Life on the Holme Front - 1940s weekend

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October 2012

Open 10am to 4pm both days

Visitor Information

Entry and camping are free

There is a whole host of attractions at the 1940s weekend including:

  • Tank Rides
  • Vintage Bus Rides (457th Memorial site, Airfield)
  • Wide range of displays/stalls
  • Spitfire Simulator
  • 1940s style ploughing
  • Vintage military vehicles
  • Wartime cinema showing footage from British, USA and Canadian forces (Village Hall)
  • Battle of Britain Memorial Fly Past (TBC)
  • 1940s dance - Booking essential, limited tickets available (Saturday)
  • Re-enactors
  • Bar and hot food
  • Church open
  • Holmewood Hall open with displays and refreshments.
  • Hair raid shelter (1940s hairdressers - booking advisable)
  • Tea dance (Sunday)
  • Memorial march and wreath laying ceremony (Sunday)

Do you want to get involved?

This event couldn't happen without all the input from all the exhibitors, re-enactors and the people of Holme village.

Exhibitors

Trade Stalls

If you would like to have a trade stall at the event please download and complete the Trade Stall Form.

Static Display or Charity Stall

If you would like to have a Static Display or Charity Stall please download and complete the Static Display/Charity Stall Form.

Re-enactors

Re-enactors play a vital role in the whole 1940s weekend adding a great atmosphere and authenticity to the event. We welcome individuals or groups. Please download and complete the Re-enactors Booking Form.

Vintage Vehicles or Stationary Engines

Vintage vehicles always generate interest at the 1940s weekend. If you would like to bring a long a vehicle please download and complete a Vintage Vehicle Booking Form.

Working Tractor/Plough

As with the vintage vehicles, tractors and ploughs from the era are always great to see. If you have a vintage tractor or plough that you would like to bring along please download and complete the Tractor Booking Form.

Risk Assessment

All stall holders are required to complete a risk assessment form. Please click here to download.

Contact Details and further information

Holme village is just south of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire close to the A1(M). Post code for sat navs is PE7 3PA.

Enquiries

Paul Archer (general enquiries including press enquiries)
Tel: 07860 342163
Email: paularchnewark@yahoo.co.uk

Chris Cardell (general enquiries and dance tickets)
Tel: 07887 817031
Email: chriscardell@googlemail.com

Re-enactors and Groups

Tom Cardell
Tel: 01487 830760 (after 6pm)
Email: cardell.thomas4@googlemail.com

Life on the Holme Front

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Vintage Bus Rides
 
 Tank Rides
 Cake Stall
 Vintage Tractors

Vintage Vehicles

Photos courtesy of Nigel Gardner and John Clark