Tickets go on sale this week for the Victory in Europe Dance at Pickering on Saturday 15th October. £8 each 7.30pm-late cheques or postal orders to Kate O'Mara Pegasus House 71 Keldgate Beverley HU17 8HU Please enclose an SAE. There are no tickets available on the door. 40's dress positively de rigeur darlings! ttfn Kate (there's also an informal reenactors night on the Friday email me for details!)

Kate<katiespitfire@hotmail.com>

Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 15:36:29 (BST)

Hi there, I am absolutely fascinated by the 30's and 40's. Starting to buy some clothes and love the music would love to learn to dance to some of it. So I am looking for a guy who is also interested and would like to get together to go to events. I am a young 42, so someone between 30 and 45ish. Sorry I know this isn't a dating line but a girls gotta try!

Stacey Evans<stacey.evans@btinternet.com>
Shrewsbury, Shropshire,
Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 18:30:57 (BST)

This weekend sees the return to the beautiful unspolit Isle of Wight Steam Railway of the 1940s Society and all the usual suspects - there will be a dateline of Summer 1940 and each day will have a platform Fashion Show "Happy Days" covering the years 1930 - 45. Rail tickets and full details from the Railway www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk

Louise & Bryan
Somewhere in England,
Monday, June 27, 2005 at 13:31:55 (BST)

Hi Nigel and Kathy, I have just returned from a very pleasant week in Norfolk. (Kelling Heath). I know that The North Norfolk Railway (The Poppy Line) is organizing a WWII weekend in September. Not much use to you for July I know, but why not try their website, or give them a ring at their HQ in Sheringham - might be able to give you some pointers? - best wishes and good luck,

Drummy
Gomersal, West Yorkshire,
Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 07:04:48 (BST)

Hello, I'm helping to organise my cousin's wedding. We're both 40s enthusiasts and I would love to find a 30s or 40s car for her to travel in on the big day. We are in the Preston area of Lancashire. If anyone knows of a 30s or 40s car owner who does weddings or would be willing to in August I'd be grateful for any info. Many thanks, Polly

Polly<polly_manley@hotmail.com>
Preston, Lancs,
Monday, June 20, 2005 at 22:20:13 (BST)

Fabulous website and having seen you chaps/chappesses of the Partisans Francais last weekend I am very impressed. As a Feldgendarme I look forward to meeting you again, perhaps early one morning maybe when the streets are quiet....... (note from Bryan and Louise - "great working with you all at Twinwoods - very polished and professional show. Keep in touch!")

Mike Clayton< mike_clayton@hotmail.co.uk>
Leamington Spa, UK
Monday, June 20, 2005 at 22:19:01 (BST)

1940's Remembrance dance at the Dover Town Hall Dover Kent Saturday November 12 2005 7.30pm - 11.30pm tickets £17.50 Dancing to The Jeff Short 16 piece Big Swing Band and Singers. This is a great venue and a very popular band over 300 attended on V.E. week end. Tickets include buffet and bar. Dress code is Allied uniforms, 40's civilian or black tie The town Hall is within walking distance of B & B's. Tickets available from Hellfire Corner Association Tel. Alison Williams 01304-207680 e,mail alison@alisonwilliams.co.uk or Lee Prescott 01304 - 823341 e.mail warhorse@ntlworld.com

Lee Prescott
Kent,
Monday, June 20, 2005 at 22:16:36 (BST)

What a fabulous site! I am really interested in getting involved in the 40's scene, and would love to go to one of the events. Does anyone know of any good vintage clothes shops in the North West to get me started?

Paula<mark@downeside.freeserve.co.uk>
Chesterfield,
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 06:57:31 (BST)

Hi if you live in Nottingham you may fancy coming along to 'It's 1940s Night' to be held at St. John's Hall Watcombe Circus, Carrington on July 9th 2005 7:30 - 12:30. Tickets £10. 1940s dancing, singing and music. 1940s Quiz. Singalong to round off the night. Bar and Buffet plus "best dressed" prizes - 1940s dress please! Email me for more details - last few tickets remaining. The Big Lottery Fund have paid for our 1940s 'decor'!

Helen Bates<wartimesherwood@hotmail.co.uk>
Nottingham,
Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 21:27:19 (BST)

Cheers Lou and Bryan! Thanks to everyone at Twinwoods, especially Lee and Lesley for all their hard work-brill weekend! Cracking Saturday night do- the combination of Victor E. Daye, Claude Beaumont and Pierre Vale and their continental sound just made my night!!!! "Mind the blackout!" Kate, Shelley and Jane x

Kate
Yorkshire,
Monday, June 13, 2005 at 14:46:51 (BST)

Just to say a really big THANK YOU to Kate (Katie Spitfire) and all the lovely WVS ladies in green who did a superb job looking after all the re-enactors at Campaign this weekend. What a super event - the war walks activity was perfect. Kate - 'Svita' is coming for you! Toodle pip!

Louise & Bryan
Somewhere in France,
Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 21:32:18 (BST)

Does anyone know of any WWII/Home Front events going on in East Anglia on either of the last 2 weekends in July this year? Our grandson (6) is coming down from Liverpool for a holiday then - he desperately wants to 'dress up' with us (he saw us at Kentwell at end of May), and so far we haven't been able to find any events to go to!! Any ideas anyone?!

Nigel and Cathy
Ipswich,
Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 21:27:34 (BST)

We are both fairly new to 1940's events, can anyone suggest where we can get 1940's style or original clothing? I have at present a officers uniform and my wife has ATC uniform. We are trying to get hold of a ATC cap and shoes for my wife, I am after brown shoes and cap also. Due to summer having a good chance of being hot!(sometimes,) any suggestions where my wife may find a reasonable 1940's style dress for summer wear. We are going to Loughborough in a couple of weeks and Severn Valley also, are these a good palce to source clothing or is it overpriced? Thanks for taking the time to read this. Sorry I have not included e. mail address this time, but spam mail can be a pain.

Alan & Louise
Worcester,
Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 18:49:11 (BST)

Hello All - my first posting here. I am looking for places in and around Nottingham to hire/buy 1940s clothes for a tall/large bloke. I am going to the Crich Tramway MuseumVJ 60th Anniversary event in August and fancy getting into period dress. Many thanks for your thoughts ... JD

johndoc<johndoc@blueyonder.co.uk>

Tuesday, June 07, 2005 at 21:02:37 (BST)

+ + + Reminder that this is the last chance to register for your free tickets for the Twinwoods Campaign Dance this coming weekend - see the EVENTS page for more details + + +

Bryan & Louise
Hampshire,
Monday, June 06, 2005 at 21:10:49 (BST)

hi all great day at Kentwell at the weekend- gets better year by year more should go!!

pillbox584
Biggleswade, Beds.,
Saturday, June 04, 2005 at 09:11:57 (BST)

The format for the Czech Supper dance will be vintage music from the period 1920 - 1939 (maybe a little later) - lots of continental dance music and some American bands. A hot supper will be included in the ticket price. Our dance events always re-create the period with the closest attention to detail. Period clothing for guests and the audience will be encouraged to think about what they might have worn to dance in pre-war Prague. The venue is a superb folly built around a hundred years ago. Tickets on sale in late June. Best wishes,

Bryan & Louise
Hampshire,
Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 18:07:20 (BST)

Hi there, am interested in the Czech dance, can you tell me what type of music there will be? I love Glenn Miller, i grew up with it as a child & brings back so many memories, its all that seemed to be played back then.

Eileen Anne Lott
Portsmouth,
Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 18:01:50 (BST)

* * * * WARTIME WEEKEND and DANCE IN AUGUST - Don't Miss it! * * * * Hello Bryan and Louise. Would be grateful if you could advertise the 1940s weekend at RAF Upwood near Ramsey Cambs for me. Its on the 20/21st of August and promises to be a good weekend with plenty going on. There is a hangar dance on the Sat night. Many thanks. Telephone enquiries to Christine Cunningham on 01487 710680 or Josie Howe on 01733 231844. Bye for now - regards Josie

Josie Howe< josey_howe@hotmail.com>
Ramsey, Cambs,
Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 07:11:30 (BST)

DIARY DATE + + + a limited number of tickets are going to be available for our 'pre-war' Czech Supper Dance - experience pre-war Prague, with the style and fabulous vintage continental dance music in a fantastic Edwardian Folly! 1st October, near Alton in Hampshire. Details to follow or request more information by leaving your details on the guestbook. Tickets in advance only - £7.50 to include goulash + + + Toodle pip!

Louise & Bryan
Hampshire,
Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 20:04:49 (BST)

Hello Everyone A good event on Saturday 9 July 2005 at Oakwell Hall. Tea Dance 1 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. to be held in Oakwell Barn, featuring The Palm Court Orchestra, with Paul Harper. Tickets Adults £5.00 Children (under 16) £2.50 1940s dress welcome. ENSA Conert Evening 9 July 2005 Start 7.30 p.m. Featuring Paul Harper. Tickets £5.00. 1940s dress welcome. Bar open from 7 p.m. For tickets and details contact: Oakwell Hall on 01924 326240 Oakwell Hall is a magnificient Elizabethan Manor House built in 1583 situated in 110 acres of natural country park. Another fabulous event to add to your 1940s calendar.

Oakwell Hall & Country Park<oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk>
Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire,
Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 18:55:15 (BST)

Hi, I work for the Stoke-on-Trent Museums Service and I'm organising an event and exhibition called the Potteries at War, to take place later this year. The event, a tea dance with big band, wartime singers and military vehicles will take place on 4th September. Then the exhibition runs from 17th Sept 2005 to end January 2006. The event will be free admission, with people being encouraged to bring along items dating from wartime, either domestic or war related. There will be a reminiscence section where people can have their artefact photographed and then write down their memories, some of these will then be added to the exhibition. However I only started the job a couple of weeks ago and although I've managed to trace some useful contacts I'm struggling a bit with others. Our local re-enactment group are already attending another event on the 4th Sept, therefore I was wondering if anyone knew of other groups who may be interested in attending. Also I'm very keen to have some people dancing at the event (thought it would be really nice for some of the older people attending who can't get up and dance anymore to see them), although at present have no leads. Any other advice/ recommendations would be really welcome. Thanks for reading. Vicky

Vicky Martin<victoria.martin@swift.stoke.gov.uk>
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire,
Monday, May 23, 2005 at 12:53:48 (BST)

Hi Kate, and all. I tried to drop you an e-mail Kate but I'm not sure if you got it? I had trouble with your address once before, so let me know if not and I'll try again. Well I'm certain that I'll be going to the do at Embsay, I just need to organise myself better for accommodation. Is there anyone else going to the Embsay do? I'd really love to have somebody to hook up with there and show me the ropes as this will be my first event. Now I'm off to try and find the appropriate clothing!

Square Basher<adastraevents@bigpond.com>
Australia,
Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 09:14:02 (BST)

I'm currently researching the period of austerity which directly followed the Second World War. I'd be really interested to hear peoples memories of how this affected their everyday lives, eg. moving house, buying furniture, making clothes and generally making do. Also any anecdotes about this period would be really useful. Please post all messages to this Guestbook. Many thanks.

Dawn MacDonald
Bristol,
Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 21:48:15 (BST)

Hi Kate, Thanks for the Email - I have visited The Poppy Line site as you suggested. Although there are no events being held during the week I mentioned, I have got details of the normal everyday runs etc and will have a run out from Sheringham to Holt - looks interesting. X

Drummy
England,
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 21:52:03 (BST)

Friday night at Pickering returns! cheap and cheerful do for reenactors and anyone who wants to come along and down a pint! Music, Grub! Larfs! Also Saturday night at the Recreation Club-tickets go on sale for both on July the 1st! drop me an email to register interest. Also-looking for a video showing how to do the shim sham, can only find it on American sites-Anyone got a copy they are willing to hire/swap/sell? Either that or a personal lesson with that chap off Strictly Dance fever!!!! haaha Kate x

Katie Spitfire<katiespitfire@hotmail.com>

Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 06:40:48 (BST)

Hi Kate, I am in Norfolk myself during the week 11th to 18th of June. Is there anything that you can recommend as being worth me paying a visit - you know my interests. Nice to establish a link with you again.

Drummy
UK
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 06:42:06 (BST)

Hi square basher long time no see! Embsay is a nice little do organised by a well respected reenactor. They really look after you there! Other events that month include the Victory show at C(r)osby in Leicestershire and the Norfolk/sheringham do is usually on in September. Drop me an email- K x

Katie Spitfire<katiespitfire@hotmail.com>
UK
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 22:40:21 (BST)

Hello all, I am in UK in September but only for a short visit, would love to hop into a 40's event and see that there is a weeked at Embsay & Bolton Abbey. Has anyone been to this event before or is it a new one or one off? Would love some gen to help make my short trip a memorable first one! Cheers.

Square Basher<adastraevents@bigpond.com>
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 19:43:44 (BST)

Dear Louise and Bryan, I would like to talk to you about a BBC4 documentary I am producing about the immediate post-war years in Britain (1945-53). We are using the return of the banana (after a five year absence) as a way to reflect shifting feelings and expectations during the years of austerity. Looking forward to hearing from you Best wishes Emma

Emma Tutty<emma@fireflyproductions.tv>
London,
Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 18:23:48 (BST)

Hi, Louise and Bryan Webb I urgently need your help! I came across your website and thought you sounded perfect as guest for my slot on bbc London radio this friday 6th may. The slot will be about clothes rationing in WW2 and what women and men did to get through it ! we hope we will have listeners calling in with there stories too. if this sounds like something you could do, it's really informal and good fun, other wise could you please recomend someone ?. email me and I will explain further. many thanks Hatty

Hatty Ashdown<hattyashdown@yahoo.com>
London,
Thursday, May 05, 2005 at 20:23:38 (BST)

We are presenting Big Band Blitz 2005 - the 60th Anniversary of VE Day, on Friday 23 September at York House, Twickenham. This special charity event will re-create a Glenn Miller war-time night of entertainment and will feature the Jon Bennett Big Band plus a host of showbiz guests. The Lord Mayor of Westminster, the Mayor of Richmond and other VIP guests will be present. There will be 1940s period dress, dancing, food and drink from the NAAFI, the Air-Raid warning, complimentary 1940s newspapers, Spitfire Beer, Spam, etc, etc. Would it be possible for a group of your supporters plus a vehicle or two to be there - it would really help the event! The charity is the Museum of Richmond, whose Royal Patron is HRH Princess Alexandra. There will be press coverage. Also, advance tickets are available to general public at £15 (concessions£12-50) - from The Eel Pie Club, PO BOX 377,Twickenham TW1 3WF (tel: 020 8943 3604) Hope you can be involved - look forward to hearing, Warren Walters Event Organiser Aspects Productions in association with the Museum of Richmond Tel: 020 8973 3605

Warren Walters<ginawaywwalters@aol.com>
Twickenham, Middlesex,
Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 21:48:22 (BST)

Cool website. Love the two dancers on the Dance Fever show - how cool is that dancing? Hope to get to some of the London dances on your newsletter.

Rowena
London,
Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 18:47:11 (BST)

Go paul and Natasha! Anyone who can dance in Beltring temperatures and not sweat (sorry Natsha 'perspire or glow') deserves to win! Will have to set the video next week though! Kate x

Katie Spitfire<katiespitfire@hotmail.com>

Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 06:38:59 (BST)

We have two 1940's four seater dining suites for sale. Very similar to each other, the upholstered chairs have walnut veneer backs and the tables have twin pedesatl legs and are walnut veneered. One set is currently upholstered in beige and the other in burgundy (not the original fabric, but not brand new either).One has the CC41 stamp. Please email us for further details. We can deliver to most places in the UK or France.

Hilary Reynolds<peteandhilary@free.fr>
Barenton, France,
Monday, May 02, 2005 at 17:38:17 (BST)

Congratulations Paul and Natasha! It's VE DAY celebrations next week on BBC's Strictly Dance Fever with the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug or the Foxtrot - don't miss it! Tune in after you drop into the VE Day celebrations at Duxford . . . where the usual suspects can promise you an opportunity to tune in to sixty years ago. Toodle pip

Louise & Bryan
Hampshire,
Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 21:55:48 (BST)

'Charleston' 'Charleston' . . . Paul and Natasha need your support this week on BBC's Strictly Dance Fever - and what potential with the Charleston! The interest generated from the high profile of this programme has introduced so many people to our musical interest. Congratulations to Paul and Natasha - don't forget to vote! 'Charleston' 'Charleston' . . . Hurrah!

Louise & Bryan
Hampshire,
Friday, April 29, 2005 at 22:39:41 (BST)

Notice that my last entry showed West Yorkshire as being in the USA - bet that has got a lot of our American cousins searching through their family Atlases, wondering how they have never known that one before! +++ Note from Bryan & Louise - "sorry Drummy - technical hitch here - must have overheated the valves on our wartime Apple Mac computer!! All fixed now! +++

Drummy
West Yorkshire, England
Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11:56:56 (BST)

Just visiting as a reult of a conversation with a friend on the Yanks Notice Board. Seem to have a nice friendly bunch contributing to your 'chat' scene. Must come back again soon. Drummy - Drum Major (retired) HM Grenadier Guards and a 10 years old war time evacuee 1 st September 1939.

Drummy
Spen Valley, West Yorkshire, USA
Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 07:03:26 (BST)

I wondered if anyone has any 1940s civilian clothing for men and women and what sizes and prices? I am approximately size 16 and my boyfriend is approximately 42" waist and 40" chest, trouser leg 27" to 29". I look forward to hearing from you Liz, Suffolk Graham, High Wycombe

Liz Howard<piglet28266@yahoo.co.uk>
Sudbury, Suffolk,
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 22:55:57 (BST)

Hello! I am urgently looking for an Anderson shelter, preferably still in someone's garden, in the Greater London area, to film for an ITV history series. Thanks

Esylit< esylltcarr@hotmail.com>
London,
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 13:40:30 (BST)

I'm trying to find a Green WVS beret, original or repro, does not need to have a badge and was told this might be the place to ask. If anyone can help please call me ; 07885 222215. Thank you.

Sean Tighe<StigRoadie@aol.com>

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 07:45:23 (BST)

Haworth (Yorks) 1940's weekend coming up 7 - 8th May. Great authentic setting up the old cobbled main street, also at the Steam Railway Station close by. The Apothecary Shop & The Souk (vintage clothing shop) are well worth a visit while you're there. I believe the 'Queen Mother' is paying a visit this year, and there will be a fly past by a Dakota on the Saturday. Also fashion shows, and several dances over the weekend. See www.haworthvillage.co.uk/1940smain.htm

Clare Edwards
Burnley, Lancashire,
Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 19:50:11 (BST)

Hi, Thanks to the people who gave me the names, addresses & phone Nos: of Vintage Clothing shops. I do know Charlea from Step Back in Time, I have hired things from her before, but Step Back in Time is no longer trading, & I needed to find somewhere else to hire/buy clothing.

Mark Bailey
Chesterfield, Derbyshire,
Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 23:10:13 (BST)

Congratulations once again to Paul and Natasha on BBC Strictly Dance Fever - next week is the Charleston or the Lambada! Keep voting!

Louise & Bryan
Hampshire,
Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 22:55:05 (BST)

Ingrid from New Zealand, Hi - please drop me an email for a chat about New Zealand and the 1940's scene. regards

Pat Davies<patdavies563@hotmail.com>
Boston, Lincs, UK
Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 17:59:26 (BST)

Hi, Can anyone out there tell me where I can find a Home Front \ Reenactment Group for our Open Day at Debach Airfield- 12 June. We have been let down. Please contact me if you can help. Thanks Prilly

Prilly Taylor<richard@prilly.fsnet.co.uk>
Woodbridge, Suffolk,
Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 18:35:37 (BST)

'Celebrating 60' - Preston's Wartime Weekend Event. Enjoy our weekend-long event with military vehicles, live interpreters, 1940s Swing Disco, wartime recipe stalls, drill practice, 'target practice', children's crafts, best period costume competition and much more. And it's free. 7th & 8th May, 10.30- 5.00. Museum of Lancashire, Stanley Street, Preston PR1 4YP. tel (01772) 534075

John McGoldrick
Preston, Lancashire,
Monday, April 18, 2005 at 16:55:47 (BST)

Bryan and Louise - great site. Thanks so much for the Utility Fashion Book - it is superb and so much more information than a book I bought last year for over £30! Great detail on the furniture catalogue - would love to find an original! Appreciate your advice on the 1930s project - I have also written to Tony Porter as I read his book on the Burgh Island Hotel last year. Cheers,

Martyn Bywater
London,
Monday, April 18, 2005 at 11:06:25 (BST)

More on good clothing suppliers. To Mark in Chesterfield. As well as Celia's in Nottingham, who is good and knows her stuff very well, there is also Charlea Cowdrey who runs 'Step Back In TIme' out at East Drayton, near Retford. She also knows her stuff and will see you right with some lovely period pieces. Try her as well on 01777 249333. I have hired/bought plenty from her and use her for the costumes I wear on stage for the concerts at our wartime events. Hope this is of use. Happy hunting. Wartime events at the Crich Tramway Village http://www.tramway.co.uk/smx/cms/events

Sarah
Crich Tramway Village, Derbyshire,
Monday, April 18, 2005 at 11:00:14 (BST)

Matt - thanks for your reply - we are venturing into the dancing side of things - may make 23rd! Bryan - thanks for sending the CC41 book so promptly - it really is a gem!

Nigel and Cathy
Somewhere in England,
Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 22:04:02 (BST)

Hi!!! Does anybody on here have or know anybody who has any 1940s platforms or wedges they are willing to sell in a size 6.5-7.5 UK or 8.5-9.5 US? If so please get in touch!!! (or any 1930's/40's shoes for that matter!!!) Thanks!!

Laura<missmaisie1509@yahoo.com>
Biggin Hill, Kent,
Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 15:55:07 (BST)

Mark - regarding your comments about finding suitable clothing. Do check eBay first - they have a 'home front section' as well as gentleman's clothing in periods such as 1930s / 1940s etc. Be aware that the cut, finish and weight of cloth in the 1930s and 1940s was different to modern standards. Avoid at all costs man made materials and any of those dreadful double breasted 'draped' jackets which have the wrong shape and venting. Be careful of reproduction clothing and ensure you check lining, buttons and detail. Do some reearch first by looking at museum collections, old photographs and films. Having got the clothing, you need to learn to 'wear it' - original film of the period shows you how to get this right. There are hundreds of vintage clothing shops on the web and vintage clothing fairs happen all over the UK on regular basis. In your area, pop in to Celia's Vintage Clothing Shop in Nottingham - call Celia first on 01159 473036 and explain what you want. Another good vintage supplier is in Tutbury and is called 'Back in Fashion' - call Wendy on 01283 814964. Good luck and have fun, best wishes

Bryan Webb
Hampshire,
Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 07:28:46 (BST)

I own a traditional gents outfitters in Nottingham. I stock a wide range of Trilby Hats and offer a Made to measure service for Suits, trousers etc. My shop address is Smalleys, 54 Derby Road, Nottingham.NG1 5FD (0115)9473853. I hope to be of service to your members.

Brandon Harris
Nottingham,
Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 06:58:06 (BST)

Once again, lovely to see Paul and Natasha through to the next round of the BBC television 'Strictly Dance Fever'. Tune in next Saturday and make sure your votes count. Congratulations to the lovely couple from all the 'usual suspects'!

Louise & Bryan
Hampshire,
Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 21:39:46 (BST)

HELP !!! I am trying to buy or hire 1940's Gents clothing, suits, trilby, shoes etc... Can anyone let me know where I can obtain such items. Thank-you.

Mark Bailey< mab.123@virgin.net>
Chesterfield, Derbyshire,
Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 05:45:24 (BST)

++++ STOP PRESS ++++ 7th and 8th May - Tickets are now available for Dover VE. weekend Dance Saturday at the door £10. Sunday Dover town hall £15 on the door but going fast, 16 piece live band, great venue bar included. If any one needs tickets they can be obtained by telephoning 01304 -207680 01304-204211 01304-823341 ++++ DON'T MISS IT ++++

Lee Prescott<warhorse@ntlworld.com>
Dover, Kent,
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 18:10:04 (BST)

Any one wanting to send me flyers of thier events, anywhere in the U.K. can send them to me at Warhorse 34 Squires Way Dover Kent CT162DB and we put them in all our mail orders. Lee

Warhouse
Dover, Kent,
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 15:35:05 (BST)

++++ STOP PRESS ++++ Tickets are now available for Dover VE. weekend Dance Saturday at the door £10. Sunday Dover town hall £15 on the door but going fast, 16 piece live band, great venue bar included. If any one needs tickets they can be obtained by telephoning 01304 -207680 01304-204211 01304-823341 ++++ DON'T MISS IT ++++

Lee Prescott< warhorse@ntlworld.com>

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 15:33:50 (BST)

This is a truly wonderful and eye-opening site. As one who grew up as a child in World war 2 I am living my retirement years constantly recalling and recounting past experiences and have used many of them in a semi-autobiographical novel (as yet unfinished) and other articles on my personal website, www.wordsweb.co.uk, which also carries the first 24 letters from a collection of more than 200 written by a British soldier to his family in London at the rate of about one a week throughout the entire war years, giving a graphic and humorous account of life in those times, including his first year, stationed in Dover, under bombardment by shelling from France as well as bombing from the air. I hope some of your members/visitors will find something of interest there, and would be delighted to hear from them if they care to visit the website and leave me a note. I shall certainly be returning here regularly to refresh my memories, and hope to contribute some of my own. Sincerely,

Arthur Loosley<arthurloosley@yahoo.co.uk>
Woodbridge, Suffolk,
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 11:21:41 (BST)

ALOHA! Hooray for Hula Boogie regulars, Paul Crook and Natasha Hall, who made it through to the next stage of BBC1's 'Strictly Dance Fever' competition. Show them your support and vote for them on Saturday! HULA BOOGIE! @ South London Pacific Tiki Cocktail Lounge Bar, 340 Kennington Road, London SE11 4LD Join us for a night of floor stompin' rhythms from the 1930s, 1940s and the 1950s for you listening and dancing pleasure Sunday 24th April 2005 with DJs Miss Aloha & Reverend Boogie PLUS Guest DJ FLYING HOME Other features Short early evening dance classes (Jive and Hula) 'Preservers of Sound' CD stall 'Retro L'Amour' gift stall (www.retrolamour.co.uk) ADMISSION: £5 ALL NIGHT MUSIC, COCKTAILS AND DANCING UNTIL MIDNIGHT CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS WWW.HULABOOGIE.CO.UK Dress stylishly, drink responsibly, dance all night SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!

Julie & Andrew
London,
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 11:19:53 (BST)

Although I was not born untill 1949--I love the clothes and the music. I was born in Coventry but I have been a KIWI for 30 years. Would love contact with other 40s lovers. Ingrid

Ingrid Pringle
Ashburton, New Zealand
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 07:42:13 (BST)

We are so pleased to see Natasha and Paul go through to the next stage of the BBC 1 Television series "Strictly Dance Fever"! If you missed the show tonight, make sure you catch them over the coming shows (and vote for them!). If you missed them, you missed a great performance and an opportunity for swing / lindy dance to be seen by the nation. All their friends have been voting for them and thanks to Julie & Andrew for 'giving us all the heads up' for the show earlier in the week. Congratulations again!

Louise & Bryan
Hampshire,
Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 21:49:15 (BST)

Hello everyone, this is a reply to the couple who live here in the east,not sure weather you are into the dancing side of all this but there is a whole lot of dances happening in this area now go to www.swing-dancing.co.uk to find out more.And you might like to know that i am putting on a dance in Eye Town Hall on the 23 April,called The Tiger Rag Club, it is an evocation of a 1930s British dancehall/nightclub,with Hot Jazz & Jive from the 20s to the 40s The DJ is 'SWINGSHIFT' (Chris Reynolds) who is a cracking DJ. Bring your own drinks> Period dress encouraged (40s is good with a posh night out look! ) Tickets are £6 07780 527 474 So come along and meet up with everybody from the area. This goes for anybody else reading too!

Matt
Debenham, Suffolk
Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 09:05:48 (BST)

Excellent new look for the site under the new management! Well done. Like your use of colour too.

Steve Ostler < steve@copycoder.com>
Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire
Monday, April 04, 2005 at 23:19:55 (BST)

I like the new site - bang up to date - keep it up!

Dave Bygraves <davidbygraves@tiscali.co.uk>
Biggleswade, Beds.
Monday, April 04, 2005 at 21:01:09 (BST)

Marvellous! Love the new look! you are clever old things.... ttfn Kate x

Kate < katiespitfire@hotmail.com>
UK
Monday, April 04, 2005 at 17:48:27 (BST)

I would like to purchase a copy of the CC41 Utility book.

Heather Amy <hla@askham-bryan.ac.uk>
Thirsk, Yorkshire
Monday, April 04, 2005 at 14:31:48 (BST)

Pierre says, "Hoorah. The new-look website is an absolute corker". Well done you Webbs. Like the lettuce you are wonderful. x

Pierre Vale
Monday, April 04, 2005 at 13:13:42 (BST)

Just a quick note after a recce at Twinwoods Airfield near Bedford where Glenn Miller took his last flight in December 1944 - Twinwoods CAMPAIGN 'The War Walks' on the 11th and 12th June promises to be a superb event! We have seen the plans this weekend - don't miss it! The hanger dance on Saturday night with Top DJ 'SWINGSHIFT' will be even better than last year - if you were there, you'll remember this was one of the highlights of 2004. Watch this space for updates . . . .

Louise & Bryan
Hampshire
Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 20:43:38 (BST)

Help! Are we the only East Anglians who find it really difficult to discover details of 1940s events in our area? We love the era - love to dress up in the civilian clothes etc, and have certainly enjoyed the events we have been to (North Norfolk Railway, Parham Air Museum, Debach Airfield, Rougham Airfield), but would love to know if there are others we are missing out on. If anyone can let us know of Suffolk/Norfolk events coming up we would be immensely grateful.

Nigel & Cathy Stafford
Suffolk
Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 17:27:23 (BST)