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EXAMPLE OF PROPOSED EVENTS
FOR 1930s/40s WWII WEEKEND 2008
Friday 20th June 2008
Greenford School will have activities throughout the school day for children
including an after school party.
Sing along and dance at MN Village Hall
(Tickets sold separately £5.00)
to include:
Live entertainment by Dickie and Debbie Lines plus
Bill Elliott and his Rhythm Rascals
Saturday 21st June 2008
Day to commence with air raid siren at 10:00
with the official opening at Greenford School.
Various displays of 1940s themed activities to include:
Military vehicles and equipment
Firefighting equipment
Memories project display at Greenford School
1940s period style room
Radio play and wartime sing along at Webbers Piece
WWII battle re-enactment
1940s fashion show/sales
Various small re-enactor activities UXB etc.
Infantry Drills and Displays
American Troops Playing Baseball
Civilian allotments & gardens (Dig for Victory)
Live entertainment by Dickie and Debbie Lines
Victory street party
Local businesses encouraged to participate
(i.e. taped windows, advertising and dress code suitable to era)
The day will close with the sounding of the Air Raid siren
In the evening we will be presenting an open air concert featuring AJ's Swing Band
(tickets sold seperately at £10.00 each).
Sunday 22nd June 2008
Day to commence with air raid siren at 10:00
Various displays of 1940s themed activities to include:
Military vehicles and equipment
Firefighting equipment
Memories project display at Greenford School
1940s period style room
Radio play and wartime sing along at Webbers Piece
WWII battle re-enactment
1940s fashion show/sales
Various small re-enactor activities UXB etc.
Infantry Drills and Displays
American Troops Playing Baseball
Civilian allotments & gardens (Dig for Victory)
Live entertainment by Dickie and Debbie Lines
Local businesses encouraged to participate
(i.e. taped windows, advertising and dress code suitable to era)
The day will close with the sounding of the Air Raid siren
and a short service of remembrance
Throughout the weekend, both residents and visitors are encouraged to
wear typical 1930/40/WWII fashion