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Our forthcoming events for 2009
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June 2009
FLASHBACK TO THE 50's 60's 70's on Sunday 21st June 2009 inclusive Sand Bay Holiday Village Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare. This is a real treat for fans of quality nostalgia music and totally different to all out other shows. There is over 3 and a half hours entertainment every night plus organised events by the entertainment team during the day. The fabulous line up includes Paul Leegan & The Legends in a theatre quality tribute from Donegan To Springsteen, The Original Wee Willie Harris, The Starlites Rock N Roll Showband, Paula May as Helen Shapiro, Fred The Ted as himself, The Runaways as The Shadows, From Stars In Your Eyes Chriss Nott as David Essex & Gary Pease as Rod Stewart. Remember Winifred Atwell and her hot boogie piano well come and listen to Carl Sinclair he will have you rockin. You also have use of all the sites facilities plus a good breakfast and evening meal from the menu in the restaurant. This show previewed last year and was a total smash hit. Places will go quickly. The price for the 3 days is the same as last year at £119.00 with discounts for block bookings. Details can be obtained by calling 01934 428200
THE BLITZ BALL on Saturday 27th June 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 concevable 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. Non stop fun. Dress to impress Forties style. A full evenings entertainment plus wartime supper. For ticket prices and bookings call 08700 621195
WARTIME IN THE VALE OF EVESHAM at Ashdown Camp, Evesham on Saturday & Sunday, 27th - 28th June 2009. Please come and help us celebrate Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day and the wartime contributions made by the people from towns and villages, throughout the ages in The Vale of Evesham. A family show with a mix of military & civilian displays & events at our atmospheric WW2 camp. Charity fund-raising for ‘Help for Heroes’. BBMF flight (applied for) - Armoured Fighting Vehicles - arena events - 65th anniversary D-Day beach display with DUKW - classic vehicles - beer tent - children's fair - farmers market - fine weather (applied for) - local history societies - meet the British Legion - military dioramas - militaria stalls - post war military vehicles - re-enactment groups - refreshments- remote control models - Stanton shelter - tanks - The Dad's Army Van & WW2 vehicles. For more info. please visit www.freewebs.com/ashdowncamp/ or call Paul on 0779 159 1528
July 2009
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.
*"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
'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'. Further details 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
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
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
*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
August 2009
*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 Saturday evening 40s dance. Full details at www.eventplan.co.uk/Rufford1940s09.htm or call 01509 815645
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.
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
September 2009
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.
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
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.
*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
*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
In addition we are organising a 1940s Big Band Dance for the Saturday evening and also include details as follows:-
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
I hope you will be able to attend this. I have made sure we don't clash with the North Norfolk or Chatham this year and we are aiming to keep to the 4th weekend in September for future years too. I have attached a re-enactor's booking form and a form for the evening dance.
Northampton & Lamport Railway Homepage: - Dance Poster (PDF File)
Railway at War: - Application Form (PDF File)
October 2009
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
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
"WARTIME WEEKEND on the
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering the 16-18 October 2009
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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).
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).
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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
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
November 2009
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
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; Stuart on 07732458882 or Ade or Karen on 07940838549 or Jon on 07956418566 or email: faginsfairs@yahoo.co.uk. Stallholders please contact Ade or Karen on 07940838549
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
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
December 2009
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
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
DONUT SWING DANCE on the 19th December 2009, at the Witham Public Hall, Grand Christmas Donut Ticket £8 In Advance Or £9 On The Door. 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