LINKS & ASSOCIATED PARTNERS
We need Sponsors for 2010To make Maiden Newton at War a success in 2010 we are seeking sponsors. Various packages are available and we welcome any help that you can offer. In return your company will be advertised here and at the event. Our lead sponsor will be able to place their logo on our posters and on the front page of this Web site, they will also be mentioned in all media and press releases.
For all enquiries please contact us here.
Thanks to the following who have supported us with donations of materials and goods:
Dorchester Timber - Ironmongery for the Nissen Hut restoration
Dorchester Builder Centre - Materials for the Nissen Hut restoration
Delta Building Supplies, Bridport - Ironmongery for the Nissen Hut restoration
Hewdens, Bridport - Materials for the Nissen Hut restoration
Amber Hardware, Maiden Newton - timber preservative for the Nissen Hut restoration
Focus, Dorchester - Roofing materials for the Nissen Hut restoration
Dorset Cereals - For providing breakfast for the 'troops' and providing draw prizes
West Dorset District Council - For underwriting the event from their 'Small Arts Grant'
Re-enactor Groups
Here are links to some of the re-enactor groups and military vehicle enthusiasts who will be involved in the Maiden Newton at War weekend June 2010
German Infantry Groups
Airborne Unit
Glamorgan Home Guard
29th Div Living History Group
Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Unit
These groups have indicated their intention to attend, however we do not yet have links to their sites.
4th Dorsets
Gloucestershire Battalion
Second Battle Group
Redball Express
MVT Dorset and Wessex
IMPS (Clevedon)
The Big Red 1 (Midlands and South West)
3945 Flascrimjager German Paratroopers
WW2 Western Front Battle Group
Kampfgrupe Wusten Adler
We will also have a Field Hospital and a Home Front display
The Maiden Newton at War Committee respectfully request that only invited German Re-enactor groups wear German uniform during the weekend.
Nazi regalia will not be permitted for sale or display during this event.
Entertainers
Dogs without Collars
DWC is the result of a group of Dorset Vicars having an excess of Rock and Roll aspirations over talent. Despite individual group members having (amongst other things) had lorries take out the front of their church or appearing on "The Weakest Link", the desire for fame (and to make a lot of noise) drove them to meet in secret at the clergy equivalent of Rockers Anonymous, much to the relief of their wives and families.
Dogs Without Collars
Dickie and Debbie Lines
Dickie Lines tours the country providing the entertainment for 1940's events. With a mix of character impersonations of stars of the day, Dickie sings the songs of the era and adds plenty of his own comedy touches. Characters currently include Noel Coward, George Formby (with uke!), Bing Crosby, Al Jolson, Jimmy Durante - and a certain German gentleman - with other characters in the pipeline. Dickie is often joined on stage by Miss Dolly Bagg. They both appeared at Maiden Newton at War in 2008 and are back by popular demand!
www.DickieLines.com
Sophie Garner Band
The Sophie Garner Band is a well established group and Sophie has supported artists such as Will Young, The Sugarbabes and Mc Fly! In 1998 she was awarded the Perrier Jazz vocalist finalist of the year. The Sophie Garner Band spans a wide rage of genre but will be drawing on their 1940s set for Maiden Newton at War 2010. Sophie promises to attend in her ATS uniform as pictured right and will be entertaining us throughout Saturday evening.
www.SophieGarner.com
The Pipes and Drums of the Wessex HighlandersWe are pleased to announce that the Pipes and Drums of the Wessex HIghlanders will be performing throughout the weekend.
The Wessex Pipe Band formed in September 2001. Since that time they have increased their membership, with not only new pipers and drummers, but with experienced musicians who have migrated to their group because of their relaxed and friendly attitude. The band exists for its members and their principal aim is to have fun and entertain. They like nothing better than to share their hobby with others, and that means sharing their music!
They meet once a week on Tuesday Evenings for practice and at various other times during the year when performing. They wear the Kilt and Argyll Jacket, together with the Glengarry hat, dressed with a red feather Hackle. Their members wear the tartan of their choice.
Text kindly taken from the Wessex Highlander web site
More information may be found at http://wessexhighlanders.co.uk/
Bridport Big Band
Will be entertaining us in the arena throughout the weekend
Links to other sites
www.tommyatkins.org A WW2 living history association
www.osbmedia.co.uk 1940s events media
www.rafwarmwell.org.uk Reflections of RAF Warmwell in Dorset
The Tank Museum The museum of the Royal Tank Regiment and Royal Armoured Corps - The biggest day out in History!
Keep Military Museum The museum of the regiments of Devon and Dorset
Alter Ego Fancy Dress
Costume hire (Ask for a discount when you book your costume for Maiden Newton at War 2010)
Fleet Air Arm Museum The museum of the Fleet Air Arm
Treasure Trails Dorset Themed trails around Dorset
Bridport Radio A local media group
Silly-Suds on line soaps, bath bombs etc!
Yeovil Model Warship Association
Chesil Model Flying Club
South West Tank Club
Links to Accommodation Providers
Giants Head Camping Caravan and Camping Park - Cerne Abbas
(25 minutes from MN@War)
Royal Yeoman Caravan Club site and B and B - Grimstone 01305 261145 (10 minutes from MN@War)
Lancombe Country Cottages Self catering Cottages and Lodges- Chilfrome 07794324644 (4 minutes from MN@War)
No.64 Newsagents Cafe Newsagents and B and B - Maiden Newton (2 minutes from MN@War)
Bun House Bed and Breakfast Cattistock, DT2 0HY - 01300 321200 (7 minutes from MN@War)
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park Caravan and Camping park - Warden Hill 01935 83492 (9 minutes from MN@War - formerly a WW2 Field Hospital)
George Albert Hotel - Clay Pigeon 39 bed hotel - Warden Hill 01935 83625 (9 minutes from MN@War - formerly a WW2 Field Hospital)
Camping and Caravanning UK Camping directory for Dorset
Water Meadows Bed and Breakfast 14b Cattistock Road, Maiden Newton, DT2 0AG - 01300 320274 (2 minutes from MN@War)