Thursday 12 April 2012

IT MAY BE RAINY OUTSIDE BUT IT'S SUMMER IN THE BIG TOP!

Another couple of great days at the circus and we've seen everything from sun hats to brollies and wellies!... but those rain storms don't stop the great circus loving public!
Yesterday we opened up the tent for a workshop where everyone could have go...
These two boys were on the last day of their holiday and came in to show us their great juggling skills! A HUGE thanks to them both as they then volunteered to go leafleting in the park for us!








Thanks to everyone who braved the weather today and came to see the shows... by the time it was over the sun had come out again!
Remember it's our last few days at Brooklands Park. We are here until Sunday 15th (inclusive) - two shows a day 1pm and 3pm, each one lasting about 45minutes...
Hope to see you there
Toodly pip!
Mrs Fred x

Wednesday 11 April 2012

SURVIVING THE STORM!

We made it through the gales of Monday and thank you SO much to everyone who turned up to see the show - only to be told we couldn't open... you were all SO understanding and it was lovely to see you all yesterday when the winds had died down and the sun was out once more!
Remember we are on until the 15th so do come again and bring your friends!
Here are some pictures from the last few days...
Henry doing his mind reading act

Adriano Fettucini flicking bogies...yuk!... oh, and juggling cigar boxes!

One of our volunteers steps into the ring!

The finale

Another packed house!

And the lovely Runa, cracking the whip and making sure we all work hard!
Toodly pip
Be back soon
Mrs Fred xxx

Monday 9 April 2012

FRED'S FLYING AWAY CIRCUS!!!!

As I speak, the tent is buffeting, the caravans shaking and the red flag fluttering ten to the dozen!!! Batten down the hatches... we're in for a day of gale force winds and have had to make the decision to close the tent to the public today... We don't want to literally turn into a flying circus !!
The weather is calming down tomorrow and, sssshhhh, but I think the sun is coming out... so it's back to business as usual... or UNUSUAL!!!
Shows are 1pm and 3pm and last 45minutes... please come along and join in the fun!
Toodly pip for now
Mrs Fred xxx

Saturday 7 April 2012

RED NOSES AND COLD TOES!

A big warm hello from the Circus caravan... I am sitting here at the moment with my toes on the heater, Henry is curled up on the sofa opposite and Fred is strumming away on his guitar in the tent... it's great to be back here again with our first shows of the year - even if it IS a bit chilly!
The Circus rolled up here at Brooklands Park, Worthing on Thursday morning. Thanks to the MANY helpers who all turned up to help bash in stakes and heave the big top up - you were all truly amazing!

Friday was our first day of shows - after having to get up and out of the caravan to start the day with a heavy frost on the ground, the sun soon came out and brought with it a MEGA audience! We have a guest performer with us for the first few days - the incredible Adriano Fettucini, who is a true 'Gentleman' juggler with umbrellas, hats, cigar boxes and bottles doing the impossible!
Today started  early again, and by 11am I was busy making fresh popcorn, ChiChi was rehearsing with 8 hoops (all at the same time), Fred was sprucing up the tent and exercising Henry and Sam was cracking the whip (literally) backstage!... never a dull moment!
The shows went well again with people coming from far and wide. Chi Chi's friends turned up and Runa got her sleeves rolled up helping out with handing out leaflets and selling popcorn... Thanks Runa!!
We're all settling down now - about to relax and watch a film.
Toodly pip for now
Be back soon
Mrs Fred xxx