Blue Bird's 1940's Re-enactors Society

2010 EVENTS LIST

Blue birds 1940' Re-enactors Society Logo (c) 2007The Blue Birds Reinactors society at Blenheim palace

A fabulous group of friends invite you to enjoy the pictures on this web site as they re live the glamour and drama of the fabulous 40's.

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NEW ! 2010 EVENTS LIST

Crich Tram way Museum

Winston in the middle

A Fabulous day of 1940's nostalgia as the tram way museum steps back in time to the 1940's.

http://www.tramway.co.uk

1940s Weekend -

Sun 04th & Mon 05th April 2010.

&

14th &15th August 2009

Back to the war years this weekend with military vehicles, soldiers and civilians, Parades.

Advance Re enactors Tickets available from

the official Tramway museum web site at:

http://www.tramway.co.uk/smx/cms/events/)

download the re enactors form by clicking here:

We would love to see you along and yes please come in your 1940's gear and join the fun!

Crich is conveniently situated close to many of the main routes running through the Midlands. This makes it readily accessible from Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and beyond. Just 8 miles from junction 28 of the M1, Crich can also be easily accessed using the A38,

Click on the Movie Clip Button Below to see a Film taken at Crich.

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The Glenn Miller Festival

John Miller and his Orchestra

The Amazing John Miller (Glenn Millers Tallented Nephew)

"The best chance in the World to hear the Legendry John Miller and his Orchestra at their very Best.!"

TWINWOOD FESTIVAL

AUGUST 28th, 29th &30th 2010 incorporating The Glenn Miller Festival Of Swing
In its9th year, this nostalgic, annual Swing, Jazz & Jive music festival is now regarded by many as by far THE BEST RETRO MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE COUNTRY! Word has spread globally, and many of our regular visitors come back each year from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and from all over Europe to attend the Twinwood Festival. It is held at the stunning location of RAF Twinwood Airfield and Twinwood Arena, near Bedford, where Glenn Miller took his last flight. The emphasis is on nonstop, high quality music from many top Orchestras and artistes performing the great hits from the big band, swing and Jive era.
.For full details and prices or to book online for the event click the link below

http://www.twinwoodevents.com/

You can also email info@twinwoodevents.com or phone 01923 282725 to request the free brochure which will be ready from January 2010

THE GLENN MILLER MUSEUM

Visit the Glenn Miller Museum at Twinwood Airfield
NEW WEB SITE!

http://www.twinwoodairfield.co.uk/

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Click here to go to the official John Miller Orchestra Web site

 

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY 1940's Weekends.

FriendsMarina and Hannah with the Dad's Army butchers Van

26th and 27th June

&

3rd and 4th July 2010

1940's Weekends A nostalgic look at Britain during World War II with period vehicles costumes and re-enactments. The Engine House, Visitor & Education Centre at Highley, will play host to some additional themed activities ( admission charge and fares applies. see their web site for details).

http://www.svr.co.uk/

Roger and Sue on the train

Click on the Movie Clip Button Below to see a Film Severn Valley Railway 2008.

 

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Step back in time to the Glamour of the 40's

 

 

Roger and Sue Dancing

http://www.svr.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cosford Dance

Saturday 18th September 2010

"an absolute must attend event!"

Dancing at the Fabulous Cosford Dance last year

The Nostalgia and Glamour of the 1940's comes to life in the Atmospheric setting of The Cosford Aviation Museum!

A Real Hangar Dance!

The Atmospheric Surroundings  of the Aviation Museum

Live 40's Music

with Paul Drakeley and his All Star Band and Singers

Live Music of the fabulous 40's with Paul Drakeley and his All Star Band and Singers.

October 2010

A Fully Licenced Bar will be on tap all evening.

A Pig roast at a small additional Charge

Great prizes in the Evening Raffle.

Your Chance to win a Beautifil Artists Reserve Print by Artist Steve Harper. It will be Signed by Steve for the lucky winner of the Raffle to be held on the evening of the dance. The Painting will reflect this years theme of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

(raffle Tickets will only be available at the Dance on the evening)

Below Artist Steve Harper (right) with Chairman Dave Leek at the unveiling of the Painting "Heritage of Cosford's Finest" which was presented as a Print to the winner of the Raffle in 2009.

Click on this picture to learn more about the 2009 Dance

(Click the picture above to read about last years fabulous 2009 Hangar Dance)

Below the 2008 winnerSteve Presents the 2008 Lucky Winner.

Tickets only available by Advanced booking. Contact the RAF Museum for details.

Strictly 1940s Dress Code

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If you need to arrange your hire for costumes for any of the 1940's events listed on this page, a fabulous range of 1940's clothing hire both Civilian and Military is available from

"Ruffles"

If you need to arrange your hire for costumes for any of the 1940's events listed on this page, a fabulous range of 1940's clothing hire both Civilian and Military is available from
For the best 1940s style Costume hire for both ladies and gents, with friendly and helpful advice phone

"Ruffles"

and speak to Sue and Glenn on

0121 588 3196

Visit the Cosford Museum a Fabulous day out!

www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Museum Entrance is FREE! with a modest car parking charge of £ 3.00 for a full day. Its a fabulous day out for all to enjoy one of the Finest Aviation Museums

Bantock House & Museum,

Mr Churchill at Bantock House

1940's weekend

(date yet to be confirmed)

a Bantock war time melodies sing along

Old Cars, Uniforms and 40's dress style and good times.

An urban oasis that offers a chance to explore life in an Edwardian home and discover the secrets of Wolverhampton’s rich history.

Bantock House Museum & Park .Finchfield Road . Wolverhampton WV3 9LQ

Tel: 01902 552195

Email: bantockhouse@wolverhampton.gov.uk FREE entry

MORE EVENTS HERE SOON!

The Blue Birds

Military Style with Martyn in RAF uniform and Steve in USAAF 8th Airforce uniform

"The Bluebirds" at RAF Cosford

 

On the tram at Critch

Roger looking the part.

 

 

 
 
 

Brewhouse Yard

1940s knees-up

Date May 2010

(date yet to be confirmed)

The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard plays host to a variety of events and activities throughout the year. From the award winning 1940s knees-up in May to Christmas at Brewhouse Yard there's something for all the family to enjoy.

for details phone:

Enquiries:01159153600

Museum Of Nottingham Life At Brewhouse Yard Museum Address:Castle Boulevard Nottingham NG7 1FB

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The Birmingham Back to Backs.

The event coincides with VE Week WW2 Celebrations.

8th May 2010

Organised by the National Trust.

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Tower Museum at Bassingbourn

(station 121war time home of the Memphis Belle )

1940's hangar dance

8th May 2010

A Fabulous Hangar dance in an original war-time hangar to celebrate and commemorate the 65th anniversary of VE Day

Click Here to go to the web site

www.towermuseumbassingbourn.co.uk

for details phone

Tel: 07808 144 328

 

MORE EVENT DETAILS COMING SOON!

 

 

 

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Martyn the DJ for our 1940's evening wearing WW2 RAF uniform pictured with Artist Steve Harper wearing WW2 United States 8th Airforce Uniform (image reserved(c) Harper Design)

We Look forward to seeing you all soon .

 

 

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