Maiden Newton at War
Introduction
Maiden Newton at War is an event run by '1940s Maiden Newton' to raise funds for local charities and good causes.
The premier re-enactor event in Dorset just gets better and better, and it's not only the committee that think so. We have been overwhelmed with the sheer number of compliments and congratulations on a great event.
2012 Provisional Schedule below...
All times are approximate and subject to change. For full details and up to date information, visit www.maidennewtonatwar.co.uk
Friday 22nd June 2012
The Fabulous 40s - doors open at 19:00
Live entertainment by The Manhattan Dolls plus Dickie Lines
Saturday 23rd June 2012 - Day 1
10:00 - GATES OPEN
10:15 - Day to commence with official opening
10:30 - Armour and Embarkation parade leaves for Dorchester
14:00 - Re-enactors Battle in the Battle Field
MARQUEE PROGRAMME
10:00 - Dickie Lines
11:00 - Maddie Brown
12:00 - The Manhattan Dolls
12:45 - Maddie Brown
13:30 - Dickie Lines
14:30 - The Manhattan Dolls
15:30 - Dickie Lines
16:00 - Maddie Brown
SCHOOL FIELD PROGRAMME
11:00 - Evacuees march from the Railway Station to sing on the school field
12:00 - Greenford School Dance Display
13:30 - The Manhattan Dolls
15:00 - School Jive Dance Display
EVENTS FIELD PROGRAMME
Various displays of 1940s themed activities to include:
10:00 - Sick Parade
10:30 - Postal Delivery
10:45 - Weapons Demonstration
11:30 - UXB Demonstration
11:45 - Battle briefing for 'Objective Riley'
12:45 - Parade
13:15 - Padre to address the troops on 'Pastoral care of troops'
13:30 - 'Stand To' for battle
15:00 - Incapacitating the enemy 'All in fighting'
16:00 - All ranks dismiss
Saturday 23rd June 2012 - 1940s Dance. Doors open at 19:00
In the evening we will be presenting a 1940s dance featuring The Regular Joes Band (20:00 and 22:30) with support from Dickie Lines (19:00 Madeline Brown
(19:30) and The Manhattan Dolls (21:30)
Entrance fee payable on the door £5.00 per head
Right of Admission Reserved - Licensed Bar
Sunday 24th June 2012 - Day 2
10:00 - GATES OPEN
09:45 - Re-enactors prepare for Parade
10:15 - Parade to the War Memorial
10:30 - REMEMBRANCE SERVICE at the War Memorial
14:00 - Re-enactors Battle in the Battle Field
MARQUEE PROGRAMME
10:00 - Dickie Lines
11:00 - Forties music
11:45 - Wessex Highlanders
12:15 - Maddie Brown
13:30 - The Manhattan Dolls
14:15 - The Cornertones
14:45 - Dickie Lines
15:15 - Maddie Brown
SCHOOL FIELD PROGRAMME (from 2010 - still to be updated)
11:30 - Dickie Lines
13:00 - YMCA Gymnastics Display
13:30 - Dickie Lines
15:00 - School Jive Dance display
EVENTS FIELD PROGRAMME
Various displays of 1940s themed activities to include:
09:45 - Re-enactors parade and march to the War Memorial
10:15 - Church Parade to the War Memorial in Church Road
11:45 - Pay Parade
12:00 - UXB Demonstration
12:30 - Weapons Demonstration
13:00 - Sick Parade
13:30 - 'Stand To' for battle!
15:00 - Postal delivery
16:00 - All ranks dismiss
Throughout the weekend, both residents and visitors are encouraged to wear typical 1940/WWII fashion
We would like to encourage our visitors to join in the fun by dressing in period clothing or uniforms. Please do not wear German uniform or any Nazi paraphernalia as this may cause offence and you may not be permitted to enter the site. Do not bring weapons onto the site. Invited re-enactors representing many units and nationalities will be wearing their uniforms and carrying licensed weapons under strict control.
From the Dorset Echo Report from 2010
Contact details
For more information, visit: www.maidennewtonatwar.co.uk
Alacrify Ltd. 01300 320076. jon@alacrify.co.uk
