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.
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The opportunity to participate in the annual CFA photographic competition.
NFCA
Our friends at the National Fairground and Circus Archive produce an excellent newsletter.
If you would like to subscribe and learn more about the great service they provide, please use the button below.

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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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