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Update on Irvin Family History
More on the history of the Irvin Family
Farewell to our friend Chris Talbot
A sad tribute to a good friend and colleague who we lost in April 2009
FORTHCOMING BOOK INCLUDES IRVIN ENGINES.
In February 2009 a new book, being written by Kay Townsend, will be published giving the important story of Showmen's Engines during the war, and our readers are invited to contribute.
Larks in the Park
Our summer contribution to the first class work undertaken by the Friends of Mile End Park in East London.
Shepherds Bush Festival is great success-see what the Council said!
Below is the story from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham story on our Shepherds Bush Green Festival.
Historic Hendon Pageant on June 14th and 15th 2008
Irvin Leisure is delighted to have been invited to bring an Edwardian Period Fair to be part of the historic Hendon Air Pageant at the RAF Museum on June 14th and 15th 2008.
I Was There When a Leisure Philosophy Was Born
An affectionate, if slightly tongue in cheek, tribute to the new Minister for London and the person who brought the Olympic Games to Britain from a long time friend.
Barham Park, our favourite place in London
Our favourite park in North London
A Great Time Had by all at London's Fair
The ever popular London's Fair was held in Barham Park, Wembley for 2007/8 and here is a flavour of this fabulous festival.
Why Irvin Leisure Fairs Are Safe
A brief article summarising the key safety policies followed by Irvin Leisure to ensure our guests not only have a great time but a safe time too!
Fairground Organ is Bridge from Past to New Carousel. Spring 2007
A fascinating story of one man's talents in restoring a historic piece of fairground memorabilia.
March 2007 - Carbon Neutral Policy Announced
In March 2007 Irvin Leisure became the first company in this industry to pledge to become Carbon Neutral
A tribute to a great showman. George Irvin Posted Jan 2007
Part of the Eulogy to George Irvin senior, who sadly died in January 2007
GOSH! You know it makes Sense! Meet some of the charities we are proud to support
Some information on charities we support, including GOSH for Great Ormond Street Hospital, (www.gosh.org); Sense, ( www.sense.org.uk ), chosen charity of Councillor Dawn Somper the Mayor of Camden, who work with those who suffer from Deaf Blindness; plus details on others with whom we work throughout the year.
Irvin Leisure Celebrates Britain's Multi Cultural Society
Irvin Leisure Celebrates Britain’s Multi Cultural Community as we report on some of the superb events in which we have been involved.