Delighted to say that we are now able to offer weekly expert tuition in whip cracking and other circus and  western skills in our own rehearsal space here in sunny Barry in South Wales . Whether you are a beginner or a skilled performer you'd be very welcome to hone your skills, develop new routines and try out amazing stunts with the help and guidance of Pete Gamble.

As the founder of the UK National Whip Convention and the International Western Skills Festival, he has over 20 years experience as a professional whip cracker and circus performer, a qualified teacher and sports coach, he's an international champion and has  trained and competed in the UK,  France , America, The Netherlands and The Czech Republic, having performed in the street, in stadia , on stage , in the circus and on Television numerous times,  he has also taught at Circus Space, many British Juggling Conventions, is the Western Skills Trainer for No Fit State Circus and trained the cast of Barnum , the National Theatre and a number of stage and TV personalities.

Available as a "drop n " facility from 1p, - 3pm , or available all day with private tuition with refreshments provided , accommodation available and excellent transport links from London and the rest of Europe . For further information about costs and what we can do to help you please don't hesitate to contact Peter on 07875 826773 or 01446 747176 or email ahandfulofhats@gmail.com . Training is also available in Welsh or Peter's appalling French.