| Assistance Required | 24/06/2009  |
| We recently recieved the following email and was wondering if there is anyone else of this friends of the forties community who can assist.
"Dear Sir/Madam I look after the Eling Experience, part of this attraction is the Totton and Eling Heritage Centre which holds history about the local area throughout the ages, throughout July, we are putting on a 40’s Exhibition and wondered if you would be able to advise where we could get hold of some Tea Rooms type outfits and any other traditional outfits?" This exhibition is taking place in tatton, Southampton, Hampshire, if anyone knows of any traders in the area who deal in the 40's style clothes we would be grateful if you could get in touch. Due to this even being only a short time away we really are in need of everyone's help so put your thinking caps on and email us if you know of anywhere. The Contact details are - Helen Robinson Eling Experience Manager Tel: 023 80 424006 | |
| FINDING A PRIVATE TOMMY | 15/06/2009 |
| Finding a Private Tommy (FOTF in Normandy)
Whilst on a trip to Normandy to commemorate the 65th anniversary of D-Day, I received a call from BBC Radio 2 to help find a veteran for a radio interview on the Jeremy Vine Show. It was a matter of urgency that was required for the following day, June 5th. Only too happy to oblige, the task of finding a British veteran was not easy with an area of approximately 100 square miles to cover! We set off to Arromanches, one of the main invasion villages which seemed like a good place to start our search. We needed a good lookout position and what better than a seafront bar, the ideal spot to find our man. Sure enough, along came Cyril, taking an evening stroll with his two sons. We said hello and introduced ourselves, explaining our quest. With a little persuasion from his sons, Cyril said he would help and the interview with Jeremy Vine went ahead the following day. Cyril Ager, a Royal Engineer landed at Arromanches on the actual day of June 6th 1944 and went through the full Normandy campaign and then into Belgium & Holland. Many thanks to Cyril and all the veterans throughout the wars then and now for the future and the life we all enjoy today. The Editor. FOTF | |
| INTRODUCTION | 28/08/2008 |
| Ready to serve as your online news source to all thing 1940’s. As well as keeping you well informed of all the latest events and happenings on the 40’s scene, we provide a resource to the fans, listing all the best in 1940s entertainment, re-enactment groups and period traders.
We also hope to provide community facilities for all the online 40s fanatics. Look no further than Friends of the 40’s for unrationed forties goodness. | |
| Jean Harlow and Margaret Lockwood. | 15/06/2009 |
| We are currently on the lookout for some high resolution images, photographic prints, large magazine images or scans of Jean Harlow and Margaret Lockwood. There's a few dotted around the web but we need them bigger for print promotions etc.
If anyone can help with this please contact me asap with price. The Editor. FOTF | |
| 14/05/2009 | |
| Friends of the Forties is now on Facebook!
So for all of those who love the 40's era but still enjoy modern day technology why not take a moment to look through the groups and find us! | |
| THE 40'S SPIRIT LIVES ON | 19/03/2009 |
| The recession doesn't appear to have dampened the 40's spirit! It's the start of the new season and there are plenty of excellent wartime weekends, dances and festivals lined up over the coming months so make sure you check the events listings to see what's going on in your area. It's also advisable to verify by phone or email to confirm the events that you're interested in attending are definitely going ahead! Please mention Friends of The Forties when doing so.
Best Regards, Editor | |
| Volunteers & Helpers Required! | 16/06/2009 |
| Marie from Past Times has emailed asking us to help her find assistance for a Manchester Hospital Charity Fund Raiser. She is planning a 1940's home front event at Fleetwood Outlet Village near Blackpool.
If you think you can help contact Marie on 07778273668 | |
| FRIENDS OF THE 40's - OFFICIAL SPONSORS of J.D. Williams 1940's Summertime Event. | 24/04/2009 |
| J.D. Williams Fashion and Homeware giant approached FOTF for assistance in creating a memorable 1940's corporate event for their 1,000+ staff. We wish them all the best with their event and look forward to assisting other companies with similar partnerships in the future. | |
