Activities - 1940's Events & Dance Diary
  
 

Below is a list of 1940's Dances & Events that are taking place in the near future. I do my best to ensure that details are accurate but please check with the organisers to ensure details haven't changed.

If you know of any 1940's Dances or other events coming up please let me know & I'll include them on the list. If you have any comments about dances/venues or events you have attended which you think may interest others please email me and I'll consider adding them.

 
       
  March 2010  
       
  20 March 2010
BRIGHTON BOOGIE SWING DANCE
Rottingdean Village Hall, Park Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HL.
7:30pm – 11:30pm
DJs Slick Nick & Spinnin' Jim
£8 on the door or £7 for Brighton Boogie Members (with Membership card) Dress code: 1940s Allied uniform or civilian preferred
Free tea, coffee and soft drinks. Bring along your own alcohol if you'd like.
Contact: 07890 779584
  
       
       
  20 March 2010
‘DANCING THROUGH THE AGES’ at Castleford Civic Centre
Saturday 20th March 2010 7pm-10.30pm
‘Step back in time’ with a 1940’s big band dance evening. Come along and join costume dancers and Wakefield Metropolitan Band for a night of music and dance. Advance tickets £7.50, on the door £12.00 (To include a cream tea and cakes)
Bar service available. Tickets can be purchased from Wakefield Tourist Information Centre on 0845 601 8353 or the Castleford Civic Centre.


 
       
       
  26 March 2010

The 1940's Society - Sevenoaks
Secret Underground London.
Amanda Pickard will be showing us some of what still lays beneath the pavements of London and how these tunnels, railways and establishments were used during the Second World War. Come along and find out more.

8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 Admission £3

 
       
       
  27 March 2010

Spitfire Bounce 7-30 till Midnight
Swing, Jive & Boogie all night to music from the 1940s & early 1950s.
Slade Green Community Center, Bridge Road, Erith (Dartford) DA8 2HS
Dress to Impress, 40s or 50s Civilian or Allied uniform
Free tea, coffee & doughnuts, Please bring your own drinks
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Details: 07506 851862 or

www.spitfirebounce.com

  
       
       
  27 March 2010

FREE 1940s Dance - 7-30 till midnight
Stage Door Canteen, Pratts Bottom Village Hall Norsted Lane (top of village green) Pratts Bottom Kent BR6 7SU
A great Dance and venue featuring 3 DJs & put in in conjunction with USO. Food and refreshments are available for sale but you are welcome to bring your own drinks. TICKETS FOR THIS DANCE ARE FREE but must be booked in advance. Dress code strictly 1940s. Tel 020 84602830 or visit www.stagedoorcanteen.co.uk

  
       
  April 2010  
       
  3 April 2010
1940s Dance. The Crown Hotel on Drummond Road Skegness,
Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and dance the night away to " The Kings of Swing" Forties Dress is optional.
Tickets are £6 avalible on the door or from Sue Clarke on 01507 475804/Jack Wise 01754 876951 or email susanclarke 1970@btinternet.com.
There will be a war time quiz and also a raffle. Food is avalible from the N.A.F.F.I  Come along and make new friends everyone is welcome.
  
       
       
  16, 17, 18 April 2010
Whitby Spirit of the 40's Weekend
There are free entertainments in the town centre, parades, traders and all sorts of events. Other events may require tickets from Whitby Pavilion Box Office on 01947 604855.
Friday 16 April
Whitby Spirit of the 40’s Weekend - Hangar Dance with Lola Lamour Whitby Pavilion Northern Lights Suite 7.30pm
Tickets: £8.00 Friends: £7.00
Whitby Pavilion’s Northern Lights Suite is transported back in time for this ‘Hangar’ Dance with the fantastic vocals of Lola Lamour. The All Ruzzit Buzzit team will lead the way if you’re a beginner – to stroll, jive and quickstep, with supper included this is a great value start to the weekend.
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April
Whitby Spirit of the 40’s Weekend – Memorabilia Stalls Whitby Pavilion Exhibition Hall 10.00am-4.00pm Admission FREE!
War time memorabilia, clothing stalls, and Flea Market.
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April
Whitby Spirit of the 40’s Weekend – Traditional Pastimes Display Whitby Pavilion Cafe 10.00am – 4.00pm Admission FREE!
Quilting, knitting, flower pressing and more are demonstrated and available to buy.
Saturday 17 April
Whitby Spirit of the 40’s Weekend – All Ruzzit Buzzit Dance Classes Whitby Pavilion Northern Lights Suite classes hourly from 1.00pm £5.00 per person per class Per couple any 2 lessons £15.00, 3 lesson £20.00 all 4 lessons £25.00 All Ruzzit Buzzit is a professional dance teacher and has been teaching 1940’s style Jive, with his partner Julie, for over 15 years. The lessons are fun, easy and you WILL be able to dance at the end as they specialise in Two Left Feet, Lost Causes and Reluctant Husbands.
Saturday 17 April
Whitby Spirit of the 40’s Weekend - The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra, supported by Miss Lola Lamour Whitby Pavilion Northern Lights Suite 7.30pm
Tickets: £15.00 Friends: £12.00
Founded in 2003, the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK’s repertoire includes the likes of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsie and Harry James plus renditions from our heartthrob vocalist. Dig out those dancing shoes and join us for an evening of nostalgia, swinging music and sheer fun.
Sunday 18 April
Whitby Spirit of the 40’s Weekend – Victory Breakfast Whitby Pavilion Cafe 9.30am
Adults: £5.00 Children: £3.00
A classic sing-along and hearty breakfast to warm you up after a night’s camping!
Sunday 18 April
Whitby Spirit of the 40’s Weekend – Fashion Show Whitby Pavilion Northern Lights Suite 12 noon Admission FREE!
World War 2 Re-enactors North East present this showcase of day and evening wear, with military outfits too. Don’t miss hairstyling hints and tips.
Sunday 18 April
Whitby Spirit of the 40’s Weekend – Gala Concert Whitby Pavilion Northern Lights Suite 2.00pm
Adults: £5.50 Concessions: £4.50
Relax and round off the 40’s weekend with some superb music and song including many of your old favourites.
There is camping provision for re-enactors provided please contact Harry Collect 01947 821734.
Further details from: Jaclyn Goddard: 01947 820625 / 604855
 
  
       
       
  24 April 2010

Otford Swing Dance 7-30 till Midnight
Otford Village Memorial Hall, Otford, Kent TN14 5PQ
Dress to Impress, 1940s preferred.
Free tea, coffee & doughnuts, Please bring your own drinks
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Details: 07506 851862 or

www.spitfirebounce.com

  
       
       
  24 April 2010
St Georges Day 1940’s Tea Dance at Hindolveston Village
2.30 - 5pm. Tickets £5 in advance or £6 on the door - includes Tea and cakes!  
Tel: 01362 683693 or 01263 860426
  
       
  May 2010  
       
  1 May 2010
Bomb Boogie Bash (swing/R&B)
The Memorial Hall, School Hill, Birch, Essex CO2 0LZ (Just off the A12)
7-30pm till Midnight. DJs Pat Da Kat, Rattlin Daddy, & Special Guest.
Free refreshments but no bar so bring your own. Tickets £7 on the door.
Details: 01621 891602
  
       
       
  1- 3 May 2010
W.W.2 “Dig for Victory” weekend - Cowper & Newton Museum Orchard side, Market Place, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4AJ. Tel 01234 711516
Re-live the W.W.2 ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign & help combat the food carbon foot print by growing your own food.
Plus this weekend the museum’s revamped W.W.2 ‘make do & mend’ exhibition re opens.
Period characters ‘Harry & Edna’ will also be visiting the museum.
Hands-on W.W.2 themed craft activities for the younger visitor.
Garden volunteers will also be on hand to answer your gardening questions. www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk
 
       
       
  8 May 2010
Bassingbourn Tower Museum - Hangar Dance
To raise funds for the renovation and restoration of the Control Tower at Bassingbourn.
Hangar 3 at Bassingbourn, the hangar that the Memphis Belle was maintained in.
The Memphis Belle Swing Orchestra from the 1980's Hollywood Movie are booked and there's a Cash Bar, food will be available and there's even a pre-Dance workshop for all those wanting to have a crash course in the Jive etc.
Period dress is optional, but encouraged, and tickets are only available in advance (no sales on the night). The last dance in 2007 sold out (all 1000 tickets), so best to book early if possible.
Details available on the Tower Museum's website, or on 01763 243 500
http://www.towermuseumbassingbourn.c...ngardance.html
Ticket prices are held from 2007 and are £20 each
 
       
       
  15-16 May 2010

1940s Weekend Kent & East Sussex Railway
On the 15 and 16 May 2010 steam back to the 1940’s with the Kent & East Sussex railway at their railway stations in Northiam, Bodiam and Tenterden.
Visitors can re-live the forties lifestyle with period vehicles, music and dancing. Period features including sand bags, taped windows, Viv the Spiv and other characters in authentic costume all adding to the nostalgic atmosphere. Visitors can also enjoy a full steam train service on the railway’s vintage trains over the two days. A range of civilian and military vehicles, privately owned and fully restored to their former war time glory will also be on display.
Website:          

www.kesr.org.uk
Email:               enquiries@kesr.org.uk
Phone:              01580 765155

  
       
       
  21 May 2010

The 1940's Society - Sevenoaks
French Resistance During the Second World War by Terry Crowdy.
Author & historian Terry Crowdy will be giving a presentation on the French Resistance, how it was organised and run, and the role of British security services in its organisation. Terry spoke to us inSeptember 2009 when he spoke on 'Deceiving Hitler' and we're delighted to have him back for what I'm sure will be a fascinating evening.

8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 Admission £3

 
       
       
  22 May 2010

Spitfire Bounce 7-30 till Midnight
Swing, Jive & Boogie all night to music from the 1940s & early 1950s.
Slade Green Community Center, Bridge Road, Erith (Dartford) DA8 2HS
Dress to Impress, 40s or 50s Civilian or Allied uniform
Free tea, coffee & doughnuts, Please bring your own drinks
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Details: 07506 851862 or

www.spitfirebounce.com

  
       
       
  29 May 2010
Keston Kat Talk, Keston Village Hall, Kent.
A stompin' night of 1940s and 50s swing, jump-jive and R'n'B
The dance is being organised by Pat Da Kat & Kelly, with guest DJ's Tig Rattlin' Daddy and Tony Two Hats.
Tickets are £7 contact: 07747 682727.
  
       
  June 2010  
       
  5 June 2010
Terry Elliott’s Sentimental Journey 1942 Dance
Horton Kirby and South Darenth Village Hall.
Enjoy & Dance to the sounds of the 1940s with DJ Terry Elliott in this period venue.
Further details and directions contact sentimentaljourney1944@yahoo.co.uk or 0207 987 6686
  
       
       
  12 June 2010
RAF Biggin Hill family day & dance
The all day event will take place in the St Raphael Chapel and surrounding grounds and will be fundraising for the Air Training Corps cadets and local soldier James Cutting who needs a new set of false teeth after being seriously wounded in Afghanistan.
Activities during the day:
- WW2 military vehicles and static living history displays;
- Stalls selling military history books and militaria;
- Dance classes held in the Chapel by Nick Kirby;
- Food and drinks for sale in the kitchen by the Stage Door Canteen staff;
- A flight simulator in an ex-RAF Chipmunk is available to use at a set fee;
- A live 1930s/40s band.
The evening's entertainment will be a private Charity Ball for advanced ticket holders only, starting at 7.30pm till midnight, with 3 top DJs playing their 40s tracks. There will be a WW2 dress code.
Details on: 020 8460 2830


  
       
       
  12 - 13 June 2010

Dover 40's Weekend and Armed Forces Day event
Organised by the Hellfire Corner Association this FREE event has always been entertaining and good fun. It takes place in Pencester Gardens in the centre of Dover and usually includes vehicles, entertainment and traders. There will also be a dance on the Saturday evening which requires tickets. For details or to enquire about taking part Tel: 01304 213902

  
       
       
  20 June 2010
Bressingham Dads Army Day
As usual many of the original stars and vehicles will be on site.
This year it will be more of a 1940 day and re-enactment groups who are interested in participating should get in touch. Contact Ray King at Bressingham Steam and Gardens for more details: 01379 686905


  
       
       
  19 - 20 June 2010

Wickenby Airfield, 8 miles NE of Lincoln.
An open weekend with visiting aircraft from around the UK. Static and flying displays, vintage cars and vehicles, tank and 4x4 off-roading, trade stands, childrens attractions and lots to eat and drink. There is camping available Friday and Saturday nights. On Saturday evening there will be a 1940s themed dinner and concert with entertainment and a bar.
For more details please visit:  

www.wickenbyairfield.com/www/   or call 01673 885000.

  
       
       
  19 - 20 June 2010
AVONCROFT WARTIME WEEKEND
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4JR.
Visit Avoncroft Museum for this popular event weekend and find out what it was like to live in the 1940s. Featuring Military and Home Front Living History Displays, fashion shows, music, song and dance throughout the day. An action packed day out for all the family. Adults £6.60, Seniors £5.50, Children £3.00, Family £16.50
Visitor Enquiries and Advance Ticket Sales to Avoncroft on 01527 831363 or email admin@avoncroft.org.uk


  
       
       
  19 - 20 June 2010
AVONCROFT WARTIME WEEKEND
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4JR.
Visit Avoncroft Museum for this popular event weekend and find out what it was like to live in the 1940s. Featuring Military and Home Front Living History Displays, fashion shows, music, song and dance throughout the day. An action packed day out for all the family. Adults £6.60, Seniors £5.50, Children £3.00, Family £16.50
Visitor Enquiries and Advance Ticket Sales to Avoncroft on 01527 831363 or email admin@avoncroft.org.uk


  
       
  July 2010  
       
  3 - 4 July 2010

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 1940s Weekend
Always a very enjoyable event to attend, the railway is taken back to the war years with evacuees, homeguard, vintage vehicles and of course steam trains. More details to follow but worth putting in your diary now. Details at http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/

  
       
       
  3 - 4 July 2010

Operation HOMEGUARD - Ingleton’s 1940’s Weekend
A weekend of entertainment and nostalgia, two days packed with fun for everyone, including: Military vehicles; military and civilian re-enactors; liberation of the German occupied French Market Square by Allied forces; Cenotaph parade; military parade led by the Black Watch Pipes & Drums; Saturday night dance with the Starlight Swing Orchestra; Sunday afternoon Tea Dance. For more information contact John & Elaine Ward 015242 41024 john.ward91@btinternet.com or visit www.ingletonhomeguard.co.uk

  
       
       
  10 - 11 July 2010
S*P*A*M* 1940s WEEKEND Ponderosa Farm, Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire WF16 0PN.
Featuring Military and Home Front Displays, firefighting, fashion shows, An action packed day out for all the family. Adults £5.00, Children £3.00. Reenactor Queries to Paul Bavill, Foreign Field Events on 0113 232 0095, 07975 619409 or email on p.bavill@foreign-field.co.uk or see www.foreign-field.co.uk/ponderosa.html for further event information.
Visitor Enquiries and Advance Ticket Sales to Ponderosa Farm on 01924 235276


  
       
       
  16 July 2010

The 1940's Society - Sevenoaks
Surviving by Magic - Presented by Monty Parkin.
The amazing story of Fergus Anckorn, member of the Magic Circle, who used his magician's skills to survive the horrors of a Japanese prisoner of war camp.
A moving, enthralling and entertaining evening that should not be missed.

8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 Admission £3

 
       
       
  22 July 2010

20’s / 30’s / 40’s NIGHT 7.00 – 11.00pm
The Marquee, Dunnington Playing Fields
Common Road, Dunnington ,York, YO19 5NG
Live 13 Piece Band “New York Dance Band” & Supper
Tickets £10.00, Tickets & Information from: 

www.dpff.org.uk, Jen Lewis – 07890230778

  
       
       
  24 July 2010
1940's Dance
Birchington Village Centre, Birchington, Kent, 7.30pm-11.30pm.
Dress Military Uniform or Civies optional.
Revisit the past...and dance to the future.
Tickets £7 in advance, £8 on the door (children under 15 free).
Tel. 01843 831865.
Raffle, Tombola and a whole lot of fun.
All proceeds to Demelza House Childrens' Hospice, Cats in Crisis and Animals Asia Foundation.
  
       
       
  24 - 25 July 2010
WHITTINGTON WARTIME WEEKEND - Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9PY. Come once again and spend the weekend at the home of the South Stafford Airborne. Featuring Military and Home Front Displays, fashion shows, music, song and dance throughout the day. An action packed day out for all the family. Adults £6.00, Children £3.00. Reenactor Queries to Paul Bavill, Foreign Field Events on 0113 232 0095, 07975 619409 or email on p.bavill@foreign-field.co.uk or see www.foreign-field.co.uk/whittington.html for further event information.
Visitor Enquiries and Advance Ticket Sales to Staffordshire Regiment Museum on 01543 43439
 
  
       
       
  21 - 25 July 2010

The War & Peace Show
The Largest Military Vehicle show in the world.
The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent. TN12 6PY.
Tel: 01622 872068
Vehicles, displays, dance, music, entertainment, military dealers and so much more......
Look at the website to find out more:
http://www.warandpeaceshow.co.uk

  
       
       
  31 July 2010

Spitfire Bounce 7-30 till Midnight
Swing, Jive & Boogie all night to music from the 1940s & early 1950s.
Slade Green Community Center, Bridge Road, Erith (Dartford) DA8 2HS
Dress to Impress, 40s or 50s Civilian or Allied uniform
Free tea, coffee & doughnuts, Please bring your own drinks
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Details: 07506 851862 or

www.spitfirebounce.com

  
       
       
 

31 July 2010
1 Aug 2010

Thanet at War
This is a new event, organised by the Bygone Days Historical Group, Ramsgate. It will be held on 31 July/1 August 2010 at Government Acre, Ramsgate with free public admission. The organisers wish to extend an invitation to all Home Front WW11 re enactors and displays.  More details later.For further initial information please contact the Secretary, Brenda Rogers at 7, Minster Road, Ramsgate, CT1105L email  beeherself@talktalk.net.


  
       
  August 2010  
       
  7 August 2010

Otford Swing Dance 7-30 till Midnight
Otford Village Memorial Hall, Otford, Kent TN14 5PQ
Dress to Impress, 1940s preferred.
Free tea, coffee & doughnuts, Please bring your own drinks
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Details: 07506 851862 or

www.spitfirebounce.com

  
       
       
  13 - 15 August 2010
Vintage at Goodwood
A major new Vintage Event for 2010
Dubbed ‘The Festival of Our Lives’, Vintage at Goodwood sets  out to combine the best of contemporary music, fashion, art, design and culture from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s in unparalleled detail and unrivalled comfort with world-renowned artists across 240acres for 20 thousand visitors a day. In the same vein as the Festival of Britain fifty years ago, it will both celebrate and explore the musical, design and cultural lineages of the country, charting their inspiration and offering a glimpse into their future direction.
VINTAGE AT GOODWOOD TICKETS
More information at www.vintageatgoodwood.com
Ticketline: 01243 755 055 (10.00am – 16.00pm, Monday to Friday)
Adult Weekend Camping + General Admission - £150
Adult Weekend General Admission - £135
Adult General Admission - £55 / day
  
       
  September 2010  
       
  4 september 2010

Spitfire Bounce 7-30 till Midnight
Swing, Jive & Boogie all night to music from the 1940s & early 1950s.
Slade Green Community Center, Bridge Road, Erith (Dartford) DA8 2HS
Dress to Impress, 40s or 50s Civilian or Allied uniform
Free tea, coffee & doughnuts, Please bring your own drinks
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Details: 07506 851862 or

www.spitfirebounce.com

  
       
       
  4 - 5 september 2010
ELSECAR RAILWAY WARTIME WEEKEND Elsecar Heritage Railway, Wath Road, Elsecar S74 8HJ.
Returning for its fifth year. Come to the railway and enjoy the explosive battle to liberate the station, try your hand with the wartime firefighting equipment, see the gunnery display, the fashion show and fall your children in for drill and combat training. Evening Blitz Ball is once again being provided by the Ockbrook Big Band and Lola L’Amour.
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
  
       
       
  18 September 2010
Terry Elliott’s Sentimental Journey 1942 Dance
Horton Kirby and South Darenth Village Hall.
Enjoy & Dance to the sounds of the 1940s with DJ Terry Elliott in this period venue.
Further details and directions contact sentimentaljourney1944@yahoo.co.uk or 0207 987 6686
  
       
       
  24 September 2010

The 1940's Society - Sevenoaks
Speaker to be confirmed

8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 Admission £3

 
       
       
  25 - 26 september 2010
500 YEARS OF THE STAFFORD KNOT –Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9PY. As the Staffordshire Regiment has merged to become the Mercian Regiment join us as we look back over 500 years of fighting under the Stafford Knot Banner from the Retinue of the Duke of Buckingham in the Wars of the Roses through the formation of the Regiment in 1705, service in America, South Africa, the Trenches and of course the South Stafford Airborne. Adults £6.00, Children £3.00
Reenactor Queries to Paul Bavill, Foreign Field Events on 0113 232 0095, 07975 619409 or email on p.bavill@foreign-field.co.uk or see www.foreign-field.co.uk/whittington500.html for further event information.
Visitor Enquiries and Advance Ticket Sales to Staffordshire Regiment Museum on 01543 434394
 
  
       
  October 2010  
       
  16 October 2010

Otford Swing Dance 7-30 till Midnight
Otford Village Memorial Hall, Otford, Kent TN14 5PQ
Dress to Impress, 1940s preferred.
Free tea, coffee & doughnuts, Please bring your own drinks
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Details: 07506 851862 or

www.spitfirebounce.com

  
       
  November 2010  
       
  13 November 2010

Spitfire Bounce 7-30 till Midnight
Swing, Jive & Boogie all night to music from the 1940s & early 1950s.
Slade Green Community Center, Bridge Road, Erith (Dartford) DA8 2HS
Dress to Impress, 40s or 50s Civilian or Allied uniform
Free tea, coffee & doughnuts, Please bring your own drinks
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Details: 07506 851862 or

www.spitfirebounce.com

  
       
       
  26 November 2010

The 1940's Society - Sevenoaks
Speaker to be confirmed

8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 Admission £3

 
       
  December 2010  
       
  4 December 2010

Otford Swing Dance 7-30 till Midnight
Otford Village Memorial Hall, Otford, Kent TN14 5PQ
Dress to Impress, 1940s preferred.
Free tea, coffee & doughnuts, Please bring your own drinks
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Details: 07506 851862 or

www.spitfirebounce.com

  
       
  January 2011  
       
  8 January 2011
Terry Elliott’s Sentimental Journey 1942 Dance
Horton Kirby and South Darenth Village Hall.
Enjoy & Dance to the sounds of the 1940s with DJ Terry Elliott in this period venue.
Further details and directions contact sentimentaljourney1944@yahoo.co.uk or 0207 987 6686