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About A.C.E.S.


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, red desiel usage and exemption certificates for Showmen's vehicles. 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.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS.

* Membership qualifies Showmen for a discounted Showman's vehicle insurance with some brokers.
* Members with Shooting Galleries can apply for a Fire Arms Exemption Certificate.
* Get notification of safety alerts from the ADIPS & the HSE.
* Notification of any free to attend Safety & Health Awareness Days from ADIPS and the ADSC.
* Quarterly newsletters available in print or digital versions.
* Advice on education for Showman's children.
* Custom printing of our Roadside Document and Showman's Vehicle Certificate for members to assist when stopped by the DVSA etc.
* Red diesel letter to show to fuel suppliers.
* Advice on Showman's transport and exemptions.
* A link on the ACES website to your own site (The ACES website has a high value ranking which will add value to a members own website). 

Two members meetings are held every year. The A.G.M being held in January usually held near Northampton.

It costs just £45.00 a year to be part of this friendly and professional Society. If you need any further information, or would like to join, please contact the Membership Secretary Phil Pike on the details below. 
t: 01245 328221 / e: a.c.e.s@hotmail.co.uk 

Society Meetings.
ACES has a virual "Season Wrap Zoom" meeting in mid-October and a hybrid physical/Zoom AGM in January. The physical meeting takes place at the The Boat Inn, NN12 7SB (near Towcester). Non-members are very welcome to attend meetings. Please contact us for details, dates and directions.
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Showman's Pack - Controller's Pack


ACES (along with the other ADSC members) is promoting the rolling out of a standardised format of documents referred to as a Controller's Pack. This pack holding such documents as insurance, in-service certificates, risk assessments and staff training.  Click the link to download the Controller's Pack Version 1. A password is required to open and edit the pack. The pack's password (once opened) can be changed to suit.  A YouTube channel of tutorial videos has been created to show showmen how to alter the pack to suit their own circumstances. Here is the link to the ADSC YouTube Channel.


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