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FOUND - Vintage Ear Ring Found at the Twinwood Festival!
Do you know someone who lost a vintage clip on ear ring at the Twinwood Festival in August this year. Found on the Saturday near the back seat of the green single decker military bus. Email amillionlikeus@googlemail.co

WANTED - We are looking for a 1940's act to play at The Woolpack Country Inn at Whitley.  Ideally a trio of singers or small band.  Can interested parties please contact Clare on 01924 491848.

BEGINNERS BALBOA CLASS - Every Monday night at Mountfield Village Hall, Charleston Jive Squad run a Beginners Balboa class from 7 to 8pm. Followed by two and half hours of Social Lindy hop dancing. £4 for the whole evening. Free Tea,Coffee and cake. Balboa is an original swing dance that emerged during the late 1920's and early 1930's. It was created on the west coast, while Lindy Hop was emerging on the east coast. Both dances evolved to similar styles of music so its easy to mix Balboa with Lindy on the social dance floor. Come to our weekly classes and join the resurgence in popularity in this great swing dance form. Call 07766881045 or email charlestonjivesquad@hotmail.co.uk for any further information on this class or our monthly Tea Dances.

1940’s EVENTS IN EAST ANGLIA IN 2011 - I am interested in hearing from any traders, re-enactment groups etc. who may be interested in sending me any advertising material, novelty goods, business cards etc. to be included  in a ‘goody’ bag at some major 1940’s events in East Anglia in 2011. I realise that to traders in other parts of the country it may not be financially viable for them to travel to East Anglia, or there may be shows that clash here, and in other parts of the country that leave you unable to attend .But if you are a trader of 1940’s memorabilia, clothing/accessories , uniforms and associated goods, re enactors/ re enactment groups, I would like to help you by placing your advertising in a ‘goody bag’ free of charge to yourselves. One thing I have found when talking to casual visitors that would like to get involved, is the age old question ‘where do you get the stuff from’, well with your help I can let them know, who you are, where you are etc. It is down to them to contact you then. If you would like to try it out next year to see if it is worth your while, please contact me initially by email greg.briers1@ntlworld.com

USO ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING ADDITIONAL DANCERS FOR THE USO DANCE TEAM. If you are a dancing couple and would like to be considered for to become members of the team then please read on, New members must have at least three years experience in either one of the following dance styles Lindy Hop, Collegiate shag, Balboa, or Charleston and be prepared to attend two dance classes per month to learn display routines. This is not critical but would help iimmensely. All new team members must be honest and trustworthy and be easy to get along with. The benefits of coming onboard USO include the following:
Free entry for team members and immediate families to all USO events including USO dances.
Free food and beverages while attending events.
Free weekly dance lessons.
Free dance workshops.
Free travel & accommodation (where deemed necessary)
USO Uniform.
Payment for partaking at dance displays.
and much more,
So if you are interested please email info@usoshows.com.Thank you for taking the time to read this notice, Kieran, USO team.

U.S.O. ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING ENTERTAINERS FOR THE USO 2011 TOUR, so if you are any of the following and would like to join U.S.O. please get in touch:
U.S.O. Recruitment list
Tribute acts such as George Formby, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, etc
Musicians, Male singers, Bands, Double comedy acts, comedians etc.
Please note all entertainment must be based in period 1935-1945
Further detail please email info@usoshows.com Thank you for taking the time to read this notice, Kieran Shortall USO team,

ALDRETH is looking for various groups and individuals to create a wartime environment in a small hamlet in the Fens.  A fish & chip supper and dance on Saturday 7th May 2011. Set up on Sunday 8th May 2011 in the morning ready open up to the public in the afternoon from 1 to 6pm. Aldreth is situated 8 miles SW of Ely in Cambridgeshire. For details contact Kim; tel 01353 740272 email Kim@Studio4.org.uk  or Norman & Linn; email linmay17@hotmail.com

BEST OF BRITISH Available at all good newsagents for only £3.75. Sold out or cannot find a copy? Call 01778 342 814 to buy a copy post-free.

MORE SCOUSE, VICAR? A fictional story by the late, Liverpool born author, Billy Forshaw set in war torn Britain.
Click here for synopsis

HITLER AND MARS BARS A new book set in 1940s Germany and Ireland provides a unique window into 1940s Ireland. Click here for synopsis

WITH A SMILE AND A SONG The biography of the unforgetable Anne Shelton written by her niece Kelly Richards.
 Click here for synopsis

DIE LAUGHING: War Humour from WW1 to Present Day (Paperback) by George Korankye is a book about war time humour from WW1 to the present troubles in Iraq. Click here for synopsis

SPOILS - World War II Fiction.  “Spoils” is a fictional thriller set up during World War II and the great Nazi loot of art carried across Europe, showcasing derring-do and conscience struggles. Learn more about this fascinating book by visiting http://www.spoils-thebook.com

POETRY IN ACTION - Aviation Poetry in Lincolnshire during the Second World War Written and compiled by John C Haywood http://www.poetryinaction-aviation.com

If you're in Llandudno you might choose to visit The World War II Home Front Experience at New Street, Llandudno.

WR28 HOME GUARD Coy ‘C’ invite you to dig out those glad rags, polish up your act and be our special guests at a social night on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 8pm at the Old White Lion Hotel, Haworth. Listen to some of the very best dance music of the wartime era, courtesy Peter & Jeff of “Company B”. Dance floor available to practise those new moves. Clothing swap meet, buy/sell or exchange your surplus period costume or uniform items! Dress code is optional but we love to see those 1940s outfits. Further details contact Peter/Lesley Wedel on 01535 662484 or email peter.wedel@virgin.net