5th ANNUAL BLITZ BALL on the 16th April 2004 at St Mary's Chambers, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Lancs. Featuring The Ken Ward Big Band & G.I. Jive Disco. 40's Supper inclusive in the ticket price of £12.50. Dress code: 40's Civilian / Military. Doors open at 7.30pm. Contact Sylvia on 01706 223222

May 2004

HAWORTH 1940'S WEEKEND on the 8th & 9th May 2004. This is their 10th year. For further information Contact: Haworth Tourist Information Office, Main street, Haworth, West Yorkshire, Tel: 01535 642329

Start the Haworth Wartime Weekend here. FRIDAY NIGHT FLY RIGHT. Swing Dance & social evening. Friday 7th May at The Old White Lion at the top of Main St, Haworth, West Yorks. 7.00pm-11.00pm. Featuring Moggie`s Music Memories. Dress to impress 1940s Allied uniform or civilian encouraged. Tickets £2.50. Don’t leave it till the last minute. At this price tickets will FLY RIGHT. Telephone Tony on 0161 652 6824 or email, tonywhalley@hotmail.com.

June2004

1940's BLITZ BALL at the Newton Hall, Chapeltown (between Sheffield and Barnsley - Junction 35 off the M1) In Aid of CYSTIC FIBROSIS. Friday 18th June 7:30pm to 12 Midnight Live music from a 20 piece 1940s style Swing Band. Authentic Soup Kitchen plus Conventional Buffet. For more information and tickets telephone Andrea on 01142 577112 Adults £8, Under 16s £5. 1940s Uniform or Civilian Dress Please

DUNKIRK MEMORIAL HOUSE - Summer Fete & Street Party, To commemorate the Sixtieth Anniversary of D-Day Saturday 19 June 2004, 2-5.30 pm off the A358 at Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton, Somerset, Further details to follow.

40's WARTIME WEEKEND on 19th/20th June at the Piece Hall, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Various activities during the weekend including learn to swing dance, historical vehicle and motorcycle rally, old camera show, children’s activities including, hopscotch, whip and top, rag rug making. Swing Dance on Saturday evening with prize for best couple. Tickets £10.00 . Any one interested in hiring a stall ( £15 per day military, civilian clothing etc) or entering a vehicle in the rally. Contact Maureen Walker on 07906 509769.

August 2004

YANKS EVENT 2004 is a complete 1940's experience and open to all Allied & Axis Military vehicle enthusiasts, re-enactors, 40's civilians, swing dancers and anyone else not mentioned. The event takes place on 13, 14 and 15 August 2004 in Uppermill, Saddleworth, Nr. Manchester. Further information phone 0161 653 1223 or www.yanksevent.com.

September 2004

1940s WEEKEND Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th September 2004 Relive the nostalgia of 1940s Wartime Britain. The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway steps back to the difficult times of Wartime Britain. Various re-enactment societies attend the railway over both days. Watch out for the Home Guard, Soldiers and Airmen returning home on leave and, of course, the long suffering civilians. Contact: Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway on 01756 710614