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About the CFA

The Circus Friends Association of Great Britain was formed in 1934.

The objectives of the CFA are to stimulate, foster and promote enthusiasm for Circus and related performances as a popular entertainment and part of British culture.

Benefits of membership of the Circus Friends Association

Membership of the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain includes:-

  • Circus magazine King Pole – four times a year – published in March, June, September and December.
  • Circus books and programmes for sale.
  • Visits to circuses where you can meet circus artistes and other circus fans.
  • The opportunity to participate in the annual CFA photographic competition.

King Pole June 2026

King Pole March 2026

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Our friends at the National Fairground and Circus Archive produce an excellent newsletter.

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King Pole Index

King Pole Index (up to No. 250 – December 2025)

Click the button below to download the King Pole Index as a PDF; this document will be helpful to CFA members, King Pole readers, and circus history researchers.

If there is an article in a King Pole that you would like to read, it might be possible to obtain these from the CFA online shop by following the links below: -

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This year's circus and circus schools directories -online viewing only

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