Step back in to the 1940’s and join us for an evening of celebration and variety at Dronfield Civic Hall on Saturday 9th May 2020.
5:00pm – 6:30pm Kiss me Goodnight Sargeant Major
Step back in to the 1940’s and join us for an evening of celebration and variety at Dronfield Civic Hall on Saturday 9th May 2020.
Take a trip down Memory Lane and rediscover the spirit of the Blitz with this hour long show of pure nostalgia – It’s the ultimate ENSA concert, featuring tributes to Max Miller, Vera Lynn, Laurel and Hardy, Flanagan and Allen, Charlie Chaplin, Anne Shelton, Max Wall, George Formby, and many more.
Join us and dress up in 1940’s costume!
Please Note. This is a Ticketed Event Only. Seating is unreserved and cabaret style with 6 seats to a table. Seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Keep your seat to continue celebrating VE Day with Jayne Darling. Bar open ’til 9:30pm
Meat & Potato Pie & Peas will be served 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Please note pie & peas can only pre-ordered online before the event. Please bring your Pie & Pea Voucher with you on the evening. Vegetarian option available
7:30pm – 9:30pm Jayne Darling
Join us after the Variety Show where the evening continues with more drinks from the bar and entertainment by professional, experienced & authentic performer, Jayne Darling, a well respected and established 1940s vocalist popular with the public and re-enactors.
Having performed at some of the biggest events across the UK and Europe she is known for her beautiful and passionate voice with a spirit that personifies the era. We look forward to welcoming Jayne to Dronfield to finish off our Saturday night of entertainment.
Join us and dress up in 1940’s costume!
Please note: Entry to this event is £2 payable on the door. Standing / dancing room only unless you have purchased a ticket for the variety show, which will reserve your seat and table for an evening celebrating VE Day with Jayne Darling. Some seating may become available after the variety show but a seat cannot be guaranteed.
Come and support the residents and staff at Yew Tree Residential Care Home Fun and entertainment for all the family
Attractions to include:
Bouncy Castle | Vintage Singer Jayne Darling | Punch & Judy | Donkey Rides | Face Painting | Grand Raffle | Tombola| Games
We will also have various side stalls with an extravaganza of items for sale Refreshments will be available including Hot & Cold Drinks, Hot Dogs, Burgers and Ice Cream
Admission FREE
All monies raised during the event will help with the construction of a Sensory Garden and wheelchair friendly pathway for the residents Yew Tree Residential Care Home
60 Main Road, Dowsby, Bourne PE10 0TL
Category: 1940s events, News
Avon Valley Steam Railway Wartime Weekend – September 21 / 22 2019
21st & 22nd September 2019 sees the return of the ever popular 1940s Weekend at Bitton Station, this is one of their biggest events on the calendar.
Category: 1940s events, News
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I will be performing at Quarry Bank Conservative Club on Sunday November 10th 2019 from 7.30 pm along side Kyle Evans as George Formby. This will be a ticketed event with details to follow
Date: Sunday 10th November 2019
Time: 7.30 pm
Location: Quarry Bank Conservative Club, 29 High Street, Quarry Bank, West Midlands, DY5 2JW
Category: 1940s Night, News
I am thrilled to be back at Woodhall Spa 1940s weekend which takes place July 12th – 14th at Woodhall Spa.
My schedule for the event is as follows:
Friday 12th July 10 am – Welcome Club
Friday 12th July – Evening – Dance with Major Swing and Kitty – SOLD OUT
Saturday 13th July 11 am – 1 pm – The Cottage Museum
Saturday 13th July 2 pm – 4.30 pm – Care Home Tour
Saturday 13th July – Evening – Dance with Major Swing and Kitty – SOLD OUT
Sunday 14th July – 11 am , 12.30 pm and 2.45 pm – The Petwood Hotel
Category: 1940s events, News, Wartime Events
Remembering D-Day 1944
A concert to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the largest sea borne invasion in history.
in All Hallows Church, Gedling, Nottingham
at 7.00pm on 22nd June 2019
Readings, Poems, Drama and Song Performed by Netherfield Bank Community Choir, Mike Storr, The Prospect Players, ‘Marlene’ Jayne Darling and join in a Sing-a-long
FREE Admission ~ donations invited for Daybrook ‘Men in Sheds’ Project
I am thrilled to be returning to Belgium to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Boom. I will be performing in the Market Square on Saturday 7th September 2019 at 2 pm.
Jayne Darling will be appearing in Thorne Market Place at Midday on Sunday 12th May 2019 followed by the Barge Inn at 2 pm
There is so much to see and do at the Thorne 1940’s weekend on 11-12 May 2019.
The Grand Parade will open the event starting at the Punchbowl at 10:30am on the 11th May. There will be vintage vehicles, stalls, top entertainment, Re-enactments providing live action displays.
Some of the Entertainers include:
Marina Mae, Madeline Brown, Cherie Lawrence, Yvonne Slater, Lottie Simone, Rum and Cola Girls, Don Gentile, Battlepipes, Paul Harper, Jayne Darling, Joe James Thomas.
This event is organised by an independent local group.
For all things vintage head to Thorne this May.
Radcliffe Royal British Legion Club D-Day Commemoration
Sunday 9th June 2019 7.00 pm
Doors Open 6.30 pm
An evening of Nostalgic music from the 1940s to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings featuring Nottingham based 1940’s singer Jayne Darling
Tickets are £5 in advance from the club or Pen2Paper or £6 on the door
Proceeds go to the Poppy Appeal
Call 0115 9110 181 for further information or to book tickets
Category: 1940s Night, Commemorations, News