Blitz Weekend

18 September 2010 at Leeds

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Starts at:
10:00 on 18 September 2010
Finishes at:
17:00 on 19 September 2010
Suitable for:
Everyone
Event type:
Themed weekend

70 years on from one of the darkest and most heroic times in the nation’s history we celebrate the spirit of the age through 1940s music, food and dance.

Events include:

1940’s hair and makeup workshop
  • 11.00 – 16.00
  • £5 per person

Swing dancing workshop and tea dance
  • 11.00 – 16.00
  • £3 per person

1940’s traditional sing along
  • 11.00 – 16.00
  • 4 × 20 minute performances

Original 1940’s bus display
  • 10.00 – 17.00

1940’s big band (Saturday only)
  • (12.30, 13.20 and 14.00

Military vehicle display
  • 10.00 – 17.00

Re-enactment groups
  • 10.00 – 17.00

Interpretations – throughout the day from 10.15

Falconry – 12.30 (30 mins),
  • £3 per adult & £2 per concession

Horseshow – 14.00 (30 mins)
  • £3 per adult & £2 per concession

Have a go sword – 15.15 (45 mins)
  • £5 per child, suitable for children 8 years and over

Jester’s yard – 11.00 – 16.00
  • £2.50 per child (adults free)

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