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July 2010
COPYTHORNE DURING WWII presented by Swing Jive Entertainments at Copythorne Parish Hall, nr Southampton on the 31st July 2010 from 4.00pm. This is an ‘In the Mood Dance Night with Swing Jive Dance Classes, Movietone Cinema, Out Break Stage Shoe, WWII Food Rations, Copythorne During WWII Documentary, Swing Jive Dance Troop, Swing Jive Radio with Forces Favourites, News and Music from the Era. For further information tel: 023 80 893117 Mobile 07733024779 or email: shaun@theswingjivedisco.co.uk or visit www.theswingjivedisco.co.uk
THE SPITFIRE BOUNCE on the 31st July 2010 at The Slade Green Community Centre, Bridge Road, Erith, Dartford, DA8 2HS. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" Plus Two Guest DJ's. £6 in Advance or £7 on the Door. FREE Tea, Coffee, Squash & Doughnuts. FREE Draw to win Two FREE Tickets To The Next Dance. Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. SWING, JIVE & BOOGIE all night to 1940s & Early 1950s Music. Tickets & Details on 07506 851 862. www.spitfirebounce.com
August 2010
DERBYSHIRES NO1 LIVING HISTORY EVENT on the 6th, 7th, & 8th August 2010 at the Coney Grey Farm, Pentrich, Ripley, Derby. DE5 3RJ. Military vehicles dating from WWII period, Home Front displays, a 40’s fair ground and a 40’s fashion show. Winston Churchill will be opening the event on Friday 6th Aug plus live entertainment throughout the weekend. Enjoy the WWII skirmish and much more. There will be a wide selection of militaria stalls, a re-enactors market and multi period re-enactments. The beer tent will be selling real ale throughout the whole of the weekend. The Saturday Evening dance featuring DJ “Woody’s War Department” doing the music and special guest “Lola Lamore” singing the sounds of the 40’s. Pre-booked tickets for the dance, at a cost of £10 each, can be purchased from – MP Promotions, PO Box 6568, Belper, Derby. DE56 0YP, include a sae. Tickets are also available from S.A.F.A. on the day. Trade stalls are available at £50 per pitch for the 3 days. All military vehicles and displays will get a free pitch pre-booked only. Send for a booking in form with a sae. Re-enactors pre-booked will be £3 per day which includes free camping (tents only), those with caravans or campers will be £15 for the 3 days. All re-enactment groups welcome, send for a booking in form for a free display pitch and include a sae to MP Promotions (as above). For more information contact Ade on - 0751 6974014, or email mp.promotions@uwclub.net
14 TRANSPORT GALA & WW11 THEME WEEKEND + FRIDAY FUNDAY HELP FOR HEROES CHARITY FUNDRAISER presented by the Northamptonshire Preservation Society & Friends of East Carlton Countryside Park on Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6th 7th & 8th August 2010 from 10am to 5pm Daily and situated between Corby and Market Harborough in the 100 acre East Carlton Country Park Leics. LE16 8YD. Open to all Traders, Marketmen, Action Groups, Vehicles. Set up in the Beautiful woodland and open spaces. East Carlton Countryside Park is situated on the edge of the beautiful Welland Valley. The Heritage Centre in the converted coach house and stables houses a display featuring the history of Corby and the development of the iron and steel industry in the town. The park includes an all inclusive play area for all ages. The cafe is open all year and offers light meals, hot and cold drinks and ice cream. The first floor of the old coach house has a number of craft workshops where you can watch the individual craftsmen practise their skills. There are country walks throughout the park, through fine mature woodland and grasslands. You can see a varied habitat and a great variety of wild life throughout the year. The Hall is unfortunately not open to the public but can be viewed from the park. The present hall, built in 1863 on the site of a previous hall, is thought to be the third hall on this site. Like all old buildings, it does have a ghost who has on occasions been known to visit the old coach house. Caravans & Camping Tents all welcome. Please Help Us - Help Our Heroes - One Third Of Funds Raised Goes To Help For Heroes charity. For more information and bookings etc. contact: Keith Hudson, 3 Thetford Close, Corby Northants, NN18 9PH or tel: 01536 747418
THE OTFORD 1940s SWING DANCE on the 7th August 2010 at The Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent, TN14 5PQ. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" Plus Two Guest DJ's. £6 in Advance or £7 on the Door. FREE Tea, Coffee, Squash & Doughnuts. FREE Draw to win Two FREE Tickets To The Next Dance. Raffle in aid of THE NOT FORGOTTON SOCIETY. Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. THE BEST 1940s SWING Music. Tickets & Details on 07506 851 862
1940s WEEKEND on the 14th and 15th August 2010 at Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP. A celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a replica spitfire and simulator and RAF re-enactments. Plus military vehicle convoys. For further information Tel: 01773 854321 or visit www.tramway.co.uk
1940's WEEKEND on the 21st and 22 nd August 2010 taking place in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. The event will include an open air 1940 big band proms concert on the evening of the 21st headlined by Lesley Garrett. The Battle of Britain themed weekend will include the concert (up to 4000 tickets) WW2 re-enactors displays, camps and stalls. Sunday will hopefully see a new Spitfire Memorial unveiled and open air Church service and flypast to mark the Battle of Britain. Camping and related facilities available for visitng groups and public. Visit www.visitlythamstannes.co.uk or email lkrawecke@btinternet.com for further information
RAMSEY 1940's WEEKEND - Saturday and Sunday the 21st and 22nd August 2010 from 10am to 5pm each day. Once again the event will be packed with re-enactors, stalls, period vehicles, exhibits flying displays and entertainment for all the family. There will also be another hanger dance on the Saturday the 21st from 7.30 pm to midnight with the Opus One big band and supporting acts. For more information visit www.ramsey1940sweekend . (info presently being updated).
Experience 'THE WAY WE WERE' 1930's to 1950's. August 28th 29th & 30th 2010 from 10.30 to 5pm each day with our last train at 4pm.Come and travel back in time with a ride on our steam train. Our staff will be in period costume, there will be entertainment, static displays of civilian, military and agricultural vehicles. Enjoy songs from the period by Dicky Lines and browse craft tents for locally made gifts and produce. If you wish to 'dress the part' you will be most welcome. Tickets including the steam train ride are Adults £9.50 Children £7.50 Family £28.00 Concession £8.50 For full details visit our website www.eastsomersetrailway.com or phone Chris on 01749 880417
RAUCEBY WAR WEEKEND 2010 on the 28th-30th August 2010. Step back into the 1940’s war years during a nostalgic weekend of fun with lots of Military Vehicles, Re-enactors, Living History Displays, Trade Stands, Demonstrations, Vintage & Classic Vehicles, Flypast by the BBMF (tba), Tank Rides, Funfair (tba) and many more attractions. Licensed bar & Refreshments. 1940’s dance to the Ockbrook Big Band and ENSA Entertainer Paul Harper plus music for evening dances and during the day provided by "Major Swing". Charities: Lincs/Notts Air Ambulance, Help for Heroes. Entry Tickets: Adults £5 or £12 (3 day pass) Children 16 & Under free Re-enactors (pre booked) Free. Contact Details: Exhibitors & Re-enactors 01529 488354, Trade Stands 01522 868443, Dance Tickets 01529 488354. Further Enquiries 01529 488354 or visit www.raucebywarweekend.co.uk or email: raucebywarweekend@hotmail.co.uk
THE SHEFFIELD FAYRE, at the Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield S2, from 10.30 to 5.30pm on 29 - 30 August (bank holiday) 2010. EventPlan's 8th Classical Greek to WWII multi-period spectacular, including battles and displays by the Northern World War 2 Association, staged as part of this hugely popular annual show. All pre-registered 1940s re-enactors, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited, as usual subject to agreeing to abide by our simple conditions of participation. Please note,no Nazi party, SS or Japanese impressions. Excellent cafe and various sales stalls on site. For more information please visit www.eventplan.co.uk/Sheff2010.htm or call 01509 815645.
HAWORTH VINTAGE FAIR - Sun 29th Aug & BH Mon 30th Aug 2010 from 10am to 4pm - Admission £1.50. Haworth Vintage Fairs take place at The Old School Rooms next to the Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth, West Yorkshire. The vintage fairs have lots of lovely stalls selling fashion, collectables and household items from a bygone era and specialising in 1940s and 1950s. Whether you are looking to buy something different or if you have anything you wish to sell, why not pop along. This is a lovely social event where re-enactors can dress up and get together for a catch up over a delicious cuppa and slice of homemade cake from the vintage style cafe. Further details can be found on www.haworthvintagefairs.co.uk or contact Pam Howorth 07811 213716.
September 2010
THE SPITFIRE BOUNCE on the 4th September 2010 at The Slade Green Community Center, Bridge Road, Erith, Dartford, DA8 2HS. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" Plus Two Guest DJ's. £6 in Advance or £7 on the Door. FREE Tea, Coffee, Squash & Doughnuts. FREE Draw to win Two FREE Tickets To The Next Dance. Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. SWING, JIVE & BOOGIE all night to 1940s & Early 1950s Music. Tickets & Details on 07506 851 862. www.spitfirebounce.com
ELSECAR WARTIME WEEKEND on the 4-5 September 2010 - Elsecar Heritage Railway, South Yorkshire. Foreign Field present Elsecar Heritage Railway's Wartime Weekend in association with Elsecar Railway Preservation Group. This two-day event features a Foreign Field Battle for the liberation of the train station, as well as ongoing Living History Camps through both days. All of the Living Exhibitions are hands on and the public are invited to try the uniforms and vehicles of both Axis and Allied Forces. Musical Entertainment is provided by Paul Harper periodically throughout the day. As well as the popular and explosive battle display, arena based displays will include the Gunnery Show, The Resistance and the opportunity for young visitors to fall in and volunteer for service. The Saturday Evening Blitz Ball starts at 7.00pm in the Tram Shed, Building 21 and features The Ockbrook Big Bandand Lola L'amour Tickets: £12.00. Further information visit http://www.foreign-field.co.uk
WARTIME WEEKEND at the Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 2DA on Saturday/Sunday 11th/12th September 2010 from 1000hrs ‘til 1700hrs. In 2009, the event featured 15 enactment groups, 60 plus military vehicles, 10 trade stands, 100 additional dressed supporters, a (different) silver band on both days, a Spitfire fly-past on the Saturday, plus "wartime " food, and a bar. Full enactment of troops attacking an enemy train. Wartime spiv/comedian. It is envisaged the 2010 event will be similar in all aspects, though, maybe bigger. Contact details for booking and further information tel: 01793 771615 or email: scr@gmx.co.uk or visit www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY Presents THE TERRY ELLIOTT ORIGINAL 1940s DANCE on the 18th September 2010 at the The Horton Kirby & South Darenth Village Hall, High Street, Horton Road, South Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9AX. With WORLD RENOWNED DJ Terry Elliott. 7.30 'Til Midnight. Bring your own drinks. FREE Tea & Coffee. £8 in on the Door. (Reservations Recommended). 1940s Allied Uniform or Civilian Dress Please.. Tickets Reservations & Information on 0207 987 6686 or sentimentaljourney1944@yahoo.co.uk
ON THE HOME FRONT 1939-45, at Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF, 11am to 5pm on 18 - 19 September 2010. EventPlan's fourth great year of fantastic forties fun at Rufford, this year including a 70th anniversary Battle of Britain theme. Military and civilian displays, living history, fashion, music, song, dance, firemen and pumps, entertainments, wonderful period vehicles, lots of '40s "stuff" to browse and buy, and much more! All part of a continuous programme of displays and activities. Saturday evening dance for registered participants only (tickets available nearer the time). All Allied and civilian 1940s re-enactors, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited, as usual subject to agreeing to abide by our simple conditions of participation. Please pre-register with us for free admission (otherwise there's a parking charge for the event) and so EventPlan can forward final event details. Please note, as it is a Home Front event, axis impressions are confined to POWs please. Restaurant, cafe and shops on site. For more information please visit www.eventplan.co.uk/Rufford1940s2010.htm or call 01509 815645.
1940s WEEKEND from the 18th – 19th September 2010. Come and enjoy the 1940s weekend on the North Norfolk Railway, our most popular event for adults by far! Over the years this event has attracted more and more visitors and more and more exhibitors. It is widely felt to be one of the best events of its type in the country. People who attended last year were booking accommodation before they left as they enjoyed it so much! Come in uniform or 1940s civilian dress to add to the atmosphere. Don't forget your gas mask and ration books! Once again we intend to hold another Evening Dance & Entertainment for visitors and re-enactors on Saturday 19 September 2010. Details of this will be available nearer the time. A separate charge will apply for the evening event. For further information telephone: 01263 820800 or email: enquiries@nnrailway.co.uk
SALUTE TO THE ‘40s – 18th & 19th September 2010 at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ. Step back in time for a weekend of nostalgia and Life on the Home Front. Military and Home Front re-enactors, wartime vehicles, period fashion and an exciting programme of wartime entertainment with humour, music and dance. Around every corner you'll encounter bombsite urchins, ‘spivs’, soldiers and sailors, coppers and Dockyard Maties. New for 2010 - a trade village, themed street scene and even more indoor and outdoor live entertainment for the whole family. Contact 01634 823813 or visit www.thedockyard.co.uk
WIMPOLE AT WAR 1939-45, at Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW, 11am to 5pm on 25 - 26 September 2010. Wimpole's fourth wartime event and the first organised by EventPlan. A super weekend of wartime nostalgia with music, song, dance, military displays, living history and entertainments, all within a continuous programme of displays and activities. Saturday evening dance for registered participants only (tickets £5, available nearer the time). All Allied and civilian 1940s re-enactors, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited, as usual subject to agreeing to abide by our simple conditions of participation. Please pre-register with us for free admission (otherwise there's an admission charge for the event, National trust members free) and so EventPlan can forward final event details. Please note, as it is a Home Front event, axis impressions are confined to POWs please. Restaurant, cafe and shops on site. For more information please visit www.eventplan.co.uk/Wimpole1940s2010.htm or call 01509 815645.
October 2010
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
RAILWAY IN WARTIME from the 15th - 17th October 2010 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ. We’ve turned the clocks back to 1943 for our most popular event of the year, with ENSA entertainers, street parades, vehicle displays and re-enactments along the railway. For further information call: 01751 472508 or email: info@nymr.co.uk
THE OTFORD 1940s SWING DANCE on the 16th October 2010 at The Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent, TN14 5PQ. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" Plus Two Guest DJ's. £6 in Advance or £7 on the Door. FREE Tea, Coffee, Squash & Doughnuts. FREE Draw to win Two FREE Tickets To The Next Dance. Raffle in aid of THE NOT FORGOTTON SOCIETY. Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. THE BEST 1940s SWING Music. Tickets & Details on 07506 851 862
BRITAIN DEFENDS – 1940s HOME FRONT on October 23rd and October 24th (Sat and Sun) 2010 from 11am - 5pm at the Papplewick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9AJ. The 1940s Home Front event at Papplewick Pumping Station, Britain's finest Victorian fresh water Pumping Station, featuring a variety of civilian and military re-enactors and vehicles. Musical entertainment from Dickie Lines. Re-enactors who wish to exhibit during over the course of the event are advised to call the enquiry number as soon as possible on 07866109730. General public enquiries: tel. 0115 9632938 or email director@papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk or visit www.papplewickpumpingstation.co.uk
WWII CHRISTMAS LEAVE on the Watercress (Mid-Hants) Line on the 26th & 27th December 2010. Enjoy the thrill of WWII Christmas Leave. Join Civilian and Military re-enactors celebrate this historic holiday and experience the relief and joy of the journey once taken to return home from war. Visit www.watercressline.co.uk.
HAWORTH VINTAGE FAIR - Sun 31st Oct 2010 from 10am to 4pm - Admission £1.50. Haworth Vintage Fairs take place at The Old School Rooms next to the Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth, West Yorkshire. The vintage fairs have lots of lovely stalls selling fashion, collectables and household items from a bygone era and specialising in 1940s and 1950s. Whether you are looking to buy something different or if you have anything you wish to sell, why not pop along. This is a lovely social event where re-enactors can dress up and get together for a catch up over a delicious cuppa and slice of homemade cake from the vintage style cafe. Further details can be found on www.haworthvintagefairs.co.uk or contact Pam Howorth 07811 213716.
November 2010
THE SPITFIRE BOUNCE on the 13th November 2010 at The Slade Green Community Center, Bridge Road, Erith, Dartford, DA8 2HS. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" Plus Two Guest DJ's. £6 in Advance or £7 on the Door. FREE Tea, Coffee, Squash & Doughnuts. FREE Draw to win Two FREE Tickets To The Next Dance. Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. SWING, JIVE & BOOGIE all night to 1940s & Early 1950s Music. Tickets & Details on 07506 851 862. www.spitfirebounce.com
HAWORTH VINTAGE FAIR - Sat 27th Nov & Sun 28th Nov 2010 from 10am to 4pm - Admission £1.50. Haworth Vintage Fairs take place at The Old School Rooms next to the Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth, West Yorkshire. The vintage fairs have lots of lovely stalls selling fashion, collectables and household items from a bygone era and specialising in 1940s and 1950s. Whether you are looking to buy something different or if you have anything you wish to sell, why not pop along. This is a lovely social event where re-enactors can dress up and get together for a catch up over a delicious cuppa and slice of homemade cake from the vintage style cafe. Further details can be found on www.haworthvintagefairs.co.uk or contact Pam Howorth 07811 213716.
December 2010
THE OTFORD 1940s SWING DANCE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL on the 4th December 2010 at the The Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent, TN14 5PQ. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" Plus Two Guest DJ's. £6 in Advance or £7 on the Door. FREE Tea, Coffee, Squash & Doughnuts Plus Loads Of FREE Extras. FREE Draw to win Two FREE Tickets To The Next Dance. Raffle in aid of THE NOT FORGOTTON SOCIETY. Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. THE BEST 1940s SWING Music. Tickets & Details on 07506 851 862
WE"LL MEET AGAIN AT CHRISTMAS on December 12th - 13th 2010 at Nealies Function Room, Derby Road, Milford, Belper, Derby DE56 0RA. A 1940s weekend with Military Vehicles , Trade Stalls , Afternoon Tea Dance From 2-30 pm ‘til 4-30pm. Admission £2.00 on the door. Saturday Night Dance with Woody,s War Department 40s DJ. Doors open at 7 pm ‘til late. Tickets pre-booked £8 or pay on the door £10, this includes a fish and chip supper. All welcome. Contact Ade on 0751 6974014 or email mp.promotions@uwclub.net