Squeeze into your vintage frock, button up your braces and swing on down to Staffordshire County Showground on 18 May for a night of 1940s inspired music and dance, all for the very best of causes.
The Ingestre Suite at Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford, will be taking a trip back in time as Pitch in for Victory Presents ‘Dance to Victory’ – an exclusive 1940s seated ticketed event in aid of the Women’s Land Army Tribute.
Organisers Lotty Blue and Always Red Events promise a super night of vintage exuberance, to celebrate the work of our Land Girls and Lumber Jills and raise funds for a lasting memorial to them at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire.
The dress code is of course vintage inspired & vintage encouraged! That means 1940s style, military, with gents being asked to wear forties Civvies Jacket and Tie or Military, and Ladies 1930s/1940s Evening Dress.
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Winston Churchill (alias Steve McTigue) will be your master of ceremonies and compere the evening which along with welcome drinks and themed buffet, will feature a one night only billing of entertainment headlined with two performances by the stunning 1940s style singing sweetheart Lola Lamour (Pictured Above) and introducing the simply wonderful Miss Laura Bill
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A ‘Tribute Auction’ which has been supported with fabulous auction lots donated from local businesses.
[blockquote]Lots listed include an exclusive Fifty Three Deluxe Sofa from G Plan Vintage Designs in collaboration with Wayne Hemingway Design (worth £1,500). Plus a vintage photography design package with EM Art Design, original ‘Dance to Victory’ artwork photography, Cheryl Hubbard—Old Blighty Days commissioned artwork and every girls dream bag donated by Cath Kidson. [/blockquote]
All funds raised from the auction will go directly to the Women’s Land Army Tribute.
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Also on hand will be a chance to meet and greet with String of Pearls and ‘Winston Churchill’ and experience Vintage Photographer EM Arts Vintage Photography, with a memory print included in the ticket price
There will also be boutique vintage Stalls and a hair and beauty Salon (6-8pm booking in advance advised).
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Then to finish the evening, put on your dancing shoes to end the evening with a nostalgic mix of 40’s music to jive and jitterbug to with the kooky and vibrantly entertaining String of Pearls – dancing until 1am
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Tickets for Dance To Victory are £27.50 EACH (no booking fee).
You can book online for Dance For Victory here
Or call Always Red events on 07779 612 749 or Lotty Blue on 0121 288 3340
You can also download a leaflet about the event here
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If you are into the Vintage Vibe, but don’t fancy the decadence of the evening event – then why not check out ‘Pitch In For Victory’ – this is a family event taking place all day on May 18 at the Staffordshire County Showground – with entertainment, vintage stalls, military re-enactments and much more. The organisers have set up a dedicated Facebook Page all about Pitch In For Victory Here
