THE DARK DAYS OF THE '40s COME TO LIFE AGAIN
The early 1940s. Military call-up. Rationing. Evacuees. The fear of
invasion. Air raids.
The Bulldog Spirit that saw us through the darkest days of the 20th century is celebrated
on the Poppy Line on September 19th and 20th at the famous '40s Weekend. Every station
will be protected against attack. Dads' Army troops will be practising their drill up and
down the line. Despatch riders will be out in force. GI Joes will be doing their bit
alongside our army, navy and air force lads. And civilians in typical period dress will be
doing their best to keep calm (and avoid black market spivs).
Wartime grub will recall the NAAFI. Music and dancing will testify to the strength of the
Bulldog Spirit. Steam trains will carry on regardless.
Come along in period dress and join the fun! Don't forget, you can buy '40s gear and
ephemera at the fleamarket by Holt station.
All day hop-on, hop-off Rover tickets are £13 adult, £12 senior citizen, £9 child 5-15
and £38 family (2 adults + 2 children, or 3 adults + 1 child). Under 5s travel free.
Sorry, but the £5 refreshment voucher that's normally given with the family ticket is not
available for this event. Platform tickets at each station are £1 a head. And admission
to the Saturday evening party at Sheringham station is also £1 a head, food and drink
extra.
There's £1 off all travel tickets for the '40s Weekend bought before September 11th. Book
online at www.nnrailway.co.uk or
01263 820 800. |
Sheringham Salvation Army
The Salvation Army hall in Cremer Street was packed to capcity for the welcome and
induction of the new Commanding Officers Major Ian and Isobel Robinson had been appointed
from the Western Territory of the USA. The induction was conducted by Major Richard Welsh
Anglia Headquarters and words of welcome were extended by Bandmaster Winterbourne.
Amongst the visitors were Major Malcolm and Connie High who had been in charge of the
Ayr Citadel when Ian with his family were members there in the 1960s It was a special
moment for them because Malcolm was a member of the Sheringham corps before becoming an
Officer Ian and Isobel are known for their Vocal and Brass compositions throughout the
Army world.and one of their vocal pieces was featured at the Armys annual Music festival
in the Royal Albert hall in June.
North Norfolk Photographic Society
Are delighted to announce that
TOM MACKIE
The brilliant Landscape Photographer will start their new Season on September 9th 2009
with a Digital Presentation of his work at the Methodist Church Hall - Holt.
Visitors welcome - £3.00 at the door.
7.15pm for 7.30 start. |
