Join the fun this August
Every year for one weekend in August, Ramsey takes a trip back in time as it returns to the 1940s to remember the sights and sounds of this historic era. 2009 will be no different and on the 22nd and 23rd of August, Ramsey will celebrate all things Forties.
The highlight of this trip down memory lane is Saturday's 1940s dance, held in one of RAF Upwood's old aircraft hangars. There you can dance the night away to an authentic big band sound.
The daytime will see a procession of vintage vehicles, living history displays, stalls, Forties fashion shows and other special events. Looking for some autentic 1940s memorablilia? Ramsey 1940s weekend features a brilliant retail village, with a huge range of stalls selling all things Forties. From uniforms and authentic civilian clothes to paintings, postcards and medals, Ramsey 1940s Weekend will have a stall that can meet your needs.
The site also has a wealth of eating outlets - whether you're looking for a cup of tea and a hot doughnut or a hogroast. And, the food of the Forties isn't forgotten either, with endless mounds of spam sandwiches also on the menu!
Meanwhile, in the town, the town's shops will put on a 1940s window display. There will also be a special market and other events around the town.
How you can make a difference
But the weekend is not all about fun and remembering the past, at the heart of the event is a serious aim - to raise money for a variety of charities and all profits from the weekend are donated to charity. Since the event's start in 2003 a host of charities have benefited from the weekend – from national cancer charities to Ramsey's pensioner and youth groups.
Opening times
The weekend kicks off at 10am on both Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. The site will close at 5pm on both days. The hangar dance kicks off at 7.30pm, with the music, dancing and fun continuing until 12am.
Please note that from March 15, 2009, we regret to announce that the cost of dance tickets will rise to £13.50 due to rising costs