
The second Battles for Victory weekend is in full swing.
The living history event this year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.
There are 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.
It runs today and tomorrow (July 14-15) from 10am to 5pm at Ellington Park, Ramsgate.
Admission is £3 per day on the gate.
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