As well as the WWI Weekend event we will have a second area commemorating WWII
TIMETABLE
SUNDAY 4th May
11am – 4pm WWI Reenactment Area
• Uniforms
• Cavalry
• Medical
• Weapons
• Food
• Shakleton and link with WWI
• Visitor interaction
11am – 4pm WWII Reenactment Area
Home Guard Weapons Table and Equipment.
This Stand shows all the personal kit and equipment carried by a member of the Home Guard during 1943/44. As well as showing most of weapons used by the Home Guard during the same period.
Home Guard Medical Equipment at a Platoon level.
This stand shows all the medical equipment carried by a Home Guard Platoon during 1943/44. And covers the chain of evacuation from the frontline, for the Home Guard if war had hit the UK mainland.
Home Guard Signals
This stand shows all the Radio and Signalling equipment carried and used be a Home Guard Company during 1943/44.
11am – 4pm Exhibition Boards area showing History of the Park as a Munitions Factory, plus Information On Pembrey Airfield and pilots based there in WWII
11am – 11.30am Public can participate in a Home Guard Foot Drill with kids and Adults.
11.30am – 12noon Vintage Rose - A vintage tribute of war songs, from the 20s to the 40s
12.30am – 1pm Vintage Rose - A vintage tribute of war songs, from the 20s to the 40s
1pm – 2pm 1930’s / 1940’s style background music
2pm – 2.30pm Home Guard Foot Drill with children and Adults to join in.
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MONDAY 5th MAY
11am – 4pm WWI Reenactment Area
• Uniforms
• Cavalry
• Medical
• Weapons
• Food
• Shakleton and link with WWI
• Visitor interaction
11am – 4pm WWII Reenactment Area
Home Guard Weapons Table and Equipment.
This Stand shows all the personal kit and equipment carried by a member of the Home Guard during 1943/44. As well as showing most of weapons used by the Home Guard during the same period.
Home Guard Medical Equipment at a Platoon level.
This stand shows all the medical equipment carried by a Home Guard Platoon during 1943/44. And covers the chain of evacuation from the frontline, for the Home Guard if war had hit the UK mainland.
Home Guard Signals
This stand shows all the Radio and Signalling equipment carried and used be a Home Guard Company during 1943/44.
Exhibition Boards area showing History of the Park as a Munitions Factory, plus Information on Pembrey Airfield and pilots based there in WWII
11.30am – 12noon Public can participate in a Home Guard Foot Drill with children and Adults.
12noon – 1pm 1930’s / 1940’s style background music
1pm – 4pm Carmarthenshire Lindy Hoppers
Step back in time to the 1940`s Tea Dance, filled with the joyous and infectious music of the era. Enjoy the atmosphere and join us on the floor for some basic tuition in dance that everyone can join in with. Or simply watch the dancers and enjoy the atmosphere. Suitable for all .
3pm – 3.30pm Public can participate in a Home Guard Foot Drill with children and Adults.
6.30pm – 7.30pm, Lindy Hop dancing
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🍰 Treat Yourself to Afternoon Tea
Make the most of your visit with a delicious pre-orderable Afternoon Tea, available on either day between 11am - 4pm.
Includes:
🥪 Assorted sandwiches
🥓 Mini sausage rolls
🥚 Scotch egg
🧀 Cheese & leek rissole
🍰 Scone with tea
💷 Just £15.00 per person
✨ Upgrade to Prosecco for an extra £7.00
💷Children's Afternoon Tea - £8.00 per child
Sandwich (Cheese, Ham or Jam), Mini Sausage Roll, Bag of Animal Crisps, Brownie, Juice or milkshake
Spaces are limited — pre-order your Afternoon Tea now and enjoy a nostalgic weekend to remember!
To order an afternoon Tea, visit the What's On page on our website
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