With the third Welshpool 1940s Weekend only a matter of weeks away, now is the time to make sure of your tickets for the different events that will be making up the weekend of Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1.
Events to look out for are:
Variety Show: This will take place on the Friday afternoon at 2pm and will feature Andy Eastwood, Maggie O'Hara and Pete Lindup, paying tribute to the stars of the era including – Vera Lynn, George Formby, Anne Shelton, Robb Wilton, Max Miller and Arthur Askey. Tickets are £8.50 concessions £6.50.
Party Nite: An early bird party nite will be held in the Town Hall on the Friday evening featuring Ricky Hunter and Amanda Beaumont supported by video DJ Peter Phillips. Tickets only £6
1940s Dinner: The Baytree Tearooms will host a 40s theme dinner with entertainment on the Friday evening at £25 for 3 courses. Book at the Baytree.
Afternoon Teadance: The Church House on Saturday afternoon from 2-5pm. Tickets £5 to include tea & cakes.
Blitz Ball: featuring the 10 piece Ashby Little Big Band with guest vocaliste Sarah Woodhall plus dance instructors. Saturday evening 7.30pm. Tickets £11 on the Saturday evening featuring Porthywaen Silver Band playing the music of Glenn Miller and other big bands to raise funds for Dementia Friendly Welshpool. Tickets £8 from Celtic Travel, Tourist Information Centre or Cowshacc.
Casablanca: This classic 1940s film will be shown at the Church House on Sunday, October 1 from 2.30pm doors open 2pm. Tickets £5 includes tea and cakes and available in advance from Welshpool Jewellers.
Choir & Band Concert: Bringing the 1940s weekend to a close on the Sunday
evening will be a concert in the Methodist Church featuring the Shawbury Military Wives Choir, Porthywaen Silver Band and special guest star Tammy Jones. Tickets £7.50
Tickets for the variety show, Party Nite, Tea Dance, Blitz Ball, and Choir & Band concert can be obtained in advance from either Welshpool Jewellers or Theatre Hafren Box Office 01686 614555. All others as stated.
Fuller details of other activities regarding the 1940s weekend can be found on Facebook – Welshpool Forties Weekend or www.welshpool1940sweekend.co.uk.