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Our forthcoming events for 2008

July 2008

GORLESTON CLIFFTOP GALA, 1940's WARTIME DANCE at Marine parade, Gorleston, (nr. Great Yarmouth). Norfolk. Friday 25th July 2008 sees the return of last years successful 1940's wartime dance and cabaret set in a purpose built compound and under cover in two large marquees on Gorleston clifftop. 40's clothing and uniform, vintage vehicles, 40's swing band,40's cabaret, bar and food available. Tickets £13.00 see Gala website www.theclifftopgala.org.uk or phone (01493) 664140

LA VIE EN ROSE - Saturday 26th July  7.30pm until late
The 1930's / 1940's Nightclub. CC41Swing (Essex official and only Swing dance club) presents; on the 26th July 2008 the Stylish Syncopated Swinging Rhythms from 1935 to 1949, in a dramatic ambient 'Paris' flavoured setting and great dance floor. With top DJs 'OKAY FOR SOUND' and 'FASCINATING RHYTHM', spinning TIP TOP TUNES from the golden age of dance music. All welcome whether you dance, or prefer just to sit, listen and take it all in! Don't miss our sweet 'Cigerette Girls! -

Venue: The Boston Room, Brentwood School Sports Centre, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8EE . Just £7.00 on the door.
Licensed Bar, Large Free Car Park. Dress Code: Smart 1930's/1940's Civilian or Military. Loyalty Cards now available.
Visit www.cc41swing.com for more details.

'WE'LL MEET AGAIN' at Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe, Lincolnshire, Nr RAF Coningsby. A 1940's Weekend Event on the 26th & 27th July 2008. A museum set within the original buildings, displays of 1940's memorabilia, military & vintage vehicles, re-enactors & ENSA entertains, food in the NAAFI, forties military & civilian stalls forties cooking demonstrations. Friday July 25th & Saturday 26th 19.30Hrs-24.00Hrs. Also, Jump Jive Swing & Stroll with the man himself  'Moggies Music Memories’' at Coningsby Village Hall. Dress to impress 1940's or black tie. Bring your own drink and pay on the door £5. Contact: John C Haywood on 01673 849 393 or email spitfire24@lineone.net or Mike Hodgson on 01526 342 249 or email mjhodgson@lancfile.demon.co.uk or email Moggie at jivemoggie15@tiscali.co.uk

OPERATION PITCHFORK, held at the Dirty Duck pub, Rutland, near Belvoir Castle on the 26th - 27th July 2008. Step back to Occupied Holland 1944. There is a battle both days, period stalls and a dance on Saturday night, all set in a picturesque setting along part of the disused Lincolnshire canal. Also enjoy leisurely walks and great food at the pub. A fun day for all the family. For allied re-enactors or vehicles contact Gary Bainbridge on Firstairborne44@aol.com and axis contact Martin Pike at W352ndadmin@hotmail.co.uk. For Civilian and none military camping enquirers, please contact Gary Matthews on 01664 561991 (evenings) Further details visit www.pitchforkshow.tvheaven.com.

DADS ARMY 40th ANNIVERSARY on the 26th and 27th July 2008 at the Dads Army filming location, Thetford, Norfolk. On Saturday 26th Jill Daniels sings "Hits of the Blitz" at the Thetford Guildhall from 7.30 -11.30pm. Tickets £10.00 including supper. Sunday 27th all day events include -Re-enactors - Veterans - Bands - Parades and an outdoor performance from Jill Daniels. Nearby Camping and Caravan sites are available. Further information and Groups or individuals wishing to participate please contact Corinne Fulford Tel: 01842 754005 Mob: 07802 701911

NATIONAL AIR DAY on Sunday 27th July 2008 at the small Airfield at Baxterley, North Warwickshire between Coventry and Tamworth. The event is a commemoration of Sir Alan Cobhams 1933 National Air Day and features a flying display of that era. Re-enactors would be most welcome to mingle and also to pose with vintage machinery, search light 3.7 ack-ack gun, air raid shelter and land army. A military element is developing including scale model Tank arena. Camping available before and after the event. Any groups interested call Ken Broomfield on 01827 874572 or visit the web at: www.wingsandwheels.org.uk

VINTAGE VOGUE – Retro & Vintage Fair. Up to 60 Specialist Stallholders, with a treasure-trove of handpicked retro and vintage merchandise, too good to miss. The Courage Hall, Brentwood School Sports Centre, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8EE on Sunday 27th July 2008, 10am till 5pm. Licensed Bar / Café. Admission £2.00. Superb new indoor arena, large free Car Park with dedicated parking for Stallholders. Just 2 miles from M25 Junction 28, and only 30 mins from London Liverpool Street BR Station. For full details visit www.theatomiceventsco.com (website now live).

August 2008

THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA - Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era at Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk on Friday 1st August 2008

THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA - Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era at Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl on Saturday 2nd August 2008

SADDLEWORTH WARTIME WEEKEND, formerly YANKS WEEKEND will take place from August 8th - 10th 2008 in Upper Mill and Dobcross, Saddleworth, Nr. Oldham, Lancs. Land will be available on Church Road, in Uppermill, for the campsite and mock battles. There will be the usual stalls and entertainment. Dances will take place at several venues in Uppermill. The local community of Dobcross village are organising a Street Party to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the film YANKS and plan decorating the village in bunting. Funds are to be raised for local charities. Further information or if anyone wants to help with the event call Paul on 07709 052501 or email Jonathan at info@granville-estates.co.uk.

RAMSEY 1940s WEEKEND - Every year for one weekend in August, Ramsey takes a trip back in time as it returns to the 1940s to remember the sights and sounds of this historic era. This year will be no different and on the 16th & 17th August 2008, Ramsey will celebrate all things Forties. The highlight of this trip down memory lane is Saturday's 1940s dance, held in one of RAF Upwood's old aircraft hangars. There you can dance the night away to an authentic big band sound. Dance and Show ticket requests (cheques payable to 'The 40's Committee') and please enclose a SAE, to: Brian and Christine Cunningham, Bodsey House, Bodsey Toll Road, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambs. PE26 2XH. Further information write to the above or tel: 01487 710680 or email: enquiries@ramsey1940sweekend.info or visit the web site at http://www.ramsey1940sweekend.info/booking.html

ON THE HOME FRONT 1939-45 at Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire on 16-17 August 2008, 11am – 4.30pm, free admission (modest car parking fee applies, free pass to pre-registered participants). Plus Saturday evening dance. Event Plan’s second annual 40s event at Rufford, organised on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. Living history; troops including Home Guard; vehicles: firemen; music, song and dance; entertainments, 40s traders and more. Daytime licensed restaurant. Saturday evening dance: A sell out last year and likely to be as popular in 2008! Enjoy music and dance in Rufford's double marquee with dance floor, with music from G.I. Jive and the Moonlight Serenaders. Modest entrance fee for 40s enthusiasts and other visitors (advance ticket purchase recommended) with free passes for all re-enactors/groups booked to perform set displays daytime and those bringing period vehicles. Saturday evening bar and 40s style snacks available. Camping area for pre-registered participants. Please note, except for Italian POW impressions (very welcome as they were present at Rufford), no German/Axis impressions at this event so as to preserve the Home Front theme - thank you. Please click on www.eventplan.co.uk/Rufford1940s08.htm for more information or call Howard of EventPlan on 01509 815645.

THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA - Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era at Sand Bay Holiday Village, Weston-Super-Mare on 22nd – 25th August 2008. Further details phone: 01934 428200

1940s WEEKEND on the East Somerset Railway, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4QP, 23rd & 24th August 2008. Travel back in time to 1940s Britain. See the vintage vehicle rally with examples of civilian, military and agricultural vehicles of the time. Enjoy music from the period and browse the craft tents for locally made gifts and produce. Further details: tel: 01749 880417 or email: info@eastsomersetrailway.com

GATHERING OF ENTHUSIASTS at Badsey, Worcestershire. A relaxed easygoing event in wonderful Worcestershire where you can set up your stall and do a bit of trading for free. Informal road run along quiet roads and green lanes with a spot of pub-grub. Plenty of room to park where you wish, and time to meet fellow enthusiasts. Military Radio enthusiasts especially welcome. 23rd, 24th and 25th August 2008. Arrive 22 Aug if you wish. More info from: Bob 01386 424511

TWINWOOD FESTIVAL incorporating The Glenn Miller Festival Of Swing, Jazz & Jive on the 23rd, 24th & 25th August 2008 - Twinwood Airfield & Arena, Clapham, Bedfordshire. Featuring: John Miller & his Orchestra, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Richard Atkins - The Vegas Years, Mike Sanchez, The Jive Aces, The Metrotones, Big Boy Bloater, Sticky Wicket & his Swing Band, Lola Lamour, Oceans Seven, Swing Commanders, Ooh-Bob-Sh’bam, Paul Ansell’s Number 9, Mark Keeley, Revolutionaires, Jive Romeros, Red Stripe Big Band, The Kremlinaires, with DJs and compares: John Miller, Terry Elliott, Strolin’ Steve, and Chris Reynold’s Swing Shift. Other attractions include WWII Air Displays, Museums, Trade & Craft Stalls, Dance Lessons, Sprung Wooden Dance Floors, 2 Stages, Hangar Dances, & more! - This annual music festival is now in its 7th year, and within this time its reputation for being a unique and excellent event has spread globally. It is held at the stunning location of RAF Twinwood Airfield and Twinwood Arena, near Bedford, where Glenn Miller took his last flight. The emphasis is on non-stop, high quality music from many top Orchestras and artistes performing the great hits from the big band, swing and Jive era and for 2008 will also feature an additional brand new ‘50s stage which will add an exciting new element, whilst not taking anything away from what has earned this unique festival its reputation. - Excellent food and drink, good facilities, and campsites. Tickets available for any combination of day/s. Camping must be pre-booked, & discounts off all tickets when booked early. Website: www.twinwoodevents.com Tel: 01923 282725 Email: alice@twinwoodevents.com

WALES AT WAR 1940 – August Bank Holiday weekend at Penmaenmawr, North Wales, the 23rd – 25th August 2008. A weekend of militaria; based around the 1940s. Battles, vehicle displays and a fun weekend of attractions. Dance on Saturday. Free secure camping. Further information Call Vivienne Mooney on 01492 622023 or email viv.mooney@hotmail.co.uk

1940'S WEEKEND ON THE STEAM RAIL at Wensleydale Rail. Northalerton the 29th, 30th & 31st August 2008. Re-enactors all welcome including Axis [No Gestapo] please. Civilian must be authentic. Stations for Axis, American and British plus Home Guard Stall's. Entertainment etc. on all stations. Friday night dance 1940/50 style; Saturday night dance 1940 Mix Tempo plus Swing. All enquiries to Col. A. Roberts at Sheffield Combine Operations tel: 01142 307531

SALUTE TO THE 40’s, on the 29th, 30th & 31st August 2008 at Rawcliffe Hall, Out Rawcliffe, Lancashire. Hosted by Rawcliffe Hall and the South Cumbria & North Lancs Area MVT. Entertainment in the marquee Friday & Saturday night and during the day on Sunday. Dance Lessons, displays, road run, arena events. MV’s & Re-enactors welcome. Stallholders welcome. Contact Rawcliffe@Southcumbriannorthlancsmvt.org.uk or Paul Higgins (MVT) 07790-335252, or look at www.southcumbrianorthlancsmvt.org.uk.

ELSECAR RAILWAY WARTIME WEEKEND – 30th & 31st August 2008 – Elsecar Heritage Railway, Wath Road, Elsecar S74 8HJ. Returning for its fourth year. Come to the railway and enjoy the explosive battle to liberate the station, try your hand with the wartime fire fighting equipment, see the gunnery display, the fashion show and fall your children in for drill and combat training. Evening Blitz Ball is once again being provided by the Ockbrook Big Band. Admission prices are £5.00 Adult, £3.00 OAP and Concessions. Dance Tickets are £12.00 including Pie & Pea Supper. Concession prices available for 40’s costume. Contact Paul Bavill, Foreign Field Events on 0113 232 0095, 07975 619409 or email on p.bavill@foreign-field.co.uk or see www.foreign-field.co.uk/elsecar.html for further event information

COMBINED OPERATIONS New Event At Wenslydale Railway ( in steam ) on 30th & 31st August 2008. More details as soon available. Contact Alan Roberts on 0114 2307513

WWII EVENT at Anglesey Abbey on the 30th and 31st August 2008.10.30am-5.00pm (last admission 4.30p.m.) The Abbey is a 100 acre, National Trust property formerly owned by the 1st Lord Fairhaven from 1926-1966. During WW2 the 2nd Northants Yeomanry were there for 6 months in 1941 with tanks. Then the Royal Engineers were there and at surrounding villages for 18 months helping lay runways at nearby Bottisham Airfield where the American 361 fighter group were stationed. On display will be the Home Guard, civil defenders, Battle for Europe re-enactors, vintage vehicles, children’s’ activities, 40's menu at Redwoods restaurant, plus displays in the house. Admission - Adults £12.25, Children (5-16) £5.65. NT members - Adults £3.00, children £1.00. Please note this is a property wide event and admission includes the house, the garden and the watermill. Anglesey estate is 6 miles north-east of Cambridge on the B1102 signposted from A14 (junction 35). Further information call 01223 810080. or visit the web site at: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/angleseyabbey

THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA - Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth on 31st August 2008. Further details phone: 01202 306126

September 2008

1940s WEEKEND on the 6th & 7th September 2008 at Bantock House, Wolverhampton. A family day out at our Historic House & Museum with displays, activities and re-enactments. Step back in time in our 40s room setting, have a makeover, see weddings, vehicles, entertainments- and meet 'Winston Churchill'!. Sample the fare at our popular cafe and join in the courtyard sing-a-long sessions. FREE ENTRY. A Wolverhampton City Council event. For more information or to book a trade stall, contact Jane James on 01902 552197 or e-mail jane.james@wolverhampton.gov.uk
or visit the website: www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk

'HANGAR DANCE' on 13th September, 2008, at the North Notts Arena, Eastgate, Worksop, Notts. Dancing to the Al Needham Swing band, (from many BBC Radio and Television programmes) comedian Max Miller tribute, solo artiste and sing-a-long. 1940's buffet included in price of £15. Starts around 7.15 till midnight. It will be broadcasted live on 1278AM between 9.00p.m. and 10p.m. Uniforms (no German/axis) and 40's civilian clothing, or smart dress code only. This is a non-profit making charity event, which raised £1200 last year towards cancer care. Loads of free car parking at the venue. A very friendly and warm welcome to all. The venue is the old factory where they used to make Carlton Cycles, and so lends itself perfectly as a wartime aeroplane hangar. Check out our website at www.trustam.com or www.cyril.hangardance.co.uk for any emerging details and pictures of last dance.

OPERATION MARKET GARDEN 2008 - takes place over the weekend of 12th -14th September 2008 at Spanhoe Airfield, nr Corby, Northants, NN17 3AT in association with 315th TCG (Troop Carrier Group). The event is in honour of those people who fought during the Operation Market Garden campaign in Holland in September 1944. There will be living history, re-enactments, static exhibits, museum, military and civilian vehicles, agricultural & steam displays and various trade stalls. The event will also include an air show (with Dakotas, Spitfire, Hurricane and Mustang) together with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. There will be a battle re-enactment scenario on Saturday and Sunday based on the Arnhem battle for the bridge. A remembrance parade and service will take place on Sunday morning accompanied by a memorial fly-past. Entertainment is to be provided throughout the weekend and on Saturday night there will be a ticket only big band dance with music provided by the acclaimed Ray McVay and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Live entertainment will also be provided on Friday evening. Caravan and camping facilities are also available on site. The event will be strictly non-profit making and the main charities supported are The Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and various other locally based charities. All booking forms and up to date information is available from the website. Contacts: General enquiries: Stephen Barker 01780 755514 (day) 01780 756862 (evening) Re-enactors, exhibitors & camping: Simon Wright 07946759386 (day) 01780 729446 (evening) Trade stalls: Christine Howard 01780 479072 (day) 01780 470575 (evening) Email: enquiries-opmarketgarden@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.operationmarketgarden2008.co.uk

1940s WEEKEND - Celebrating the Bull Dog spirit of the home front on Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th September 2008. Relive the nostalgia of 1940s Wartime Britain on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway steps back to the difficult times of Wartime Britain. Various re-enactment societies attend the railway over both days. Watch out for the Home Guard, Soldiers and Airmen returning home on leave and, of course, the long suffering civilians. Contact: Bolton Abbey Station, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF or tel. 01756 710614 or email enquiries@embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk

WARTIME WEEKEND on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 2DA on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2008. Further Details: Telephone (weekends only) 01793 771615 or email: randallchri@yahoo.co.uk

FLASHBACK TO THE FORTIES on Mon Sept 15th - Thurs Sept 18th 2008 inclusive Mill Rythe Holiday Village Hayling Island. This is our fabulous break geared entirely to the war years. The Blitz Ball which is part of the break has been running for 21 years touring the UK and abroad. Every conceivable detail is included with the ballroom decked out like a forties dance hall. The George Thorby Big Band perform every night and we also include our own Air Raid Warden, Forces Sweetheart and Outdoor Model Aircraft Display (weather permitting) There is 3 hours entertainment every night plus organised events by the entertainment team during the day. You also have use of all the sites facilities plus a good breakfast and evening meal from the menu in the restaurant. The price for the 4 days is £139.00. Details can be had by calling 02392 460044

SWINGING BACK TO THE 40's at Middleton Civic Centre, Fountain St. M24 1AF, on the 20th September 2008, with the Tony Greenwood Big Band & DJ Katz Korner "Hot Klub" Tickets £9 from box office 0161 643 2389 or Pat & Colin 0161 643 8888

'HOLT VICTORY 1940'S SWING DANCE' on Saturday 20th September 2008, 8pm - 12pm at the Holt Parish Hall, Church Street, Holt, Norfolk. No bar bring your own drinks, Free tea and coffee available. Tickets £7 each. More details from Esther on 01473 635176 or email esthersew@tiscali.co.uk

NORTHAMPTON & LAMPORT RAILWAY - Railway at War 1940's Weekend on Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st September 2008 at Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8BA. Recreating the 1940's experience of life on the Home Front during World War Two. Meet the local Home Guard, chat with evacuees and sample 1940's rations in the station buffet. Re-enactments staged throughout the weekend. 1940's civilian dress or military uniform encouraged. Trade and re-enactor enquiries welcome. Further details from our website at: http://www.nlr.org.uk/events/rlyatwar.htm or email railwayatwar@btinternet.com

NORTH NORFOLK RAILWAY 1940s WEEKEND on the 20th – 21st September 2008 Come and enjoy the 1940s weekend on the North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA our most popular event for adults by far. Further details: tel. 01263 820800 or email: enquiries@nnrailway.co.uk

SALUTE TO THE ‘40s at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on the 20th – 21st September 2008. Step back in time to the Dockyard of the 1940’s and enjoy a fantastic weekend of nostalgia, memories, wartime experiences and entertainment as the Dockyard is brought alive by the vehicles, uniforms, music and activities of Britain at War. In just two years this has become a firm favourite with many. A fund-raising event in aid of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust. Contact: Bill Fowler on 01634 823821, or email bfowler@chdt.org.uk

NENE VALLEY RAILWAY - Wartime Weekend Saturday & Sunday 27th & 28th September 2008 Steam trains (7.5 mile ride to/return Peterborough), trade stands, military re-enactments by 39-45 Society, superb entertainers inc Fiona Harrison, Swingtime Sweethearts and more. Rabbit Pie, Spam Fritters in the cafe! (always sells out!) 1940s dress encouraged. Contact: Murray Brown, tel. 01780 78444 or Email murray.b@nvr.org.uk

October 2008

ALL OUR YESTERDAYS from Fri Oct 3rd - Sun Oct 5th 2008 inclusive Sand Bay Holiday Village Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare. This is another version of our superb nostalgia show featuring The George Thorby Big Band playing the music of Glenn Miller and other great bands of yesteryear. Whilst mainly the 1940's and earlier this is a show with a difference because it features 50's hit maker Craig Douglas with musical arrangements all adapted to suit a Glenn Miller style band. Also appearing will be Just The Two Of Us & Chris Knott. There is over 3 and a half hours entertainment every night plus organised events by the entertainment team during the day. You also have use of all the sites facilities plus a good breakfast and evening meal from the menu in the restaurant. The price for the 3 days is £109.00. Details can be had by calling 01934 428200

LIFE ON THE HOLME FRONT from the 3rd - 5th October 2008. This event will be taking place at Holme Village, Cambridgeshire where the whole village will be transformed back to the 1940's with displays and re-enactments going on each day. There will be evening dances taking place on Friday and Saturday evenings. For more info please contact Jo/Marc on 05602 304449 or Chris Cardell on 01487 830760 or Amanda Gibbons on 01487 830713 or visit the web site at: www.the-forties-family.freeservers.com

"VILLAGE AT WAR”, Stoke Bruerne, a canal village, Nr Towcester, Northampton on 4th and 5th October 2008. Military Vehicles and Military re-enactors of Military Vehicle Trust. A tribute to the Idle Women, women who worked the boats during the war, many of whom came from privileged backgrounds. Historic Narrow Boats, Classic Vehicles, 1940's civilian re-enactors, WW11 Living History Groups, Children's 1940's games, make your own gas mask to take home, local Home Guard Group, Military and Civilian dioramas, Traders, Swing Dance demo and afternoon tea dance, including cup of tea and a slice of cake (entrance £3). The Canal Museum Cafe will become Rene's Cafe for the duration, food stalls, real ale bar and much, much more. Military and Civilian re-enactors and Traders very welcome. Camping available. Please ensure all ID is correct as The Shore Patrol will be in attendance and will be checking your ID, any discrepancies and you may well find yourself under guard for the duration. Entrance is free, Car Parking £10. Saturday evening swing dance with up and coming DJ, JP Swing. Tickets including supper will be on sale from end of April. For more information please contact Jenny Copeland on mobile: 07968 606807 or tel:01327 340492 or email: copeland854@btinternet.com or visit the web site for Friends of Canal Museum is www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk

1940s WEEKEND a 1940s Indian Summer at The Midland Railway, Butterley, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ on the 4th & 5th October 2008. Further details tel: 01773 747674 or email: midlandrailway1940sevents@hotmail.co.uk

1940s WEEKEND AIRFIELD EVENT where Jill Daniels will be entertaining the troops as Vera Lynn with Boxted Methodist Silver Band and The Silver Bird Music Show on October 4th & 5th 2008 at Rougham Airfield Nr Bury St Edmunds IP30 9LZ. Further details contact Michael Heyland Telephone: 01359 270524 or email:- michael@roughamestate.com

FLASHBACK TO THE 40's on Monday 6th -Thursday 9th October 2008 inclusive Sand Bay Holiday Village Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare. This is our fabulous break geared entirely to the war years. The Blitz Ball which is part of the break has been running for 21 years touring the UK and abroad. Every concevable detail is included with the ballroom decked out like a forties dance hall. The George Thorby Big Band perform every night and we also include our own Air Raid Warden, Forces Sweetheart, Fred Astaire Tap Dancer, ENSA Party as well as The Hits Of The Blitz Show featuring Steve Stevens and Company. 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. There will also be an Outdoor Model Aircraft Display (weather permitting) The entertainment is nonstop 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 £135.00. Details can be had by calling 01934 428200

THE SPITFIRE BALL at The Ivyleaf Club. Whittlesey on Friday 10th October 2008. Featuring Tracy Lea. {Forces Sweetheart.] Richard C Parker {1940s All round Entertainer] Tim Dunn 1940s Crooner / Swing. Plus guest lindyhop dancers. Shows starts 8.00pm doors open 7.00pm.Tickets £6.00 in advance £7.00 OTD {Concessions available}. Full Air Raid sequence, War Speeches All the memories for you to sing and Dance to. 1940s Dress is encouraged...... A night of complete nostalgia. Tickets available from 07771668924 or email:- matt.page2@btinternet.com

WARTIME WEEKEND on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway the 10th – 12th October 2008. Further details: Tel: 01751 472508 or Fax: 01751 476048

“IN FAMILY WE TRUST” - presented by Company B at Whitby Pavilion Exhibition Hall, Sunday 12th October 2008 at 8.00pm. Tickets – £8.00. Company B offer everything from song and dance to comedy sketches in their portrayal of life during World War II. This wonderful family show delighted the crowds at last year’s North Yorkshire Moors Railway War Weekend and has brought many audiences to tears. We are delighted to present Company B in our Theatre which was itself used as a dance hall during the 1940’s. Further details and Tickets contact Jaclyn Goddard, Assistant Manager (Sales and Marketing) Whitby Pavilion, Scarborough Borough Council tel: 01947 820625 / 604855 / 604487 or email: jaclyn.goddard@scarborough.gov.uk or visit the web sites at www.scarborough.gov.uk and www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com

THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA - Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era at the Westcliffe Theatre, Clacton on 18th October 2008. Further details phone: 01255 433344

MEMORIES. on Mon Oct 20th-Thurs Oct 23rd 2008 inclusive. Sand Bay Holiday Village Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare
This is an extended version of our All Our Yesterdays show featuring The George Thorby Big Band playing the music of Glenn Miller and other great bands of yesteryear. Whilst mainly the 1940's and earlier this is a show with a difference because it features 50's hit maker Craig Douglas with musical arrangements all adapted to suit a Glenn Miller style band. Also appearing will be Mitchell Armstrong with his Songs From the Shows Cabaret & more. There is over 3 and a half hours entertainment every night plus organised events by the entertainment team during the day. You also have use of all the sites facilities plus a good breakfast and evening meal from the menu in the restaurant. The price for the 4 days is £135-.00 with discounts for block bookings. Details can be had by calling 01934 428200

LARGE 40's EVENT, on on October 24th 25th and 26th 2008. Full battles Saturday and Sunday. Lots of tanks and armour. Dance Saturday night. Organised through Sedgefield Veterans with Northern WW2 Association. More information as things firm up. Contact Paul Hilditch, Northern World WarII Association Events Co-ordinator at p.hilditch@btinternet.com or visit the web site at www.nww2a.co.uk

BIG BAND 'HANGAR DANCE' on Saturday 25th October 2008, featuring The Jeff Short Big Band & Singers (16 Piece Big Band) at The Kesgrave Community Centre, Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk from 8pm-11.30pm. Tickets £14.00. Licensed Bar, Bring Your Own Picnic! 'Dress The Part' if you wish. Tickets available from Jeff or Sue on 01245 450 450

THE RATPACK CHRISTMAS BIG BAND SPECIAL on Fri Oct 31st -Sun Nov 2nd 2008 inclusive Sand Bay Holiday Village Kewstoke Nr Weston Super Mare. This is a real Turkey & Tinsel Special featuring top numbers from the big band era with The George Thorby Big Band. But as an extra treat every evening there will be a different "Rat pack" cabaret. Friday is Dean Martin, Saturday is Sammy Davis Jnr and Sunday Ol'e Blue Eyes himself Frank Sinatra. You will recognise all the top numbers performed by the original stars in the 40's and early 50's and in our opinion these tributes are as good as the original stars. It’s a variation on our top forties show just for Christmas, we even have the snow. The entertainment is nonstop every night plus the entertainment team are on hand with organised events during the day. All the sites facilities are yours to use plus a good breakfast, lunch and evening meal daily including a Christmas Dinner. The price for the 3 days is £119.00. Details can be had by calling 01934 428200

November 2008

THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA - Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era at Warner Hotels (Norton Grange) Norton Grange on 8th November 2008. Further details phone: 0870 264 0263

1940's DANCE at Kidsgrove Town Hall in North Staffordshire on Saturday 8th November 2008. Dancing to the VCO Big Band. NAAFI open for hot wartime food. WW2 Military vehicles on display by the Military Vehicle Trust. Home Front display. Licensed bar (real ale). Great wartime atmosphere. Dress 1940's preferred, civilian or allies (no Axis please). Admission by ticket only. Tickets £8.00. Contact Neil or Gill on 01782 775463 or www.northstaffs1940s.co.uk for latest info

REMEMBRANCE DAY STREET PARTY at Gosport Community Centre Ballroom, Bury House, Bury Rd. Gosport, Hampshire on the 9th November 2008 In honour of those who fought in the two great wars. JILL DANIELS sings hits of the 1940s and earlier. Further details to be announced. Phone 02392 510012

December 2008

 to be confirmed