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B'ham Post 3 May 10
An animal rights group has urged people to boycott a circus featuring llamas, camels, zebras, horses, a bull, dogs and a fox. The Captive Animals’ Protection Society has criticised Peter Jolly’s Circus, currently showing in Streetly.
Craig Redmond, the charity’s campaigns director, said: “We would encourage people to avoid all animal circuses…
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The YamYam 17 Jan 10
Starr Winter Magic arrives in Walsall on Tuesday 26 January to conjure up laughter, smiles and urgently needed money for the local charity Walsall Hospice.
The show is a miraculous mix of illusion, comedy and thrilling magic. One of Britain’s most highly acclaimed masters of illusion Andrew Van Buren performs. Andrew’s unique talents have baffled audiences through out the world and earned him the coveted membership of Magic’s most exclusive society – The Magic Circle.
It’s laughter all the way with the hilarious antics of Duo Delbosq whose infectious style of physical comedy knows no boundaries of language or age when it comes to pure entertainment.
An enchanting show recognised as the brand leader in genuine family entertainment which appeals to all ages.
Starr Winter Magic is presented by Circus Starr which occupies a unique position in British circus by raising thousands of pounds for local charities with the advance sales of show tickets to local businesses.
The donations from those sales go towards specialised equipment for hospitals and hospices.
Since taking to the road 22 years ago, Circus Starr has raised more than £2 million for local charities.
The show will be in Walsall, Willenhall Leisure Centre, with two performances at 4.45pm and 7pm.
Feature
5 July 09 5 Jul 09
For the first time ever on the internet, the story has been told of one of the great animal trainers from the grand old days of the circus. The life of Herbert Vincent Clarke is one of adventure and daring, from waggon-boy to top lion-tamer, travelling the world, he worked with the Bloxwich Showman Pat Collins before finally retiring in Brownhills. Stuart Williams, Edditer of the Bloxidge Tallygraph, presents a wonderfully researched, well written and amply illustrated account of an extraordinary man…