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Heywood 1940s Event <strong>2016</strong><br />
The blast tape is going up, the "camo" nets are being aired and the<br />
sandbags filled... yes you've guessed its time for the town to turn the<br />
clocks back 70 years to be iconic era that was the 1940s. There will be<br />
lots of boys toys, activities and entertainment for the citizens of<br />
Heywood of all ages. Planes such as the legendary Spitfire and<br />
Hurricane together with Heavy artillery,<br />
vintage cars and buses will be sited<br />
around the town on the day.<br />
The 40's were not just about war although it did<br />
take up half the decade. There were also<br />
many changes to fashion, fun and<br />
entertainment too. Our event also<br />
celebrates these changes and they are<br />
reflected in the costumes and<br />
performances that will be seen around<br />
the town throughout the event<br />
There will be live entertainment in and<br />
around the Market all day, an outdoor<br />
concert outside St Lukes and a tea<br />
dance at St James Church, Dance<br />
demonstrations outside Tillys Team Rooms. Hill Street car park<br />
will feature a military encampment together with a BBQ at<br />
Poole's Butcher.<br />
This year also sees the centenary of the Battle of the Somme<br />
and to commemorate the event we will feature an interactive<br />
exhibit together with the installation of two benches during a service<br />
at the Memorial Gardens.<br />
Weather permitting we should also see a fly past by a vintage Dakota<br />
Transport aircraft to add even more atmosphere to what has<br />
historically become the most successful day in the towns events<br />
calendar by far.<br />
Make sure you look out for posters, flyers and the highly popular<br />
souvenir handbook to keep up to date with times and venues of all events and<br />
other attractions that are being added daily. Tell your family and friends, they wont be<br />
disappointed !!! Mike Higgs – Trader/Co-ordinator<br />
To advertise call 07976 289967 or 0797 443 4793 or email sales@streetwisemag.co.uk 57
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