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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