Village at War

2 October 2010 to 3 October 2010 11:59pm

The National Waterways Museum in Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal will be at the centre of the Village at War weekend activities.

Last year saw several thousand people enjoy this long weekend where the whole village steps back in time to the war years.

This year visitors will be treated to a vintage fair, replica spitfire and special Land Army display with vintage tractors and a Dig for Victory garden along with farm implements and static animals.

The weekend's entertainment also includes tea dances, film shows, displays by the Pitsford Home Guard, Allied Assortment, UK Tank Club, March Vintage Cycle Club. Le Companie de Francois, Trucks, Troops and Stores, Northampton Model Boat Club, Royal British Legion, Cafe René, John D. Collins aka Flt Lt Carstairs of 'Allo 'Allo fame, Lyons Nippy teashop and display of 1940s memorabilia, Sittingbourne Home Front Living History Society, Past Times, 1940s Grocery Shop. Military Vehicles, “Keep Smiling Through” RAF Display, ‘Make Do and Mend' Rummage Sale (items needed!), Evacuate a Teddy and Hatfield Home Guard.

Visit the Friends of the Canal Museum's website for more information and a video.

01604 862229