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Updated 10/3/2010

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New Releases
	iKIRMES 2010 "RIDE THIS".… We have limited quantities of this new DVD from Germany which this year features many park rides as well as travelling ones (many Huss built examples) plus over 500 still views of transport and rides
	BUILDING UP THE 20th CENTURY THRILLER The full build up of Richard Millband's 20th Century Thriller on it's debut in his ownership at Lincoln in 2009. This machine (originally built by Orton & Spooner) has been rebuilt over a three year period by Richard and his family, along with a dedicated band of helpers. The resulting efforts are no less than a joy to behold, and when open the ride has a faithfully recreated 1960s atmosphere
	TEWKESBURY MOP FAIR 2009 Coverage begins with the fairground loads arriving in Spring Gardens car park at midnight prior to the following day's build of the rides. Also recorded are the civic opening and extended coverage of the fair by day and in all it's glory after dark
	NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR 2009 Nottingham's 2009 Goose Fair was inundated with aerial rides, whereby there were just as many people in the air as walking on the ground! Of these, P.Sedgewick's "Rock Rage" and D.Taylor's "Star Flyer" were welcome newcomers, alongside some regular favourites, both white knuckle and more traditional. Changes to the layout also added to the appeal of this year's event
	TRANPORT of DELIGHT Volume 34 A variety of fairground transport and loads in action during 2009 at the Well Dressing fairs at BAKEWELL and BUXTON in Derbyshire, NOTTINGHAM'S Goose Fair, LINCOLN VINTAGE RALLY, and at MARLBOROUGH for the first of the two annual Mop Fairs
	BUILDING UP THE WILD MOUSE A principle attraction at many major UK fairs is Abie Danter's Reverchon Wild Mouse ride. The family attraction was built in 2002, and is featured here being built up and open at Nottingham Goose Fair in 2008. It is transported on five trailers and requires a ground space of 104ft by 60ft. "On ride" footage is from Kirkcaldy in 2009. John and Michael Molden are well known for their skills constructing working fairground models using the medium of Meccano. Making it's first public appearance at Long Eaton in 2008 following over 3 years of development, John's own version of the Wild Mouse is also seen being constructed and in operation just like the real thing!
	FOIRE DU TRONE 2009 Crowds flocked to France’s No.1 travelling fair on May Day 2009. Along with high class refreshment kiosks and games stalls, Rides included: Rock ‘n Roll Matterhorn, Happy Sailor, Insider Shake, Extreme Topscan, Huss Topspin, Air Max, Air Swing Star Flyer, Jumper. Enterprise, “Royal Horse” Caterpillar, Crazy Mouse, Go-Karts, Wilde Maus. Boomerang Frisbee, King Coaster, Countdown Tower, Maxximum Capriola and numerous Ghost Trains and Funhouses
	BUILDING UP THE SPACE ROLLER James Mellors Amusements first opened their Mondial built Space Roller ride at Leeds in 2006, and since then it has travelled the whole of the UK. Here we see the 15.5m by 15.5m machine building up in readiness for the Buxton Well Dressing Fair in 2008. The ride is also seen open at Nottingham in 2008 and Buxton along with some spectacular "on ride" footage.
	iKIRMES 2009 GET READY 2 SCREAM Rides seen are: FIVE Breakdancers (Aigner's, Marc's, Bruch's, Meijer's, Becker's) Big Flight, (Maier) IntoXX (Aeby), Devil Rock (Hanstein), Booster MaXXX, High Energy (Kaiser), Salto Mortale (Pourrier), Frisbee (Robrahn), Round Up (Righini), Swing Up 0(Senn), Around The World (v.d.Beek), Olympic Coaster (Barth), Alpine Bahn (Bruch), Starflyer (Goetzke, Maus (Barth), Dominator (Otten), Spider (Lutjons), Turbo Force (Schafer), X Factory (Boesveld, Topspin (Ludewigt)
	TRANSPORT of DELIGHT Volume 33 1: Some of the vintage attractions arriving at Lincoln Showground for the August 2008 Rally, including the Moonrocket, Rotor & Paul Hyman's smart Foden and ERF Dodgem transport. 2: Michael Evans' coverage of the pull off at Telford in Spring 1991 featured a nice Scammell Pioneer winching the loads off a very muddy tober. Featured are: G.Stoke's Dodgem, T.Cogger's Superbob, W.Roberts' Meteorite and other rides. 3: A visit to Burton On Trent in 2008 for the lunchtime pull on, which sees some intricate positioning of the showmen's rides. Henry Stanworth's Maxwell Waltzer was probably making it's final appearance here, with a replacement machine due in 2009
	BUILDING UP THE MOONROCKET The complete build up of Howard Maden's Maxwell-Lakin built Moonrocket ride in it's 70th Anniversary year which coincided with it's 10th appearance at the Lincoln Steam Rally in 2008. Originally travelled by the Shaw family from Lancashire, it attended such major fairs as Newcastle Town Moor, Nottingham Goose Fair and Hull until 1982. Howard Maden acquired the ride in 1992, and along with family & friends restored the ride to it's current condition and it is the only complete surviving example of it's type. This DVD also sees the ride open for the first time in their ownership at Rawcliffe in 1993, at Harewood House Steam Rally and at Hull Fair in 1994. Hold tight for a fast ride!
	NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR 2008 Whether it's sedate traditional carousel type rides or fast and furious novelty rides then Nottingham Goose Fair can be relied upon to have them all. Thrilling everyone in 2008 were the Eclipse and Spiderman of M&D Taylor, Harris's City Hopper and Chaos, S&D's Reverse Bungee, Harniess's Sea Storm, two Spinning Mouse rides, two Giant Wheels seen from day through to night
	TRANSPORT of DELIGHT Volume 32 Loads & rides seen arriving and being set are those of John Collins, A.Harris's restored Scammell (and hard at work!), M&D's Spiderman, Eclipse & Giant Wheel-one load courtesy of A.Harris's ERF, J.Messham's Wall Of Death, the Superspins of H.Evans & Sedgewick's, Freeman's Funlight built Crazy Dance Miami, Mulhearn's Topspin & Jumper, C.Harris's City Hopper, Wilson's Storm, A.Danter's Crazy Mouse, Reeve's Bungee, Bishton's Cakewalk, G.Evans' Tango, J.Silcock's Twister and Freak Out and many more. As filmed on the Saturday & Sunday only.
	iKIRMES UNDER CONSTRUCTION From Stuttgart 2008, German rides building up, including: Star Flyer, Power Tower, Circus Circus, Flying Circus, Olympic Looping Coaster and Giant Wheel.
	WHITBY REGATTA FAIR The people of Whitby always turn out to see the night arrival of the Regatta Fair at dusk as the lorries descend the notorious Khyber Pass, and even breaking into spontaneous applause! The one day fair is very unusual in that it is built on a stone jetty, and is therefore surrounded by the sea. This limits the style of amusements which can be operated here due to the narrow width, but, nevertheless, the local fairgoers are out in force as early as 10am. BONUS CHAPTER: Footage from Luna Park at Scarborough.
	TRAINS AROUND DAWLISH Lineside footage of trains in action along the scenically renowned stretch of railway between Teignmouth and Powderham from 1990 and the subsequent twelve years or so. The five chapters include Class 37s, Class 47s, Class 50s, HSTs & DMUs and Railtours featuring steam specials and trains hauled by Class 20s, Class 37s (triple headed!) Class 50 and Class 59. The programme concludes with preserved Locomotive 4472 "Flying Scotsman" at Teignmouth. Without commentary, digitally edited from VHS and SVHS analogue footage.
	TRANPORT OF DELIGHT Volume 31 Fairground loads arriving in 1989 at Buxton, Heath Common in 1991, Totnes (Anderton & Rowland) in 1992 and at Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1994. Some sequences have previously been used in my "Roundabouts" volumes.
	LOCOMOTIVE CAB RIDE: Buxton - Great Rocks - Altrincham Commences with Brush Type 4 locomotive 47441 in a light engine movement from Buxton to Great Rocks Junction and it's reversal into the ICI Tunstead Sidings complex in order to collect a rake of loaded ICI vacuum braked hopper wagons bound for Oakleigh Sidings at Northwich. From here, the on board camera follows the route via the former main line Midland route through Peak Forest Summit, Chinley and New Mills as far as Altrincham station. Filmed: 26th February 1990 Digitally edited from VHS Analogue footage. *No commentary -- With location captions*
	NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR 1984 Bernard Mitchell's compelling raw Betamax footage from 1984, including pulling on and building up - do not miss it! Four Arks/Speedways, 8 Waltzers, Hill's Yachts, Manning's Swirl etc.etc. Includes ground plan for 1984 and a copy of Bernard's Worlds Fair report
	TRANPORT OF DELIGHT Volume 30 Filmed by Michael Evans, this volume features pulling at Kidderminster 1989, Wolverhampton West Park and at Merry Hill Hill in 1992 and 1993. Features the changing transport of Bob Wilson's which relatively quickly changed from Atkinsons to Volvos.
	iKIRMES: "TAKE YOUR SEAT & FLY" Air Maxx (SBF Techno Fly), Frisbee (Freddy Zinnecker), Speed (Rodel, Schweiz), Octopus (Pilz, Schweiz), Tagada (Ramsauer), Breakdancer (Wingender), Jet Force, Spiderman (Bungee Fun), Air Crash, Magic (Müller-Volklandt), Geister Villa (Alwin Zinnecker), Chaos (Maier, Schweiz), Wheel of Excellence™ (Tilburg 2007). Wildwasser, Eurostar, Höllenblitz, Cyberspace, Daemonium, Spinning Racer, Crazy Mouse (Maier, Schweiz), Wild´n Wet, Wilde Maus (Kinzler), Power Tower 2, Star Flyer 24, Breakdance No.1, Shake, Skater, Star Flyer 48, XXL. Ausserdem als Shortcut zu sehen: Psychodelic, Rotor, Glückskönig, Das Omen, Disco Labyrinth.
	U.K. BUZZ Extended footage of 14 NOVELTY RIDES IN THE UK DURING 2007/8: WALTZER A Taylor, ULTRA BUZZ E Bell, SUPERBOB F Stokes, SPEED BUZZ J Wheatley, SPIDERMAN, M&D Taylor, CHAOS W Wilson, TANGO P. Matthews, ECLIPSE M&D Taylor, SPEEDFLIP J Silcock, JUMP 'N SMILE M Mulhearn, SUPER SPIN G Sedgewick, HIGH ROLLER J Rogers, STARGATE C Cole, MOVE IT 32 J Cox.
	NEW BOOK: THE WORKING SCAMMELL SHOWTRAC by Barry Brown Published by the F.H.T. this book is a superb pictorial history of these well known former stalwarts of the fairground. Features views of each Showtrac built, not in preservation but in their original working environment. With some colour views. Not to be missed!
	NOTTINGHAM'S GOOSE FAIR 2007 Several significant changes to the overall layout and an influx of rides new to Nottingham ensured that this fair had something for everyone, and kept a fresh look for 2007. All this and more comprise this volume with views of the attractions by day and again after dark, along with bird's eye views from the top of the Giant Wheel.
	TRANSPORT OF DELIGHT Volume 29 Abie Danter's bonneted Scania was eagerly greeted by the enthusiasts upon it's arrival from Bridgwater and was well worth the wait. Other loads captured over two days of filming included: Messham's Wall Of Death, Wilson's TriStar, M&D's Giant Wheel, Mellor's Space Roller, Danter's Booster, Wilson's Storm, Wilkinson's Jumper, Silcock's Freak Out & Twist, Gooch's Hi Energy, Collins' Superbowl & Frisbee, Prices's Stargate, Hammond's Orbiter, Cole's Stargate Ranger, Cox's Jumper, Roger's Hi Roller, Wilson's Screamer, Bishton's Wave Swinger, numerous Ghost Trains and Funhouses plus dozens of living vans and other supporting attractions.
	F.H.T. SCAMMELL WEEKEND 2007 With Franks Edwards's enthusiasm, the first FHT Scammell weekend was a huge success. A road run through the rolling Devonshire countryside took place on both days, and no less than seven Showtracs were gathered together to add momentum the launch of Barry Brown's new book featuring this model which was purpose built for use by the British showmen. The official launch was performed by George Devey from Anderton & Rowland, who in his speech gave a brief history of Showtrac vehicles that have seen use by showmen in the West Country.
	BUILDING UP THE MOVE IT 32 Built by KMG in 1996, this unique ride was acquired by James Cox & Sons in 2002, and travels all over the UK. The machine was redecorated for the start of the 2006 season, and extra lighting added. It's dimensions are 52 x 59 feet, and the machine builds up from three articulated trailers which remain in situ when assembly is completed. This DVD sees how these are skilfully aligned whilst building up at Buxton, right through to extensive coverage of this colourful ride in action both by day and at night. The volume concludes with footage of the overnight pull down after close of business at Buxton in 2006.
	ASHBY MODEL SHOW & FUNFAIR 2007 by Andrew Gage The highly successful first Ashby-de-la-Zouch Model, with footage of the Pat Collins' Funfair and photo gallery. Nightime footage of the fair by David Wragg.
	FAIRGROUND ORGAN CD Volume 1 includes 17 popular tunes recorded from the ex Tom Smith's 98 key Gavioli Fair Organ built in 1902.
	BUILDING UP THE ELECTRIK ROTOR Rob Selby’s 1947 Rotor (sticky wall) built up from packing to punters at Llandudno Victorian Weekend in May 2007.
	TRANSPORT of DELIGHT Volume 27 Fairground transport pulling for the Knutsford Royal May Day fair 2007. All James Mellors' lorries and dozens of others seen here.
	Available from 24th March 2007: BUILDING UP THE RODEO SWITCHBACK Full coverage of the build up of this historically important ride at the Dingles fairground Heritage Centre. With archive footage from 1983, and trial running of the ride in 2006.
	NOTHING BUT WALTZERS Volume 2 13 UK Waltzers in action, denotes after dark footage: Raymond Codona's Hellraiser at Newcastle(1990) and Kirkcaldy(1992). The following were all filmed in 2006: R.Eddy & T Atha at Hull, P.Sedgwick on Blackpool's South and Central Piers, W.Clark, A.Crow, J.W.Shaw & K.Turner at Newcastle, A&R at Torquay, A.Harris & B.Holland at Nottingham and D.Cox at Ilkeston.
	TRANSPORT OF DELIGHT Volume 26 Fairground loads arriving at Leeds for the 2007 Valentines Fair. Filmed over three days, this volume features mainly the machine loads with very few living vans and sidestuff.
	BUILDING UP THE SUPERSONIC SKID The third ex Robert Edwards & Sons ride to be built up at Dingles, with all the magnificently decorated scenery. No views of the ride operating here, as there is work to be done to enable this.
	CHURCHDOWN FAIRGROUND EXTRAVAGANZA 2007 All the the model exhibits and the showmen's vehicles that turned out for the first social event of the year.
	BUILDING UP THE CHARIOT RACER ARK Full coverage of the build up of this ex R.Edwards & Sons ride which is now owned by the Fairground Heritage Trust. Includes footage of the ride open and the transport.
	BUILDING UP THE JOY CAR DODGEM The full build up of the massive former Edwards owned Dodgem track at Dingles, including the magnificent scenery and the transport.
	NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR 2006 of all the large rides by day and at night. Loads of new rides included for 2006.
	TRANSPORT OF DELIGHT Vol.25 Another action packed volume featuring 3 days of coverage of fairground transport and loads arriving at Nottingham for the 2006 Goose Fair.
	BUILDING UP THE TWISTER The building of SCL Leisure's Sonacase built Twister ride at Long Eaton in 2006. With footage of the ride pulling on and the ride open at other locations.
	NOTHING BUT WALTZERS Vol.1 Just what the title says! The waltzers, all filmed in 2006 featured are: Darren Mayne, William Percival, Dunny Tucker, Stewart Robinson, John Simon, David Taylor, Asa Taylor, Justin Codona, Charlie Horne, Joe Taylor, Simon Devey and Billy Freeman.
	MOONRAKING AT DINGLES Erection of the Fairground Heritage Trust’s new exhibition hall meant that there was sheltered accommodation for a lot of the Trust’s assets. May 2006 saw the arrival of the five of the ex-Robert Edwards & Sons rides, most of which were transported in their original distinctively decorated trucks and comprised sections of the Dodgem, Ark, Skid, Brooklands Speedway and Gallopers. This volume is a rare opportunity to witness the movement of the loads into the new building, with some very skilful shunting by Frank Edwards with his immaculate Scammell Highwayman “Moonraker”. Valuable four-wheel drive assistance was provided by Dingles’ “own” Richard Sandercock.
	Building up the Matterhorn The build up of Albert Holland's Allpine Express Matterhorn at Chesterfield Bank Holiday Fair in April/May 2006. Includes a 3 minute ride!!

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