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Kirkcaldy's Promenade transforms under the weight of the largest funfair in Europe. And the oldest in Scotland a mile long, the "market" is filled with every conceivable fairground attraction - Europe's longest and most modern street fair stretching along the Esplanade for 6 days of thrills and spills for all ages.
Originally the market was held in Links Street, hence its name, but moved to the Promenade as it grew in size. The first Links Market was said to have taken place in 1306 (or 1304 depending on who you listen to), when King Edward I granted Kirkcaldy a weekly market and an Easter fair. At first, only goods such as linen and food were sold, but eventually the Easter Fair became the Links Market we know today. Event, is organized by Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain (Scottish Section), and Fife Council
April 14, 2010 - April 19, 2010
Wed 2pm to 10.30pm
Thurs 12.30pm to 10.30pm
Fri 12.30pm to 10.30pm
Sat 12.30pm to 11pm
Sun 12.30pm to 9pm
Mon 12.30pm to 10pm
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yours
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Abie Danter Jnr Wild Mouse Coaster
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Andrew Hariness Seastorm
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Arthur Price Stargate
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Asa Ashcroft Hoopla
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Bob Wilson Chaos Afterburner
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Bradley Richardson Giant Pick
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Bradley Richardson Hoopla
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Brandon Bishtons Waveswinger Chair O Planes
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Cubbins Reverse Bungee
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Curtis Eddy Buzz Bom Booster
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David Wallis Ice Maze Mirrors
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Dinky Deannas Sweety Shop Kiosk
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Freddie Stokes Jumbo Circus Funhouse
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Gary Leach Hoopla
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Gary Leach Star Burst Guns
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Gary Lech Trampoline Bungees
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Ghost Train - Gilbert Chadwick
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Glenn Miller Inflatable
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Glenn Miller Lorry Mounted Hook A Bag
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Glenn Miller Mini Wheel
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James Hunt Sweets of Yesteryear
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James Stokes Maze of Terror
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James Stokes Sweet Stall
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John Bagnall Superbowl
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John Capps Derby Racer
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John Graham Car Track
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John Graham Cranes
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John Graham Play station Arcade
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John Richardson Giant Pick
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John Richardson Inflatable Slide
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John Whiting Cranes
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John Whiting Games People Play Arcade
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Lawrence Bishtons Gallopers
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Lee Wassell Trailer Mounted Stall
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Michael Hougton Top Star Super Star
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Michael ryan Bumpy Slide
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Nathan Hart Booster
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Peter Symonds Sweets Kiosk
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Richard Storeys Hooplas
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Robert Maynes New Main St Diner Catering Kiosk
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Thomas Morris Giant Stall
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Tracy Silcocks German Sausage Company Kiosk
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William Cubbins Helter Skelter
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Showmen’s Guild Office
Scottish Section
Of The Showmens Guild
Jane Rodgers, Secretary
62 Cambuslang Road
Rutherglen
Glasgow
G73 1AX
Tel: 0141 613 3131
Fax: 0141 204 3190
E-mail: office@scottishshowmensguild.org
Site will be updated on the 14-19 April 2010
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2009 Kirkcaldy links market
Ones again the links market is over.
The biggest street fair in Europe and Scotland biggest fair as you know showmen look forward to this as they come from all over the uk.
I was there on Sunday 12th for the pull on to the ground at Kirkcaldy it was a very strange pull on as there where still other events going on in Dundee and in Edinburgh so they continue to pull on Monday and Tuesday.
For the events
Tuesday seen the showmen’s football in Glenrothes the Chris Findlay Memorial football competition
Then it was back to the dean park hotel in Kirkcaldy for the Presentation of the trophies and the kid dance and then on to the showmen’s dance at the candlerooms night club in Kirkcaldy.
Wednesday sees the opening off the 2009 Kirkcaldy links market from the showmen’s guild of Great Britain then seeing the prom coming alive with a steady stream of punters.
It was very cooled on Wednesday but sunny over all a good day.
Thursday 16th it was very cooled but sunny over all a good day.
Friday the 17th it was very cooled but sunny over all a good day
Saturday the 18th saw the model show and exhibition at the Links town church hall it was on from 10.30am-till-4.30pm and saw
Sunday 19th seen the big showman's dance at the candlerooms on the prom this is always been a greet
Dance were all the showmen get together at the end off the event
The fairground opened in total for six day period and ended on Monday 20th at Kirkcaldy
I would like to thank the entire Scottish Showmen's Section for the warm welcome you gave me on the ground and at the football Presentation and dance
Thank you
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Best on The Ground Trophies Awarded For 2009
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Best Machine trophy was awarded to
Henry James Evans Tagada No1.
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Best Juvenile or Side trophy was awarded to
Arthur David and Glenda Hancock for There Bingo.
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Best Transport trophy was awarded to
John Carter for His B Series ERF.
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That’s a Wrap!
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Kirkcaldy Links Market 2009
New at Kirkcaldy This Year Was
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Albert Reid Play Beds
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Asa Pullars Mini Chairs
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Billy Whites Inflatable Slide
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Bob Wilson Chaos Afterburner
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Bradley Richardson Hoopla
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Brandon Bishtons Waveswinger Chair O Planes
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Cubbins Reverse Bungee
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Emile Davis Crooked Cottage Funhouse
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Ernie Wilmots Toyset
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Gary Lech Trampoline Bungees
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George Allan Hickeys Hoopla
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Glenn Miller Inflatable
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Glenn Miller Lorry Mounted Hook A Bag
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Glenn Miller Mini Wheel
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Henry Evans Tagada
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Hugh Smith Toyset
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Irvin Stringfellow Funhouse Lost Jungle
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Jai Irvin Tailspin Jets
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Kyle Taylor Dodgems
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Lewis Stokes Penaltyshot Kicker
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Michael Hougton Top Star Super Star
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Michael ryan Bumpy Slide
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Nathan Hart Booster
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Nolan Stewart Cranes
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Nolan Stewart Las Vegas Prize Casino Pick
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Peter Symonds Sweets Kiosk
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Robert Maynes New Main St Diner Catering Kiosk
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Rodney Johnston’s Midnight Express Matterhorn
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Ryan Colquhoun Candy Station
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Sheldon Stewart Inflatable Moonwalk
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Sheldon Stewart Paintball Shooter Inflatable
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Stanley Gambles Extreme Orbiter
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Trent Irvins Hillbilly Shoot-out
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Trent Irvins Monster Grab Cranes
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Victor Reeves Posh Nose Kiosk
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Wesley Smiths Inflatable Galleon |
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