LINKS & ASSOCIATED PARTNERS
AJs Big BandThe South West's Premier Big Band AJ's Big Band is the South West's premier 17-piece big band, specialising in the unforgettable music of the swing era. Under the inimitable leadership of Ken Parr, the band plays regularly throughout Devon and the South West for both dances and concerts. Since its inception in 1983 by the late Alan (A.J.) Hempstead, the band continues to sustain a high reputation, blending great ensemble work with exciting jazz solos. The band plays a wide range of music, from the 1930s through to more contemporary arrangements, but, of course, with the emphasis on classic tunes made famous by the likes of Glenn Miller and Count Basie. The shows also always feature a wealth of great songs including the timeless hits of stars such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.
Ajs Big Band will be performing an open air concert on Saturday evening in the grounds of Greenford School
More information may be found at http://www.ajsbigband.co.uk/
The Pipes and Drums of the Wessex HighlandersWe are pleased to announce that the Pipes and Drums of the Wessex HIghlanders will be performing throughout the weekend.
The Wessex Pipe Band formed in September 2001. Since that time they have increased their membership, with not only new pipers and drummers, but with experienced musicians who have migrated to their group because of their relaxed and friendly attitude. The band exists for its members and their principal aim is to have fun and entertain. They like nothing better than to share their hobby with others, and that means sharing their music!
They meet once a week on Tuesday Evenings for practice and at various other times during the year when performing. They wear the Kilt and Argyll Jacket, together with the Glengarry hat, dressed with a red feather Hackle. Their members wear the tartan of their choice.
Text kindly taken from the Wessex Highlander website
More information may be found at http://wessexhighlanders.co.uk/
Re-enactor Groups
Here are links to some of the re-enactor groups and military vehicle enthusiasts who will be involved in the Maiden Newton at War weekend June 2008
German Infantry Groups
Airborne Unit
American 29th Infantry
Each group will be bringing vehicles for display
The Maiden Newton at War Committee respectfully request that only invited German Re-enactor groups wear German uniform during the weekend.
Nazi regalia will not be permitted for sale or display during this event.
Links to other sites
www.tommyatkins.org
www.osbmedia.co.uk
www.rafwarmwell.org.uk
Keep Military Museum
Alter Ego Fancy Dress
(Ask for a discount for the Maiden Newton at War Event)
Purely Nostalgia
(The Nostalgic Magazine and Event Listing Service)
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Bridport Radio
Silly-Suds Will be trading at the event
Links to Our Sponsors - Thank you very much for your support
Dorset Cereals Have sponsored 250 breakfasts for re-enactors
Mitchell Hire and Sales Have sponsored lighting towers and generators
Sunseeker International Have sponsored our Radio Controlled Ship lake
Dorset Works Organisation Have loaned sand bags and safety barriers
Links to Accomodation Providers
Giants Head Camping Caravan and Camping Park - Cerne Abbas
Royal Yeoman Caravan Club site and B and B - Grimstone 01305 261145
Bed and Breakfast B and B - Maiden Newton 07817 239783
No.64 Newsagents Cafe Newsagents and B and B - Maiden Newton
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park Caravan and Camping park - Warden Hill 01935 83492 (formerly a WW2 Field Hospital)
Camping and Caravanning UK Camping directory for Dorset