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BEST OF BRITISH Available at all good newsagents for only £3.40. Sold out or cannot find a copy? Call 01778 342 814 to buy a copy post-free.

MORE SCOUSE, VICAR? A fictional story by the late, Liverpool born author, Billy Forshaw set in war torn Britain.
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HITLER AND MARS BARS A new book set in 1940s Germany and Ireland provides a unique window into 1940s Ireland. Click here for synopsis

WITH A SMILE AND A SONG The biography of the unforgetable Anne Shelton written by her niece Kelly Richards.
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DIE LAUGHING: War Humour from WW1 to Present Day (Paperback) by George Korankye is a book about war time humour from WW1 to the present troubles in Iraq. Click here for synopsis

SPOILS - World War II Fiction.  “Spoils” is a fictional thriller set up during World War II and the great Nazi loot of art carried across Europe, showcasing derring-do and conscience struggles. Learn more about this fascinating book by visiting http://www.spoils-thebook.com

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEBBIE CURTIS RADIO BIG BAND CONCERTS which includes 40’s re-enactors who were used on stage at the London Palladium. http://www.photoboxgallery.com/DCRBB

If you're in Llandudno you might choose to visit The World War II Home Front Experience at New Street, Llandudno.

WR28 HOME GUARD Coy ‘C’ invite you to dig out those glad rags, polish up your act and be our special guests at a social night on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 8pm at the Old White Lion Hotel, Haworth. Listen to some of the very best dance music of the wartime era, courtesy Peter & Jeff of “Company B”. Dance floor available to practise those new moves. Clothing swap meet, buy/sell or exchange your surplus period costume or uniform items! Dress code is optional but we love to see those 1940s outfits. Further details contact Peter/Lesley Wedel on 01535 662484 or email peter.wedel@virgin.net

THE ANDERSON'S ‘SOCIAL & DANCE NIGHT’a 1940's Social & Dance Night at East Ardsley General Working Men’s Club, Thorpe Road, Ardsley, Nr Wakefield. West Yorkshire. Off Jct.41 (M1) A650 towards Bradford first main turning right 100 yards on right, car park around back, every last Monday in the month. Want to know more? E-mail George Anderson on anthony.hooley@btopenworld.com or tel: 01924 370464

THE ANDERSON'S ‘SOCIAL & DANCE NIGHT’ a 1940's Social & Dance Night at The Riccall Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Riccall, YO19 6PW. This dance will be held every second Friday in the month 7.30pm until 10.30pm. A small door charge of £2.50 to cover the hall fees has had to be charged but it is the same friendly atmosphere and good music as always, full bar service. Want to know more? E-mail George Anderson on anthony.hooley@btopenworld.com or tel: 01924 370464 or Ambrose Anderson on 01977 790630

RAMSEY 1940s WEEKEND 2008 – a Ramsey 2008 comments/forum page on the following web site has been set up for anyone who went, re-enactors and general public alike. We'd like to hear about anything Ramsey 2008, not just about the hanger dance. Also, there are around 500 professionally taken pictures of the Ramsey Weekend available to view on this site. The page address is: http://www.debbiecurtis.co.uk/id171.html

REVIVAL NIGHT LINDY HOP CLASSES. Jenny and Stuart, 2008 North East Swing & Jive Champions, teach Lindy Hop for Beginners and Intermediates on Tuesdays at Sunnybank Social Club, Silsden, BD20 9NX.  Jenny and Stuart have been teaching Lindy Hop since 2003, and have been taught by many of the best Lindy Hop teachers from around the world, including Ryan and Jenny who are the resident Lindy Hop instructors from the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing TV show. Jenny and Stuart focus on showing you how to dance socially to the music; making their drop-in classes, fun, friendly & informative and not just about ticking off moves.  Beginners 8pm - 8:45 followed by half an hour social dancing, Intermediates 9:15 - 10pm followed by more social dancing til 10.30pm. If you'd like to know more please visit our website at www.revivalnight.co.uk or give us a call on 01943 465457.

THE FORTIES EXPERIENCE - The Lincolnsfields Children’s Charity, based at Lincolnsfields in Bushey is located on the site of Bushey Hall – Headquarters of the USAAF Fighter Command during WWll. As part of their ongoing World War ll children’s education programme the charity has created an authentic 1940’s house in one of the remaining twelve WWll buildings on the site. The 1940’s house, Dig for Victory Garden, Militaria Collection, WW2 Vehicle Ride, Blitz Experience and NAAFI Café are all open on the LAST SUNDAY of EVERY MONTH from 10.30.a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission is £3.50 per adult and £2.50 for children and senior citizens. PERIOD COSTUME wearers can simply make a donation.