Entertainment Swindon

The Fun Fair is on its way back to Highworth for its annual October visit which really gets the town in the spirit of things to come through out this festive season in the build up to Christmas. We start with the Danter Brothers Fun Fair from Tuesday 17th October to Friday 20th October, followed by Halloween and then November will see the Highworth Lions Fireworks Display, followed by the Highworth Christmas Event & Lights Switch On later in the month, and December we see the return of Santa with support from his Highworth Lions Club Elves.

Speaking to Claire Danter AKA The Traveling Author who has recently been awarded 5star rating for her latest book ‘Nelsons Festival Holiday’ reviewed by Philip Van Heusen for Readers Favourite’s on Amazon said “Its a great pleasure to be part of the travelling fairground and the very best part is being able to return to Highworth.” Claire went on the say “Highworth is a special place for us, to be able to bring the fair to such a historic town is one of our greatest achievements.”

Claire Danter has told Entertainment Swindon that the fair will be as always exciting fun for all with rides and stalls for all ages including Miami Fever, Waltzer, Extreme, Fun House, Cups & Saucers, Hook-a-Duck & Toy Carousel… OH! And of course Fresh Doughnuts!

James Danter & Sons Funfair originally started as Billy Danter’s Fun Fair and was founded by WG (Billy) Danter and his Wife Katie in the 1930s. Starting with a Spinner Game, then Childrens’ rides before buying their first big rides. With the whole family working in the business from a young age, renowned for their hard work and showmanship. The business grew from humble beginnings too operating some of the finest attractions in the industry.

The Danter family are originally from the South Wales Valleys. Travelling South Wales, Gloucestershire, the Midlands and as far a field as London. With the transport of those days, it could take days to travel between events in the 1960s.

WG Danter bought a large property at Moreton Valance Gloucestershire in 1967. He knew the area well from his time delivering Air Craft parts for the RAF during WW2. The property being next to Moreton Valance Air Field and just down the road from RAF Quedgley. Showman with young families who were not serving the nation abroad were brought in to drive and delivery these large and expensive loads due to their experience with heavy haulage and special loads. We also attended local events like Gloucester Fair, Tewkesbury Mop Fair and Montpellier Gardens Cheltenham where we already had a prominent presence.

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