Victory in Europe

at the Churnet Valley Railway's

1940's Weekend

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th APRIL 2008

What's on Where:-

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Victory in Europe at the Churnet Valley Railways
1940's weekend

Come and relive the celebrations as a nation rejoices at the prospect of peace
Our attractions this year include:
LAND SEA & SKY our regular Ensa Entertainers
PLUS just back from the front, the Froghall singing
sensation THE FORTIES FLYERS
Once again the CHEDDLETON PLAYERS
Prisoner of War Theatre will be at Consall Station

CONTINUING THE ENTERTAINMENT
Major Marjories Civil Defence Display
The Nursing History Museum
with an interactive field hospital display
War Correspondent Ernie Pyle
reporting from Cheddleton
United States Navy Shore Patrol on duty
British Airborne Platoon on manoeuvres
Jive & Swing Dance Master Classes
Sing-along in the Flag and Whistle Pub
(Officers Mess)
Grossdeutchland German re-enactors
occupy Consall Station
Officers beer tent at Consall
Living history groups with displays
of costume & 1940's life
Home Guard on duty with
Mr Jones and his sausage

Saturday evening troop train service

Air raids permitting trains depart Cheddleton Station
from 10:00am & from Kingsley & FroghaIl Station
from 9:58am then every 40 mins thereafter
Prices:
Adult £12 Seniors £8 Children £6
Family (2 adults 3 children) £35

Click here to see pictures from last years event.

 

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