As a long-time fairground enthusiast, there are few things that can beat a ride on the Skid or Octopus.
Over the past year, however, I usually found out about these rides opening within an easy drive of home after the event had finished.
My project for this year is an online system that will let ride owners and event organisers inform visitors about when and where vintage fairground rides will be open. I have absolutely no idea if it will take off, but if you are at all interested in getting an event that you are organising or a vintage ride that you are travelling involved in the system, please let me know! This is my contribution to the traditional fairground preservation effort, and is being offered as a free service for all those doing the hard work in keeping our wonderful fairground heritage alive.
The embryonic site is at www.vintagefairgroundrides.org.uk - please take a look and let me know what you think!
Thanks for reading!
Rob Warner