Happy St Davids day! Can you spot how many of the Welsh national flower, the daffodil, are in this cast photo?
20
Thanks love you guys
19
Yes I can spot all the daffodils ๐ผ x
Yes can see lots of daffodils in your photograph โค๏ธ โค๏ธ
Love this pic, I think I c 20 daffs โค๏ธ๐
I'm booked for April.....is this cancelled???
Our Press Officer Tony picked up our "Bear/Bare" error in yesterday's post (oops). We are happy to say, this has now been corrected and Tony is clothed, warm and has been checked over for frost bite๐ฅถ. Anyone else who picked up on this can now get dressed! ๐
#barefaced #naked #backontheroad #unlockdown #roadtorecovery #seeyousoon #oops
Brilliant ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Fabulous ๐๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
๐๐๐๐๐๐hahahahahahah
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Great News! After the Government's announcement with its roadmap out of Lockdown, Gandeys Circus will be reopening on Monday 17th May. Over the next week we will be publishing details of our forthcoming venues. If you re holding tickets for venues prior to the 17th May, please bear with us for a few more days. At which point you will be offered the opportunity to exchange your tickets for new dates or obtain a refund.
Looking forward to seeing you back under the Gandey Big Top.
Stay safe from all at Gandeys!
x
Kimberley Taylor
Yippeeeee. We've missed Gandeys ๐คฉ
Lozza Amii Ward, looks like we can transfer our easter tickets to a new date x
Woo hoo !!! Best news I have heard in a long time ๐โค๏ธ๐ช x
Yay fantastic news, s happy for you all! Look forward to seeing you all soon with more fantastic performances ๐โค๏ธ๐ช๐๐ป๐๐ปxx
Fantastic news guys miss you all xxx
Fantastic news ๐ฏ ♥๏ธ I am looking forward to seeing you soon very happyyyyyyy๐
See ya in augustโค๐ช๐คก
That’s great to hear, can’t wait to be back and see you all โค๏ธ๐ช
Please come to Merseyside please come to Merseyside please come to Merseyside ..... Please come to Liverpool or wirral ๐๐๐I am gonna die if I don't see a circus this year and you guys are one of my favs! ๐๐ช๐
Brilliant news I have missed your circus are u coming to southport
Brilliant can’t wait to see you again!
Can you please bring Gandy's Circus back to Hull. Loved see the show back in the 1980's. I love the circus and hope to get to see the show if near by.
Best news
great news!!!
Awww hope The Ladyboys can come back to uk this year too x
Great โค๏ธ
Just booked butlins Bognor for summer holidays hoping to see you guys there
Look forward to hearing the new dates so can exchange my Xmas Eve tickets
what will happen with the merry hill show as i was going to get tickets for
What happens to us that have tickets for the big show in April due to the panto being cancelled last December? X
Would love to see you in Rhyl,Please.
Kara Jayne Jasper looks like we will have to re book. So they will contact you soon. Let's book for Halloween ๐
Carnt wait x
Cant wait now to see when I re booked from Christmas
Sticking with our creative posts; This striking sculpture of our very own Mariska Gandey doing her foot juggling, don't worry Mariska doesn't use a dog in her act! This little fella is the Artists Marie Prett's signature trademark . You may very well recognise her style as Marie has created all the "Gandey Prizes" awarded at the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo.
I love this unbelievable amounts
Glenn May
Rolf Knie is a Swiss painter, actor, and circus performer. While working as a clown, he taught himself to paint using bright colours to render performers and animals with lively gestural marks.
This is a beautiful artistic short movie depicting some of his work ๐ผ
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Wow ๐คฉ amazing ๐ super talented โค๏ธ x
HERE IT IS FOLKS !!!
The ITV documentary of JOE GANDEYS CIRCUS recorded in the 1960's,
youtu.be/DnjwBn3OAjE YOUTUBE LINK
The image below is of Joe Gandey, father of Phillip, taken around 1973 by the celebrated photographer Eve Arnold,,
Who did you spot in the programme ?
We hope you enjoyed this look back into the archives,
www.sandowsafe.co.uk/2017/06/26/the-sandow-family-circus-variety-history-part-twelve/ This is the relevant chapter by Tom Sandow on his time with the show. I hope you enjoy.
That is priceless. Thanks so much for sharing. Superb vignette of a bygone time - but the root of circus remains the same as expressed through Joe and the other circus hands and performers ๐๐
Very interesting to see
I think I seen Mike
Mum thinks this was 1967 because Tom's distant cousin Pauline Fossett is on the film, is this right? Out of interest as well, how did you find this? It's lucky because so much TV has been lost.
Very emotional seeing my dad Tom Sandow building up, doing the stilts and the glass tower. Many thanks for putting it up and mum sends her thanks and lovely to see Jock and Kathy again. Mum never saw this we think because she was in London when it was shown at the time working and it would have only been shown regionally we think?
Fantastic piece of film to watch & to see some old friends faces as in Jock & Cathy McPherson who i travelled alongside in the 1980"s with the Hoffman shows,thanks for posting & sharing these great memories & bits of the great history of the brilliant bygone days of uk circus.
Love this โค๏ธ but also very emotional watching it too โค๏ธ
so many people from ny childhood .a lovely snippet of a time when the circus came to a small or big town it was of excitement so thank you for the blast from.the past and hope you put more up
This truly is amazing cried watching it but happy tears my Nan mum and grandad on it god so amazing thank you for whoever found it xxx
Absolutely wonderful to see,a reminder of simpler charming days.Thank you for sharing this gem of a film,can now understand how I fell under the magic spell of the circus.What a delightful village green circus Gandeys was, run by Joe Gandey who passed his knowledge and passion onto and influenced so many.Nice to spot Peter Featherstone aswell.
Was lovely to see my grandad in his younger days of being in the circus thankyou for sharing this with us all xx
Thank you for sharing,it brought back memories,of my childhood,and why I loved circus and still do.it was a lovely short film of Gandeys Circus.Allways looked forward to you coming to my town.
Interesting watch , old circus style touring show ๐ And best of all busy audiences And smiling kids enjoying slapstick fun ๐คก
Thank you for sharing an extremely delightfuly and interesting documentary.
Would just like to say a special big thank you for showing this, the emotions it brought back was unbelievable, such childhood memories when I saw the show at Danesmoor near Clay Cross, I vaguely remember seeing this in the 1960's but never thought it existed, thank you, next search will be for one of the sisters from the era a long thin one ๐
What a great watch, loved it! How cute was Phillip? Thankyou for sharing โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐ช๐ชxx
Absolutely amazing, Love my circus family x
This is how I will always remember Gandeys it was and always will be amazing precious memories I’ll treasure forever Love my circus family โค๏ธ๐ช Levi Neil What Gandeys was like x
Fascinated to see the tent poles actually in the ring. I never saw that before.
This is lovely ๐ฅฐ My great uncle George Sayer was with Gandeys during the 60s... I don't suppose he was there when that was filmed by any chance?
Love โค๏ธ love this โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐ช x
Goodness Philip is the double of Joe Gandey โค๏ธ x
Lovely to see again, bringing back so many memories.
I have a colour magazine feature on Gandeys Circus was done in a Women's magazine 1970s showed nice colour photos of the old Gandeys Circus with a two pole big top
Are you ready to go back to the Swinging 60's !!!!
ITV's 1960's documentary ''Little Big Top, , , This is England ''
This classic documentary will be posted on our Facebook
FRIDAY 19th FEB at 1.00 pm
The link will be put on here for you to view,
Oh I missed it. See if I can get it on catchup xx
Years back I'm related
Awww me too ๐ค๐ค
My ringside seat is ready and looking forward to seeing it ๐ช
Looking forward โค๏ธ
Sitting with dad ready for the memories.
Omg can’t wait ๐โค๏ธseen a little clip of this a while ago too ๐ช x
Can't wait to see it. This was THE Gandy circus
Pete Burrows, Donna Burrows, Tracey Porter
Glenn May we'll definitely watch๐
Looking forward to watching
Thxs Leanne Burrows xx
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Heather Neil x
** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT **
This Friday we will be sharing a short ITV programme on
JOE GANDEYS CIRCUS from the 1960's, filmed at Leigh, Lancashire and Macclesfield in Cheshire ,
We will be posting the link to share it on Facebook on Friday 19th and will announce what time we will be doing this later on this week
There are several people from the world of Circus appearing in the documentary including,,,,,,,
Joe Gandey, Mary Gandey, Mike Gandey, Phillip Gandey, Jock McPherson, Kathy McPherson, Peter Featherstone
Kal Ruger and Jackie, Tommy Sandow, Pauline Fossett
"Pep" (Pepino), Charlie Hill
This look behind the scenes of a small tenting show from over 50 years ago with a special guest appearance of PHILLIP GANDEY as a ten year old boy is a great archive film ,
Looking forward to watching.Always looked forward to you tenting in Knutsford every year,when I lived there.
Do you mind me asking please what time it's on and how I can view, vaguely remember the programme as a child the same time I went to see Joe's amazing show Thank you
Will it be on local news. Deffo need viewing information. Nothing in the TV paper giving times. please help someone
Oooh how exciting, look forward to it xx
When is this on as think be good for Charlie hill (pep) the clowns great grandkids to see this
ITS GOING TO BE POSTED ,,,,,,,, TOMORROW AT 1.00 PM The link to the video will be on our Facebook page ,,,,,
How and when can we see this. My father was Tom Sandow.
Can’t wait for this x
Fantastic xxxx
Looking forward to seeing this as I worked on Gandeys circus early 80's.
Cannot wait to see it
Just looked on itv on that day and can't find it to record can u let us know the time it on pleawe
What time will this be on x
William Willie Hill
What platform would it be shown on?
Pete Burrows Be worth a watch xx
Is this going to be on TV?looking forward to watching.
Joshua Tiller
Chris Durber
I can't. Want. ๐ช๐
Steph Tompkins
Geoff Hill
We have had some incredible acts and amazing production numbers over the last few years here at Gandeys ,
Which acts do you remember best and why ??
I remember all of them they are all superb !!!! But love the high wire โค๏ธโค๏ธ and space wheel , oh god and absolutely love !!! Hayleys laser act it’s mind blowing โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐ช x
My 5 year old daughter still talks about the addams family act ๐ the whole thing was amazing
The bikes are my little man favourite and my daughter just loves seeing the love andrea xx
Amir from Tanzania is my favourite by far, most authentic circus act I've seen live ๐
All of them are amazing. The bikes are unbelievable but I love them all. Roll on the big top door opening again x
My 5 Yr old loved Andrea when the ghost turned to Boris
All of them! I just love the circus!
The Gerlings are my absolute favourite performers always! I adore how much they love what they do and their daredevil freespirit ways, they love the crowd! And of course the incredible funny man Gareth Bippo Ellis nothing compares to the way he can make me laugh!
Years ago late 80s me and friends used to follow Gandeys around. (The gang of girls from Liverpool ) We were friends with Scottish Robbie Craig . Lots of great memories from then. Miss Tracey, Trevor , Brian and Linda the clowns .The flying pegasus trapeze act so many more . Great times xx
I liked the lazerlight acts plus the clowns
All the acts at butlins Skegness #skegnessrocks
Can not wait ♥๏ธ
Andrea she’s the best
Jordan Collings . . . My act was the best!๐คฃ
One of my favourite acts. youtu.be/e136tePrafw
Happy Valentines Day to you all from Gandeys Circus!
Looking forward to seeing you all very soon โค
#valentinesday
Happy valentines to you all ๐นโค๏ธ
Happy valentines day to you all, hope to see you in the summer ๐น๐น♥๏ธ♥๏ธ
Happy Valentine’s Day to every one at Gandeys ๐น โค๏ธ x
Happy valentine's day to everyone at Gandeys ๐นโโค
Happy valentines day ๐น♥๏ธ
Happy Valentine’s Day guys โค๏ธ๐๐ฅฐ๐xxxx
๐โค FLOWERS COMPETITION โค๐
Missing that someone special ???
To win a beautiful bouquet to be sent next week all you have to do is ,,,
LIKE ,, TAG ,, SHARE and tell us why you NOMINATE that someone special and we will send them a bouquet of flowers,
You can enter as often as you like and a winner will be chosen on Monday ,,
GOOD LUCK and HAPPY VALENTINES DAY xxx
My lovely amazing circus friend love her lots as a superb and supportive friend even from far away and I miss our little trips away to meet up at Gandeys, she always thinks of every one and puts every one before her self She truly deserves this bouquet ๐ Alisha McGowan ๐ x
I was send them to my mom Claire Smout who is having a really bad time lately as she just lost her mom. She loves flowers so would put a huge smile on her face xx
I nominate my lovely Mum Mary Smith for being special to each an every one of us <3
This may sound selfish but myself .. I know everyone has been in the same boat with the pandemic but I had to shield with three children my youngest was 8weeks when it all started ๐ญ hes now 13 months and weve missed out on so much with him.. it may sound trivial .. but hey ho life goes on ๐ ๐ xx
Comedy for life Andreea delbosq Santus for sending my daughter a lovely birthday message and making her day extra special xx
โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ COMPETITION TIME !! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Your chance to nominate a winner of an
๐๐๐ '' I MISS YOU '' bouquet ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
This will be sent out next week to someone you love and have missed this last few months ,,,,
All you need to do is tell us WHO , , WHY , , and TAG them in to the response ,
A winner will be chosen at random next Monday and the flowers sent out for the weekend ,,,
So lets...... LIKE , SHARE , NOMINATE and tell us WHY below ,,,
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE !!
My lovely amazing circus friend love her lots as a superb and supportive friend even from far away and I miss our little trips away to meet up at Gandeys, she always thinks of every one and puts every one before her self She truly deserves this bouquet ๐ Alisha McGowan ๐ x
My mum, she’s my hero and I want her to know that I love her so much and I know it’s hard to make a call to the paramedics when it’s a loved one it just hits you. But she’s on the mend and love her with all my heart โค๏ธ
My lovely man. Miss you loads. Very caring and I can't wait to see you.
My mum, it’s been nearly a year since we’ve seen her ๐ข she’s our rock even though we can’t see her she always there for us .. my boys miss her so much and we would be so totally lost without her! This would be wonderful ๐ Anita Haining
My mum Liz Carter I only saw her twice last year due to the pandemic as we live 3 hours apart & still don't know when we'll be able to see each other again. Not to mention the past year has been a difficult one. Thank you for the chance โค
My mum Christine xxx i havent seen her for ages and she hasnt been able leave the house properly since March last year. Shes disabled and my dad cares for her 24/7. She doesnt really understand what is going on. So gets very confused when we say we cant go and visit. It upsets me.. Theae would brighten her day xxx
My mum Julie Taylor she’s the best mum I could ever wish for if I ever need anything she’s there for me and she loves her grandchild like nothing else in this world ๐ xxxx
My mother in law as she is high risk with copd and I know she is missing all the grand kids so would be great to cheer her up a little ๐ค๐
Definitely my mum Janet Riley shes the most amazing mum and nanny and has had such a horrible year, being clinical vulnerable shes been in and out of lockdown and not being able to see her grandkids which i know has been extremely tough on her!! but throughout shes been brave, strong-willed and determined to come out the other side smiling!! she also loves her flowers so i know this will definitely put an extra smile on her face๐๐
I miss my mam Karen Chalmers soo much. We always have Wednesday cuppa and chat to put the world to right or go shopping. But due to the lockdown we can't do that. Also my kids miss her soo much as she normally has them on a Wednesday after school. This would be a lovely treat for her as she works in asda and hasn't stopped all way through this pandemic and always thinks of others and if they need anything xx
My Nan. She’s all on her own and not able to go anywhere, miss her lots. My little boy hasn’t seen her much as we have practically been in lock down since he was born ๐ x
My mum Margaret Sullivan as I haven’t seen her in over a year because of Covid as I live on a small island and our borders are shut ๐ข
Great picture from Heysham around the 1940โs of Bob Gandeys Circus,
Do you have any early photos of Gandeys Circus you would like to share with us?
#ThrowbackThursday to when we were in rehearsals to open the show at Aintree last February.... Don't worry we will all be back after a very strange year...stronger than before!
#staystrong #goodtimesahead #cantwait #circus #family #wewillbeback
โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐ชyou will be back ๐ช x
Hope your back soon ๐ชโค
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Life is a circus, so send in the clowns !!!
Yes please send in the clowns ๐คก we can have lots of laughter ๐and fun โค๏ธ
Lily Lowery x
Yes please send in you’re clowns ๐โค๏ธ๐ช miss you all so much โค๏ธ x
FUN FACT FRIDAY !!!๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
It is impossible for most people to lick their own elbow. (try it!)
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.
The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is believed to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.
If you sneeze too hard, you could fracture a rib.
In the course of an average lifetime, while sleeping you might eat around 70 assorted insects and 10 spiders, or more.
Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different.
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing (when using the proper position of the hands on the keyboard; Hunting and pecking doesn't count!).
HAVE YOU GOT ANY INTERESTING FACTS TO SHARE ??
Nope can’t do it ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐
I can come within a inch of my elbow.
Tonight is Burns Night ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the poet Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture. His best known work is Auld Lang Syne.
Are you having Haggis ??
Have an amazing burns night xxx
Indeed!
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Happy Burns day from sunny Scotland. Out for a lovely walk.
Yes
Bernie knows a great show when he sees it!
#gandeys #Bernie #BernieSanders #berniememes
Bernie certainly does know a great show โค๏ธ๐ช x
Love this ๐คฃโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐ช x
Andrew Miller๐คฃ๐คฃ
We've come across this video doing the rounds on social media that we just had to share with you!. A trapeze washington act from a 1956 circus performance in Gran Canaria.
Grab a coffee, sit back and prepared to be amazed!
#FantasticFriday
So unused to seeing an aerial act without any safety device nowadays that it made me feel quite anxious watching it. Anazing balancing skills though.
Wow ๐คฉ absolutely amazing ๐๐โค๏ธ x
An act from where I am from ๐
Thank you for sharing โค๏ธ hope your all well and staying safe xxx
Gandeys circus ๐ช I’d the best circus in the world ๐
Gandeys circus ๐ช all over the world ๐
Melissa Slack