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Activities
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1940's Events
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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. |
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| June 2010 |
| 5 June 2010 | Terry Elliott’s Sentimental Journey 1942 Dance
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| 12 - 13 June 2010 | Dover 40's Weekend and Armed Forces Day event |
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| 12 - 13 June 2010 | This Summer Powis Castle will be stepping back in time to show visitors what life was like at the property during WW2.On June 12th & 13th visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about how The Ashford Girls' School was relocated to Powis Castle and how they used the Ballroom as their classroom and gymnasium. There will be information boards in the old kitchens explaining about the evacuees that came to Welshpool, the Welshpool Home guard and how the Earl of Powis and his family supported the war effort.There will be themed trails for children in the castle and garden, a variety of re-enactments given by Black Knight Historical society, an authentic nurses station, a 1940’s DJ, jazz dancing and a performance by Porthywaen Brass Band on Sunday 13th.Find out more about rationing, the blackout and get first hand accounts of life in the War from members of the Welshpool Royal British Legion.The Castle is open 1-5pm, last admission 4.15pm. The gardens, tearoom and shop are open 11am – 5.30pm. Normal admission prices apply + £1 for the trails.For more information about the WW2 Garden Party or the 2010 events programme please call the visitor services department on 01938 551929.
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| 20 June 2010 | Bressingham Dads Army Day
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| 19 - 20 June 2010 | AVONCROFT WARTIME WEEKEND
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| 19 - 20 June 2010 | 1940 weekend at Spa Valley Railway and Groombridge Place, Tunbridge Wells.
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| July 2010 |
| 3 July 2010 | 1940s Day, CASTLEFORD West Yorkshire Saturday July 3rd. 10-30 am- 3.30pm.
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| 3 - 4 July 2010 | Operation HOMEGUARD - Ingleton’s 1940’s Weekend |
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| 9 July 2010 | An Evening of 1940s Dance Music provided by Terry Elliott’s Sentimental Journey
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| 10 - 11 July 2010 | S*P*A*M* 1940s WEEKEND Ponderosa Farm, Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire WF16 0PN.
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| 10 - 11 July 2010 | We'll Meet Again - 1940s Weekend
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| 10 - 11 July 2010 | THE OSTERLEY PARK HOME GUARD SCHOOL 70th ANNIVERSARY
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| 16 July 2010 | The
1940's Society - Sevenoaks 8pm at Otford Memorial
Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent. |
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| 16 July 2010 | The
1940's Society - Sevenoaks 8pm at Otford Memorial
Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent. |
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| 17 July 2010 | 1945 Victory DanceEast Peckham Village Hall, Bush Rd. East Peckham TN12 5LL
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| 17 July 2010 | Big Band DanceHotel Elizabeth Copdock (Ipswich) All star band will be playing hits of the 30's and 40's for dancing and listening. The band will be in WW2 uniform and the room will be 1940's decorated. There is a full 2 course supper included. The evening runs from 8pm to 12 pm and tickets are £35.00 obtainable from the Hotel on 01473 209988 or the band on 01473 252098. Overnight stays are available at £55.00 double including breakfast. Other details: www.glennhurstmusic.co.uk
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| 22 July 2010 | 20’s / 30’s / 40’s NIGHT 7.00 – 11.00pm |
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| 24 July 2010 | 1940's Dance
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| 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. |
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| 21 - 25 July 2010 | The War & Peace Show |
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| 31 July 2010 | Spitfire Bounce
7-30 till Midnight |
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31 July 2010 |
Thanet at War
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| August 2010 |
| 7 August 2010 | Otford Swing Dance
7-30 till Midnight |
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| 13 - 15 August 2010 | Vintage at Goodwood
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| 14 - 15 August 2010 | 1940’s Weekend, Tramway Museum, Crich, Derby
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| 21 - 22 August 2010 | 1940s/Battle of Britain Weekend taking place on Lytham Green, Lytham St Anne's, Lancs. During the daylight hours, Lytham Green will feature Living History encampments, battle re-enactments, 1940s stage with entertainment and various displays of vintage vehicles and a Spitfire for which funds are currently being raised to create a memorial in the town. We would welcome all 1940s history enthusiasts to come along. Linda Krawecke, Event Manager on behalf of
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| September 2010 |
| 4 september 2010 | Spitfire Bounce
7-30 till Midnight |
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| 4 - 5 september 2010 | ELSECAR RAILWAY WARTIME WEEKEND Elsecar Heritage Railway, Wath Road, Elsecar S74 8HJ. |
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| 18 September 2010 | Terry Elliott’s Sentimental Journey 1942 Dance
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| 18 - 19 September 2010 | Salute to the 40’s at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. |
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| 24 September 2010 | The
1940's Society - Sevenoaks
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| 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 |
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| October 2010 |
| 16 October 2010 | Otford Swing Dance
7-30 till Midnight |
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| 30 October 2010 | 1940s theme dance to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Battle of Britain and launch of the 2010 Poppy appeal.
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| November 2010 |
| 13 November 2010 | Spitfire Bounce
7-30 till Midnight |
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| 26 November 2010 | The
1940's Society - Sevenoaks
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| December 2010 |
| 4 December 2010 | Otford Swing Dance
7-30 till Midnight |
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| 5 December 2010 | Northern Military Expo & 4x4 Show is a brand new indoor show with up to 200 Traders, it’s easy to find just off the A1/M Newark junction, and with a wide range of products & services on sale including : |
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| January 2011 |
| 8 January 2011 | Terry Elliott’s Sentimental Journey 1942 Dance
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