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.

 
       
  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 - 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

  
       
       
  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.


  
       
       
  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
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
1940 weekend at Spa Valley Railway and Groombridge Place, Tunbridge Wells.
If people wish to attend in 1940 dress or uniforms or have any vehicles etc they wish to display, I am particularly interested if someone could put on a fashion show!
Contact Angela on 01732 862786 for further details


  
       
  July 2010  
       
  3 July 2010
1940s Day, CASTLEFORD West Yorkshire Saturday July 3rd. 10-30 am- 3.30pm.

Free event in town centre, Music and entertainment featuring local performers. vintage vehicles,re-enactors & forties dancing. Also large shopping centre and market. Footbridge over River Aire featured in C4 documentary.
Contact Castleford heritage trust on 01977 556741.
rjhamps@photopots.freeserve.co.uk


  
       
       
  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. Lots to see and do including demontrations by the fabulous Cinque Ports Lindy Hoppers. 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

  
       
       
  9 July 2010
An Evening of 1940s Dance Music provided by Terry Elliott’s Sentimental Journey
RUSSC, Mawney Road, Romford RM7 7HR
Enjoy & Dance to the sounds of the 1940s with DJ Terry Elliott. Bar & light meals available, parking, 1940s allied uniform or civilian dress welcome. All proceeds to Samaritans of Redbridge. Tickets £5
Further details 07956 456715 or 020 7515 8981
  
       
       
  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 £6.00, Children £4.00. 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


  
       
       
  10 - 11 July 2010
We'll Meet Again - 1940s Weekend
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre Tattershall Thorpe
Trade stalls, Re-enactors, Museum of life in Lincolnshire , Demonstrations of Forties cooking, Hair dressing, Make-up,RAF uniforms equipment, dancing, Original ENSA music, Military & civilian vehicles and much more.
http://www.1940weekend.co.uk/


 
       
       
  10 - 11 July 2010
THE OSTERLEY PARK HOME GUARD SCHOOL 70th ANNIVERSARY
Osterley Park and House Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB
Visitors to Osterley Park will have a unique chance to see state of the art archaeology in action, including Hi Tech Geophysics, as well as to step back in time and see recreations of the people and activities the archaeologists are investigating.  So bring the family and bring a picnic bcause it will be a fascinating day out and its free!  Tel 020 8232 5055 or Web: http//:diggingdadsarmy.blogspot.com


  
       
       
  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

 
       
       
  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

 
       
       
  17 July 2010

1945 Victory Dance

East Peckham Village Hall, Bush Rd. East Peckham TN12 5LL
Featuring DJ Gypsy John, The fabulous Clover Sisters, the Cinque Port Lindy Hoppers and the Hello Belles duo.
Sprung wooden dance floor, Free Parking, Bring your own drinks (Free Tea & Coffee). Dress Code:- 1940s civilian, allied uniform or smart.
Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the night.
Details on 01233 758792 / 07999 806635 www.cinqueportswingjive.com
Should be an EXCELLENT evening.

  
   
 
       
  17 July 2010

Big Band Dance

Hotel 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


  
       
       
  17 -18 July 2010
OPERATION DALESMAN - 1940s Weekend
Wensleydale Railway
North Yorkshire
Railway Enquiries:
Wensleydale Raylway PLC
Tel: 08484 505474
Speciality enquiries (1940s Re-enactors, vehicle owners & traders etc):
Combined Operations (Sheffield)
Tel: 0114 230 7531 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm only.
  
       
       
  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
Government Acre, Ramsgate. ( on the western side of Ramsgate, overlooking the sea). A home front event with civilian and military vehicles, Manston Fire Museum, exhibition tent,  sales stands, Ministry of Food demos, ARP post, Post Office,  Fashion Show, 212 Squadron and childrens fair (swingboats, roundabout and rifle range).and lots more.  Entertainment to include Kas and The Cinque Ports Lindy Hoppers.  Organised by Ramsgate Bygone Days Historical Group, a warm welcome is extended to all 1940s re enactors or groups that  might like to put on a display of some kind. Social event in the evening (numbers limited to 80). All initial enquiries including evening "do" to Brenda Rogers  email . beeherself@talktalk.net or Colin Smith  email colinsmith1940@aol.com ( not evening "do")


  
       
  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

  
       
       
 

7 Aug 2010

1940s Night
Harwood Golf Club, Roading Brook Road, Harwood, Bolton, Lancs, BL2 4JD
Dancing to the sounds of  " The Tommy Lowe Big Band "
7-30pm till late. Food Available. 1940's dress optional.Tickets £6-00. Telephone: Day:  0797 106 0023 Eve:  0161 761 4032
 
       
       
  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
  
       
       
  14 - 15 August 2010
1940’s Weekend, Tramway Museum, Crich, Derby
Details: www.tramway.co.uk
 
  
       
       
  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
Fylde Borough Council T: 01323 732843 M: 07712 552700
 
       
  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
  
       
       
  18 - 19 September 2010
Salute to the 40’s at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
Once again we will be presenting the biggest 1940’s event in the south east with a whole host of armed forces and home front re-enactors and loads of military and civilian vehicles. We have all the old favourites again such as the real warships, admiralty steam railway, Fire Station, Dockyard canteen, air raid shelters & sirens, concerts and sing-songs, convoys, river trips and much more; plus a few new tricks up our sleeves! We will have a major new gallery open this year in collaboration with the Imperial War Museum and the National Maritime Museum in which the newly restored war art collection of Sir Stanley Spencer will be on show. Allied armed forces and home front re-enactors and vehicle owners are very welcome to join this unique event set in a real Royal Naval Dockyard. Entry for pre-registered participants is free with overnight camping from Friday. For further details those interested can contact Bill Fowler on bfowler@chdt.org.uk and for more info they can visit www.thedockyard.co.uk
  
       
       
  24 September 2010
The 1940's Society - Sevenoaks
Air Raids & Ration Books
by Mike Brown.
Author, collector & historian, Mike Brown will be giving a talk about everyday living on Britain’s Home Front to coincide with the publication of his new book "Air Raids & Ration Books - Life on the Home front in Wartime Britain".

8pm at Otford Memorial
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

  
       
       
  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.
Greens Norton Community Centre, Northants
Doors open 7PM till 11:30PM. All Proceeds go to the British Legion. Licensed Bar. BBQ Food available. Everyone welcome (Paying Children to be accompanied by paying Adult). Period uniform or civilian dress encouraged. Free Parking. Entrance by pre-purchased ticket only. Display of Military vehicles. Tickets  £5.00.
Book early to avoid disappointment limited ticket availability. Contact: Bob Aran 01327 359805 email: arconuk@aol.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
The Railway at War
by Jon Mills.

Writer and collector, Jon Mills will be discussing the role of Britains railways during the Second World War.
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

  
       
       
  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 :
Military and 4x4 Vehicles for sale, Vehicle parts and accessories, Militaria and uniforms, Guns, books and models, 40s, 50s and retro fashions 
www.northernmilitaryexpo.co.uk              
  
       
  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