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This is the End..... Carters Steam Fair Vlog Woking, September 2022, Vintage Fairground

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  • čas přidán 3. 09. 2022
  • Carters Steam Fair is a travelling vintage fair. Founded in 1977 by John Carter (1942-2000), this family business is now managed by the second generation of Carters.
    Carters operate and maintain a large collection of vintage rides and sidestalls, ranging in date from the 1870s to the 1960s, and every season they are travelled with vintage heavy lorries and traditional showmen's living wagons. The fair provides an opportunity to enjoy historic equipment and artwork.
    Welcome back to the Vlog, Me and Libby went on another adventure on the train, This time we went to Woking for the world famous Carters Steal Fair for one last visit before sadly the firm stop travelling, They are looking to sell the collection to be stored in a large building/Warehouse so this historic collection can preserved for future generations to enjoy, The harsh English weather and building up/Pulling down weekly takes its toll on the Gear.
    So, 2022 is the final tour of this fantastic vintage fairground, Basingstoke is my local Carters but I'm working the weekend of the 17th so decided to visit Woking, Lovely ground and a really nice set up, The Octopus ride was back out and it was my first time on it, Plus the classics like golden gallopers, Chair swings, Dodgem and SKID.
    So join us for a farewell trip to Carters Steam Fair ....
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Komentáře • 157

  • @tiffanylehan1971
    @tiffanylehan1971 Před rokem +7

    My dad was telling me when he was a kid on the steam yachts, a woman was on and dropped her shopping. All the kids were pinching her stuff. 😂😂😂

  • @rachelbridger2473
    @rachelbridger2473 Před rokem +2

    You jinxed the weather when you said "hope the heavens don't open"
    The octopus is awesome it's like a bounce but it spins too

  • @Killercutsvideo
    @Killercutsvideo Před rokem +4

    I would be very excited!

  • @6xnuf921
    @6xnuf921 Před rokem +4

    Nice video
    My back really hurts from a freak out ride so I decided to watch your video

  • @tiffanyprentice9454
    @tiffanyprentice9454 Před rokem +6

    I love the Carter fair I went to the bath one its really good

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +1

      Yeah it’s so unique, Such a shame it’ll be over seen 🫤

  • @adamdavey3904
    @adamdavey3904 Před rokem +4

    Hi slothy vlogs great sad vlog

  • @brickmaster7111
    @brickmaster7111 Před rokem +3

    Amazing vlog might have to do vist one for the first time

  • @danwilde493
    @danwilde493 Před rokem +1

    The Dodgems, Skid, and The Jets especially the Tipping Jets the best Fair rides ever!!!!.

  • @karldickinson2799
    @karldickinson2799 Před rokem +3

    Thank good undid one more vlog before it ends

  • @17kiceyybuildz.
    @17kiceyybuildz. Před rokem +5

    This video is amazingly edited and I love this video! Thanks for the amazing vid.

  • @Topthrilltourists
    @Topthrilltourists Před rokem +2

    I think I’m gonna have to make the trip to carters. Looks stunning. Always great to see Libby too

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +1

      I think you should! I know it’s a long way but it’s the last chance to see this amazing and unique fair

    • @Topthrilltourists
      @Topthrilltourists Před rokem

      @@SlothyVlogs 100%. Gonna have a nosey at the renaming dates and see which is easiest

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +1

      @@Topthrilltourists would love to see you guys cover it ❤

    • @Topthrilltourists
      @Topthrilltourists Před rokem

      @@SlothyVlogs I’m sure it would be an absolute shambles as always 🤣

  • @Kudos1799
    @Kudos1799 Před rokem +1

    Great video so quickly edited and uploaded. My eldest son and his friends were there last night and bought up more of Carter's posters etc. Sadly Joby Carter didn't have a marker pen on him to sign them with, so we'll remember to bring one with us when we pay them a visit at Englefield Green in Egham on the 1 & 2nd Oct. On the BBC's 'The One Show' Joby was saying how costs have risen from £60K to hire a site to around £80K. Then he's had to factor in rising fuel and food costs, plus hefty rises in minimum wages, all the insurances, and the additional rising costs of the prizes etc.

  • @Aaron_OConnor
    @Aaron_OConnor Před rokem +3

    So nice the Wayne and the boys on the skid, gave Sloth Vlogs a shout out

  • @catherineclark4484
    @catherineclark4484 Před rokem +3

    I hope they find somewhere to put the fair, its such a shame love heritage fairgrounds, great vlog dave and libby

  • @egonrhoodie2745
    @egonrhoodie2745 Před rokem +4

    Dave love these steam fairs! Tired of watching rugby but prefer tennis! Your sense of humor is still the best! Blessings and happy thoughts to you and Libbs! 😇🙏🎉🙌🎉🎊🎶🎶🎶

  • @funfairJunkie
    @funfairJunkie Před rokem +1

    Fantastic vlog guys " 2 TOKENS " 🔥 👍

  • @Aaron_OConnor
    @Aaron_OConnor Před rokem +5

    Love Carter’s steam fair, So happy you and Libby manage to experience the classic tidy octopus, bloody hell coopez brought a round 😂😂plus good too see the boy’s back in town

  • @daveoliver7521
    @daveoliver7521 Před rokem +1

    Really good vlog always entertaining with all the banter going on😎

  • @booth2710
    @booth2710 Před rokem +4

    Glad you got a good ride on the Skid ... when we went on it a few years ago I don't think our car was working properly because no matter how much we jacked the peddle the car did not swing ... car just stayed parallel with the sweeper arm through the whole ride ... we had a really long ride in fact the ride was so long that we even got too tired to keep slamming the pedal so we gave up even trying and just sat back till the ride was over.

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +2

      I was trying to teach Libby the pedal 😂 we went back for a second ride and got more whip

    • @robwarner9371
      @robwarner9371 Před rokem

      It’s such an organic ride. Sometimes the brake pad doesn’t quite go down far enough and they’re a bugger to set just right. The metal plates aren’t flat and the brakes that work catch on some parts of the track but not others. It’s possible, if you’re on one of the slightly raised sections of track, to lift the car with the brake pedal when the ride stationary or moving slowly, which is why Folly Farm make you wait until the ride has reached a certain speed before letting you press the pedal.
      One tip - once you’ve got the car swinging a bit, don’t press the pedal for longer than necessary. The springs in the ‘fish tray’ start stretching at around 45 degrees left/right of the ‘facing into the middle’ position, which slows down the car. Having the brake on as well reduces your momentum. The best time to lift the brake is just after the car whips through the ‘facing into the middle’ position or when you get a particularly good jerk when the brake hits a slightly higher part of the track. Lol leave it to a former Physics teacher to ruin the fun 😂

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +1

      @@robwarner9371 I was just feathering the break at times, no need to press and hold like you’re told to do, let the momentum do it’s Job, Get tips Rob

  • @chris-pike
    @chris-pike Před rokem +2

    Good to see you all meet up at the great Carters Steam Fair there Dave , and to see they had the Giant Octopus there up & running its one of there best rides in my opinion along with the Lighting Skid , such a shame this is the end for Carters , another top vlog there Dave - Nice 1 mate -👍

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    All the stream Rides looks so nice

  • @ghosterdesign
    @ghosterdesign Před rokem +3

    What a brilliant vlog, it'a a real shame to see its run ending!

  • @attractionshubno1
    @attractionshubno1 Před rokem +1

    Great funfair Vlog as always David ya legend

  • @HOTTIE71931
    @HOTTIE71931 Před rokem +5

    IT SUCH A SHAME TO SEE THE CARTER FAIR ENDING AT THE END OF THIS YEAR . ANOTHER BIT OF ENGLISH HISTORY GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN . THANKYOU FOR THE VIDEO DAD DAVID AND DAUGHTER LIBBY AND SIMON .

  • @rossnolan2883
    @rossnolan2883 Před rokem +4

    Fantastic 👍👍👍

  • @brickmaster7111
    @brickmaster7111 Před rokem +3

    Omg Simon makes the vlogs so much more better

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +6

      I get that, But it’s a bit of a slap in the face to all my travel, editing, hard work behind the scenes

    • @LauraCarpenter-gh4od
      @LauraCarpenter-gh4od Před rokem +3

      @@SlothyVlogs your vlogs are amazing with or without Simon. I do love your vlogs with Libby the bond you two have is amazing ❤️

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +1

      @@LauraCarpenter-gh4od thank you 😊

    • @brickmaster7111
      @brickmaster7111 Před rokem +1

      @@SlothyVlogs hey I’m sorry your vlogs are amazing I watch everyone and I appreciate you travel pay for everything and edit

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem

      @@brickmaster7111 No issues, know what you meant. Haha 😆

  • @avablack6916
    @avablack6916 Před rokem +3

    Excellent video great to see you having a father and daughter day .

  • @markwest8306
    @markwest8306 Před rokem +2

    I went on an Octopus when I was about 10 and threw up lol. Good to see old rides like the skid, shame they are stopping travelling but it must cost a fortune to keep it on the road.

    • @robwarner9371
      @robwarner9371 Před rokem

      Most of these vintage rides used to run faster back in the day, so you’d be fine on it this season. Carter’s Octopus seems to be running slightly slower than it did before, since it returned to the fold this year - I’ve not seen a ‘double spin’ in person or on any of the vlogs this season. You’d normally get at least a couple of these double spins on every ride. When I first went on one in the seventies, you’d get airtime going over the top and the combo of lifting out of your seat, that feeling of weightlessness and spinning all the time was awesome! But it certainly needed a mop and bucket on hand. It’s still one of my favourites rides, though, and Carter’s machine is an absolute beauty.

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +2

    I remember them years ago they were good

  • @booth2710
    @booth2710 Před rokem +3

    ".. It doesn't spin consistently ..." yes and no - it's a bit like the waltzer in the sense that one lean in th right place at the right time and it spins berserk ! Been on the Octopus many times growing up .in the 70s and 80s .....

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +2

      Not many around now, can’t believe this is/was my first experience. Really enjoyed it

    • @booth2710
      @booth2710 Před rokem

      @@SlothyVlogs apart from this one at Carters I haven't seen an Octopus around in the UK since the early 90s and that was at a fair at Wanstead Flats in London ... this could have been your last chance ..so well done

  • @intotheunknown1991
    @intotheunknown1991 Před rokem +1

    Dave
    I just want to say thank you because I went to bottons pleasure Beach today and Rode some rides , I would never of heard of the place if you hadn't vlogged it , I Rode the twister and the crazy mouse , it was so much fun ! So thank you 😊
    Wow libby is looking so grown up ! Bless her , wonderful video!
    Such a shame this Is ending, I've loved your videos of this fair ,

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem

      Oh brilliant! Hope you enjoyed it, We love it at Bottons, such a good place 😊

    • @intotheunknown1991
      @intotheunknown1991 Před rokem

      @@SlothyVlogs it was amazing, so much to do , the rides were so good !
      I'm also going to mapplethorpe today so hopefully I can get some more rides today 😅

  • @christopherhawkins8376
    @christopherhawkins8376 Před měsícem

    Great video and can't believe Simon is working for b cole and sons funfair lucky man

  • @nicola7459
    @nicola7459 Před rokem +3

    Nice vlog that. Glad i went to carters in Litchfield when you was in skeg. 2hr drive and well worth the trip. Octopus & skid was main draw for me. Hope they find a new home soon, i would love to visit again 💟

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +1

      Me too! Be great to see these in a warehouse away from the elements

  • @Killercutsvideo
    @Killercutsvideo Před rokem +5

    So what happens to all those rides? 🙁 are they going to get new paint jobs and sold off? So sad, but it’s proper cool how you recorded it, and awesome that you take your daughter to all of the carnivals, she’s going to have beautiful memories!

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem

      Joby wants to sell them as a collection

    • @KristinRyans
      @KristinRyans Před rokem +1

      @@SlothyVlogs hello, do you know if they have sold already??? I've never been to Carters, i just found out about it when i was looking for a classic vintage funfair to go to... but i got devastated by the sad news of them selling out... 😭 Do you know if whoever buys them, will keep them running but under a different name, or they'll just keep them in their mention as a collection and they'll never see the light of day again! 😔 Or will thry put them into a museum of some sort??

  • @Donkey47
    @Donkey47 Před rokem +2

    Goodbye Carter's steam fair you will be missed 😭🎠🇬🇧

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    Looks so nice must say

  • @Dazza1969
    @Dazza1969 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant Dave

  • @mandymole9612
    @mandymole9612 Před rokem +3

    Omg Dave you have done the big old bird the octopus what did you think?? I love this ride and the only 1 I will ride now but so sad they are ending😩😭 such a lovely well kept fair ground and will be sadly missed those guys have put time effort and money in to keeping them rides tip top condition. Great (FAIR well) vlog to them. ♥️

  • @alyssabradley7671
    @alyssabradley7671 Před rokem +2

    Awesome video i remember the octopus ride it use to come to buchanan virginia years ago

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +1

      Yeah classics, this was my first ever time on one

  • @Clara-ph7my
    @Clara-ph7my Před rokem +4

    If this is really the end of Carter's? This is very sad news. Yes they can't keep up with the expectation of thrill rides because Carter's are THE traditional travelling funfair. Carter's will find their way, they always have. Their travelling fair is a gem. The Dive Bomber and The Octopus are experiences many of us will remember! Did they do the Swinging Gym? Blimey that thing was exhausting. Bright, Clean and Polished Exhibition.

  • @tobyparmenter1604
    @tobyparmenter1604 Před rokem +1

    Great vlog Dave 🎢🎡

  • @robinhudson5657
    @robinhudson5657 Před rokem +1

    Well done you guys brilliant vlog

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +2

    The music is so cool with the steam engines

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    I love the dodgems so fun

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    Thanks guys for a good vlog

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    Hope the rain cleared away Dave

  • @Shag471
    @Shag471 Před rokem +1

    “Only on weekends”, my foot! 🤣

  • @FunFair.Maniacs
    @FunFair.Maniacs Před rokem +3

    love the intro next year you guys should come to jersey funfair there are good rides

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +1

      Thank you 😊

    • @FunFair.Maniacs
      @FunFair.Maniacs Před rokem

      @@SlothyVlogs the tom smiths sizzler and the XLR8 waltzer are the main attraction in jersey

  • @dylanwheelertv5328
    @dylanwheelertv5328 Před rokem +4

    Sad news

  • @danielledewitt1
    @danielledewitt1 Před rokem +3

    Hi Dave.

  • @Polysixchick
    @Polysixchick Před rokem +1

    I went at the beginning of July when they were in London, very sad to think it will tour no more 😢
    I love all their rides:
    Hayes Fabrications Skid,
    Hayes Fabrications Octopus,
    Supercar "Italia" Mk2 dodgems on a Supercar track, Si is riding in the same car I rode in LOL!
    Lovely Jets, not sure who made them, possibly Lang Wheels?
    Savages Gallopers,
    awesome Chair-O-Plane, don't know the make?
    Carter's trucks are amazing, I love their ERFs, no Gardner gennys running when I went to London which was disappointing, I love the sound of a Gardner 6LX, it's "the sound" of the fair!
    Lovely vlog as always, a special one too xx

  • @karenchapman2561
    @karenchapman2561 Před rokem +1

    Great vlog 😁

  • @marty51213
    @marty51213 Před rokem

    I have met Joby a few times, gutted this is the final year, be nice if they had a massive warehouse to put all the rides in and keep them running, you should buy it all Dave lol, great vlog by the way

  • @lilliannastilesmc1144
    @lilliannastilesmc1144 Před rokem +2

    The octopus is my absolute favorite ride

  • @andrewickham1773
    @andrewickham1773 Před rokem +3

    Great video as always , you going to Oxford fair this year?

  • @maddog2012
    @maddog2012 Před rokem +3

    Great vlog as always are you and the boys going to St giles this year? 👌👍😎

  • @pamplowman9472
    @pamplowman9472 Před měsícem

    Been ridingthe Octopus since the 1950 s !

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    Love the trucks tho they are cool

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    The vintage fair looks so nice hey coops how r u

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    I’d love to try the skid ride

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +2

    Lol si he’s funny lol😁😁

  • @ShaneM345
    @ShaneM345 Před rokem +3

    Love these vintage fairs. Sadly never got chance to visit one as they don't travel around my way. Will you guys be coming to Nottingham for Goose?

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem

      No unfortunately

    • @ShaneM345
      @ShaneM345 Před rokem

      @@SlothyVlogs I suppose its a bit of trek for you guys and expensive.

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +2

      @@ShaneM345 unfortunately the Cost of living has made these trips almost impossible

    • @ShaneM345
      @ShaneM345 Před rokem +1

      @@SlothyVlogs sad times mate

  • @CalMusicCovers
    @CalMusicCovers Před rokem

    I regret not going on the Octopus, but the queue was massive when I went to Lichfield

  • @andynic9365
    @andynic9365 Před rokem +1

    Great vlog Dave at Carters steam fair pity it's all over at the end of the season. The Christmas music on the swings reminded me of Winter Wonderland, can't wait for that in November. By the way have you heard anything more of Johnny the ride opp and if he is going this year ???

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem

      Hopefully they’ll find a home and local too, I’d like to keep visiting for many years

  • @timhart7607
    @timhart7607 Před rokem +2

    Awesome vlog Dave what was your best ride

  • @Callum23-02
    @Callum23-02 Před rokem +3

    Nice vlog, always love Carter's gear. Also when is oxford street fair?

  • @ic3358
    @ic3358 Před rokem +1

    I remember the first time I ever see a skid I was bit confused because it’s look like a waltzer but it’s not got any hills

  • @Cr4z3d
    @Cr4z3d Před rokem +5

    Sad news...I'm curious though as to what this means; does it mean they're simply no longer traveling and will stick to one permanent location? Or will they sell off the fair outright, which if so is truly sad, and I can only hope the new owners will treat it with love and respect.

    • @yourprofilesnightmare
      @yourprofilesnightmare Před rokem +2

      Im pretty sure there selling the fair and both are sad but this is sadder, if they stay in one location some could go to this location, if its not far.

    • @booth2710
      @booth2710 Před rokem

      @@yourprofilesnightmare Iwonder if they will sell them to Dreamland at Margate ? Those rides would theme in well at Dreamland ... it would be a real shame if those rides stopped operating as there are so few around now in the UK

    • @yourprofilesnightmare
      @yourprofilesnightmare Před rokem

      @@booth2710 im not so sure tho that could be true..

  • @danwilde493
    @danwilde493 Před rokem +1

    Hello, again Dave. Witney Feast on mon 12th and Tue 13th Sept do you know yet if you will have time to come and if so when?

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    Hey dave and Libby how r ye keeping

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    Heya simon

  • @charleedockerill-3042

    I never had been 😢😢😢

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +1

    Heya coops how r u keeping

  • @danielledewitt1
    @danielledewitt1 Před rokem +1

    Actually Dave you are allowed to film on those yachts.

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem

      The guy wouldn’t let us 😢

    • @danielledewitt1
      @danielledewitt1 Před rokem

      @@SlothyVlogs That’s a shame, you missed out due to him.

  • @izaakz12
    @izaakz12 Před rokem

    😁😁😁

  • @karldickinson2799
    @karldickinson2799 Před rokem +2

    Was none of Richards rides ther like the twist and ghost Train??

    • @SlothyVlogs
      @SlothyVlogs  Před rokem +1

      He’s open in Margate at Dreamland with the Twist & Train

    • @karldickinson2799
      @karldickinson2799 Před rokem

      @@SlothyVlogs will you be doing a vlog there one day mate

  • @karencorcoran2198
    @karencorcoran2198 Před rokem +2

    Heya si how’s u

  • @Marinetankruss
    @Marinetankruss Před rokem +1

    It’s not a slothy vlog unless he’s moaning about the heat lol

  • @danielledewitt1
    @danielledewitt1 Před rokem +1

    I used to like kfc til they started leaving the skin on the chips, now the chips are horrible.

  • @jvolgelstein6278
    @jvolgelstein6278 Před rokem +1

    2 to0kens lol