Crich Tram way Museum
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 2009Back 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 
"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 belowYou
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 MUSEUMVisit the Glenn Miller Museum at Twinwood
AirfieldNEW WEB SITE!______________________________- |
SEVERN VALLEY
RAILWAY 1940's Weekends. 
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/ 
Click
on the Movie Clip Button Below to see a Film Severn Valley Railway 2008.
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Cosford Dance
Saturday 18th September 2010 "an absolute must attend
event!"
The
Nostalgia and Glamour of the 1940's comes to life in the Atmospheric setting of
The Cosford Aviation Museum!A Real Hangar Dance!
Live
40's Musicwith 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 ChargeGreat
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
the picture above to read about last years fabulous 2009 Hangar Dance)Below
the 2008 winner Tickets
only available by Advanced booking. Contact the RAF Museum for details. Strictly
1940s Dress Code_________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!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 |
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