Amusement Catering Equipment Society Information

The Amusement Catering Equipment Society is a long established society for Showmen, Acts and suppliers to the events industry including mobile caterers. It deals with the welfare of its members and the operation of members' equipment. A.C.E.S is an alternative to the Showman's Guild. Gaining in popularity from day one, the Society has members from all over the UK operating fairground rides, shows, bouncy castles, juvenile rides, trampolines, catering units, circus proprietors and workshops, Punch & Judy shows, street performers, entertainers - in fact anything in the amusement business. A.C.E.S exists for the mutual benefit of its members. When you join the Society you have the support of a committee who have worked in the amusement trade for many years. If you are already a member of The Showman's Guild, SIRPS or any other Trade Body there is no problem with you joining A.C.E.S in addition. As anyone who operates on showground's will know, as each year passes showmen are met by more and more legislation, including risk assessments, public liability insurances, ADIPS & PIPA tests, electrical tests, NDT tests, design reviews, PRS certificates and exemption certificates for Showmen's lorries. Should you find you are having problems regarding any of these or others, A.C.E.S will do our best to help, calling upon the years of experiences of other members. A.C.E.S only accepts members who operate in a safe and legal manner. Because of this councils and local authorities recognise A.C.E.S as an official trade body, assisting members in securing bookings on council land and obtaining winter quarters. As a member you receive a quarterly Newsletter with updates on proposed legislation, news, features and articles. Click on 'The Showman' image on this page to view/download a bitesize version of the newsletter.