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Barbara Hodgson

The Hoppings celebrates successful week as crowds flock back for return on Newcastle Town Moor

Big plans for The Hoppings - including new rides from Europe, live entertainment and a more developed bar and food court could now be on the cards for the Newcastle fair following the success of its post-Covid return.

The travelling fair has been enjoying 'exceptional weather' during its run, says manager Ryan Crow and, as it prepares to wrap up a hugely successful week this Saturday, he reveals there are already plans for its 2023 return. Ryan is managing director of Crow Events which took over management of The Hoppings for the first time this year and he is delighted to see it enjoy almost unbroken good weather.

The crowds clearly have been eager to take advantage of the sunshine, flocking to the moor to try out aerial rides such as the Mach 5 and Air as well as enduring favourites such as the dodgems, waltzer and the traditional fairground carousel which greets visitors as they arrive at the site's car park end. "The attendance has been fantastic," said Ryan.

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