1940's dances and events
1940s Charity Dance
In February 1944, the Allied Command approved Operation Overlord – the invasion of German Occupied Europe. There was growing optimism that the tide was turning. Come and relive those heady days, put on your glad rags or your uniform and dance to our band –...
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Come and relive those heady days when you put on your glad rags or your uniform and enjoy a dance with a live band, supper and show those Yanks that we can jive and stroll as well as them!
About Us
The photos are now live and can be viewed here. To download the full album we ask that you first make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society by clicking on the donation button.
We presented the cheque for £2,300 to the Alzheimer’s Society at the Yorkshire Air Museum on Sunday morning (26th February). The photo was in the Press on Wednesday 29th February. Clicking below reveals the organisers!
Our big thanks go to Jane and friends at Nestle, Pat and Duncan at Tescos Clifton Moor and Askham Bar, Pristine Beauty (www.pristinebeauty.co.uk), Boots, Jan and friends at GMB York Y10Branch and CWU North East Learning, Bar 1331 (York), Ripon Spa Hotel, Wendy at Mclaren’s Hairdressers (Patrick Pool York), Sarah at Betty’s and Taylors of Harrogate, Rider York Sports and Social Club and the Unite union branch and staff the York depot – especially Jackie for her arm twisting, The Book People, Rachel Fanti, Lanamiche and Loves Hair and Beauty.
1940s Charity Dance
In February 1944, the Allied Command approved Operation Overlord – the invasion of German Occupied Europe. There was growing optimism that the tide was turning. Come and relive those heady days, put on your glad rags or your uniform and dance to our band – Jump, Jive and Wail – and show those Yanks that we can jive and stroll as well as them! We are delighted that the Anderson family have agreed to DJ for the event and we hope to raise a good amount of money for the Alzheimer’s Society, as well as have a good night. We are also looking forward to special guest appearances by The AlkaSeltzer Sisters and by Mickey Ramsbottom.
Ian, Wendy, Jill and Murray hope to see you soon. If you want copies of the flyers or posters then please email us at york40sdance@gmail.com.
We hope everyone enjoyed the dance – we raised close to £2,310 for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Events
The Alzheimer’s Society are running a 40s themed vintage tea party on May 23rd 2012 from 10 am until 4pm outside Marks and Spencers on Parliament, York. We will be there – serving teas, singing along and dancing and hope to see you there.
For more details on 40s dances in the wider York area it is worth searching on Rod’s 1940s events calendar or on the Anderson family site at www.1940s.info
About Me
Welcome to my site. Eventually, this will host the best autobiography you have ever read, but for now it is being used to promote a charity fundraising dance.