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Open 24 April to 26 September, 2010 a host of children's activities! |
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- 24th & 25th April
Opening Weekend - 1st, 2nd, 3rd May
VE Day Event - 15th & 16th May
Steam & Country Show - 29th, 30th, 31st May
Family Fun Weekend - 5th & 6th June
Military Vehicle Show - 12th & 13th June
Knights of Royal England - 19th & 20th June
Victorian Experience - 10th & 11th July
Rocket and Space Event - 24th & 25th July
Georgian Military Festival - 31st July, 1st August
First World War Event - 7th & 8th August
Classic Car Show - 14th & 15th August
English Civil War Society - 21st & 22nd August
Medieval & Knights of Arkley - 28th, 29th, 30th August
Robin Hood Event - 11th & 12th September
Home Front Event - 25th & 26th September
Multi-period Event - 6th & 7th November
Guy Fawkes Event & Fireworks - 11th & 12th December
Victorian Christmas - Event Posters for Download
VE Day Event - 1st, 2nd, 3rd May
Military and civilian re-enactors will help you experience life as it was during World War II. Visit a 1940s general store, toy shop and kitchen. Experience an air raid and take cover in our air raid shelter.
Hawker Hurricane Display - Sunday
Hawker Hurricane
Time: TBA (weather permitting)
Hawker Hurricane website: www.hangar11.co.uk
Grace Spitfire Display - Monday
Grace Spitfire
Time: TBA (weather permitting)
Read more about the Grace Spitfire...
Grace Spitfire website: www.ml407.co.uk
PUT THAT LIGHT OUT!
Tricia Dibb
Sing along with Tricia Dibb
Join Hilda the Housewife, Sid the Spiv, George Ponsonby-Smyth the Radio Announcer and Airman Perks in an evening of patriotic nostalgia as we go back to the days of rationing, air raids and the black market in this look at life at home in World War 2. Get a cup of tea from the ladies of the WRVS and wave your union jack as you join in with the songs that kept people smiling as the bombs dropped around them. Don’t forget your gas mask! TD Productions 0208 458 9646
The Garrison
The Garrison
Firing of 25lb Field Gun by the Garrison re-enactment group on events ground.
The Garrison is a group of amateur historians and enthusiasts whose passion is the Royal Artillery of the Second World War. The group has three sections, each with their own speciality: Field, Light Anti-Aircraft and Searchlight Artillery, as well as an Auxiliary Territorial Service contingent.
Website: www.thegarrison.org.uk
Victory Filling Station
Victory Filling Station
VE Day Street Party
Join in the VE Day Street Party and tuck in to Homemade cakes and pasteries at "World War II" prices!
Traders/Exhibitors
1. North London Military Modelling Society
Display of North London Military Models
2. Toys for the Bigger Boys
Airsoft Shooting Range and BBguns
tel: 01462640070
3. Cupcakes & Cookies
Homemade cupcakes & cookies. We are raising funds for my 15 year old daughter, who attends Brentwood County High School, to go on a World Challenge for one month to Keyna.
4. Maggie's Pet Rescue & Rehoming Service
Maggie has been involved in the rescue & rehoming of pets for over 46 years.
Reg Charity 1065027
Tel: 01268 559811
Website: www.maggiespetrescue.co.uk
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5. The Crepe King
Savory and Sweet pancakes, hot and cold drinks.
6. G. Turner
Die Cast Models and Collectables.
7. The Ray Sears Collection of Waltham Abbey Photographs & Books
The Ray Sears Collection of Waltham Abbey Photographs & Books
Past Event Images
Downloads
Download Exhibitor Booking Form
Download Advertiser Booking Form
Overflow Parking
Extra Free Parking will be available for this event at the Lee Valley Park Showgrounds, a 10 minute walk from the Royal Gunpowder Mills.
Dogs
Only guide and assistance dogs will be allowed on the site.
They must remain in harness during the visit.
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