The Funderpark event will take place on land which was once worked on by F. McGuinness and Sons, the scrap business operated within Longport. Flyer printing from Stoke-on-Trent could be employed to promote the funfair as it is scheduled to run for a 10-day period.
Keith Stanworth, a co-owner of Funderpark, told the Stoke Sentinel:
“At this time of year, we need to find a hard-standing site. The fair will be family-oriented and there will be something for everybody. We can assure residents we won't create noise and if there are any problems people can come and see me. We work with the local authorities and there will be on-site security too.”
A resident of Longport, Steve Davies, praised the efforts of the current owners. In particular, Davies stressed the move to clear the site. Furthermore, he spoke approvingly of the push to improve the appearance of the place.
Davies said that the prospect of the funfair did not make him at all concerned. He stated that the site had probably been selected because of public awareness of the location in question.
Those who wish to participate in the funfair will be able to go on rides for sessions of four hours. For this privilege, people will be charged fractionally less than five pounds.