The second Battles for Victory weekend opens in Ramsgate this coming weekend (July 14-15).
The living history event marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.
There will be stage and arena events; military vehicles; vintage stalls and vehicles; miniature steam engine; re-enactor campsites; real ale bar; NAAFI wagon; barbecue and refreshments and a vintage fun fair.
When
July 14-15, 10am to 5pm
Where
Ellington Park, Ramsgate
Cost
£3 per day entry on the gate
(Pre-booked tickets sold out)
Schedule
July 14
Iain Dawson – War time ‘spiv’ compere
Air Raid Jive
George Formby Experience
Tom Carradine – Cockney knees up
Drum Head Service – Featuring Birchington Silver Band and the Thanet Male Voice Choir.
Keep the Home Fires Burning – Centenary Commemoration in music and song of The Great War using songs of the era and recalling the great entertainers who sang them
Scott Elvis – Rock n Roll
July 15
Iain Dawson – War time ‘spiv’ compere
The Knightingales Vintage Trio – Songs from the 1940s to modern classics with a vintage twist!
Adam Hoffman – 1940s/50s swing music
In With Flynn – Rat Pack
Devils Cut Combo – 50’s RnB, Rockin’ Blues and Boogie Woogie.
Miss Holiday Swing
All weekend
Stalls, Bar, NAAFI wagon, re-enactors campsite, vintage and military vehicles