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RICHARD HOLDSWORTH will be at the following event(s) signing his book, Six Spoons of Sugar and talking about his experiences as an evacuee. www.holdsworthwrites.co.uk
July 4. Arborfield Garrison Open Day, Wokingham, Berkshire. www.rememuseum.org.uk
July 19. Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Tangmere, Nr Chichester, West Sussex. www.tangmere-museum.org.uk
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THEMED SEA CRUISE ABOARD THE REGAL LADY - veteran of Dunkirk will take place on 1st July 2009 sailing from Vincent Pier, Scarborough, North Yorkshire at 7.30 pm. Cruise will include 40's food and a war time sing song. . Passengers are encouraged to dress in 1940's style and will be accompanied by uniformed war time re-enactors, Allied Forces Movement Control, Pickering. The group will also provide an authentic wartime background with events on the pier from 3 pm. Tickets limited £5.50 per adult, £2.50 children. Tickets available from Forge House 3a West Street Scarborough YO11 2QL Tel number 01723 500958 or email scarborough@alzheimers.org.uk
40's THEME NIGHT on the 3rd July 2009 at Mapperley Plains Social Club, Nottingham NG3 5RH. The Henley Farrell Big Band's popular annual 40's theme night featuring all the great sounds for your dancing and listening pleasure. Tickets £8.00 in advance or £10.00 on the door. Period costume preferred but not essential. Early booking advised. See website www.henleyfarrell.co.uk or contact Tony Farrell on 0115 9532083 for more details.
CASTLEFORD 1940'S DAY on July 4th 2009- Jitterbug, Jive, and Play, at Kyte Hotel, Great North Road, Darrington, Pontefract. Visible from the A1, extensive free parking, and less than 10 minutes from Castleford. Large dance floor, fine dining, great bar, comfortable lounge, and themed tea room. 14 competitively priced bedrooms for those who want overnight accommodation. Further details enquiries@kytehotel.com or Tel: 01977 600661 or Fax: 01977 796570
U.S.O. (VICTORY CIRCUIT) INDEPENDANCE HANGER DANCE at U.S.A.A.F Woodchurch Station 419, on the 4th July 2009. Complete US Military encampment, P-51 Air display, Military Vehicles, U.S & British military personnel, & 1940's Hot swing. A complete U.S.O. wartime experience. Tickets by advance booking only, full details of dance and entertainment to follow. Visit www.usoshows.com or email info@usoshows.com
CARDIFF ARCHIVE FAIR on Saturday 4th July 2009, 12 noon till 3.30pm at the Penylan Library and Community Centre (Roath) Corner of Penylan Road and Wellfield Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF23 5HW. Further details on: http://www.archivefashionfair.co.uk
"OPERATION HOMEGUARD" in Ingleton North Yorkshire, 1940's weekend July 4th & 5th 2009. In its 3rd year and growing bigger every year. Step back into this beautiful village and celebrate 65 years of D-Day. Stroll around the occupied French market town of La Chapelle- des-Marais and watch allied forces liberate the village each day. There will be performances from Gracie Lands and the Ovaltineys, Dancing in the street with Liz. Sat afternoon ENSA show with P.E.Casper Esquire, Uk's number one George formby impersonator, who will also be performing in the square on the Sunday. Sat night dance at the Centre with the Starlight swing band and 40's music by Gracie Lands. Licensed bar and Stew and dumpling supper available. Sunday afternoon tea dance. Trade stalls, military vehicles, re-encators, military cadets. Camp site available for MVT members and re-enactors. The Battle of Britain flypast (TBC). For more information contact John or Elaine Ward on 015242 41024 or email john.ward91@btinternet.com or visite the web site at: www.ingletonhomeguard.co.uk
1940's FOXFIELD AT WAR WEEKEND - Take yourself back in time during this time turning event on the 4th & 5th July 2009 with re-enactments and pyrotechnics throughout the weekend. This weekend event will be taking place at the Foxfield Steam Railway, Stoke on Trent, ST4 8YT. Further details by phone/fax: 01782 396210 or 259667 or by email: enquiries@foxfieldrailway.co.uk
SALLUTE TO THE FORTIES at the Hand and Dagger (Clifton Arms) at Salwick near Preston from the 10th to the 12th July 2009. This event is a South Cumbria North Lanc's MVT event. Free camping site with toilets, also caravans welcome. Road runs on Saturday and Sunday For stalls please contact George Langford 43 St Walburges Ave Preston, PR2 2QT or tel: 01772 824161. Vehicle and Re-enactors contact Dave Fellows 23 Blackbull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3BT. More info to follow
GET IN THE MOOD … a Glenn Miller Night Charity Event in aid of the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital on Friday 10th July 2009 8.00pm ‘til 11.00pm (doors open 7.30pm) at The Charnwood Club, Shelthorpe Avenue, Loughborough, LE11 2ND. Featuring the Ashby Big Band. Tickets £5.00 on the door, under 16s Free. Bar & Dance Floor. Further details 01509 213976 or visit www.ashbybigband.com
THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA is performing at the Spa Bridlington on Saturday 11th July 2009. Visit the web site at www.nickrossorchestra.com
'WE'LL MEET AGAIN' - a 1940s Weekend Event at Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall, Thorpe, Nr RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, LN4 4PE on July 11th - 12th 2009. Saturday Night Dance featuring 'Moggie's Music Memories'. Event Information: Al & Michelle Tel: 01302 867 626 or E-mail cannoncocker@talktalk.net or call John on 01673 849393 or email spitfire24@lineone.net or call Moggie on 01246 230576 or email jivemoggie@sky.com or visit the web site at http://www.1940weekend.co.uk. PLEASE NOTE RE-ENACTORS MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A PASS. TO OBTAIN: DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM FROM www.1940weekend.co.uk RETURN TO US AND WE WILL POST THE PASS ON TO YOU. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE CHARGED £2 ENTRANCE FEE.
THE HULA-HULA HOP - ALOHA! TC & JoyceyB invite you to a Night in Paradise - at The Hula-Hula Hop on 11th July 2009 at The Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough, OL159AE. Sit beneath the genuine palms under the tropical night sky looking over the south seas - hear the distant sounds of resident Island band “Tiki & the Swingcats" & DJ Honeydripper wafting on the summer nights breeze - the lure of the Hawaiian steel guitar, the gentle swishing of grass skirts and the playful banter of American sailors on shore leave will woo you onto the maple dance floor in a frenzy of exotic movement! So dust off those Hawaiian outfits & Leis, put some flowers in your hair and bring your Ukeleles & surf boards for a night in Paradise! There is an old Beach-Hut Bar for drinks but your picnics are welcome. Guest performers are as we write setting off in their outriggers across the South Seas to enthral you with their talent! Bring a gift of Nine Pounds and 50 pennies for an Island Pass & Good Fortune - the party starts at 8pm. May the Tiki-Tiki keep knees not creaki ! Please send news of your attendance by email to Joyce@hepcathop.com or call her on 01706814996.
S*P*A*M* 1940s WEEKEND – 11th & 12th July 2009 – Ponderosa Farm, Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire WF16 0PN. Following on from the success of the 2008 1940s Day Ponderosa Farm are going bigger and better for 2009. We will be featuring Military and Home Front Displays, firefighting, fashion shows, Music song and dance throughout the day. You can have your children infantry trained and also see the spectacular battle show as the Allies fight their way into Northern France. An action packed day out for all the family. Adults £5.00, Children £3.00. Reenactor Queries to Paul Bavill, Foreign Field Events on 0113 232 0095, 07975 619409 or email on p.bavill@foreign-field.co.uk or see www.foreign-field.co.uk/ponderosa.html for further event information. Visitor Enquiries and Advance Ticket Sales to Ponderosa Farm on 01924 235276
THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA is performing at the Bushey Festival, Queens School on Friday 17th July 2009
OPERATION DALESMAN on the weekend of the 17th, 18th and 19th July 2009 at Wensleydale Railway in Steam. These are the official dates for this event. Update as soon as possible for Day on a steam railway. All the usual attractions from military vehicles and displays to entertainment and dancing, allied and axis forces, skirmishes, church parade, troops on parade - plus plenty of thespian opportunities possible and stalls and more. For more information contact Alan Roberts on 0114 2307531 or Clive Shears on 0114 2544396 or email clivendenise@aol.com
OTFORD 1940s SWING - 18th July 2009 - Guest DJ T.B.A - You can contact us by e-mail at preserversofsound@ntlworld.com or by phone on 07506 851 862 or visit the web site at www.spitfirebounce.com
BIG BAND 40’s DANCE on Saturday 18th July 2009 at the Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Epping from 8.00pm-11.30pm. Featuring a 16 Piece Big Band & Singers in full AAF Uniforms playing for dancing the great tunes of the 40's. B.Y.O Drinks & "Rations" Big Raffle, Large Free Car Park. Tickets £16.00. Further info and tickets tel: Jeff or Sue on 01245 450 450
QUORN JUMP JIVE & SWING band night on Saturday July 18th 2009 with The Revolutionaries at Quorn Village Hall, Leicester Road, Quorn. Leicester LE12 8BB supported by resident DJ Savoy Jump. Please bring your own drinks/etc. Sorry no children. Doors open 7.30 till late. We do recommend tickets @ £8.50 for this event please contact before the day!! Further info and tickets Lin-D-Hop 01162 302828
OPERATION PIED PIPER – 18th & 19th July 2009 – Brigstock Village, Northamptonshire. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of evacuation Brigstock Village is hosting a reunion of the people who were evacuated to that village during the war. As a backdrop to this we will be providing military and home front displays, childrens activites and music and dance through the day. FREE ADMISSION. Reenactor Queries to Paul Bavill, Foreign Field Events on 0113 232 0095, 07975 619409 or email on p.bavill@foreign-field.co.uk or see www.foreign-field.co.uk for further event information.
THE WAR & PEACE SHOW at The hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY from the 22nd - 26th July 2009. This is the largest Military Vehicle spectacular in the World. Includes two dances, 'An Evenng with the Jive Aces' Friday 24th July 2009. Ticket £10.00 and 'Miller Night' featuring the John Miller Orchestra on Saturday 25th July 2009 from 6.30pm 'til late. Tickets £25.00 including wartime buffet. Further information call: 01304 813945 or 01622 872068 or visit www.thewarandpeaceshow.com or www.thehopfarm.co.uk
SOCIAL DANCING at Barkston Village Hall, just outside Grantham on Friday 24th July 2009. Music by Texas Tommy who will be playing, big band swing, western swing, early r and b, Charleston, good early jazz/boogie woogie, plus all your favourite strolls, foxtrots, quicksteps etc etc etc. Please come and join us! Only £2.50 entry, relaxed friendly atmosphere, 7.30 till 10.00 bring your own drinks! Further details from Texas Tommy 01476 565199 or 07921121828
WHITTINGTON WARTIME WEEKEND – 25th & 26th July 2009 – Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9PY. Come once again and spend the weekend at the home of the South Stafford Airborne. We will be featuring Military and Home Front Displays, fashion shows, Music song and dance throughout the day. You can have your children infantry trained and also see the spectacular battle show as the Allies attempt to take a German bunker. An action packed day out for all the family. Adults £6.00, Children £3.00 Reenactor Queries to Paul Bavill, Foreign Field Events on 0113 232 0095, 07975 619409 or email on p.bavill@foreign-field.co.uk or see www.foreign-field.co.uk/whittington.html for further event information. Visitor Enquiries and Advance Ticket Sales to Staffordshire Regiment Museum on 01543 434394
GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY CELEBRATES - MAIL BY RAIL at their July Gala on the 25th & 26th July 2009. Special ticket rates for all royal mail employees past and present. The era of the non stop mail drop when mail was sorted on the move by postmen in special carriages will be remembered at the Great Central Railway's Summer Gala, Great Central Railway, Great Central Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1RW. It's hoped National Railway Museum exhibit, SR 30777 Sir Lamiel will play a leading role and subject to the completion of repairs, the visiting Fairburn Tank will make a debut on the non stop mail drop. Two other steam locomotives will join two diesels, making six engines in total. Another mail carriage will also make a debut which will bring the line's Mark One mail train (owned and operated by Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd) up to four vehicles. The train is a recreation of 1V86 - the nightly Newcastle to Plymouth mail train. All Royal Mail staff (present or retired) can buy tickets for this event at the special privilege rate (£10 for adults and £5 for children). Even better - anyone travelling with them, no matter how big the party - also travels for the same rate! Tickets can be bought from any booking office window with a Royal Mail identification card. Meanwhile, RVPs two wooden bodied Gresley postal carriages which date from the 1930s will also be on display. They are host to an award winning exhibition about the history of mail on the rail. Demonstration goods trains will also operate during the event. For more information visit the Great Central Railway website: www.gcrailway.co.uk Follow the special events link or tel: (01509) 230726 or fax: (01509) 239791
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NORTHUMBERLAND AT WAR an exhibition at Woodhorn, QEII Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF opening on the 25th July- 22nd November 2009 There are a series of events, talks and lectures to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War Two, Woodhorn will show you how Northumberland's coast, industry, agriculture and people all played a significant part in the war effort. Hear the memories of people who lived through those years and experience a little of the life yourself alongside some of our 1940s characters at special event.
Home Front Weekend 25 & 26 July 2009
Learn about life on the Home Front with talks, demonstrations and displays. Find out about “Make do & Mend” and war time fashion, food and the wartime diet. ***
“Dig for Victory” 28 – 31 July and 18 – 21 August 2009 12 noon – 3pm- Daily Children's activity
A chance for children to be inspired by the WWII campaign to Dig for Victory, make a newspaper plant pot and then plant a seed to grow their own food.
Make Do & Mend children’s crafts will be available between 12 noon and 3pm.
*** Check the Woodhorn website for times of talks, displays and re-enactments. http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com/
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THE NOT FORGOTTEN ANNE SHELTON TRIBUTE SHOW. A Charity Event in aid of the “Not Forgotten” Association, featuring “The New Squadronaires Orchestra” with Supporting Artistes in a 1940’s Tribute Show to the WW2 Forces Favourite, Anne Shelton at The Winter Garden Theatre, Eastbourne on Friday 31st July 2009 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £15 - £17. Call the box office on 01323 412000
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RICHARD HOLDSWORTH will be at the following event(s) signing his book, Six Spoons of Sugar and talking about his experiences as an evacuee. www.holdsworthwrites.co.uk
August 15 & 16. Land Army Reunion, Brenzett Aeronautical Museum, Romney Marsh, Kent. www.brenzettaero.co.uk
August 27 & 23. RAFA Shoreham Airshow, Shoreham Airport, Nr Brighton, West Sussex. www.shorehamairshow.comDONUT SWING DANCE on the 1st August 2009, at the Clopton Village Hall Ticket £7.00. Contact: Esther & David Tel: 01473 635176 or email: esthersew@tiscali.co.uk
CINQUE PORTS SWING BALL on Saturday 1st August 2009 featuring top London six piece swing band The HepChaps playing authentic swinf, jazz and R & B plus your host DJ Gypsy John playing hot swing from the 30's and 40's at The Assembly Rooms, Masonic Hall, StLeonards-on-Sea, TN38 0DS. Doors open 7.45pm - 12.30am. Dress; Vintage / Smart. Tickets: £12.00 in advance (non-refundable) or £15.00 on the night. Further information tel: 01233 758792 or 07999 806635 or visit www.cinqueportsswingjive.com
PEAK RAIL 1940’s WEEKEND - The Peak Railway, Rowsley, nr Matlock, Derbyshire on the 1st & 2nd August 2009. Battle re-enactment between Allied and Axis forces, and displays of both military and civilian wartime vehicles. Stall holders selling civilian and military memorabilia and clothing. Army, air raid, home front and holidays at home displays, war correspondents, and static exhibits depicting how people lived and worked through World War II. Sounds of the era, with music from Paul Harper and a Brass Band. Further information tel: 01629 580381 or write to: Peak Rail Plc, Matlock Station, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA. or email peakrail@peakrail.co.uk. Information for re-enactors – email: peakrail40s@aol.com
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NORTHUMBERLAND AT WAR an exhibition at Woodhorn, QEII Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF opening on the 25th July- 22nd November 2009 which concentrates on Northumberland during the second world war. There are a series of events, talks and lectures to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War Two, Woodhorn will show you how Northumberland's coast, industry, agriculture and people all played a significant part in the war effort. Hear the memories of people who lived through those years and experience a little of the life yourself alongside some of our 1940s characters at special event.
War and Resistance Re-enactment Weekend 1 & 2 August 2009
Discover the fascinating undercover world of WWII espionage and sabotage through live re-enactments. ***
Wartime Food 4 – 7 August and 23 – 26 August 2009 12 noon – 3pm- Daily Children's activity
Family activities inspired by food, cooking and rationing during WWII.
Kindertransport and the Holocaust 8 & 9 August 2009
Learn about the emotionally charged issues of the pre-war evacuation of Jewish children to Britain, the Holocaust and concentration camps through talks, performance and artefacts on display. ***
Make Do & Mend 11 – 14 August and 1 – 4 September 2009 12 noon – 3pm- Daily Children's activity
Have a ago at hooky and proggy mat making, sew on a button, try a knitting doll and have fun with useful home crafts.
“Dad’s Army” Re-enactment 15 & 16 August 2009
Find out about the roles of the Home Guard – the real “Dad’s Army”, during these two days of talks and re-enactments. ***
A Bomber’s Moon, War in the Air 22 & 23 August 2009
What was it like during an air raid? Imagine life on the ground and in the air though talks and performances.***
WWII Show and Tell August Bank Holiday 29 – 31 August 2009
Bring along your wartime artefacts to have thme identified or to discuss them with an expert (no weapons or munitions allowed). Get really into the swing of things on Bank Holiday Monday with accompanied 1940's music. ***
Make Do & Mend children’s crafts will be available between 12 noon and 3pm.
*** Check the Woodhorn website for times of talks, displays and re-enactments. http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com/
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BROMLEY MILITARY COLLECTORS FAIR: at the Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Kentish Way, Bromley, Kent on Sunday 2nd August 2009. Doors open at 9.30am. 100 tables. Snacks restaurant. Multi-Storey Car Park. Enquiries: 07714094009
SUMMERTIME SWING - The Jive Aces present Summertime Swing at Saint Hill Manor, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4JY on Sunday 2nd August 2009 starting at 1.30pm with special guests Keely Smith, Kenny Ball, Keith Ball, Toni Elizabeth Prima, Mary-Jean Lewis, the Flirtinis and DJ Terry Elliott. Proceeds to the Bluebell Railway. Tickets £15.00 in advance from www.seetickets.com, group bookings for 10 or more at £13 each, just call us direct on 01342 300 075 or visit http://www.jiveaces.com for more information.
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SADDLEWORTH WARTIME WEEKEND Friday 7th August – Sunday 9th August 2009
Friday 7th August 2009:- (NEW) National Service Jive Dance 7.30pm 'til Midnight at the Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill. Featuring Crown Top Kings plus Poor Boy Paul. Ticket price £6.00 on door. Further details call Tony on: 0161 652 6824.
Friday 7th August 2009:- Hawaiian/Pearl Harbour Night as last year behind the Wagon & Horses pub Uppermill.
Saturday 8th August 2009:- Tea Dance with a touch of swing at St Chads, Lee St, Uppermill, hosted by DJ B17 Boogie from 12.00 noon till 4.00 pm. Tickets £2.00 on the door as last year. Further details call Pat on: 0161 643 8888.
Saturday 8th August 2009:- Jitterbug Jump - 40s Dance Night at the Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee Street, UpperMill, with music by: The Suburban Swing Orchestra + DJs Katz Corner & B17 Boogie. Ticket price £12.00 Advanced tickets only. Send SAE (ticket size 4" x 6") to Tony Whalley, 19 Croft Brow, Oldham, OL8 3AJ.
Cheques made payable to 'Saddleworth wartime weekend'. Further info call Tony on 0161 652 6824
Sunday 9th August 2009:- Parade of Re-enactors and preserved military transport through Uppermill from the show/camp site led by the veterans of the Royal British Legion, with all standards flying, and escorted by the Oldham Scottish Pipe Band. The vehicles then go on a tour of the villages of Saddleworth including Dobcross, the village where YANKS was filmed, before returning to the show/camp site.
Dancing and music as last year around the villages & show sites. Plus an extra display of American cars in the park in Uppermill.
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SPITFIRE BOUNCE - 8th August 2009 - Guest DJ T.B.A - You can contact us by e-mail at preserversofsound@ntlworld.com or by phone on 07506 851 862 or visit the web site at www.spitfirebounce.com
40's WARTIME DANCE at the Glebe Field Centre, Crich, Derbys on August 8th 2009. Jitterbug, Swing Jive, Ballroom. Music supplied by Moggies Musical Memories. Tickets limited £4.00 each. Dancing 7.30pm till 11.00pm. No bar, bring your own food & drink. Held in conjunction with the Crich Tramway 40's weekend. Ring 01623 456101 for further details & tickets.
SORRY IT'S CANCELLED - OPERATION CHUTES, DAGGERS & CARPETBAGGERS - Holmewood Hall @ War - A Living History weekend centered around Holmewood Hall, Nr. Peterborough. PE7 3PZ commemorating this period of those who served during WWII @ Holmewood Hall as SOE & OSS Agents, in close proximity were the CARPETBAGGERS. To be represented the American Forces at Glatton and others. We are being supported by various invited “Living History Groups” throughout the weekend of Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August 2009. Entry Fee TBC (grounds and part of the Hall). Refreshments will be available. A dance will be held on Saturday 8th, Tickets £10.00 each. Enquiries:- Dance Tickets, Stalls and Exhibitors: Contact - Amanda – 01487830713, Mobile: - 07857687703, Re-enactors, Groups, Military Vehicles and Vintage Vehicles: Contact - George 07976555332 & Dave 07976951386. For General Information All
1940's LINDY HOP BALL on Friday 14th August 2009 at the Werneth Cricket Bowling Club, The Pavillion, Chamber Rd., Oldham, OL8 1AA. Swing to the Classic 30's and 40's sounds of DJ B17 Boogie. Great 40's atmosphere. Raffle in aid of our wounded service personnel: “Help for Heroes” whose web site is: http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/index.html. Tickets £3.50. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets and further info contact Ron on 01204 450244 or email: ronald.lee@sky.com
U.S.O. HANGER DANCE at U.S.A.A.F. Station 419 Woodchurch Kent TN26 3QY on Saturday 15th August 2009, where you will encounter a unique view of 1944 wartime England on a real U.S.A.A.F. Airfield in the heart of Kent with a Military encampment of WW11 Military personnel & Military vehicles, including U.S.O. mobile canteen serving hot fresh filtered coffee, toasted sandwiches including New York salami/pastrami , New York Cheese & Pickle, Cajun Chicken, Iowa Smoked Ham & Mustard, large selection of doughnuts, Wrigley’s gum, Lucky Strike cigarettes, Hershey bars and military issue chocolate, A full WW11 bar is also available serving Ice cold American Budweiser beer and a selection of English real Ales, Kentucky Bourbon, Jack Daniels, and Fentimans soft drinks and water. Period clothes stall by the very special couple Tony & Leslie, Special guest appearances including Monty, General Patton, Douglas Bardon, Viv the Spiv, & others to be announced. Entertainment begins at 5 pm through to Midnight, beginning with open air entertainment by The Swingtime Sweethearts, and vintage comedy acts, then comes the awesome P-51 Fighter Air Display at 6 pm, watch this magnificent American fighter plane taxi out from the main hanger onto the runway then take off disappear into the evening sky where it will menacingly return at full speed to leave us reeling and running for cover as it whistles past us just yards above our heads at speeds of up to 400 miles an hour, then continues to keep us glued to it as it performs one of the most fearsome air displays to be seen in England, it will then land back at Station 419 and taxi back to the Main Hanger where we can almost reach out and touch it. Truly an experience not to be missed. The main dance begins in the Hanger at 7.30 and continues to Midnight, with the fabulous Memphis Gee and Texas Tommy, special guest appearance of vintage Burlesque by Kitten Von Mew, Vintage dance displays by The Kent Lindy Hoppers including Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, East & West Coast Swing etc, PERIOD DRESS ONLY, Correct WW11 Allied Military uniform or 1940's Civilian, If you have a 1940's vehicle and would like to bring it along please get in touch, Tickets are limited and are £15 in advance or £20 on the gate (if available) More information please contact U.S.O. 01233 860 564 or 07850 685 905. email: info@usoshows.com or visit: www.usoshows.com
VJ DAY CONCERT - Wymondham & District Ex Service Men's Club, Norfolk on the 15th August 2009 featuring JILL DANIELS performing "HITS OF THE BLITZ". Only £5.00 entrance. Come dressed in 1940s dress or uniform if you like. Contact 01953 602 261.
ON THE HOME FRONT, 1939-45 on 15th - 16th August 2009 at Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire from 11am to 4.30pm. A third great year of fantastic forties fun, organised by EventPlan on behalf of Nottinghamshire county council. Military and civilian displays, living history, fashion, music, song, firemen and pumps, entertainments and much more! Visitors are invited to join in with the spirit of the event by coming in period dress (completely optional, of course!). Re-enactors: All Allied personnel, civilians and vehicles warmly welcome! Free daytime admission (modest car parking fee applies). Plus free Saturday evening 40s dance for registered daytime event participants. Full details at www.eventplan.co.uk/Rufford1940s09.htm or call 01509 815645
HULA BOOGIE on Sunday 19th July 2009 the vintage music and dance night at the superbly kitsch South London Pacific Tiki Bar, 340 Kennington Road, London SE11 4LD (nearest tube: Kennington or Oval) Admission: £7 all night. 7pm to 1am. Discover: Exquisite floor stomping vintage music from the 1930s to the 1950s from your hosts and resident DJs - the glamorously exotic Miss Aloha and the very hep Reverend Boogie. Winging her way over from Dublin, Guest DJ Oona Fortune. Some very British Burlesque from Honey Wilde and Retro Retail Therapy from Emma Jane Clothing plus all regular features including early evening Jive class (7.30 - 8pm) and Miss Aloha's internationally sought after Hukilau Hula Dance Class. Free kitsch snacks, music, cocktails (have you tried the Miss Aloha Cocktail Yet?), Entertainment and Dancing til 1am 'Dress stylishly, Drink responsibly, Dance all night' For more information: www.hulaboogie.co.uk or info@hulaboogie.co.uk 020 8672 5972 (office hours) 020 7820 9189
"THE RAT PIT SWINGS" to the music of the "Swing Commanders" and G.I.Jive at Bents Lane Social Club, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2NJ on Saturday 22nd August 2009 from 7:30p.m. till Midnight. Tickets £7.50. Book early on 07811 951 601
REVIVAL NIGHT SWING are very excited to announce: One o'clock Lindy Hop - a Workshop on Saturday 22 August 2009 with UK Lindy Hop Champions Gary & Sara Boon. Three classes of general intermediate level Lindy Hop & Lindy Charleston. Only £20 per person. Early bird discount £15, if paid before 30 June 2009. 1pm till 5pm. Plus a Revival Night Swing Dance with DJs Shoe Shine Boy, Miss Tallulah & Shack Shakin' Jack, admission only £5. At High Royds Social Club, Menston, West Yorkshire, LS29 6AQ. For a booking form tel: 01943 465457 or email us at info@revivalnight.co.uk or visit the web site at www.revivalnight.co.uk
RAMSEY 1940S WEEKEND from the 22nd – 23rd August 2009 from 10am ‘til 5pm at RAF Upwood. Every year for one weekend in August, Ramsey takes a trip back in time as it returns to the 1940s to remember the sights and sounds of this historic era. 2009 will be no different and on the 22nd and 23rd of August, Ramsey will celebrate all things Forties. The highlight of this trip down memory lane is Saturday's 1940s dance, held in one of RAF Upwood's old aircraft hangars from 7.30pm ‘til 12.00 midnight. There you can dance the night away to an authentic big band sound. The daytime will see a procession of vintage vehicles, living history displays, stalls, Forties fashion shows and other special events. Meanwhile, in the town, the shops will put on a 1940s window display. But the weekend is not all about fun and remembering the past, at the heart of the event is a serious aim - to raise money for a variety of charities and all profits from the weekend are donated to charity. Since the event's start in 2003 a host of charities have benefited from the weekend – from national cancer charities to Ramsey's pensioner and youth groups. Further information email mark.michele@yahoo.co.uk
ANGLESEY'S FINEST HOUR? - on Sat 22 & Sun 23 August 2009, from 10.30am - 5pm at Anglesey Abbey, 6 miles NE of Cambridge. Step back in time to Anglesey Abbey in the 1940s and discover some of the ways Lord Fairhaven and local people were helping with the war effort. Meet the Home Guard, Civil Defenders and WVS as the grounds and house are brought alive by the vehicles, uniforms, music and activities of Britain at War. A spitfire fly past, military drills, children’s wartime craft activities and wartime menu in the restaurant offer more wartime experiences. Visitors are also invited to step further into the spirit of the 1940s by coming in period dress (completely optional, of course!). Further details available on www.nationaltrust.org.uk/angleseyabbey or by calling 01223 810080
RAUCEBY WAR YEARS WEEKEND - The Mid Lincs MVT are holding a War Years weekend on the 29th – 30th August 2009. The event will take place around the villages of South & North Rauceby just west of Sleaford. The Field selected will have stalls of various goods (Military & Civilian) with a large marquee for possible Friday night disco with a bar. The marquee will have various demonstrations happening during Saturday like: Fashion shows, Hair demonstrations, Dancing Classes etc with a 1940’s dance at night featuring the Ockbrooke Band playing Glenn Miller style music plus 40’s entertainer Paul Harper. There is free entry to all pre booked re-enactors and free camping (Military tents in the display field, Civilian tents in another field). The dance tickets will be sold in advance on a first come first serve basis (Pre-booked £13.00, on the day £15.00 should any be left). Military Vehicle owners must let us know the vehicle type, registration numbers and number of people as soon as possible. Visit our website to down load the entry and camping forms for those who wish to camp www.raucebywarweekend.co.uk or email raucebywarweekend@hotmail.co.uk.
WWII & YOU – a 1940s event, The Waterworks at War at Kew Bridge Steam Museum on the 29th to 31st August 2009. Find out about life on the home front, how the waterworks operated in war conditions, be evacuated on the museum’s own railway, how to put out an incendiary bomb and much more! For more information tel: 020 8568 4757 or fax: 020 8569 9978 or email: jo@kbsm.org or education@kbsm.org
WALES AT WAR 1940 at Penmaenmawr, North
Wales on the weekend of 29th, 30th & 31st August (Bank
Holiday) 2009. A weekend of attractions based around the 1940’s.
Camping available. Battle of Britain Fly Past - Battles on the Beach -
Vehicles- Living History Groups- Dance Saturday Night- Show Sunday - Jive
Dancers – Parades - Street Parties. This year the entire village is
joining in, so come along and join us. For
details contact: Viv.Mooney@hotmail.co.uk
or telephone 01492.622023
TWINWOOD FESTIVAL - incorporating the Glenn Miller Festival of Swing, Jazz & Jive. 29th 30th & 31st August 2009 at the Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedfordshire. Hosted by John Miller, Terry Elliott, & Strollin’ Steve, this years fantastic line up at Twinwood includes: The John Miller Orchestra, Mike Sanchez Band, The Jive Aces, Sticky Wicket & his Swing Orchestra - featuring Serena Howard Douglas, Chris Smith & His String of Pearls Orchestra, The Midland All Stars Big Band, Lola Lamour, Jim McAllister - The Voice of Sinatra, Kings Cross Hot Club, Big Boy Bloater, Peter Donegan & The Lonnie Donegan Band, The Kremlinaires, The Swing Commanders, KingCats, Oo-Bop-Sh’bam, The Metrotones, Juke Joint Jump, Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys, Sentinels Of Rhythm, Ding Dong Daddios, Salvation Army Brass Band & more still to be announced. As well as the fantastic bands, we also have our Dance Marquee, with all-day dance lessons & workshops. The popular evening Hangar Dances with Chris Reynolds Swing Shift, and the Superb 1950s Record Hop, with Strollin’ Steve. Every day there will be a WWII Air display, and there are lots of traders, exhibitors, shows, and museums to visit throughout the weekend. Tickets can be bought either for single days, up to the full weekend package with camping. Twinwood Arena is a lovely venue, at unique & historic site. Everyone is super friendly, and if you haven’t been before we are sure you will love it!!! Website: www.twinwoodevents.com or Email: info@twinwoodevents.com or Tel: 01923 282725
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RICHARD HOLDSWORTH will be at the following event(s) signing his book, Six Spoons of Sugar and talking about his experiences as an evacuee. www.holdsworthwrites.co.uk
September 12 & 13. Wartime Weekend, Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon, Wilts. www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
September 26 & 27. Railway at War, Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, Northants. www.nlr.org.uk
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SAVOY SEASIDE SWING 2009 on the 4th, 5th and 6th September 2009. Enjoy all Blackpool has to offer including the world famous illuminations. Relive the era of Swing at this authentic art deco hotel with its beautiful period ballroom – The Savoy Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool, FY2 9SJ. All inclusive three day event from 12.00 noon on Friday 4th until 12.00 midnight Sunday 6th. Three cram packed fun days of Swingy things – Vintage clothing and accessory stalls, 30’s and 40’s dance film clips from the eras – Vintage feature films – followed by The Afternoon Savoy Record Hop – with Katz Korner "Hot Club" Friday Evening – The Savoy Ball featuring one of the best entertaining bands around, the Fantastic "Swing Commanders" with their eclectic mix of music and fabulous stage show and spinnin’ the discs for the evening “Gypsy John Record Hop" – 7.30 pm ‘til late Saturday Evening – The Savoy Ball featuring the sensational "Cat Pack" and fabulous vocalist Lisa George and spinnin’ the discs for the evening “Gypsy John Record Hop" – 7.30pm ‘til late. Sunday Evening – THE SAVOY BALL featuring the dynamic 40’s Swing Band "Sticky Wicket " with superb vocalist Serena Howard Douglas and spinnin’ the discs for the evening “Moggies Music Memories Record Hop” from 7.30pm ‘til late. All inclusive £199.00 half board accommodation for three nights – (leaving after a leisurely breakfast on Monday). £50 deposit per person or full amount to be paid with booking – balance to be paid on or before 30th June 2009. For further information contact: Katz Korner on – 07503 490441 – 07958 533645
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER on Saturday 5th September 2009 at the Wood Green Animal Shelters, London Road, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire PE29 2NH Re-live the atmosphere of the 1940’s and 50’s through music of the era with Galaxy Big Band. Familiar sounds of Glen Miller, Frank Sinatra, Swing, Jive and Jazz music taking you back through time. Start the night off by joining in a taster dance class with 'Rug Cutters Lindyhop' to get you on your feet. Doors open at 7pm for 8pm start. Dress the part and be entered into our best dressed competition or simply sit back and enjoy the atmosphere! Tickets £15 including traditional supper. All profits made from ticket sales goes towards the animals in our care. To book your tickets please call 07810 541408
ELSECAR RAILWAY WARTIME WEEKEND - 5th &
6th September 2009 - Elsecar Heritage Railway, Wath Road,
Elsecar S74 8HJ. Returning for its fifth year. Come to the railway
and enjoy the explosive battle to liberate the station, try your hand with
the wartime fire fighting equipment, see the gunnery display, the fashion
show and fall your children in for drill and combat training. Evening Blitz
Ball is once again being provided by the Ockbrook Big Band and Paul Harper.
Admission prices are £5.00 Adult, £3.00 OAP and Concessions. Dance
Tickets are £12.00 including Pie & Pea Supper. Contact
Paul Bavill, Foreign Field Events on 0113 232 0095, 07975 619409 or email
on p.bavill@foreign-field.co.uk
or see www.foreign-field.co.uk/elsecar.html for further event information. Advance Ticket Sales available from the Railway
on 01226 746746.
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NORTHUMBERLAND AT WAR an exhibition at Woodhorn, QEII Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF opening on the 25th July- 22nd November 2009 which concentrates on Northumberland during the second world war. There are a series of events, talks and lectures to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War Two, Woodhorn will show you how Northumberland's coast, industry, agriculture and people all played a significant part in the war effort. Hear the memories of people who lived through those years and experience a little of the life yourself alongside some of our 1940s characters at special event.
Post-war Weekend 5 & 6 September 2009
Discover what the austerity of post-war Britain really meant.***
Special Woodhorn Heritage Open Day Tours 12 & 13 September 2009 (booking essential)
To coincide with Heritage Open days, book your place on these extra special guided Woodhorn tours telling the little known story of Woodhorn during WWII. Tel 01670 528080.
Also visit Woodhorn dressed in WWII period costume on the 12 & 13 September to enjoy free car parking.
Make Do & Mend children’s crafts will be available between 12 noon and 3pm.
*** Check the Woodhorn website for times of talks, displays and re-enactments. http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com/
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ALL OUR YESTERDAYS on Monday Sept 7th - Thursday Sept 10th 2009 inclusive at Mill Rythe Holiday Village Hayling Island Hants PO11 0BP. This is another version of our superb nostalgia show featuring The George Thorby Big Band from the 8th playing the music of Glenn Miller and other great bands of yesteryear. Whilst mainly the 1940's and earlier this is a show with a difference because it features 50's hit maker Craig Douglas with musical arrangements all adapted to suit a Glenn Miller style band. Also appearing will be TV & Cabaret Star Maggie Moone. The first evening will be an Old Thyme Music Hall. There are over 3 and a half hours entertainment every night plus organised events by the entertainment team during the day. You also have use of all the sites facilities plus a good breakfast and evening meal from the menu in the restaurant. The price for the 4 days is £144.00. Call the booking office now on 02392 460044
NORTH WEST MILITARY COLLECTORS present:- 11th & 12th September 2009 a Military Convoy Weekend. WANTED:- Vehicles of all ages to help make the longest military convoy through the Blackpool Illumintions EVER!!!!! Camping available at the Country & Western Fort San Antone, Lytham. Free entry into the club house on Friday night. Good family atmosphere children welcome. Saturday night is Convoy night, through the lights and back for a knees up. Tariff: Camping, Caravan, and Motorhome 10.00 per night. Lodge rooms on request. Want more info? Contact Pete Hall @ French Resistance on 07812074662 or Sue Green 07988964872 or Bob Lindsay 07974445550
1940’s EVENT on the 12th September, 2009 at North Thoresby, off A16 between Louth and Grimsby. Come and enjoy a 1940s event in Lincolnshire's Best Kept Large Village 2008. Re-enactors, trade and craft stalls, vintage vehicles and tractors, evening dance in Village Hall, also Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. For further details contact David Barnett, tel 01472 - 840674 or e-mail dave_brntt2003@yahoo.co.uk or visit the web site at; www.lincolnshirewoldsrailway.co.uk
WE’LL MEET AGAIN DANCES at Nealies, Milford, Derbyshire on the 12th September 2009. A tea dance from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Admission £2.00 (cream tea £3.00) plus Dance Night 7.30pm - late with Woody at War. Further details contact Jon on 07956418566
1940s WEEKEND on Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th September 2009 celebrating the Bull Dog spirit of the home front. Relive the nostalgia of 1940s Wartime Britain. The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway steps back to the difficult times of Wartime Britain. Various re-enactment societies attend the railway over both days. Watch out for the Home Guard, Soldiers and Airmen returning home on leave and, of course, the long suffering civilians. A frequent service of trains will operate on both Saturday and Sunday, between 10.30 and 15.40 (Bolton Abbey), 16.30 (Embsay), subject of course to enemy action. The railway has had special dispensation from the Ministry of Food to operate its refreshment rooms at Bolton Abbey and Embsay stations. For further information, please telephone Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (01756) 710614 for general enquiries, or the Talking Timetable (01756) 795189.
96TH BOMB GROUP MUSEUM Open Day at New Eccles Hall School, Quidenham,
Norfolk, NR16 2NZ on Sunday September 13th 2009 from 11am - 4.30PM. FREE ENTRY. Newly refurbished museum, BBMF. Living History Displays, Vintage Military and Civilian Vehicles Stalls Refreshments and much more. Displays and vehicles still needed please contact us to book in. Call: 01379 640929 after 4pm or email jill.03@tesco.net
40s/50s SWING NIGHT at the New Middleton Arena on Saturday 19th September 2009. Featuring the Swing Commanders plus DJ GI Jive. Enjoy the excellent facilities as you Dance and Jive 40’s style at the Middleton’s Brand New Arena. Doors open at 7.00pm. Tickets £9.00 from Box Office on 0161 643 2389 or from Pat and Colin on 0161 643 8888.
1940s NIGHT - Featuring Jill Daniels Saturday 19th September 2009 at Monks Barn Nr Stratford Upon Avon "Hits Of The Blitz Show" in the ancient Monks Barn. For further details visit www.monksbarnfarm.co.uk Shipston Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8NA. Telephone: 01789-293714
THE HOLT VICTORY DANCE on the Saturday 19th September 2009, Holt Victory Dance, at the North Norfolk Railway Weekend Ticket £7.00. Contact: Esther & David Tel: 01473 635176 or email: esthersew@tiscali.co.uk
SALUTE TO THE ‘40s at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on the Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September 2008. Step back in time to the Dockyard of the 1940’s and enjoy a fantastic weekend of nostalgia, memories, wartime experiences and entertainment as the Dockyard is brought alive by the vehicles, uniforms, music and activities of Britain at War. In just two years this has become a firm favourite with many. A fund-raising event in aid of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust. Contact: Bill Fowler on 01634 823821, or email bfowler@chdt.org.uk
DOCKYARD IN ACTION (event title to be confirmed) on 19th - 20th September 2009 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Hampshire, 10am to 5pm, organised by EventPlan on behalf of the historic dockyard. A Roman to 1980s multi-period eventcommemorating the history of Portsmouth and the royal dockyard. Living history including on HMS Victory and HMS Warrior, arena displays, Mary Rose themed demonstrations including cooking on the recreated ship's galley, boats rowed by period sailors, musket and cannon firing, dockyard's history brought to life in spectacular fashion! Includes 1940s displays and living history with all Allied personnel, civilians and vehicles warmly welcome (pre-registration essential). Full details at www.eventplan.co.uk/Portsmouth09.htm or call 01509 815645
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RAILWAY AT WAR - Northampton & Lamport Railway's 1940s Weekend on Saturday & Sunday 26th & 27th September 2009 at Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8BA. Recreating the 1940s experience of life on the Home Front during World War Two. Meet the local Home Guard, chat with evacuees and sample 1940s rations. Spitfire and Hurricane flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Saturday). Military and civilian vehicle displays. Battle re-enactments staged on both days. Entertainment and Real Ale Bar from Friday evening dancing to the sounds of swing DJ J.P. and Saturday night Dance featuring The Rutland Big Band. 1940s civilian dress or allied military uniform encouraged. Trade, re-enactor, exhibitor and vehicle enquiries welcome. Further details from our website at http://www.nlr.org.uk/events/rlyatwar.htm or email railwayatwar@btinternet.com
RAILWAY AT WAR 1940s Swing Dance on Saturday 26th September 2009 from 7.30pm till 11.30pm at Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton. NN6 8BA. Featuring The Rutland Big Band and supported by 40s swing DJ, JP. Tickets £10 - For further information and to download ticket order form see our website www.nlr.org.uk/events/rlyatwar.htm or email railwayatwar@btinternet.com
1940’s DANCE on Saturday 26th September 2009 - Swing, Jump 'n' Jive with the fabulous Crown Top Kings and DJ Mr Pete's Dancing Beat spinning the discs, at Fields Sports and Social Club, Clayton, Bradford, BD7 4AY. Tickets £10.00 Contact Peter 07800-827207 or Pam 07771-537950.
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EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY 1940s WEEKEND - Once again the East Lancashire Railway, Bolton St. Bury Lancs will be hosting their second War Weekend in 2009 on the weekend of the 26th & 27th September 2009 featuring a wide range of attractions, re-enactment scenarios, and much, much more. Those passengers who arrive in 1940's military or civilian attire will qualify to travel all day at the concession rate of £8.00! As the car parks around Bolton Street Station Bury will be busy please consider using Heywood Station which will be offering free car parking and shuttle train service into Bury. First departure from Heywood 0935hr. For all enquiries please contact Neil Parkington on 0161 797 4516 evenings or visit the web site at: www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk
MAPLEDURHAM MILITARY SHOW. We are holding our first re-enactment / living history event at our Country Estate in South Oxfordshire on the weekend 2nd, 3rd & 4th October 2009. Our estate also borders North Berkshire and is close to Reading. The theme of our three day event will be of warfare throughout the ages but mainly concentrating on conflicts of the 20th Century. Major as well as minor wars will be covered during that Century, ranging from World War One and World War Two up to the Falklands war, Vietnam War and the more recent conflicts in Bosnia and Iraq, to mention some. The event will occupy over 70 acres of land and we will have an arena occupying 10 acres, so the battles will be big and noisy. Battles will include tracked as well as wheeled vehicles and large infantry attacks. There will be trade stands on site as well as refreshments, including a beer tent. Further information: email Mark at mark@faulkner518.orangehome.co.uk or tel: 01189461299 or mobile 07871283782
STOKE BRUERNE VILLAGE AT WAR WEEKEND - The friends of the Canal Museum are repeating their ‘Village at War Weekend’ on 2nd- 4th October 2009. (Non-Axis WW2 vehicles and re-enactors only.) Free camping for exhibitors. ‘40s Swing Dance etc. For more details and entry forms see www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk or contact the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence seamus@LBHGEO.co.uk (MVT 14958)
THE BOURNEMOUTH BOUNCE JIVE WEEKEND which is to be held at the superb 3-star rated Carrington House Hotel, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth BH1 3QQ over the weekend of Friday October 2nd to Monday October 5th 2009. Appearing live are three bands at the top their game and all completely different, drawing influences from major American artists from the 1930s to the 1950s. On the Friday night we have Big Boy Bloater, the world-renowned King of the Whammy bar and the doyen of blues-jumpin' Rhythm and Blues in the UK today. Juke Joint Jump (debutants at The Twinwood Festival August 2009) are all about having a good time and will be living up to their name on the Saturday evening. Then on Sunday night we are entertained by Europe's best Western Swing sextet featuring six specialist musicians, five voices, thirteen instruments, international artistes with recent appearances on US network television and coming to British television sets soon. Nobody does it like The Swing Commanders. Complimented by afternoon dance workshops with Paul Crook and Natasha Hall (UK Open Lindy Hop champions and finalists from BBC1's "Strictly Dance Fever") and top UK DJs Strollin' Steve and Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie". The beautiful dance venue has a sprung loaded dance floor and can comfortably accommodate in excess of 300 people. The price is £219 per person half-board. Everybody welcome. For booking forms and details on Allways Music events, telephone Steve Ashdown on 01638 712187 or 07808 340776 or email: steve_ashdown@hotmail.com View: www.strollinsteve.co.uk www.carringtonhousehotel.co.uk www.bigboybloater.com www.jukejointjump.co.uk www.swingcommandersupdates.co.uk www.swingtimedance.co.uk
1940's LINDY HOP BALL on Saturday 3rd October 2009 at the Werneth Cricket Bowling Club, The Pavillion, Chamber Rd., Oldham, OL8 1AA. Swing to the Classic 30's and 40's sounds of DJ B17 Boogie. Great 40's atmosphere. Raffle in aid of our wounded service personnel: “Help for Heroes” whose web site is: http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/index.html. Tickets £3.50. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets and further info contact Ron on 01204 450244 or email: ronald.lee@sky.com
VILLAGE AT WAR 1940's Swing Dance on Saturday 3rd October 2009, 7.30 till late at Village Hall, Roade, Nr Northants, NN7 2LS. Dancing to the fabulous Sticky Wicket and his 9 peice Band featuring the Vocal Talents of Serena Howard-Douglas. supported by 40's DJ, JP Swing. Tickets £15 with supper. See website www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk or Jenny Copeland 01327 340492 for further details and tickets.
FLASHBACK TO THE 40's & 50's on Monday 5th October - Thursday 8th October 2009 inclusive Sand Bay Holiday Village Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare. This is our fabulous break with the first 3 days geared entirely to the war years. The Blitz Ball which is part of the break has been running for 22 years touring the UK and abroad is part of the package. Every conceivable detail is included with the ballroom decked out like a forties dance hall. The George Thorby Big Band perform every night and we also include our own. Air Raid Warden, Forces Sweetheart, Martin Smith & Steve Stevens . With broadcasts from the war years, a very convincing air raid and victory celebrations at the end you will see why the show is so popular for many. The 4th day is a trip into the 50's with the big band playing Rock N Roll and the ballads from the 50's. The cabaret will be award winning Matt King as Elvis Presley. There will also be an Outdoor Model Aircraft Display (weather permitting). The entertainment is non stop every night plus the entertainment team are on hand with organised events during the day. You can even pop into The Old Vic and watch a film in the afternoon and have a pint or two. All the sites facilities are yours to use plus a good breakfast and evening meal daily. The price for the 4 days is £149.00 with discounts for block bookings. Dress to impress Forties style. Details can be obtained by calling 01934 428200
OTFORD 1940s SWING - 10th October 2009 - Guest DJ T.B.A - You can contact us by e-mail at preserversofsound@ntlworld.com or by phone on 07506 851 862 or visit the web site at www.spitfirebounce.com
BROMLEY MILITARY COLLECTORS FAIR: at the Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Kentish Way, Bromley, Kent on Sunday 11th October 2009. Doors open at 9.30am. 100 tables. Snacks restaurant. Multi-Storey Car Park. Enquiries: 07714094009
"WARTIME WEEKEND on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering
the 16-18 October 2009
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THE NORTHERN WORLD WAR TWO ASSOCIATION is running an event in at Pickering Show Ground on the 16th – 18th October 2009. The event will include Eastern and Western Front Battles (2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday) and living history sites, including vehicles etc. More information available on the NWW2A website at: www.nww2a.co.uk
Dances at Pickering
Friday 16th October 2009 - by
popular demand again, after another complete sell out in 2008, Ava Disco with
DJ Lynne is presenting a nostalgic evening of music from the War Years in
Wrelton Village Hall (2 miles from Pickering) which provides a venue similar
to that used for local WW2 dances in that era. The event – which commences
at 7.30pm (until 11pm) - will include original soundtracks of events that
took place during those WW2 years and dancing to nostalgic music for swing
plus old tyme favourites such as the valeta, St Bernard Waltz, military two
step, cha cha cha, barn dance, cokey cokey, charlston etc as well as some
popular ballroom numbers - foxtrots, waltzes, quicksteps etc. DJ Lynne will
seek to accommodate personal music requests of the era and the evening will
include some community singing of WW2 songs and reflections of those “good
old days”, concluding by tradition now with Land of Hope & Glory
plus Vera Lynne’s famous song We’ll Meet Again! There will be
a “village hall bar” and a good buffet is provided. Early advanced
booking is strongly recommended (popularity has demanded that the event now
is held over two nights!). Tickets price
£11 each (including the buffet) are available from Pickering Tourist
Information Centre (Tel: 01751 473791).
Friday 16th October 2009 - Three DJ’s playing everything from the 30s, 40s & 50s from a Waltz to the Jitterbug at the Ladylumley School.. If you want to Boogie' then we Boogie, if you want to Jive then we Jive, if you want Old Time, then we play Old Time, if you want to Stroll or Charleston then that's what's we do, with Woody plus Gyspy John plus Moggie. Don't forget it's bring your own drink and refreshment. No queues here and no more pay out once you’re in. Admission £5-00 on the door.
Saturday 17th October 2009 - by popular demand again, after another complete sell out in 2008, Ava Disco with DJ Lynne is presenting a nostalgic evening of music from the War Years in Wrelton Village Hall (2 miles from Pickering) which provides a venue similar to that used for local WW2 dances in that era. The event – which commences at 7.30pm (until 11pm) - will include original soundtracks of events that took place during those WW2 years and dancing to nostalgic music for swing plus old tyme favourites such as the valeta, St Bernard Waltz, military two step, cha cha cha, barn dance, cokey cokey, charlston etc as well as some popular ballroom numbers - foxtrots, waltzes, quicksteps etc. DJ Lynne will seek to accommodate personal music requests of the era and the evening will include some community singing of WW2 songs and reflections of those “good old days”, concluding by tradition now with Land of Hope & Glory plus Vera Lynne’s famous song We’ll Meet Again! There will be a “village hall bar” and a good buffet is provided. Early advanced booking is strongly recommended (popularity has demanded that the event now is held over two nights!). Tickets price £11 each (including the buffet) are available from Pickering Tourist Information Centre (Tel: 01751 473791).
Saturday 17th October 2009 - the Fabulous Jive Aces plus three DJ’s playing everything from the 30s, 40s & 50s from a Waltz to the Jitterbug at the Ladylumley School. If you want to Boogie' then we Boogie, if you want to Jive then we Jive, if you want Old Time, then we play Old Time, if you want to Stroll or Charleston then that's what's we do, with Woody plus Gyspy John plus Moggie. Don't forget to bring your own drink and refreshments. No queues here and no more pay out once you’re in. So let's have some fun. Admission £12-00 on the door.
Stay at the RIVER ESK APARTMENTS WHITBY during Pickering War Week-End 16th & 17th October 2009. Drive or hop aboard a train direct to Pickering. TWO NIGHTS SPECIAL £175.00 all in (up to 4 sharing). Further details visit www.river-esk-apartments.co.uk or telephone 01947 811264 to book direct.
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THE BLITZ BALL on Saturday 17th October 2009 at Wicksteed Park Kettering Northants. This is our fabulous show geared entirely to the war years. The Blitz Ball. This has been running for over 21 years touring the UK and abroad. Every conceivable detail is included with the ballroom decked out like a forties dance hall. The George Thorby Big Band perform plus our own Air Raid Warden, Forces Sweetheart and Comedy Cabaret. Air raid sequence. None stop fun. Dress to impress Forties style. A full evening’s entertainment plus wartime supper. For ticket prices and bookings call 08700 621195
THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA present The Classic Big Band Sound Of The 1940's. Recapture the sounds and memories of a bygone era. Featuring the unforgettable music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Ted Heath, Syd Lawrence... at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket, London on Sunday 18th October 2009 at 5.30pm For tickets: tel. 0844 412 4657 - www.seetickets.com
MEMORIES on Monday 19th October - Thursday 22nd October 2009 inclusive at Sand Bay Holiday Village Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare. This is an extended version of our All Our Yesterdays show featuring The George Thorby Big Band playing the music of Glenn Miller and other great bands of yesteryear. Whilst mainly the 1940's and earlier this is a show with a difference because it features TV Cabaret Star Maggie Moone. Also appearing will be Fred The Ted & Steve Hewlett & Friends in cabaret. There are over 3 and a half hours entertainment every night plus organised events by the entertainment team during the day. There will also be an Outdoor Model Aircraft Display (weather permitting). The entertainment is non stop every night plus the entertainment team are on hand with organised events during the day. You can even pop into The Old Vic and watch a film in the afternoon and have a pint or two. You also have use of all the sites facilities plus a good breakfast and evening meal from the menu in the restaurant. The price for the 4 days is £149-.00 with discounts for block bookings. Details can be obtained by calling 01934 428200
SPITFIRE BOUNCE - 24th October 2009 - Guest DJ T.B.A - You can contact us by e-mail at preserversofsound@ntlworld.com or by phone on 07506 851 862 or visit the web site at www.spitfirebounce.com
JUKE BOX JAMBOREE presents Revolutionairs, Jets, Hicksville Bombers and Rudy La Crioux plus DJ's on Saturday 24th October 2009 at the Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5DG. 6.00pm 'til 1am. FREE PARKING after 6pm. Tickets £15 advance or £18 on door. Further details and Tickets tel: Ken 01782 713787 or Paul 07833 682201
1940's SOCIAL AND DANCE - Be a guest of the Andersons at our 1940's Social and Dance with Lola Lamour on Sat 24th October 2009. Dance the night away, Strolls, Jiving, Ballroom and many popular dances of the 1940's. 7.30pm - 11.30. Tickets on sale now! £9 without meal. £11 includes pie and peas with Gledhill's award winning pies. State when booking: Pork Pie, Meat & Potato Pie or Vegetarian Pie. No bar, so bring your own drinks. At the Blackburn Hall, Rothwell, between Wakefield and Leeds. 2 miles from M62 & M1 a map will be supplied with your tickets. Our Charity is Wakefield & Pontefract Macmillan Nurse Appeal. For more information contact: Ambrose 01977 790630 or George 01924 370464 evenings or visit: www.1940s.info.
‘STEP BACK IN TIME TO THE 1940’s’- Join us for a full night of entertainment and dancing 1940’s style on (a date to be confirmed) October 2009 at the 4 star Midland Hotel, Bradford, Yorkshire. ‘Twelve Bars from Mars’ will be live to get you ‘in the mood’, with swing, jazz, jive, not forgetting those Big Band classics. The evening starts off at 7.30pm with a chance to view the 1940’s film on display as well as the period costumes from a local theatre. The evening entertainment stars musical impressions of ‘George Formby’, ‘Max Miller’ and the ‘Andrew Sisters’! And there’s more - a wonderful buffet – but don’t worry, there will not be rations on the night! All this for £19.95 per person. We will be giving a donation to the NSPCC and hope that you will join us to support this worthy cause. For further information and special accommodation rates please contact the Midland Hotel on tel: 01274 735735 or email: events@midland-hotel-bradford.com For more information on the hotel: http://www.peelhotels.co.uk/hotels/midland-hotel-bradford-yorkshire-england/
THE NEWCASTLE SWING THING - a dance camp weekend of workshops & dances at Newcastle University, Castle Leazes, Spital Tongues, NE2 4NY. It will run from 30th October to 1st November 2009. It is a mixture of Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues & Jazz. For further info email lou & Drew at: lousark@btinternet.com
U.S.O. ( Victory circuit ) HALLOWEEN DANCE at Winchelsea New Village Hall, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4EY, on October 31st 2009, from 7.30pm to 11.30pm, Original Hot Swing played by renown Swing DJ's ( to be announced ) Vintage Burlesque show by Kitten Von Mew, Period dance routines displayed by The Kent Lindy Hoppers, with special guest's ( to be announced ). Licensed Bar, Free Teas Coffees, Cakes etc, & hand buffet. Period dress preferred Allied uniform or Civilian. Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the night, ( limited tickets ). Information & Reservations contact the U.S.O. team at 01233 860 564 or 07850 685 905 or email info@usoshows.com or visit www.usoshows.com
1940’s SWING DANCE on the 31st October 2009. In aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal at the Royal British Legion Hall, Newland Street, Witham, Essex. CM8 2AZ. 7.30pm – 11.30pm. DJ ‘Texas Tommy’. No bar, bring your own drinks. Tea/coffee and doughnuts provided. Tickets £7 each in advance. No ticket sales on door. For more details or to book call the ticket hotline. 01621 840077
TRAFALGAR NIGHT 40S DANCE on behalf of the Royal Naval Association (North Manchester Branch) at the Vasa Club, Rochdale Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 6EF (Large Car Park) on Saturday 31st October 2009 from 7.30pm Tickets £7.00. Hosted by GI JIVE and featuring Crosby RNA Wartime Sods Opera (You Know What Sailors Are!). Further info tel: 0161-681-5873
CURRENTLY ON HOLD WHILST NEW DATE IS ARRANGED THE GEORGE THORBY BIG BAND on November 2009 at Wicksteed Park Kettering Northants. This fabulous band will give you the chance to dance the night away with all the big band numbers of yesteryear. A full evening's entertainment plus hot supper. For ticket prices and bookings call 08700 621195
ME & MY SHADOWS A BIG BAND RATPACK SPECIAL on 6th, 7th & 8th November 2009 inclusive at Sand Bay Holiday Village Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare. This is a real Turkey & Tinsel Special featuring top numbers from the big band era with The George Thorby Big Band. But as an extra treat every evening there will be a different "Ratpack" cabaret. Top Tribute artists are Friday is Dean Martin, Saturday is Ol'e Blue Eyes himself Frank Sinatra. and Sunday Sammy Davis Jnr. You will recognise all the top numbers performed by the original stars in the 40's and early 50's and in our opinion these tributes are as good as the original stars. Its a variation on our top forties show just for Christmas, we even have the snow. The entertainment is non stop every night plus the entertainment team are on hand with organised events during the day. All the sites facilities are yours to use plus a good breakfast, lunch and evening meal daily including a Christmas Dinner. The price for the 3 days is £129.00 with discounts for block bookings. Details can be obtained by calling 01934 428200
FAGINS FAIRS 1940’s themed dance evening. Live entertainment. Come and enjoy the sound of the 40’s on Saturday 7th November 2009. Tickets £6.00. Full bar at the University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB, (Just off the A38.) See map at http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=de22+1gb&countryCode=GB For more details contact; Ade or Karen 07940838549 or email faginsfairs@yahoo.co.uk
40's JUMP, JIVE & SWING NIGHT at the Triple S Club, Skegby, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts on 7th November 2009. Music from star DJ "Savoy Jump". 40's dress encouraged. Tickets £4.00. Numbers limited. Ring 01623 456101 for further details and tickets.
1940's DANCE at Worsbrough Welfare Hall & Cricket Club, Sheffield Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on 7th November 2009 7.30pm - 11.30pm.This is a charity event with all profits going to Sheffield Weston Park Cancer Care Hospital and Sheffield Cavendish Cancer Care Centre. It will be a fantastic night with the Dearne Big Band and the great Paul Harper, also featuring a tribute spot to the Andrews Sisters (with a difference!) Tickets £15.00 per person with supper included. There is a bar, which you'll find in the air raid shelter!. Please come along, have a fabulous night whilst helping a worthwhile cause. For further information and tickets, please contact Irene or Dave Jones 01226 361634
1940’s NIGHT OF MUSIC & DANCE on Saturday 7th November 2009 at the Royal British Legion Club, Exbury Road, Backfield, Southampton, SO45 1XD. Featuring Pete Weston Big Swing Band and the Four Seasons Singers. Period dress welcome to enhance the theme night and a prize for the best costume. Everyone welcome. Tickets £6.50 available from the Club Bar and The Herald office in Hythe. Further queries tel: 02380 891445 or 897135 or visit the web site at www.fawleybritishlegion.co.uk
FAGINS FAIRS - Derby living history event. A multi period living history fair at the University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB (Just off the A38.) See map at: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=de22+1gb&countryCode=GB on Saturday 7th November & Sunday 8th November 2009. Doors open 10.00am on both days. Entry £3.00 on the door (accompanied under 16s free), NO Unaccompanied under 16s. Entry is £1.50 for those in appropriate period attire. (VCR rules apply regarding weapons). This is an all indoor event in clean, pleasant surroundings. A wide selection of stalls and displays, free parking. 2 cash points on site (Lloyds and Nat West). For more details contact; Ade or Karen on 07516974014 or Jon on 07956418566 or email: faginsfairs@yahoo.co.uk. Stallholders please contact Ade or Karen on 07516974014
1940s DANCE on the 14th November 2009 at the Conservative Club Blackpool Rd Preston Jacobs Join with swinging 40s music all night. DJ is the world renown TOMCAT~LE~TACHE. Always a good night, tickets are £5-00 each so come a long and have a good time. Further details or tickets ring Dave on 01772 715749 or 07885677773
1940’s DANCE on Saturday 14th November 2009 - Swing, Jump 'n' Jive with the fantastic Jump Jive 'n' Wail and DJ Mr Pete's Dancing Beat spinning the discs. At Fields Sports and Social Club, Clayton, Bradford BD7 4AY. Tickets £10.00. Contact Peter 07800-827207 or Pam 07771-537950.
DONUT SWING DANCE on the 21st November 2009, at the Clopton Village Hall Ticket £7.00. Contact: Esther & David Tel: 01473 635176 or email: esthersew@tiscali.co.uk
OTFORD 1940s SWING - 28th November 2009 - Guest DJ T.B.A - You can contact us by e-mail at preserversofsound@ntlworld.com or by phone on 07506 851 862 or visit the web site at www.spitfirebounce.com
SPITFIRE BOUNCE - 5th December 2009 - Guest DJ T.B.A. You can contact us by e-mail at preserversofsound@ntlworld.com or by phone on 07506 851 862 or visit the web site at www.spitfirebounce.com
1940’s CHRISTMAS DANCE featuring The Zoltans, The Bretons Entertainers and 40’s DJ at Gaynes School, Brackendale Gardens Upminster Essex RM14 3UX on Saturday 5th December 2009 from 7 -11pm. Ticket Price £10 includes lucky draw number. Please bring your own rations and beverages. 1940’s dress or uniform encouraged otherwise smart casual dress. Ticket sales limited to 200 so don’t miss out. For more information please call Diane 07982249138
BIG BAND CHRISTMAS DANCE on Saturday 12th December 2009 at the Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Rd, Witham, Nr Braintree & Colchester, Essex. Featuring a 16 Piece Big Band & Singers. Licensed Bar - B.Y.O Buffet, Raffle. Large Free Car Park Available (After 6.00pm) opp Hall. Tickets £16.00. Further info and tickets tel: Nigel Northfield 01621892 404
HOME FRONT CHRISTMAS DANCES on the 12th & 13th December 2009 at Nealies, Milford, Derbyshire. Tea Dance both days from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Dance Night (12th only) 7.30pm - late with Woody at War. Further details contact Jon on 07956418566
GRAND CHRISTMASD DONUT on the 19th December 2009, at the Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham, Essex. Featuring Terry Elliott's "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY". Tickets £8 each. Bring your own drink. Contact: Esther & David Tel: 01473 635176 or email: esthersew@tiscali.co.uk
BROMLEY MILITARY COLLECTORS FAIR: at the Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Kentish Way, Bromley, Kent on Sunday 20th December 2009. Doors open at 9.30am. 100 tables. Snacks restaurant. Multi-Storey Car Park. Enquiries: 07714094009
NEW YEAR BIG BAND SPECIAL on Wednesday 30th December - Friday 1st January 2009 inclusive at Sand Bay Holiday Village Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare. Features The George Thorby Big Band plus a guest band (to be confirmed) on New Years Day. See the New Year in with style. The entertainment is non stop every night plus the entertainment team are on hand with organised events during the day. All the sites facilities are yours to use plus a good breakfast, lunch and evening meal daily. The price for the 3 days is £229.00 with discounts for block bookings. Details can be obtained by calling 01934 428200
DONUT SWING DANCE on the 31st December 2009, at the Clopton Village Hall Ticket £8.00. Contact: Esther & David Tel: 01473 635176 or email: esthersew@tiscali.co.uk
NEW YEAR BIG BAND - Near Cambridge on the 31st December 2009 7.30pm - 1am. Held in a beautiful historic barn, dance your way into 2010 with the fantastic swing band 'Opus 17'. 40's dress encouraged, raffle and best dressed prizes. Hog roast included in ticket price, drinks from a pay bar. Tickets £50. Contact Paula at: paula.banks@rocketmail.com or phone 01223 264675 or 07949928585. The Manor Barn, Harlton, Cambridge, CB23 1EY.
U.S.O. ( Home leave ) NEW YEARS EVE DANCE at Winchelsea New Village Hall East Sussex TN36 4EY on Sat 31st December, 2009, from 7.30 to Midnight. Fabulous line-up of entertainment including, Viv the Spiv, George Formby tribute act, The Clover Sisters, Vintage Comedy acts, Two hot Swing DJ's ( to be announced ) Burlesque by Kitten Von Mew ( to be confirmed ), plus lots more including The Kent Lindy Hoppers displaying vintage dance routines. Period dress preferred Allied Uniform or Civilian. Licensed bar. Free tea coffee cakes, & hand buffet. Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the night, ( Limited Tickets ). Information and Reservations contact the U.S.O. team at 01233 860 564 or 07850 65 905, email info@usoshows.com or visit www.usoshows,com
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STRIKE UP THE BAND on February 19th - 22nd 2010 at the Sand Bay Holiday Village, Beach Rd Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare Avon. The event features The George Thorby Big Band with fabulous music form the 1920's onwards. Plus a nightly cabaert. Use of all the on site facilities and full board. Price per person £129.00. Early bird special. Book and pay in full for special priceof £114.00 but be quick places will go fast. The booking hotline is 01934 428200
THE SWINGING BLITZ BALL at Whitworth Civic Hall on Friday the 12th March 2010. Dancing to the Swing Commanders and GI-Jive Disco. Tickets are £15 and this includes supper. Doors open 7.30pm tickets in advance, 40’s dress and uniforms encouraged Tel Jim/Susan 01706 853479 01706 854777 or mobile 07973 421145
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VE DAY DANCE at Audley End Airfield, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4LH on the 8th May 2010. Dancing to John Miller and his Orchestra. More details to follow. Prices TBA. Tel 01799 510756 or email linda@vintagefabrics.co.uk
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FLASHBACK TO THE 40's & 50's on October 4th - 8th 2010 at the Sand Bay Holiday Village, Beach Rd Kewstoke, Nr Weston Super Mare Avon. This is our fabulous break with the first 3 days geared entirely to the war years. The Blitz Ball which is part of the break has been running for 23 years touring the UK and abroad is part of the package. Every conceivable detail is included with the ballroom decked out like a forties dance hall. The George Thorby Big Band perform every night and we also include our own. Air Raid Warden, Forces Sweetheart, Del & DePaul. With broadcasts from the war years, a very convincing air raid and victory celebrations at the end you will see why the show is so popular for many. The 4th day is a trip into the 50's with the big band playing Rock N Roll and the ballads from the 50's. The cabaret will be Just The Two Of Us.Songs made famous by the Bachelors to name but one. There will also be an Outdoor Model Aircraft Display (weather permitting). The entertainment is non stop every night plus the entertainment team are on hand with organised events during the day. You can even pop into The Old Vic and watch a film in the afternoon and have a pint or two. All the sites facilities are yours to use plus a good breakfast and evening meal daily. The price for the 4 days is £159.00 .Early bird special. Book and pay in full for special price of £139.00 but be quick places will go fast. Dress to impress Forties style. Details can be obtained by calling 01934 428200
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