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January 2012

THE SPITFIRE BOUNCE on the 28th January 2012 at The Slade Green Community Centre, Bridge Road, Erith, Dartford, DA8 2HS. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" plus TWO GREAT guest DJ's. £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 The Best 1940s & Early 1950s Dance Music. Details on www.spitfirebounce.com or call 07506 851 862 or e-mail preserversofsound@ntlworld.com

USO BLITZ BALL - at the Dorothea Mitchell Hall, Station Road, Claverden CV35 8PH on the 28th January 2012 from time 7.30 to 11.30pm. USO are proud to present again the annual Blitz Ball and with a fabulous line-up of entertainment for your pleasure including 40's swing at its peak with Memphis Gee & Woody at War, the Stillhouse Orchestra, Memphis Belle, the Saggie Bottom Boys, Bud Flanagan and Max Miller & surprise guests, plus the USO Dance team. & mystery guest !!  Tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment, Admission is £15 in advance or £20 on the night, Admission includes free New York Hotdogs tea coffee cake etc, Licensed bar and other food available, Dress code 1940's Allied services or Civilian, Further details contact USO  tel 01233 860 564 or email info@usoshows.com or visit www.usoshows.com

QUORN JUMP JIVE & SWING on Saturday 28th  January 2012  7.30 till late  with the new hottest band on the circuit 'THE INTELI-GENTS'  Tickets Recommended £8.00 On the Door £9!!! NO BAR. ADULTS ONLY at the Quorn Village Hall , Leicester Road, Quorn, LE12 8BB Further details and tickets contact Lin-D-Hop on: 01162302828

February 2012

MASKED BALL' SOCIAL DANCE RECORD HOP on Fri 3rd Feb 2012 from 7.30pm – late. Masks & vintage clothing preferred but not essential. PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED!!! - Our newly crowned winners from the 'Festive Frolics' Dance will be the Judges! Tickets £4 in advance or £5 on the night. At the Greenfield Conservative Club, Chew Valley Rd, Greenfield, Saddleworth OL3 7DB. Music includes a wide variety of Jive, Strolls, and Ballroom. You'll be able to dance your newly learned 'Madison and also the 'Put a Lid On It' Strolls! What's more, there's the usual 1-on-1 private tuition offered during the course of the Dance evening, from a wealth of Club moves on offer - just look at the Information Sheets around the Dance and ask to learn something new - or revise something you've forgotten! And, there will be an offering of stalls of vintage and retro clothes, music and accessories, from Chicken Shack Boogie so you can buy outfits to style yourselves fabulously! Tel / text Trina on 07119 457688 Email: thebackstepboogie.club@virgin.net. Visit our website: www.backstepboogie.co.uk

THE SWING ERA's FRIENDLY 1930s/40s TEA DANCE on Sunday 5th February 2012 from 2pm until 5pm at The Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green, near Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9QE. Join us for an afternoon of genuine vintage Jazz, Swing and Jump Blues presented by The Swinging Detective with tunes chosen specifically for pure balboa, bal-swing, shag and lindy hop styles. Admission just £5.00 to include refreshments. Contact us for more information on 07714897369 or email swingera@hotmail.co.uk

SITTINGBOURNE HOME FRONT LIVING HISTORY SOCIETY Present a 1940's Valentines Dance with the Roger Luxton Big Band play your favourite 30's and 40's Big band music including Glen Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, Jeff Two-tone Boogie will be playing your favourite 1930's and 40's Swing music, you will find all this at the Holy Trinity Hall Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3EG on Saturday 11th February 2012 doors open at 7pm and you can dance until 11.30pm, please bring your own drink and rations, tickets are £10 pre booked £12 on the door booking early is advise. For tickets please contact Andy on 07725404461 Phil on: 07966114701 and Charator Costumes on: 01795479252.

VINTAGE VALENTINES WEEKEND on Saturday 11th February 2012   A Romantic  1940’s Style Break. Dance and Romance by the Sea to the Sounds of Glen Miller, Cole Porter, Gerswin and Many More. Live Music and Entertainment by Edward Rugman and the Fabulous 1940’s Swing Singer Lilli Di Carlo- As Seen at the Lytham Wartime Weekend 2011. Price £59.00 per person Including a Themed Dinner, Dancing and Entertainment and Bed and Breakfast. Complimentary Bottle of Wine per Couple with Dinner. Stay Friday Night As Well Bed and Breakfast for Only £49.00 per Double. It's all happening at The Lindum Hotel,  63-67 South Promenade, St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1LZ. Further info: visit  www.lindumhotel.co.uk or email- info@lindumhotel.com or phone: Tel- 01253 721534/722516

1940s DANCE, at the Historic Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton Upon Humber DN18 5QP on Saturday February 11th 2012 from  7.30 to 11.30 ,Dancing to Music By " Its The Cameraman ". Bring Your Own Food & Drink ( Bar available also ) 1940s Dress Encouraged. Large Wooden Sprung Dance Floor.( Perfect) for exercising your dance skills, be it either a stroll, swing, jive, etc. Tickets £5.00 available from Angela at Partners Tea Room, High Street, Barton & Euronics ( Lindsey Relay ) George Street, Barton. Tickets can be posted, with stamped address envelope. Further details please contact Angela on 07517938992 or 07759778053.

VINTAGE VALENTINES WEEKEND on Saturday 11th February 2012. A Romantic 1940’s Style Break, Dance and Romance by the Sea to the Sounds of Glen Miller, Cole Porter, Gerswin and Many More Live Music and Entertainment by Edward Rugman and the Fabulous 1940’s Swing Singer Lilli Di Carlo- As Seen at the Lytham Wartime Weekend 2011. £59.00 per person Including a Themed Dinner, Dancing and Entertainment and Bed and Breakfast. Complimentary Bottle of Wine per Couple with Dinner. Stay Friday Night As Well Bed and Breakfast for Only £49.00 per Double. Enquiries to The Lindum Hotel, 63-67 South Promenade, St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1LZ or visit www.lindumhotel.co.uk or email- info@lindumhotel.com or Tel- 01253 721534/722516

THE SATURDAY JIVE. A record hop playing the best in all genres of jive music from the 1940’s and early 1950’s – Swing Jive, Lindy Hop, Rock & Roll (if asked for) Shim Sham, Jitterbug, Balboa etc plus Quicksteps and plenty of Strolls. Music designed to have you on the dance floor and boogieing the night away on Saturday 11th Februaryt 2012. At the Yorkshire Rider Club, Bedford Street, Halifax, HX1 5DL Admission £5 pay at the door. Contact 07745 117619 for further information

“WE'LL MEET AGAIN" ....the 1940's remembered. Now in its 12th year and still going strong we travel back in time to the 1940's at the Anchorage Hotel, Babbacombe Devon TQ1 3PT, on the 13th – 17th February 2012 on a half board basis. Indulge yourselves in 5 days of nostalgia dressing up in your 1940's finery. Included in the holiday we will have beetle drives, quizzes and entertainment with a 1940's theme. We also have our own "concert party" where we entertain ourselves one afternoon. As well as 1940's acts, we could have 1920's "flappers", "Good Old Days" acts, in fact, anything that you think is in keeping. Space is still available on the coach from Nottingham or the coach from Cheltenham. You can also do "self-drive" and meet us there. All for ONLY £179.00. Unfortunately, there are no single rooms left. For further information phone Malcolm Hearson on 0115 9384488 and I will post you a leaflet and a booking form

JEFF SHORT'S ORCHESTRA & SINGERS – ‘The Valentines Dance’ Friday 17th February 2012 at the United Services Hall, 28 Mawney Road, Romford, Essex. RM7 7HB. 8.00pm-11.30pm. Doors Open 7.00pm. Featuring Jeff’s 16 Piece Big Band Live on Stage! with Jeff & Sue on Vocals. Playing for dancing to the music of the 40’s and more! With the emphasis on Romantic Numbers for this Valentines Special. Tempos include: Swing/Jive, Ballroom/Latin & Social Dancing plus Medleys & much, much, more! Dress Code: Smart Please. Licensed Bar, Food Available, Raffle, Large Free well lit Car Park. Tickets £15.00. available in advance from Swingalls Ltd. Tel: 01708 732 474 or visit www.swingalls.co.uk. All major cards accepted. Tickets also now available from Jeff & Sue on 01245 450 450. For more details about this event and others please visit www.jeffshort.co.uk

JUMP JIVE 'n' SWING RECORD HOP on the 17th February 2012 at The Solway Club, 68 Kings Road, Immingham, Grimsby, DN40 1AN. Dancing to all your favourite Jump Jive & Swing music from the 30's 40's & 50's with DJ "It's The Cameraman" spinnin' the discs. Fantastic Wood Dance Floor, Good Parking, Reasonably priced drinks. £3 Entry on the door.
8.00pm - 11.30pm. For more info tel: Julie or Mike 01472 230037

1940's VALENTINE DANCE on Saturday 18th February 2012 at Newton Village Hall, Newton Regis, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 0NL. Put on your best dress or zoot suit and step out in style as we stroll, lindy hop and jive our way back down memory lane to the fabulous 1940's!!  Join us for a night to remember starring the 40's singing sensation Miss Lola Lamour and top 40's entertainer DJ Woody.  Ticket only event £10 per person.  7pm - 11.30pm with a licensed bar and free nibbles!  40's dress a must, Allied & Axis uniforms welcome (no black ss please). DECADES Vintage will be at the event selling beautiful period clothes and accessories. Tickets selling fast!   For more information and to purchase tickets email blitzandhitz@hotmail.co.uk or ring Andy or Jo on 07967947777 (evenings only).

GI JIVE NIGHT at the Poplar Club, 142 Wellington Road, Accrington, BB5 2NJ on the18th February 2012. GI Jive plays 1940s and 50s music for dancers. Swing to Rock and Roll for lindy hoppers, jivers and ballroom dancers. Learn an new dance - enjoy the old ones. Period dress encouraged. Great club with a fine dance floor. Only £3 on the door. Details 0161 973 0529.

THE OTFORD 1940s SWING DANCE on the 25th February 2012 at The Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent, TN14 5PQ. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" plus TWO GREAT guest DJ's. £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 FORGOTTEN ASSOCIATION.  Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. THE BEST 1940s SWING Music. Details on www.spitfirebounce.com or call 07506 851 862 or e-mail preserverofsound@ntlworld.com

“WOT HO” if you enjoy the music of the 1930's & 40's then you'll love an evening at Hedna's on the 25th February 2012, because for one night Hedna's becomes your passport to an age of style, fashion, social dancing and vintage dance tunes. Played in the setting they were meant to be heard. In February we welcome the delightful tones of The Three Belles, 100's of tip top tunes played by Empire Radio plus the return of our dance teachers, who will be on hand to help guide you through your 1st steps in vintage dancing. Hedna's is a chance to wear your best classic  clothing and immerse in an evening of pure, exclusive vintage entertainment. Held at the Stables Theatre, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU. Further details Tel 01908 280800 or visit our website www.homefrontfriends.org.uk/hednas

1940’s SWING DANCE on 25th February 2012 with Nostalgic entertainment from Major Swing, Paul and Natasha Harper and dancer Bizarre. This will be held at the Slaithwaite Band Room. The event is to support local meals on wheels and waves. Supper is included. £10 per ticket in advance only from Julia on 07852902748.

STOKE BRUERNE VILLAGE AT WAR on Saturday 25th February 2012. Dancing begins at 7.30pm, carriages for 11.30pm. Dance the Night Away with the fabulous MISS LOLA LAMOUR. Enjoy all your favourite tunes and dances of the forties era. Whether you enjoy Lindy, Shag, Bal or just into strolling, or if you just want to listen to our Lola singing those tunes, be sure to get your tickets soon. Tickets sold out fast last time this dance was on. DJ JP will be playing all those magical numbers from the era, enjoy barn dances, perhaps we can persuade James to play a tune or two. Venue is Roade Village Hall, NN7 2LS. cost £10 to include a light supper. Please send cheque made payable to Friends of Canal Museum Trading Ltd to Jenny Copeland, 2 Newnham Ground Cottages, Weedon Road, Newnham, Northants, NN11 3EP. A sae would be appreciated for return of your tickets. This is a Stoke Bruerne Village at War production, and we thank you for your continued support. I would like to send you our warmest wishes for Christmas and the New Year, hope you have a good one. For further info tel: 01327 300973.

VINTAGE BALL to be held at Walcot Hall on Saturday 25th February 2012 from 7.0pm until 11.00pm. Cockails & Canopes, Live music & Dance Instruction from Naomi Payne’s HOTSY TOTSY playing music from the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s. Tickets£12 (Bubbles on arrival). For further information or tickets please contact Naomi Payne - 01588 680551 or npayne14@yahoo.co.uk or www.naomipayne.co.uk or Tiger Lily, Ludlow - 01584 879799 or tigerlilyludlow@yahoo.co.uk or Art & Artisans Bookshop, Bishops Castle - 01588 630435

UKHOMEFRONT will for the 3rd year be putting on a display in Chesterfield Museum Saint Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 7TD (free entry) February 25th & 26th 2012 (all indoors). (Queries:- enquiries@ukhomefront.co.uk) There will be refreshments available in the Pomegranate theatre (where they will be running a NAAFI) Howard Giles of Event Plan will be organising the activities at the Winding Wheel where he held the indoor market & entertainments in 2011. What the manager anticipates this time, is a two day 1940’s market, plus dancing, singing, entertainment etc, and a ticketed Saturday Evening Dance in the ballroom. Although this has yet to formally confirm. As it is all very likely to take place, please pencil it in if interested. Much more publicity planned this time so more visitors anticipated. As last year, we invite period vehicle owners to park up adjacent to the Winding Wheel ie close to the museum. Admission to the Winding Wheel is likely to be £3 daytime and £7 for the Saturday evening dance, (NB: free daytime admission for pre-registered, period vehicle owners and groups staging any living history/static displays etc). The Winding Wheel bar will be open this time (all day and in the evening) and as per last year the cinema will be selling refreshments and food, and showing a 1940s film (details tbc). Please support it if you can as if it goes well for this second year, the council are thinking of further expanding this weekend 1940s festival. (Queries to admin@eventplan.co.uk)

SWING DANCE at Easington Social Welfare Hall on Saturday 25th February 2012. A beautiful period venue built in the 1930’s with the largest sprung dance floor in the north east. It holds around 300 people. There’s also a cheap bar. Come and Dance the night away to the Sounds of the 1930’s 40’s and early 50’s. 1940’s Dress optional and it’s only £ 2.00 on the door. All proceeds go to Charity. Great music and everyone welcome. 7.30 – late. Just 5 minutes from A19. Easington Social Welfare Hall, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Co Durham, SR8 3PL. For further details tel: Paula 07847 330 027

1940s MARKET AND ENTERTAINMENTS on 25th & 26th February 2012, 11am to 5pm, at the Winding Wheel Concert and Exhibition Venue, 13 Hollywell Street, Chesterfield S41 7SA . Now a two day event! Brush off those winter cobwebs, enjoy '40s music, song and dance, and browse through an eclectic mix of stalls selling period and ‘40s themed items. Daytime admission only £3; 2 day ticket £5. Saturday night dance, tickets £7. Weekend ticket including dance just £11. All tickets will be available in advance, 50p charge for credit card sales. Box office: 0124634222 or www.chesterfieldvenues.co.uk. Plus period military and civilian vehicles, living history by UK Home Front at nearby Chesterfield Museum, and a showing of a wartime themed film at 2pm on Sunday at the Pomegranate Theatre. Free admission to both venues (charge applies for the film). Catering and bar at the Winding Wheel, plus NAFFI at the Pomegranate. So, three events in one and an enjoyable social and shopping weekend, not to be missed! All British and civilian 1940s re-enactors, strollers, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited to participate. Military and civilian vehicles wishing to park & display (adjacent to the museum) are asked to pre-register so we can plan accordingly and keep you informed, thank you. No need for other '40s visitors to register but we invite any groups or individuals who would like to stage a display of Allied uniforms, weapons or about the Home Front generally to contact us. For more information including trader’s information, please visit www.eventplan.co.uk and follow the link to the event page, or call 01509 8125645.

1940’s/50’s TEA DANCE presented by the Charleston Jive Squad 2pm – 5pm on Sunday Afternoon 26th February 2012 at the St. Mildred’s Hall, Tenterden, Church Road, Kent TN30 6AT. Music plated by top DJ. Admission £6.00 includes FREE tea, coffee & cake. Further details tel: 07766881045

THE VINTAGE TEA GIRLS – Sunday 26th February 2012 from 3.30p.m. to 6.30p.m. at Airmyn Village Hall Near Goole East Yorkshire  DN14. Come and join Stephanie and Helen The Vintage Tea Girls at our Vintage Tea Dance. Music provided by Major Swing who will play all your favourite dances including Swing Jive, Period Ballroom, communal dances, Lindy, Foxtrot, Quick Step, Tango, Strolls, Lambeth Walk, St Bernards Waltz, Palais Glide, Square Tango etc. The Vintage Tea Girls will serve you their home made cakes and tea or coffee on their vintage china. Tickets are priced at £7.50 which includes unlimited tea and coffee and a slice of our delicious cake. We will also be holding a raffle. Tickets are selling fast and are limited to ensure plenty of space on the dance floor. Dont miss out and contact us to buy your tickets. 07971 079 468/0771 531 4798 or teateatime@hotmail.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter - Vintageteagirls

THE FORTIES EXPERIENCE PUBLIC OPENING on the following dates 26/2/12 - 25/3/12 - 29/4/12 - 27/5/12 - 24/6/12 Visit the Lincolnsfields children’s charity 1940s living history education project (all proceeds to children’s charity) in Bushey. Go back in time to the 1940s house (as featured on time team and ration book Britain). Play with the games of the period, learn about living through the period from volunteers who were there, visit the evacuee school, the military collection, experience the London blitz in our public shelter, Eat in our NAFFI cafe and visit our dig for victory garden. Last Sunday of every month (please check website for dates and prices) Further details The Lincolnsfields Centre, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire. WD23 2ES or tel: 01923 233841 or visit: www.fortiesexperience.co.uk or email: info@fortiesexperieence.co.uk

March 2012

CALLING ALL RE-ENACTORS AND VINTAGE VEHICLE/BUS OWNERS! We need you! Sunday 4th March 2012 will be the 4th Annual Vintage Transport Day at the Bournemouth Aviation Museum. Vintage/Modern Buses, Classic Cars, Military Vehicles WWII and Post War, Fire Engines, Miniature Steam Engines, Vintage, Militaria, Army Surplus and Transport Model Stall Holders. WWII Re-enactments including Home Front/Living History Groups.  Visiting  Aircraft/Cockpits and Replicas. If you have been before you will be aware what a great show this is if it will be your first visit I'm delighted to tell you we have Free Vintage Bus Rides, Stalls to browse, and a fantastic line up of vehicles and Military Living History Groups/Re-enactments. Plus for the first time at his event we have a fabulous 1940s Singer booked that will be announced very soon!!! If you have any queries please email me at stevetydeman@yahoo.co.uk  Any Bus owners/operators we would be delighted if you were available to provide a free ride for the public please contact me and we can work out a timetable for the event. Static parking is also available. We are looking for a Sponsor contact me if you are interested along with advert space in the programme. Many Thanks for your support and I hope to see you on Sunday 4th March 2012. Visit us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Vintage-Transport-Day -Sunday-4th-March-2012/197201923691677

VINTAGE TRANSPORT DAY on Sunday 4th March2012 at the Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BA. Featuring Kas, Sweet to the Forces, Vintage Bus Rides, Military Re-enactors, Classic Vehicles, Refreshments and much more. Admission £5 (Children £3). Further details Bournemouth Aviation Museum’s web site at: http:www.aviation-museum.co.uk/.

JUMP JIVE 'n' SWING RECORD HOP on the 9th March 2012 at The Solway Club, 68 Kings Road, Immingham, Grimsby, DN40 1AN. Dancing to all your favourite Jump Jive & Swing music from the 30's 40's & 50's with DJ "It's The Cameraman" spinnin' the discs. Fantastic Wood Dance Floor, Good Parking, Reasonably priced drinks. £3 Entry on the door.
8.00pm - 11.30pm. For more info tel: Julie or Mike 01472 230037

THE SPITFIRE BOUNCE on the 10th March 2012 at The Slade Green Community Centre, Bridge Road, Erith, Dartford, DA8 2HS. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" plus TWO GREAT guest DJ's. £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 The Best 1940s & Early 1950s Dance Music. Details on www.spitfirebounce.com or call 07506 851 862 or e-mail preserversofsound@ntlworld.com

1940s HOME FRONT CHARITY DANCE in SCARBOROUGH at The Conservative Club Huntriss Row Scarborough YO11 2ED. On Saturday 10th March 2012 7.30pm till Midnight. Join us on our journey back in time to the 1940s. Dress up, enjoy the music and have a dance to the ever popular 1940s entertainers PAUL & NATASHA HARPER Tickets limited £10 to include supper. 1940s dress appreciated but not essential. All profits to Help for Heroes. Please send stamped addressed envelope for tickets to Linda Smailes 27 Seamer Road Scarborough YO12 4DU. For further details tel. 01723 366123 or 07739 231053. Please no German or Axis uniforms.

CHARITY EVENING IN AID OF HELP FOR HEROES & KEMP HOSPICE on Saturday 10th March 2012. Hits From The Blitz, Cabaret, Dance, Buffet to be held at Gilt Edge Sports Club, Oldington, Kidderminster DY11 7DY featuring Jill Daniels renowned Vera Lynn Tribute and Banjo Dez George Formby style with more wartime hits. 7.30pm start and bar open till late. 1940s dress optional but appreciated. Tickets £15 to include buffet supper. Contact Graham Stephens 01562 741233 or 07722 813103

40’s DAY - The friends of Bishops House in Sheffield are putting on a 40s day on the 10th March 2012. It’s just a small thing at the moment with UKHomefront putting out a small display.

EVENING DANCE presented by the Charleston Jive Squad – The very best of the 40’s and 50’s music played by top DJ 7pm – 11pm on Saturday 17th March 2012 at the Hurst Green Village Hall, Station Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex TN19 7PL. Admission £6.00 includes FREE tea, coffee & cake. NO BAR so please bring your own drink. Further details tel: 07766881045

GI JIVE 40's DANCE on March 23rd 2012 at the Cinnamon Club, The Firs, Altrincham WA14 2TQ The Fantabulous Sheepwash Playboys from Cornwall play New Orleans style jazz for dancing at the Cinnamon Club. Swing Jive lesson from GI JIVE at 8pm, band at 9pm. Rarely seen in the North West this band is one of the most sought after on the circuit. £10. For further details and to book 0161 926 8992 or on Cinnamon Club website.

STAGE DOOR CANTEEN DANCE is back to recreate an authentic 1940s night out on 24 March 2012 at Pratts Bottom, Village Hall, Kent  BR6 7NQ from 8 pm – 12 pm. The authentic 1940’s night out with music, dance & entertainment for Allied troops with DJ Swing Shift Chris Reynolds and hosted by Mrs D and her Doughnut Dollies. Dress strictly 1940s uniform or civvies. Bring your own drink. Refreshments on sale. Vintage clothes stall. Tickets £8.00 and further details from 07944 105146 or visit www.stagedoorcanteen.co.uk

MARCH INTO THE 40s on March 24th 2012 Stomping at the GER Club, Robingoodfellows Lane, March, Cambs PE15 8HS - Come and join us now in it's third year. Afternoon entertainment: Lindy Hop Dance lessons for beginners and intermediates by Paul and Fae, from Rug-Cutters Lindy Hop. Short WW11 film shows. Evening entertainment: Dancing to the music of the 40’s with the fabulous DJ Woody. Special guest appearances from the lovely Miss Lola Lamour singing your favourite war time songs. Dance demonstration by Paul and Fae from Rug-Cutters. Raffle and free donuts. Keep an eye out for Dave the Spiv with those lovely Nylons (free fitting service) and all those other goods that are hard to come by. Military & Civilian re-enactors and vehicles. Please do not bring your own food or drink as there is catering available from 2pm till 11pm, and a bar open all day and night at working man’s prices. All profits from the event will be donated to the following charities: Help for Heroes and the East Anglian Air Ambulance. For further info and tickets please contact Donna 07876 264613 or Sue 01354 653540 / 07891 072522.

WAR TIME IN BEDFORD on Sunday 25th March 2012. It will be in Bedford from 10.30 am until 3.30 pm. There will be a parade of WW2 military vehicles and re-enactors at 10.30am followed by a static display of the vehicles along with re-enactors. It’s being held in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Anyone who would like to take part, then please email stormtroopertk426@yahoo.co.uk or call Andy on 07786486780

THE FORTIES EXPERIENCE PUBLIC OPENING on the following dates 25/3/12 - 29/4/12 - 27/5/12 - 24/6/12 Visit the Lincolnsfields children’s charity 1940s living history education project (all proceeds to children’s charity) in Bushey. Go back in time to the 1940s house (as featured on time team and ration book Britain). Play with the games of the period, learn about living through the period from volunteers who were there, visit the evacuee school, the military collection, experience the London blitz in our public shelter, Eat in our NAFFI cafe and visit our dig for victory garden. Last Sunday of every month (please check website for dates and prices) Further details The Lincolnsfields Centre, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire. WD23 2ES or tel: 01923 233841 or visit: www.fortiesexperience.co.uk or email: info@fortiesexperieence.co.uk

RIVIERA SWING an unforgettable long weekend of 1930’s & 1940’s vintage entertainment in Torquay from the 23rd  March / 26th March 2012. Featuring The John Miller Orchestra, The Jive Aces, The Little Devils and Kate Garner, plus Dance Classes, Teas Dances, Sing-a-Longs, Classic Cinema, Vintage Market and Top DJs’ Jeff Two-Tone Boogie, O-Kay For Sound, Rob Be-Bop with your friendly host, Viv the Spiv.   It’s all happening at The Victoria Hotel, TLH Holiday Resort, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5HS.  Prices £189 per person for two nights (Fri-Sun) £249 per person for three nights (Fri-Mon). To book call Tony on 01708 374164 or 07966 390802 or email rivieraswing@live.co.uk or visit www.rivieraswing.co.uk

THE SATURDAY JIVE. A record hop playing the best in all genres of jive music from the 1940’s and early 1950’s – Swing Jive, Lindy Hop, Rock & Roll (if asked for) Shim Sham, Jitterbug, Balboa etc plus Quicksteps and plenty of Strolls. Music designed to have you on the dance floor and boogieing the night away on Saturday 31st March 2012. At the Yorkshire Rider Club, Bedford Street, Halifax, HX1 5DL Admission £5 pay at the door. Contact 07745 117619 for further information

1940’s NOSTAGIA CHARITY NIGHT on Saturday 31ST March 2012 at Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts In aid of Help for Heroes / British Legion / Inner Wheel / Rotary Charities. Featuring VICTORY BELLE with “an atmospheric performance of song and dance from the 1940’s” Sing-a-long favourites, croon through ballads and jive to Glenn Miller. Plus much more fun and games. Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, NG17 7DJ. FREE PARKING 19.30 ‘til late. Pie and Pea Supper. Dress Code 1940 allied military / civilian or dress to impress. Entry by ticket only £10 pp from Festival Hall or call Neil on 07831691326 Organised by the Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of Kirkby in Ashfield.

April 2012

CRICH 1940s EASTER WEEKEND on Sunday 8th and Monday 9th of April 2012 at the Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP. If you would like to get involved further in making the event and atmosphere memorable for our visitors, we offer discounted rates for those in 1940s dress, both military and civilian. Also if you have a 1940s vehicle which you wish to bring along and display.

Further details tel: 01773 854392

JUMP JIVE 'n' SWING RECORD HOP on the 13th April 2012 at The Solway Club, 68 Kings Road, Immingham, Grimsby, DN40 1AN. Dancing to all your favourite Jump Jive & Swing music from the 30's 40's & 50's with DJ "It's The Cameraman" spinnin' the discs. Fantastic Wood Dance Floor, Good Parking, Reasonably priced drinks. £3 Entry on the door.
8.00pm - 11.30pm. For more info tel: Julie or Mike 01472 230037

THE ANDERSONS 1940's SOCIAL & DANCE NIGHT Presenting the fabulous voice of the 1940's with “Miss Lola Lamour and DJ"Major Swing" all playing your favourite music of the 1940's to dance to: Ballroom, Jive, Strolls, Swing, Lambeth Walk, Palais Glide, Barn Dance and many more... on Saturday April 14th 2012 from 7.00pm - 11.00pm at The Blackburn Hall, Rothwell, Nr Leeds, West Yorkshire. LS26 0AW. This dance is TICKET ONLY (Book Early) - £10 PER TICKET and £3 extra for supper if required, a choice of Gledhills Meat & Potato Pie, Pork Pie or Vegetarian Pie all served with peas. If ordering suppers please state type of pie(s) when ordering ticket(s).There is NO BAR so please bring your own drinks. More info or tickets please contact Ambrose on 01977 790630 - email: ambrose@1940s.info or George on 01924 370464 - email: george@1940s.info . If answer phone please leave details and we will return your call or visit: www.1940s.info

THE SATURDAY JIVE. A record hop playing the best in all genres of jive music from the 1940’s and early 1950’s – Swing Jive, Lindy Hop, Rock & Roll (if asked for) Shim Sham, Jitterbug, Balboa etc plus Quicksteps and plenty of Strolls. Music designed to have you on the dance floor and boogieing the night away on Saturday 14th April 2012. At the Yorkshire Rider Club, Bedford Street, Halifax, HX1 5DL Admission £5 pay at the door. Contact 07745 117619 for further information

THE FORTIES FAMILY EXPERIENCE WEEKEND on Saturday 14th April and Sunday 15th April 2012. Visit the 1940s at War and peace for a weekend of fun and education at the Lincolnsfields children’s centre Bushey includes Living history project 1940s house, dig for victory garden, NAFFI cafe, evacuee school, military collection, blitz experience also includes military & civilian vehicles, Battles re-enactments, 1940s jive dancing, Memorabilia stalls and much more. Event held at Bushey Hall site of US. 8th air force fighter command headquarters many original buildings still used. Evening 1940s dinner / dance also being run. all proceeds to Lincolnsfields Children’s Charity. Admission Adults £7.50 Children, Seniors & Veterans £5 Family ticket £20. Further details via: The Lincolnsfields Centre, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire. WD23 2ES or 01923 233841 or www.fortiesexperience.co.uk or email: info@fortiesexperieence.co.uk

JERSEY WARTIME MEMORIES WEEKEND from Friday 20th April 2012 and returning Monday 23rd April 2012 at The Hotel Metropole, St Helier, Jersey Immerse yourself into the 1940s as we drop you back into Britain during wartime with our especially themed weekend break. Join us for wartime dinner menus,  evening swing dances with entertainment from the incomparable 1940s sensation Lola Lamour, the Five Plus Showband and DJ Woody. Use our Ration Book Discount Vouchers in St Helier town centre, take a place on the excursion to the award winning Jersey War Tunnels, and take the time to explore this beautiful island and uncover its remnants of occupation at every new step. With wartime dance lessons and a talk on screen goddess Marilyn Monroe from historian and local celebrity David Gainsborough Roberts, this will be a fun packed weekend with a difference. 1940’s dress encouraged. Holiday packages include flights or ferries (or without travel if requested) starting from just £199 per person for 3 nights in Jersey. (Extra nights available on request.) To book or for further information Contact: 01534 759529 or visit: http://www.modernhotels.com/Events/Themed-Breaks/Wartime-Memories-Weekend2/

1940’s/50’s TEA DANCE presented by the Charleston Jive Squad from 2pm – 5pm on Sunday Afternoon 22nd April 2012 at the Hurst Green Village Hall, Station Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex TN19 7PL. Music plated by top DJ. Admission £6.00 includes FREE tea, coffee & cake. Further details tel: 07766881045

THE KING'S SWING DANCE on April 28th 2012 from 7.30pm 'til Midnight. Put on your dancing shoes and join the Parent's and Staff Association in the main school hall for and evening of swing, jive, balboa, lindyhop and ballroom. There will be a live band.  Whether you want to come along and savour the atmosphere or sing and dance to your favourite tunes from the 1940s to the early 1950s, you are guaranteed an enjoyable and fabulous evening at The Kings (The Cathedral School), Park Road, Peterborough.  PE1 2UE  Cambridgeshire. There will be live music on the night. Ticket price includes buffet light refreshments. Fully Licensed Bar.  DRESS TO IMPRESS:  Allied Forces, Civilians, Land Army Girls and Glamour from the 1940s. Tickets £12.50  in advance or £15.00 on the door Students and under 18s £6.50. For further details please contact Angela on  07806 872912  email  angela4@ntlworld.com

THE OTFORD 1940s SWING DANCE on the 28th April 2012 at The Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent, TN14 5PQ. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" plus TWO GREAT guest DJ's. £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 FORGOTTEN ASSOCIATION.  Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. THE BEST 1940s SWING Music. Details on www.spitfirebounce.com or call 07506 851 862 or e-mail preserverofsound@ntlworld.com

SUGAR FOOT STOMP and DJ Texas Tommy are back in Thetford, Norfolk on Saturday 28th April 2012 for ‘Honkin Horns ‘n’ Jive 2. Those of you who came to the last one will need no encouragement to come back! Prepare for a great night of 40’s fun and with a great buffet included in the ticket price of £12 you can’t go wrong, (pay bar). Period dress actively encouraged (allied uniforms only though please). During the day a ‘Vintage fayre’ and fashion show will take place at the same venue – from 9am – 3pm covering all eras from 20s through to 80s – For more information about either event, booking a space (just £10 per table) or buying your tickets for the 40’s night contact Corinne Fulford on 07802 701911 or visit www.leapinghare.org

THE FORTIES EXPERIENCE PUBLIC OPENING on the following dates 29/4/12 - 27/5/12 - 24/6/12 Visit the Lincolnsfields children’s charity 1940s living history education project (all proceeds to children’s charity) in Bushey. Go back in time to the 1940s house (as featured on time team and ration book Britain). Play with the games of the period, learn about living through the period from volunteers who were there, visit the evacuee school, the military collection, experience the London blitz in our public shelter, Eat in our NAFFI cafe and visit our dig for victory garden. Last Sunday of every month (please check website for dates and prices) Further details The Lincolnsfields Centre, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire. WD23 2ES or tel: 01923 233841 or visit: www.fortiesexperience.co.uk or email: info@fortiesexperieence.co.uk

May 2012

FORTRESS WALES 2012 from the 6th - 7th May 2012 at the Margam Country Park, SA13 2TJ ( junction 38 m4 ). Multi-Period Living History re-enactment and military vehicle show.  Re-enactors, Re-enactment Groups, Living History Groups, Walking Displays email Wendy for more information and application form. All aspects of history are allowed except for Allgemeine uniforms. All application forms need to be sent with a copy of your PLI and risk assessment documents. Email Wendy.sidney206@btinternet.com.
 Military Vehicle Owners Contact Buck for more information and application form. Tel: 029 20317980 or email p.day3@ntlworld.com.
 Sellers/Traders and all other Park enquires Email/phone Allison for more information or application form. PLI and risk assessment documents requested with application form. No BB gun sales. Tel: 01639 881635 or email a.lloyd@npt.gov.uk 
More Details can be found at:- http://www.webster.uk.net/HistoryAndCulture/Re-enactmentWW2SWB/FortressWalesShowInformation.aspx

JUMP JIVE 'n' SWING RECORD HOP on the 11th May 2012 at The Solway Club, 68 Kings Road, Immingham, Grimsby, DN40 1AN. Dancing to all your favourite Jump Jive & Swing music from the 30's 40's & 50's with DJ "It's The Cameraman" spinnin' the discs. Fantastic Wood Dance Floor, Good Parking, Reasonably priced drinks. £3 Entry on the door.
8.00pm - 11.30pm. For more info tel: Julie or Mike 01472 230037

1940s SWING DANCE on Saturday 12th May 2012 to mark the 70th Anniversary of the 'U.S. Army Air Forces' arrival in England. Featuring John Miller and his Orchestra supported by Texas Tommy @ the A.F.N. Radio Show. Warbird Display 7pm weather and serviceability permitting. The Hair Raid Shelter 40s hair stylist on site. Catering onsite,  Licenced Bar, Allied period dress encouraged. At the Audley End Airfield, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4LH. Tickets £20 per head. Profits to charity.  Contact linda@vintagefabrics.co.uk or 01799 510756

“SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND - WORLD WAR II 1940’S WAR-TIME WEEKEND on Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 May 2012 at the Tower Museum, Bassingbourn Airfield, Cambridgeshire, England. Bassingbourn is holding a 1940’s WWII War-Time Weekend … ”Somewhere in England”. The aim of this event is to raise much needed funds towards the restoration of the Control Tower Museum, Bassingbourn – a memorial museum to all those airmen of the RAF and USAAF who served and gave their lives in defence of our freedom during WWII. During WWII Bassingbourn was a Royal Air Force Station housing first, men of Bomber Command, whom whilst stationed at Bassingbourn lost some 200 men before, in 1942, being handed over to the 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy) of the United States Army Air Corps. It was from Bassingbourn, and from this Group (91st BG) that such planes as the “Memphis Belle”, “Nine’O’ Nine” and “Shoo Shoo Baby” flew their missions. This group had the highest casualty rate of any of the heavy bomber groups within the Eighth Air Force. The Museum’s one true aim is: “TO KEEP THE MEMORY ALIVE FOR THOSE WHO COME AFTER" Sadly, the Control Tower building is now in urgent need of a complete restoration, and the Team at the Tower are going to undertake the task of raising the funds needed to preserve and protect this piece of national and international heritage. We are looking for …. WWII Allied Forces Living History Groups WWII and 1940’s military and civilian vehicles … and any other Living History Groups that portray life during WWII. For those wishing to support this event, it will be a unique opportunity to soak up the atmosphere at this historic site, which played such a vital role in World War II. For further details and to register your interest in attending and supporting this event, please email the organisers at somewhereinengland@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 01763 243 500 (answer phone – we will call you back within 24hrs).

GRAND HISTORICAL BAZAAR on 12th & 13th May 2012, 11am to 5pm, at Rufford Abbey Country Park, near Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF. EventPlan’s 4th annual multi-period bring and buy sale for re-enactors & historical enthusiasts, and popular with 1940s fans! Plus multi-era living history displays including 1940s. A fantastic chance to empty out those cupboards full of spare no longer needed uniforms, weaponry, equipment, antiques, model soldiers & figures, militaria, pictures & prints, postcards, books, DVDs, videos, games and the like - indeed, anything historical or historically themed and sell or swap them with fellow re-enactors and visitors at this picturesque venue with excellent facilities. Restaurant, shops, loos and stall holders' overnight camping. Come in period clothing or uniform*, set up your stall (period tent or modern gazebo, no car boots) and enjoy this social occasion, perhaps taking time to browse the other stalls (and picking up some great bargains!) Professional historical traders are also participating. Modest visitor parking fee applies (National Trust members free). For more information or to reserve a pitch please visit www.eventplan.co.uk and follow the link to the event page, or call 01509 8125645. *certain exceptions apply.

"SWING into Spring” Victory Dance with G.I.Jive on Sat 19th. May 2012 from 7:30 till Midnight. Hot Pot Supper, Tickets £6 at the Bents Lane Social Club, "The Rat Pit", Bents Lane, Bredbury, Stockport. SK6 2NJ. Tickets from Eddie on: 07811 951 601 or 0161 285 7478 Also check availability for pay on door.

THE 1940s RELIVED from the Home Front to the Front Line at Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surry KT13 0ON on Saturday 19th May 2012 from 10am – 5pm. Put on your 40’s finery and step back in time. Enjoy the period‘s fashion, visit the vintage stalls, meet re-enactment groups, feel the shiver down your spine as the sirens wail again. Visit the themed café.  See the WWII aircraft, military vehicles and shelters on site. Swing dancing, singing and music plus much more. Prizes for the best dressed man, lady & child. Admission Adults £10, Students/Seniors £9, Children £5.50, Family £27. Further details www.brooklandsmuseum.com or tel: 0932 857381

QUAINTON 1940's WEEKEND on 19th/20th May 2012 at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in conjunction with the South East Midlands Area MVT. The weekend will include re-enactments groups, firing demonstrations, spivs and spies. With over 60 military vehicles on display, trade stands and wartime music performances on both days. Wartime dinner party on Saturday night with music performed by Jane Francis. Aylesbury Branch of the Royal British Legion will present a stall where visitors can purchase items for raising funds for the 2012/13 poppy appeal. Trade please contact gm@bucksrailcentre.org Entrees contact 01296655720 Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury. HP22 4BY.

MAY 19th & 20th 2012  HALFPENNY GREEN AIRPORT, nr Wolverhampton. NORTHERN FORTIES, in association with Halfpenny Green Airport invite you to a 1940s weekend in aid of Help for Heroes.  10am to 5.pm each day.
Military vehicles, BBMF flypast, displays, traders village, re-enactors galore,  Spitfire seen in the film Pearl Harbour and a Hurricane seen in the film Battle of Britain. Halfpenny is a live airport and we hope to see a few 40s aircraft flying in over the weekend.
Daytime entertainment featuring Miss Lola Lamour, Miss Marina Mae, The Forces Sweethearts & Paul Casper. We welcome Allied and Axis forces, period civilians, Home Guard and Women’s Land Army to come along and muck in for the weekend. 
£6 entry adults, £4 entry children 10 – 16 & senior citizens, children under 10 FREE.   10am to 5pm each day.
Entry FREE to pre-registered re-enactors with displays and MVT members with suitable vehicles. Overnight camping available but must be pre-booked.
For media, advertising and more information contact
Phil Sutcliffe  phil@westvalemailing.com  or 07831 094614.
Application forms for dance tickets and traders contact Steve Roberts  airmiler@hotmail.com   or  01733 246440  
Re-enactors wishing to book in please contact Mark Anthony Craig at northernforties@gmail.com or 0774 607 3914
NB; re-enactors who are not displaying do not need to book in.
Owners of pre 1946 civilian & military vehicles wishing to book in contact Miriam Umpleby on edmumpleby@btinternet.com or 07852 778735.
Further information:
See the Northern Forties website: www.northernforties.org.uk  or the Halfpenny Green website: www.wolverhamptonairport.co.uk
Venue location: Wolverhampton Airport Ltd, Bobbington, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY7 5DY

SATURDAY MAY 19th 2012. THE FABULOUS MISS LOLA LAMOUR plus The Ockbrook Big Band at Halfpenny Green Airport, nr Wolverhampton. Come along and dance the night away or just enjoy the sounds of the 1940s in an original WW2 Bellman Hangar. Tickets are £15 each and include a light supper. Show opens at 7.30pm with The Forces Sweethearts. Space is limited to a maximum of 350 tickets which are available from the airfield or by contacting Steve Roberts;   airmiler@hotmail.com  or on 01733 246440
Last year was over subscribed so book early!

THE VINTAGE NOSTALGIA SHOW is in South Wiltshire in the beautiful Wylye Valley in between Salisbury and Warminster at a place called Stockton Park. The show is being held on the 25th, 26th & 27th May 2012 an event run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts! We are celebrating all that is old and interesting including rusty autojumble bits, vintage cars/classic cars/motorbikes, old fashions, vintage furniture, motoring memorabilia, antiques and kitchenalia. Check out the website link to get a full flavour of what the show is all about: www.vintagenostalgiashow.co.uk or follow us on facebook.

THE SPITFIRE BOUNCE on the 26th May 2012 at The Slade Green Community Centre, Bridge Road, Erith, Dartford, DA8 2HS. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" plus TWO GREAT guest DJ's. £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 The Best 1940s & Early 1950s Dance Music. Details on www.spitfirebounce.com or call 07506 851 862 or e-mail preserversofsound@ntlworld.com

1940’s/50’s TEA DANCE presented by the Charleston Jive Squad from 2pm – 5pm on Sunday Afternoon 27th May 2012 at the Hurst Green Village Hall, Station Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex TN19 7PL. Music plated by top DJ. Admission £6.00 includes FREE tea, coffee & cake. Further details tel: 07766881045

THE FORTIES EXPERIENCE PUBLIC OPENING on the following dates 27/5/12 - 24/6/12 Visit the Lincolnsfields children’s charity 1940s living history education project (all proceeds to children’s charity) in Bushey. Go back in time to the 1940s house (as featured on time team and ration book Britain). Play with the games of the period, learn about living through the period from volunteers who were there, visit the evacuee school, the military collection, experience the London blitz in our public shelter, Eat in our NAFFI cafe and visit our dig for victory garden. Last Sunday of every month (please check website for dates and prices) Further details The Lincolnsfields Centre, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire. WD23 2ES or tel: 01923 233841 or visit: www.fortiesexperience.co.uk or email: info@fortiesexperieence.co.uk

June 2012

KITTEN VON MEW AND AVON VALLEY RAILWAY PRESENTS... 1940's Wedding Weekender at Bitton Station, Bristol, BS30 6HD on 2nd and 3rd June 2012. With steam trains running throughout the day, a DJ playing 1940's music, living singing, vehicles and re-enactors you will have a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend whilst being able to take part in the celebrations of a REAL WEDDING on the Saturday! A 1940's marriage will take place in one of the train carriages at midday with plenty of photo opportunities of the happy couple and special guests. The station boasts a cafe serving hot and cold food and will be decorated for the celebrations. Join us for an evening 1940's dance in a nearby venue. Prices TBA. Free camping for re-enacting groups, free show space for WWII military vehicles and dioramas. For more information and for re-enactment groups wishing to take part please contact Kitten at kvm@email.com or David at info@avonvalleyrailway.org

1940's WEEKEND at The plough, Farcet fen, Peterborogh PE7 3DR. We are holding it over 3 days 2nd, 3rd, 4th June 2012. There are 3 days of re-enactment with the Northan Fourties, Stalls, Music, Dancing, Winston Churchill speaker and lots more Plus 3 fun filled evenings with dance demonstrations, big bands, 1940's DJ Katie Spitfire the singer, The Rug Cutters, Blitz dancers, Tickets are on sale very soon!! Stalls are available for £15 per day!! Camping is available for £10 for the whole weekend! All the family are welcome. Tickets now on sale day time £7.50 adult, £3.50 child (under 1's go free). Evening tickets are available for £10 each. If you want tickets or you want to get involved please contact Samantha Niemc on 01733 553471/ 07792595736 or samanthaniemc@gmail.com.

WORLD WAR II Weekend at Berrington Hall, Leominster, HR6 0DW on the weekend of the 2nd – 4th June 2012. We have decided to make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend and run a three day event at Berrington Hall. All World War II re enactors are welcome, but we would like to concentrate on the Medical and Home front aspect of World War II. We are also interested in hearing from any enthusiasts who own vintage bikes and vehicles from the period, who would like to display out our weekend. If any re-enactors or vehicle owners would like to attend our event they will need to book with us by 30th April 2012. Further details: Telephone: 01568 615 721 or Email: gareth.gwilt@nationaltrust.org.uk or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berringtonhall Social Network sites: www.facebook.com/NTBerrington or on Twitter @NTBerrington

TATTERSHALL CASTLE Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincs, LN4 4LR is hosting  a 1940s day on Sunday 3rd June 2012 from 11am-5pm. They are looking for anybody 1940s-orientated!  Re-enactors, musicians, dancers, spivs...anything really!  Tattershall Castle is a National Trust property in the heart of Lincolnshire. Built in 1434 by Ralph Lord Cromwell, it is one of Lincolnshire's most impressive landmarks. We are hoping that the day will be a celebration of the 1940s and of 'the best of British'. 
For further details contact Sarah Dewberry on 01526 342543

WW2 EVENT at Llancaiach Fawr Manor. Nr. Nelson, Mid Glamorgan. This will include a WW2 living history re-enactment and a 1940`s dance, featuring the sensational 1940`s professional vocalist Heather Marie, Monday evening. The event will take place on Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th June 2012 . Llancaiach Fawr Manor is on the B4254 road between Nelson and Gelligaer (about 2 ½ miles from the A470). From M4 motorway leave at junction 32 and follow the A470 towards Merthyr Tydfil. After approximately 12 miles turn right at the roundabout signposted A472 Ystrad Mynach and follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village. From A465 Heads of the Valley road turn onto the A470 towards Cardiff, follow this road past Merthyr Tydfil and turn left at the roundabout sign posted A472 Ystrad Mynach. Follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village. For more details visit: http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/llancaiachfawr/english/home.html or write to us at: Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6ER

Loughborough Great Central Railways

8th till 10th June - Wartime weekend, details to be confirmed.

JUMP JIVE 'n' SWING RECORD HOP on the 8th June 2012 at The Solway Club, 68 Kings Road, Immingham, Grimsby, DN40 1AN. Dancing to all your favourite Jump Jive & Swing music from the 30's 40's & 50's with DJ "It's The Cameraman" spinnin' the discs. Fantastic Wood Dance Floor, Good Parking, Reasonably priced drinks. £3 Entry on the door.
8.00pm - 11.30pm. For more info tel: Julie or Mike 01472 230037

WARTIME WEEKEND at the Barry Heritage Railway, Barry Island, S. Wales.  Come and enjoy a trip back to the forties in the heart of 'Gavin & Stacey' land the weekend of June 15th -17th 2012.  Being held on the Barry Heritage Railway, right on the dock from which US troops departed for the second wave at Normandy, this new event will recreate the area during June 1944.  Contributions to re-enactment groups expenses are available.  Re-enactment groups, traders and other interested parties should contact Ade Pitman, at littledevon@ntlworld.com for further details.  Further details will be posted at our website http://barryatwar.info/our-next-event/882-2/ soon.

BATTLEFIELD  SOUTH YORKSHIRE presented by  the Airborne Comrades Association, Bansley and Bird Dog Platoon. Live the sights, sounds, and smells of WWII with Four Famous Battle re-enactments each day on the 16th & 17th June 2012 at Barnsley Paintball, off Engine lane, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8RE. Living History Displays, Trade Stands and much more. Admission £5.00 or £10 Family Ticket.  Weekend tickets available. Re-enactor Groups are free.  More information or to book a stand call: Moggie on 01246 230576 or Roger on 01142 365789 or Allen on 01302 867626 or Tony on 01226 770739

NORTHALLERTON WARTIME WEEKEND 2012 will be on 16th & 17th June 2012. There will be living histories, military vehicles trade stalls, evening entertainment BBMF flypast applied for. Event website: www.wartimeweekend.com Contact email: Riobin.carr1@btinternet.com

2nd AMERICAN EVACUATION HOSPITAL - We are marking the 70th anniversary of the 2nd American evacuation hospital in Diddington, later to become the 49th Station hospital the 2nd largest in the UK and one of the last to leave, on the 23rd June 2012. Along with acknowledge the village’s part in welcoming war time evacuees. The afternoon will include a historical photographic exhibition to include the hospital, the Polish Resettlement, camp and the local villages; alongside this we will also host our village fete. We are seeking Military and Civilian Re-enactors, Vehicles and stalls to help complete the mood. Free entry and parking. Located in Diddington near St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5XU, registered charity no 803552, all proceeds to go to the Diddington Village hall fund. For further details email Lorraine, glsherrington@aol.com

LIVING HISTORY MILITARY WEEKEND at The Muckleburgh Collection Weybourne, Holt, Norfolk, NR25  7EG on Sat 23th -Sun 24th June 2012 Gates open at 10am till 5pm. Working Military Vehicle Displays. Displays from Army, Navy, RAF,  US, British, German, Battle Groups, and Civilian Groups. Airfield open to flying Displays. Radio Displays. Food and drinks stall holders of many types. Large car parks, Museum open. Very large Battlefield area. For more information visit www.muckleburgh.co.uk or call Simon on : 01263 588210

SLEDMERE NOSTALGIA WEEKEND on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June 2012 from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm at Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 3XG. Step back in time to the 1940s and 1950s for the weekend and experience living and fighting in wartime Britain. Music from Peter Baker of ‘Decades Music,’ dancing, re-enactments, large 1940s farming machinery display, stall holders and the NECPWA Rally will be joining us on the Sunday only with a large range of vintage cars. Admission to grounds, gardens and event: Adults £5.50, Children £2, FREE entry for those in period dress. (Extra charge payable for entry to the House.) For more info please contact lisa@sledmerehouse.com / www.sledmerehouse.com / 01377 2366367

WARTIME CLUMBER on 23rd and 24th June 2012, 11am to 5pm, at Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ. EventPlan’s fifth annual Home Front event beside the picturesque lake within this popular National Trust estate. Enjoy music, song and dance, other entertainments including the hilarious Mr Punch versus Adolf Hitler, military and civilian living history, vehicles, traders, Wartime Clumber exhibition room and much more, with restaurant and attractive parkland. Saturday evening dance for pre-registered participants only, modestly priced. Plus fly past (currently to be confirmed). All Allied and civilian 1940s re-enactors, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited (including German/Italian POWs, as they both worked on the Clumber estate). Free visitor admission, modest parking fee applies (National Trust members free). Pre-register for free camping. For more information please visit www.eventplan.co.uk and follow the link to the event page, or call 01509 8125645.

THE FORTIES EXPERIENCE PUBLIC OPENING on the following dates 24th June 2012 Visit the Lincolnsfields children’s charity 1940s living history education project (all proceeds to children’s charity) in Bushey. Go back in time to the 1940s house (as featured on time team and ration book Britain). Play with the games of the period, learn about living through the period from volunteers who were there, visit the evacuee school, the military collection, experience the London blitz in our public shelter, Eat in our NAFFI cafe and visit our dig for victory garden. Last Sunday of every month (please check website for dates and prices) Further details The Lincolnsfields Centre, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire. WD23 2ES or tel: 01923 233841 or visit: www.fortiesexperience.co.uk or email: info@fortiesexperieence.co.uk

THE OTFORD 1940s SWING DANCE on the 30th June 2012 at The Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent, TN14 5PQ. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" plus TWO GREAT guest DJ's. £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 FORGOTTEN ASSOCIATION.  Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. THE BEST 1940s SWING Music. Details on www.spitfirebounce.com or call 07506 851 862 or e-mail preserverofsound@ntlworld.com

40's NIGHT at The Legionnaires Club, 6 Southgate, Sleaford NG34 7RZ. It is on Armed Forces Day - Saturday 30th June 2012 from 8pm. The DJ is Major SWING and the music is by the BIG CS BAND, which is a 10-14 piece swing band. Tickets will be £5.00 and there is a late bar. 1940 dress preferred but not essential. Further details from Lorraine, tel: 01529 303280

WILTSHIRE ARMED FORCES & VETERANS CELEBRATIONS on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July 2012 at Trowbridge Park St Stephen’s Place, Trowbridge, Wilts BA13 8AH. A weekend of displays from serving and retired military personnel, re-enactment groups, flypasts, cadet units, arena displays, military vehicles, military bands, trade stalls, old type fairground attractions – honoured to have been selected by the MOD as one of the top ten regional Armed Forces events in the UK in 2011. For further details contact Maryrose on 01225 765072 or 07866698278 or email Maryrose.Mantle@trowbridge.gov.uk

July 2012

INGLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE HOME GUARD invite you, weekending the 6th 7th & 8th July 2012, to step back into the German occupied French market town of La Chapell-De-Marais and see it liberated each day. Military Vehicles, Trade Stalls, Displays. Auster spotter plane display. Fashion show, Street entertainment with Miss Gracie Lands, The Ovaltiney's, Major Swing and ENSA show with Duo Victory Belle. Tea dance, Cenotaph & Sunday Parade with the City of Bradford Pipe Band. Friday night dance with Major Swing at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Saturday night Dance with the Mike Brown Swing Band in the Community Centre. Tickets only. Battle of Britain fly past (TBC) Camping available. Further details visit www.ingletonhomeguard.co.uk or tel John & Elaine Ward 01524241024

'WE'LL MEET AGAIN' EVENT  at Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, RAF Woodhall Spa (Nr RAF Coningsby), Tattershall Thorpe, Lincolnshire LN4 4PE. A 1940's Weekend Event 7th - 8th July 2012. Museum & Event open 10.00Hrs - 17.00Hrs each day. A museum set within the original camp buildings. Displays of 1940's memorabilia, Military & Vintage vehicles, Re-enactors & ENSA entertains (Marlaina Rube), Food in the NAAFI, Food Stall & Beer tent, Forties military & civilian stalls, Scenarios & Demonstrations, War time play (Broadbent Theatre Group), Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and much, much more. Saturday Night Dance at Coningsby Village Hall. Jump Jive, Swing & Stroll 'With the Man Himself'  'Moggies Music Memories'. Dress to impress 1940's military or civilian. BYOD pay on the door. Co-ordinators:  John & Heather 01673 849393 john@spitfire24.plus.com Info & Music:  Moggie 01246 230576 jivemoggie@sky.com Info: Al & Michelle 01302 867626 cannoncocker@talktalk.net

'For the second year Thorpe Camp Radio will be Broadcasting , 20's/30's and 40's music on www.g1zqc.co.uk/thorperadio
And also AM Medium Wave Band.

JUMP JIVE 'n' SWING RECORD HOP on the 13th July 2012 at The Solway Club, 68 Kings Road, Immingham, Grimsby, DN40 1AN. Dancing to all your favourite Jump Jive & Swing music from the 30's 40's & 50's with DJ "It's The Cameraman" spinnin' the discs. Fantastic Wood Dance Floor, Good Parking, Reasonably priced drinks. £3 Entry on the door.
8.00pm - 11.30pm. For more info tel: Julie or Mike 01472 230037

FESTIVAL OF THE 40s in the grounds of the 17th century Sue Ryder Hospice, Thorpe Hall, Peterborough PE3 6LW on the 13th, 14th & 15th July 2012. There’s something for all the family; Battle of Britain fly past, 1940’s Living History Display, Battle Re-enactment, Vintage Cars, Uniforms & Memorabilia, !940’s Clothing, Model Displays, Live Entertainment , and much, much more.  At Night - Friday 13th July German Bier Keller Night from 7.30pm ‘til late  (Tickets £10 each).  Saturday 14th July 1940’s Big Band from 7.30pm ‘til late (Tickets £12 each). Sunday is Veterans Day.  In Aid of Sue Rider Care. Buy Tickets via Box Office:  01733 204353 or Destination Centre: 01733 452336 or online at: www.1940sfest.org

1940’s/50’s TEA DANCE presented by the Charleston Jive Squad from 2pm – 5pm on Sunday Afternoon 15th July 2012 at the Hurst Green Village Hall, Station Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex TN19 7PL. Music plated by top DJ. Admission £6.00 includes FREE tea, coffee & cake. Further details tel: 07766881045

A 1940s ALLIED/HOME FRONT EVENT across the weekend of 21st - 22nd July 2012.at the former Victorian spa resort village of Woodhall Spa, about 20 miles SE of Lincoln which has a rich military history. RAF Woodhall Spa was home to 617 Dambusters Squadron after 1943 and the village also housed the 1st Airlanding Brigade before Arnhem as well as Polish troops after 1945. The weekend will include a 1940s Dance Night - Lola Lamour, 1940s Children’s themed party, 1940s Senior Citizens Tea Dance, Collectibles Market, Military/Restored/Classic Vehicle static display, Classic wartime films at the Kinema In The Woods, BBMF flypast plus a Vintage coach trips to Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre. Woodhall Spa is very well served in terms of camping/caravan and hotel accommodation , and our community website gives full details of the 'flavour' of the village; http://www.woodhallspa.org/ We are particularly keen to hear from any military or civilian ‘Living History’ associations, dance clubs, vehicle owners and memorabilia traders who may be interested in attending. For further details please contact Simon and Mandy on mselmer@supanet.com

LEYBURN 1940’s WEEKEND is taking place on the 28th & 29th July 2012. Dances on Friday & Saturday nights. Stalls, 1940 fair, live music. For more info please contact Darren on 01969624277 or email me at karenhainsworth@hotmail.co.uk

August 2012

CROSS HOUSES AT WAR 2012 on, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August 2012 at the Bell Inn, Old Wenlock Road, Cross Houses, Shrewsbury SY5 6JJ. After the success of the 2011 show we are proud to announce that we are bringing back the show for 2012 and will promise to be bigger and better with more past to present Military vehicles the return of Amanda Beaumont and new acts such as Kevin the Kooner and the Scrummy Bettie Wishes and Miss Drop with there vintage burlesque routines and also a 1940's dance night at the local community centre down the road from the venue on the Saturday night. Along with re enactment group displays and Trading stands, camping and accommodation available. Admission fees are £4.00 for adults £2.00 for Children and £2.00 proceeds go to help for heroes

1940's EVENT - The Fariers Arms at Mersham Ashford Kent TN25 6NU tel: 01233 720444 Will be holding a 40s event on the 4th/5th August 2012 following on from last years great weekend. Appearing will be many WW11 singers and dancers along with Jazz bands food and ale tents, old time music hall show and an open invitation to Classic cars ,Military vehicles , tractors, stationary engines and all period exhibits. Stunt air display on both days weather permitting. All are welcome and for further info contact Richard Mob 0780227819

JUMP JIVE 'n' SWING RECORD HOP on the 10th August 2012 at The Solway Club, 68 Kings Road, Immingham, Grimsby, DN40 1AN. Dancing to all your favourite Jump Jive & Swing music from the 30's 40's & 50's with DJ "It's The Cameraman" spinnin' the discs. Fantastic Wood Dance Floor, Good Parking, Reasonably priced drinks. £3 Entry on the door.
8.00pm - 11.30pm. For more info tel: Julie or Mike 01472 230037

CLEETHORPES 1940s WEEKEND on the 11th & 12th August 2012. Once again after the success of 2011, the Resort of Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire will host a 1940s weekend. Based at the Meridian Events Arena; with its marvellous facilities toilets and showers. Weapons hire is available as well as an ammunition allowance to re-enactors taking part in the battle (pre-booking required). A free breakfast for those stopping on site, (Re-enactors only), £1 charge for others. On Saturday evening the 11th August a Dance at the Memorial Hall in Cleethorpes. For Further details contact 07939 557761 or www.cleethorpescoastlightrailway.co.uk or look onto "Operation Torchbearer from Jan 2012. or e-mail chris.cclr@gmail.com

CRICH 1940s WEEKEND on the 11th and 12th August 2012 at the Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP.  If you would like to get involved further in making the event and atmosphere memorable for our visitors, we offer discounted rates for those in 1940s dress, both military and civilian. Also if you have a 1940s vehicle which you wish to bring along and display.

 Further details tel: 01773 854392

BURTON STATHER "THE WAR YEARS" at Burton Stather (North Lincs). "Tank Day" was such a great success we are doing it all again on August 12th 2012. Held at the riverside, there will be military vehicles including a tank, re-enactors pub, 40s entertainment,1940s house and a flypast (weather dependant etc). If there are any groups/re-enactors wanting to book please let me know. Further info by email at: silverdelorean@aol.com or tel: 07595460013

1940’s/50’s TEA DANCE presented by the Charleston Jive Squad from 2pm – 5pm on Sunday Afternoon 12th August 2012 at the Hurst Green Village Hall, Station Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex TN19 7PL. Music plated by top DJ. Admission £6.00 includes FREE tea, coffee & cake. Further details tel: 07766881045

2012 LYTHAM WARTIME WEEKEND on the 18th/19th August 2012. Further details to follow so keep watching this space. Visit www.fylde.gov.uk

RAMSEY 1940S WEEKEND on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August 2012 at The Camp, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambs PE26 2XB. Everyone welcome come and join us for our 10th annual 1940s event. Plans are underway for an even better weekend than last year. Two days of something for everyone including living history displays, vintage military and civilian vehicles, Home Front displays and trade stands with uniforms, clothing and memorabilia. A great family day out.  Entertainment throughout the weekend with fashion shows, dance demonstrations and much more. Tea dances during the afternoons. Friday evening dance "Blitz Night" with entertainment from the era with guest appearance by Miss Lola Lamour. Saturday night dance "Big Band Night" with the Sticky Wicket Swing Band. Camping available. New website under construction. If you are really keen please contact us now at our new email address ramsey1940s@gmail.com and we will send
application forms to you. Alternatively all forms will be available to download from our website Ramsey1940sweekend.info from end January 2012. Any additional queries please contact Jayne Mann 07881 730047.

RAUCEBY FORTIES WEEKEND on  August Bank Holiday 2012, three full days commencing Saturday 25th through Monday 27th August 2012, entertainment starting Friday night for early birds/re-enactors! Military Vehicles, Traders, Battle Scenarios, Mini Jeeps, Children’s Fairground, Homefront Talks, Naafi, ‘Road Run’ for Military Vehicles, Church Service (Sunday), Weapons Displays, Licensed Bar with Real Ale, Caterers, Arena Displays, Flyover, Fashion Shows, Sing-a-longs, ENSA Entertainment all weekend with the one and only Paul Harper, Saturday Night Swing Dance Ball with Major Swing and guest DJ Texas Tommy, the wonderful Katy Lancaster singing throughout the weekend, Classic Cars, Sunday Tea Dance, Dance Workshops (Lindy, Swing Jive, Social Ballroom and more). This event is growing, all profits to charities as always. Interested Traders welcome, please call the numbers below. Enquiries to Mr William Elkington 01529 488 354  or Mr Tim Handley 01476 565619 or visit raucebywarweekend.co.uk and please join our Facebook page!!!!!

September 2012

THE SPITFIRE BOUNCE on the  1st September 2012 at The Slade Green Community Centre, Bridge Road, Erith, Dartford, DA8 2HS. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" plus TWO GREAT guest DJ's. £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 The Best 1940s & Early 1950s Dance Music. Details on www.spitfirebounce.com or call 07506 851 862 or e-mail preserversofsound@ntlworld.com

MILTON KEYNES MUSEUM 'CELEBRATES THE 1940's' - 1st & 2nd September 2012. Join us again at the very popular Milton Keynes Museum McConnell Drive   Wolverton , Milton Keynes MK12 5EL for this event. Enjoy the experience of the museum visit housed on a Victorian Farmstead right in the middle of Milton Keynes. The parlour will be alive with music from the 1940' being played on the pianola, you might enjoy a sing along, visit the Victorian school room, and the kitchen where you can make toast on the kitchen range. Wander along the street of authentic shops alive with re-enactors, buy your fruit and veg from the barrow – yes, we have no bananas! There is a war on you know. Take in the sounds and smells of the post office, haberdashers, grocery store, chemist or ironmongers, or maybe enjoy a beer at the 'Angel'. Don’t forget your ration book! To the chapel next (now a cinema); where we may be showing your favourite film. The Home Guard will be on hand to direct you to the Anderson Shelter in case of an air raid and MISS LOLA LAMOR will be with us again to entertain you with her wonderful voice and ever popular songs of the time, if all this isn’t enough there will be an afternoon tea dance with music from Mr Mick Wilson AKA Memphis Belle. Music, exhibits supplied by Hilary and Dennis Buller, Land Girls, re-enactors and lots more. Plenty on site parking, Tea room, Disabled access etc. For more info contact Joy via joycraddock2@yahoo.co.uk.

ON THE HOME FRONT 1939-45 on 1st & 2nd September 2012, 11am to 4.30pm, at Rufford Abbey Country Park, near Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF. EventPlan’s fifth annual Home Front event at this popular, attractive venue. Enjoy music, dance, song including from Marina Mae, other entertainments including the hilarious Mr Punch versus Adolf Hitler, military and civilian living history, tactical display, a parade for Winston Churchill and General Montgomery, vehicles, traders and more, with restaurants and attractive parkland. Saturday evening dance for pre-registered participants only, free admission! Plus fly past (currently to be confirmed). All Allied and civilian 1940s re-enactors, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited (including German/Italian POWs). Free visitor admission, modest parking fee applies. Pre-register for free camping. For more information please visit www.eventplan.co.uk and follow the link to the event page, or call 01509 8125645.

1940s WEEKEND - North Thoresby, Lincolnshire DN36 5QL the 8th and 9th September 2012. Military and Civilian Re-enactors, live dancing in the village square, BBMF flypast, trade and craft stalls, period vehicles. In association with the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. 1940s Dance in Village Hall, Saturday 8th September to live band and includes supper. If you would like to take part or want further details contact Dave Barnett, tel. no. 01472-840674 or e-mail davebarnettnt@gmail.com

JUMP JIVE 'n' SWING RECORD HOP on the 14th September 2012 at The Solway Club, 68 Kings Road, Immingham, Grimsby, DN40 1AN. Dancing to all your favourite Jump Jive & Swing music from the 30's 40's & 50's with DJ "It's The Cameraman" spinnin' the discs. Fantastic Wood Dance Floor, Good Parking, Reasonably priced drinks. £3 Entry on the door.
8.00pm - 11.30pm. For more info tel: Julie or Mike 01472 230037

MAJOR SWING PRESENTS A VINTAGE RECORD HOP, at Weybourne Village Hall, between Holt and Sheringham, on September 15th 2012 from 7pm till 11.00pm, A night dancing to vintage sounds from English dance bands 1931 onwards, as well as Red Hot Swing from all the American Greats. Lots of good quality period ballroom, Shag, Lindy and Bal, as well as Jump Jive and all the communal dances, St Bernards, Gay Gordon, Hokey Cokey, Lambeth Walk, Palais Glide etc spot prizes, vintage viny as well as CD, tickets on sale now, £5 and limited to avoid overcrowding the floor!!! Price includes entry, tea coffee and nibbles, please bring your own food and booze if required....... Max Miller on stage during interval!! Contact Major Swing on 01476 565199 for tickets!!

SHERINGHAM VICTORY SWING DANCE (Now In Its 6th YEAR) at Sheringham High School, Holt Road, Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8ND  on the 15th September 2012. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment, £7 each, 4 top DJ's playing all your favourite dance tunes, "Muffin Man", "Vintage Rob", "Look Out Lance" and "Texas Tommy". Bring your own drinks, free tea coffee and donuts supplied. Also for the ladies our very own Hairaid Shelter to give you that 40's hairstyle from 4pm at the school (to book your appointment ring gill on 07812385214). To book tickets, send cheques to Esther Tutthill at 44 Edmonton Road, Kesgrave, Suffolk IP5 1EG and include a sae. For more information ring Esther and David on 01473 635176

1940’s/50’s TEA DANCE presented by the Charleston Jive Squad from 2pm – 5pm on Sunday Afternoon 16th September 2012 at the Hurst Green Village Hall, Station Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex TN19 7PL. Music plated by top DJ. Admission £6.00 includes FREE tea, coffee & cake. Further details tel: 07766881045

WIMPOLE AT WAR on 22nd and 23rd September 2012, 11am to 5pm, at The Wimpole Estate, near Cambridge SG8 0BW. EventPlan’s popular annual Home Front event encompassing the attractive gardens of the Wimpole Estate and National Trust farm. Enjoy some great music, dance, song including from The Three Belles, other entertainments including the hilarious Mr Punch versus Adolf Hitler, a parade for Winston Churchill and General Montgomery, military and civilian living history, weapons displays and firing, vehicles, cycles, traders and much more! Plus fly past (currently to be confirmed). Saturday evening dance for pre-registered participants only, modestly priced. Plus restaurant, shops and attractive parkland. All Allied and civilian 1940s re-enactors, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited (including Germans/Italians as POWS). Pre-register for free entry (admission fee applies otherwise, free to National Trust members) and camping. For more information please visit www.eventplan.co.uk and follow the link to the event page, or call 01509 8125645.

WATERWORKS AT WAR is being held at Kew Bridge Steam Museum on 29th & 30th September 2012. There is plenty of change planned and new opportunities to get involved available. We will keep readers updated as events are finalised. In the meantime we would particularly like to hear from appropriate traders as we would like to add a vintage fair to the day’s events. Do you have a NAFFI van and would like to be involved? If so we would like to hear from you. If you would like to join in the fun or have a sales stall then please contact Jo Willis via Tel: 020 8568 4757 or email jo@kbsm.org See our website www.kbsm.org for more details about the museum and our location.

October 2012

THE OTFORD 1940s SWING DANCE on the 6th October 2012 at The Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent, TN14 5PQ. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" plus TWO GREAT guest DJ's. £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 FORGOTTEN ASSOCIATION.  Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. THE BEST 1940s SWING Music. Details on www.spitfirebounce.com or call 07506 851 862 or e-mail preserverofsound@ntlworld.com

HUGHENDEN AT WAR on 6th and 7th October 2012, 11am to 5pm, at Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4LA. EventPlan’s sixth annual Home Front event at picturesque Hughenden, staged on behalf of the National Trust and commemorating the Manor’s top secret war work and the role of local people. Enjoy music and song, entertainments, weapons firing, children's activities, living history and wartime exhibition at this picturesque location, which was a centre for vital map making for crucial RAF air raids including the Dam Busters', sinking of the Tirpitz and the bombing of Berchtesgarden. Restaurant and shop on site. All British, Allied and civilian 1940s re-enactors (especially RAF), vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited to participate. Sorry, no Axis impressions. Pre-register for free entry (admission fee applies otherwise, free to National Trust members) and camping. For more information please visit www.eventplan.co.uk and follow the link to the event page, or call 01509 8125645.

JUMP JIVE 'n' SWING RECORD HOP on the 12th October 2012 at The Solway Club, 68 Kings Road, Immingham, Grimsby, DN40 1AN. Dancing to all your favourite Jump Jive & Swing music from the 30's 40's & 50's with DJ "It's The Cameraman" spinnin' the discs. Fantastic Wood Dance Floor, Good Parking, Reasonably priced drinks. £3 Entry on the door.
8.00pm - 11.30pm. For more info tel: Julie or Mike 01472 230037

PICKERING - NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAYS THE WAR WEEKEND 2012 are 12th, 13th, 14th October 2012.

Dances at Pickering – 2012 War Week-end
Friday 12th October 2012
If you want great fun – this is the place to come! By very popular demand again in Wrelton Village Hall (2 miles from Pickering), Carol and her team present Ava Disco with DJ Lynne and Terry for another nostalgic evening of music and fun from WW2 Years. The evening will include original soundtrack reflections of some events from those WW2 years, but the main focus will be party fun and dancing to your favourite music of this era that will include waltzes, foxtrots, swing, jitterbug, the valeta, St Bernard Waltz, military two step, cha cha cha, barn dance, cokey cokey, charlston etc - as well as some surprises as usual thrown in by Carol and maybe even a few party games! DJ Lynne will endeavour to accommodate your favourite dance music upon request – and you can even now e-mail DJ Lynne in advance with ideas (avadiscowithdjlynne@live.co.uk.). The party spirit of 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 limited bar (own drinks optional) and a good buffet is provided, all included within the price of the tickets still at only £13 each that are available only from the Pickering Tourist Information Centre (01751 473791) from 10th January 2012 onwards - early advanced booking is very strongly recommended as popularity demands that the event now is held over two nights! Excellent value for three and a half hours’ entertainment in a modern warm local village hall that has a superb dance floor, food provided and a very friendly atmosphere! Many will be meeting here again after previous years’ highly enjoyable experiences – so come in your uniforms and 1940’s attire (important) and join us! More info visit www.avadisco.com
Saturday 13th October 2012
If you want great fun – this is the place to come! By very popular demand again in Wrelton Village Hall (2 miles from Pickering), Carol and her team present Ava Disco with DJ Lynne and Terry for another nostalgic evening of music and fun from WW2 Years. The evening will include original soundtrack reflections of some events from those WW2 years, but the main focus will be party fun and dancing to your favourite music of this era that will include waltzes, foxtrots, swing, jitterbug, the valeta, St Bernard Waltz, military two step, cha cha cha, barn dance, cokey cokey, charlston etc - as well as some surprises as usual thrown in by Carol and maybe even a few party games! DJ Lynne will endeavour to accommodate your favourite dance music upon request – and you can even now e-mail DJ Lynne in advance with ideas (avadiscowithdjlynne@live.co.uk.). The party spirit of 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 limited bar (own drinks optional) and a good buffet is provided, all included within the price of the tickets still at only £13 each that are available only from the Pickering Tourist Information Centre (01751 473791) from 10th January 2012 onwards - early advanced booking is very strongly recommended as popularity demands that the event now is held over two nights! Excellent value for three and a half hours’ entertainment in a modern warm local village hall that has a superb dance floor, food provided and a very friendly atmosphere! Many will be meeting here again after previous years’ highly enjoyable experiences – so come in your uniforms and 1940’s attire (important) and join us! More info visit www.avadisco.com

THE ANDERSONS 1940's SOCIAL & DANCE NIGHT Presenting “Jump-Jive ‘N’ Wail” and DJ"Major Swing" all playing your favourite music of the 1940's to dance to: Ballroom, Jive, Strolls, Swing, Lambeth Walk, Palais Glide, Barn Dance and many more... on Saturday October 27th 2012 from 7.00pm - 11.00pm at The Blackburn Hall, Rothwell, Nr Leeds, West Yorkshire. LS26 0AW. This dance is TICKET ONLY - £11 Per Ticket (BOOK EARLY) and £3.50 extra for supper if required, a choice of Gledhills Meat & Potato Pie, Pork Pie or Vegetarian Pie all served with peas. If ordering suppers please state type of pie(s) when ordering ticket(s).There is NO BAR so please bring your own drinks. More info or tickets please contact Ambrose on 01977 790630 - email: ambrose@1940s.info or George on 01924 370464 - email: george@1940s.info . If answer phone please leave details and we will return your call or visit: www.1940s.info

1940’s/50’s TEA DANCE presented by the Charleston Jive Squad from 2pm – 5pm on Sunday Afternoon 28th October 2012 at the Hurst Green Village Hall, Station Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex TN19 7PL. Music plated by top DJ. Admission £6.00 includes FREE tea, coffee & cake. Further details tel: 07766881045

November 2012

"SWING into Autumn” Remembrance Night Dance with G.I.Jive on Sat 10th November 2012 from 7:30 till Midnight. Hot Pot Supper, Tickets £6 at the Bents Lane Social Club, "The Rat Pit", Bents Lane, Bredbury, Stockport. SK6 2NJ. Tickets from Eddie on: 07811 951 601 or 0161 285 7478 Also check availability for pay on door

December 2012

THE OTFORD 1940s SWING DANCE on the 1st December 2012 at The Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent, TN14 5PQ. 3 Top DJ's - Jeff "Two-Tone Boogie" plus TWO GREAT guest DJ's. £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 FORGOTTEN ASSOCIATION.  Clothes & Memorabilia Stalls. THE BEST 1940s SWING Music. Details on www.spitfirebounce.com or call 07506 851 862 or e-mail preserverofsound@ntlworld.com

1940’s/50’s TEA DANCE presented by the Charleston Jive Squad from 2pm – 5pm on Sunday Afternoon 9th December 2012 at the Hurst Green Village Hall, Station Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex TN19 7PL. Music plated by top DJ. Admission £6.00 includes FREE tea, coffee & cake. Further details tel: 07766881045