A new company, FCLA Ltd, has officially launched to support UK amusement and leisure operators in navigating the complex world of music licensing and copyright compliance. The Fair Copyright Licensing Alliance brings together respected names from across legal, operational and copyright protection...
Bacta’s third annual Summer Ball took place on Friday 4th July 2025 in the glorious surroundings of Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire – and what a night it was. With 130 industry guests in attendance and a packed programme of entertainment, the event raised a fantastic £23,000 in support of the...
The UK amusements industry is shocked at the news of the loss of a respected and well-liked figure, Ashley Temple, who has sadly passed away.
Ashley was a longstanding and valued member of the Crown Leisure team, and throughout his career made a lasting impact on colleagues, clients, and the...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Derek Horwood, Chairman of United Distributing Company (UDC), who died peacefully at home in North London this morning (Tuesday 9th July) following a short illness. He was 91.
The intrepid Bacta Baggers have returned – this time trading leathers for hiking boots – as a determined team of industry colleagues took on a grueling two-day mountain challenge in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).
As operators seek to navigate an increasingly competitive post-pandemic market, the question of where and how to invest in new Category C (AWP) machines is more crucial than ever.
