sent a link to this Christmas attraction. Full details, including "Zippo's Christmas Circus" are at http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/attractions.html I help run a London club for singles & so far have taken them to Zippo's several times, Chinese State & Moscow State circuses as well as Circus OZ etc. So it looks like we'll be going again this year. However, as I often see more than one performance, I would also go with the CFA as well. Shows Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:41:04 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/london-winterland-inc-zippo-s-christmas-circus-t61.htm#165 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/london-winterland-inc-zippo-s-christmas-circus-t61.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/new-web-site-t1.htm Admin posting, we want to keep it open and free for discussion


Regards

Frazer watson]]> General Thu, 21 May 2009 10:35:56 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/new-web-site-t1.htm#1 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/new-web-site-t1.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/moscow-state-circus-newcastle-t60.htm roberto A REVIEW fri 4, fri 11 On friday the 11 of september I had a ring side seat. 3 girls in their mid twenties with 3 huge pink candyflosses in their hands set down next to me. One of them said:- I come to the circus to get a candyfloss!!!- Indeed, the venue wasn't packed, but the fragrance of candyfloss, popcorn and hotdogs was invading the big top. And that what's all about traditional circuses! So, who decided that a traditional circus should have a storyline? Why Rasputin and why a story ... Shows Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:43:52 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/moscow-state-circus-newcastle-t60.htm#150 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/moscow-state-circus-newcastle-t60.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/john-lawson-s-circus-t12.htm Steve Jacks The Circus so far this year I would recommend is John Lawson's Circus. I think it is Surrey way at the moment now but whilst it was in Sussex I saw it a few times and is a packed two hour show with all top acts and excellent clowning from the Poppolinos. At only £7 a ticket it has to be the best value too. Shows Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:59:22 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/john-lawson-s-circus-t12.htm#33 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/john-lawson-s-circus-t12.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/rally-to-john-lawsons-circus-t58.htm Frazer
The event will take place on Saturday 3rd October at the 5pm show

The Venue is The Green, Cottenham, Nr Cambridge

Tickets cost £10.00 for adults and £8.00 for children

Tickets are availble from Sue and Philip Roylance and the
price includes a buffet and fun and games in the ring after
the show.

Regards

Frazer]]> General Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:33:38 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/rally-to-john-lawsons-circus-t58.htm#141 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/rally-to-john-lawsons-circus-t58.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/oh-what-a-circus-oh-what-a-show-t57.htm Steve Jacks Oh! What a Circus… Oh! What a show! On Friday 21st August at 9pm, Zippos Circus put on an extra show… with a difference! It was a charity night for Sussex Beacon who are a charity for Aids sufferers and it was all very interesting and all VERY camp! As the Circus was in Brighton (well, Hove actually!), what better chance than to put on this charity show. I have already reviewed Zippos show in the UK Circus reviews 2009 section on this website, so I wont go into much details ... Shows Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:08:09 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/oh-what-a-circus-oh-what-a-show-t57.htm#139 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/oh-what-a-circus-oh-what-a-show-t57.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/peter-jolly-s-circus-at-rushall-walsall-t56.htm Stuart Williams Frazer Watson asked me to post the following review which has already been on the ATFOTF forum. I hope it will be of interest. - Stuart It might sound a bit unusual to forum members that someone who is 50 this month has never been to the circus, but it's true. When I was a kid back in the 60s/70s my family couldn't afford much and the main local entertainment was the ORIGINAL Pat Collins fun fair, which was based in Bloxwich where I still live, so trips to the circus weren't something ... Shows Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:42:41 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/peter-jolly-s-circus-at-rushall-walsall-t56.htm#138 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/peter-jolly-s-circus-at-rushall-walsall-t56.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/all-the-fun-of-thefair-t16.htm patfoley has anyone problems logging on tonight? General Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:59:11 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/all-the-fun-of-thefair-t16.htm#43 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/all-the-fun-of-thefair-t16.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/gallery-f3/circus-hollywood-2008-t55.htm animalloverabh ]]> Gallery Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:22:37 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/gallery-f3/circus-hollywood-2008-t55.htm#136 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/gallery-f3/circus-hollywood-2008-t55.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/netherlands-circus-leeds-t54.htm paul b netherlands circus is in leeds on the killingbeck fields a64 sept 9 till sept 13 Shows Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:27:00 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/netherlands-circus-leeds-t54.htm#135 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/netherlands-circus-leeds-t54.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/chinese-state-circus-t53.htm Steve Jacks Chinese State Circus - Preston Park, Brighton - 19 May 2009 The show: The first act was something I haven't seen before - Swnging poles! Not just climbing poles as in the last show they presented, these ones actually swung side to side! Quite an awesome sight and recommended viewing from the grandstand! Other outstanding acts like the hat juggling, plate spinning, confortion, the return of the shaolin wu-shu warriors, lion dance, diablos, bicycle act, hoop diving etc. One of the most outstanding ... Shows Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:14:50 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/chinese-state-circus-t53.htm#134 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/chinese-state-circus-t53.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/interstella-circus-show-brighton-festival-t52.htm Steve Jacks Interstella Circus Show - Brighton Festival, Spiegel tent, 22 May 2009 The show: You never know what to expect with these possibly arty farty "festival" type Circuses. But this was actually "true" Circus through and through. Small, intimate and friendly, brought together well by an entertaining ringmaster with white face - it took you back more to victorian times than anything Cirque du soliel (thank goodness!). The show included many stars from Britains got talent ... Shows Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:11:42 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/interstella-circus-show-brighton-festival-t52.htm#133 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/interstella-circus-show-brighton-festival-t52.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/netherlands-national-circus-t33.htm Steve Jacks Just wanted to say saw the show a couple of times last week in Lancing and was a brilliant show, recommended as always. Shows Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:11:41 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/netherlands-national-circus-t33.htm#103 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/netherlands-national-circus-t33.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/happys-circus-t38.htm Steve Jacks www.happyscircus.co.uk for dates.]]> Shows Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:17:36 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/happys-circus-t38.htm#110 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/happys-circus-t38.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/zippos-circus-t51.htm Steve Jacks Zippos Circus - Hove Lawns, Hove, East Sussex - 12 August 2009 The Show: There is a very clever theme to this years Zippos show. It begins with a look back to the early days of Circus talking of Astley etc and goes through to the current day and eventually a look at future Circus! A good take on an idea for a show this will always work well on. Due to this there are plenty of group acts where you get the dancers, some juggling, trapaze work altogether - everybody performs brilliantly and ... Shows Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:12:31 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/zippos-circus-t51.htm#130 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/zippos-circus-t51.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/hippodrome-circus-great-yarmouth-t50.htm Steve Jacks Hippodrome Circus - Great Yarmouth - July 2009 The Show: This years Hippodrome show is titled “Celebrate” to literally do just that – celebrate 30 years since Peter Jay took over the show. And what a show and celebration it is! After a bit of comedy and warm up it begins with a short film showing news coverage and bits of acts from over the years – a great build up. This is followed by a great comedy troupe act on the swing – jumping into a huge slide, hard to describe, but ... Shows Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:10:44 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/hippodrome-circus-great-yarmouth-t50.htm#129 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/hippodrome-circus-great-yarmouth-t50.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/circus-family-needs-help-t49.htm Andrew Lewis Billy and Sue Wild (the well know western artistes) would like to turn their small farm in Leicestershire into a proper circus winter quarters. The farm is quite rural, its nearest neighbours being half a mile away at each side. Despite putting in two planning applications and one of them was at the request of the Council, and complying with all requests/alterations made by the Council, both planning applications have been turned down. Please write in their support, as all Showpeople should ... General Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:26:10 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/circus-family-needs-help-t49.htm#128 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/circus-family-needs-help-t49.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/rally-to-circus-mondao-t39.htm Sue Roylance Thank you to Circus Mondao for putting such a brilliant rally together for us and being such fantastic hosts. After the wonderful banquet in the ring we were treated to a Cabaret Show, followed by the raffle - thanks for all the great prizes that people donated. Then it was the giant ring for pass the parcel followed bt Philip and his bottle throw - Whisky first followed by the Vodka. A big, big thank you to everyone for supporting this event and taking part in the fun. Can't wait for ... General Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:16:13 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/rally-to-circus-mondao-t39.htm#112 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/rally-to-circus-mondao-t39.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/circus-society-get-together-in-great-yarmouth-t48.htm Andrew Lewis Circus fans/friends are invited to join the CIRCUS SOCIETY at their annual get together in Great Yarmouth, over the final weekend of the current summer season. It is hoped to visit the Hippodrome Circus, Pleasurewood Hills with its parrott, sealion and circus shows, Oasis camel centre and if possible any tenting show that may be around and within easy reach. Contact the Circus Society at 6 Sherwood Court, 372 London Road, Langley, Slough, SL3 7HX or send me a email/message for any other details. General Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:05:03 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/circus-society-get-together-in-great-yarmouth-t48.htm#126 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/circus-society-get-together-in-great-yarmouth-t48.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/elephants-great-british-circus-on-bbc-programme-on-11-08-09-t47.htm Beckenham1 I've just watched the item on BBC 1 London local news about elephants in the Great Britsh Circus at Southend. The clip had Chris Bartrop explaining the elephants' circus background & an RSPCA spokesman who was dead a'gin it. I've had a quick look at the RSPCA's website, the bit about circus animals is at http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RSPCA/RSPCARedirect&pg=circuses&marker=1&articleId=1142240347175 On the RSPCA's website there is the facility to ... General Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:54:29 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/elephants-great-british-circus-on-bbc-programme-on-11-08-09-t47.htm#124 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/elephants-great-british-circus-on-bbc-programme-on-11-08-09-t47.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/new-circus-collections-website-t36.htm Steve Jacks I have started a website called "Circus Collections" - really to show off my own collection of posters, programmes etc (lots of posters uploaded already - lots more stuff to follow). But it also enables (apparently and dont ask me how yet!) members to add their own photo albums. There is a forum so could be used for other collectors to offer items to swap or sell or place their wants lists. Feel free to wander over anytime to http://circuscollections.webs.com Please bear ... General Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:22:11 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/new-circus-collections-website-t36.htm#106 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/new-circus-collections-website-t36.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-international-rally-t46.htm peter ross The finishing touches are being made for the requested long awaited CFA International Rally. We re planing to visit the Krone circus building in Munich to see the February presentation (Sunday 28th. ) and March (Tuesday 2nd.) As there is no show on Monday (change over day) there will be opportunities to explore thi famous capital of German Balvaria or to simply relax whatever you choose.We have rooms availble at the excellant Hotel Alfa( www.hotel-alfa.de). A short walk from the Circus Building ... General Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:24:43 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-international-rally-t46.htm#122 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-international-rally-t46.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/amazing-animals-open-day-at-heythrop-zoological-gardens-19-and-20-sept-2009-t44.htm David Jamieson Jim Clubb's Amazing Animals company is staging open days on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September. For a booking form and further information, please email David.Jamieson@btinternet.com or h-z-g@hotmail.co.uk Last year's open days attracted a large number of circus fans and artistes, zoo enthusiasts and local families --- so book early to avoid disappointment! Special presentations include - - a display of Amazing Animals film and television work in the studio - a show by the ... General Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:23:24 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/amazing-animals-open-day-at-heythrop-zoological-gardens-19-and-20-sept-2009-t44.htm#120 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/amazing-animals-open-day-at-heythrop-zoological-gardens-19-and-20-sept-2009-t44.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/zippos-at-trentham-staffs-t43.htm Angus Ewing ]]> General Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:47:02 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/zippos-at-trentham-staffs-t43.htm#119 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/zippos-at-trentham-staffs-t43.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/underhanded-addvertising-in-limerick-t17.htm patfoley an irish stuntshow has been playing dirty tricks when addvertising its visit by using a second shows posters as there, they put their slips over the others stating the venue and dates have changed, Scott mays daredevil shuntshow is currently starting an Irish tour, has come up against a cowboy Irish run show, and the irish show is jumping ahead of Scotts, heres the posters for both show, this is scotts when they first addvertised on monday the tampered poster tuesday and the poster ... General Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:59:59 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/underhanded-addvertising-in-limerick-t17.htm#45 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/underhanded-addvertising-in-limerick-t17.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/my-next-new-cfa-book-in-the-planning-stages-help-needed-t41.htm Adrian Corti After the success of my first book this year, Circus Transport photographs Vol.3, I have been asked by the CFA to produce a new Circus book, for publication in 2010. I am starting to plan for this book, and currrently it is roughly planned to be- *Big Tops, different types, build up/pull down, and intersting shots/transport/loads. *Lighting, Water features, Ice rinks etc in circus, and the logistics of moving it all. *Hopefully a view photo of every UK show, and a few others, including ... General Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:16:17 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/my-next-new-cfa-book-in-the-planning-stages-help-needed-t41.htm#116 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/my-next-new-cfa-book-in-the-planning-stages-help-needed-t41.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/gallery-f3/fossetts-tramore-t40.htm patfoley decent crowd turned up for the show, even though the weather was fantastic,, heres a few photographs. Gallery Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:52:43 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/gallery-f3/fossetts-tramore-t40.htm#113 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/gallery-f3/fossetts-tramore-t40.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/eec-psycho-management-co-t37.htm Beckenham1 The European Entertainment Corporation has teamed up with the NSPCC to support it, & promote their own shows. Currently I seem to get one email daily from them, or rather from Psycho Management Co (john@psycho.co.uk). All three of the current EEC circuses are included, ie The Moscow State Circus, The Chinese State Circus & Continental Circus Berlin which seems partly to be a yooff show. I joined their mailing list at http://www.moscowstatecircus.com/backstage.asp Now I ... Shows Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:21:16 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/eec-psycho-management-co-t37.htm#108 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/shows-f4/eec-psycho-management-co-t37.htm http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-commemorative-pens-t35.htm Sue Roylance
The Special Commemorative Boxed Parker Pens to celebrate 75 Years of the Circus Friends Association are going fast. Only 100 produced - don't miss out!!

They sell at only £4.00 + £1 p&p .
Contact cirkshop@btinternet.com to secure yours. ]]> General Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:34:23 GMT http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-commemorative-pens-t35.htm#105 http://circusfriends.forumotion.com/general-f1/cfa-commemorative-pens-t35.htm