# Event Details - **Event Name**: 1940s Polish Heritage fete commemorating 80 years of Checkendon army camp - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate 80 years of Allied Polish soldier bravery with a FREE 1940s fete of Polish and English song & dance, WW2 re-enactors and vehiclesAbout this EventJoin Us at The Black Horse for our 1940s Polish heritage feteJoin us for the 80th anniversary of the arrival of allied Polish troops in Checkendon. Our VIP 100 year old Polish veteran and Polish families will be coming to commemorate and meet for the first time in 50 years.Please arrive by 12 noon. The fete performances start at 1pm, Saturday 30th May 2026 at the Black Horse pub, Checkendon, close to the site of the former army camp and Polish resettlement hostel.After the welcome by veteran families the performances will start with Mlody las Polish folk dance group, followed by Katy Carr, singing and playing Polish and English songs. This will be followed by May Blossom singing English 1940s melodies and well known songs, and there will be displays by WW2 re-enactment soldiers, and visiting WW2 jeeps and other 1940s vehicles. This will be the first of a number of Polish heritage commemorations, fundraising through Justgiving ,and the unveiling of plaques and information boards at the 3 former camps by the Friends of Checkendon, Nettlebed and Kingwood Common camps.Join facebook "Friends of Checkendon, Nettlebed and Kingwood common camps" group to keep in touch with other Polish families. See you there! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a26a1180-423b-11f1-a2f8-5f78c887a938-rimg-w913-h740-dcdedbd5-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a5a05d50-423b-11f1-a2f8-5f78c887a938-rimg-w1200-h627-dc090804-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a8dac7d0-423b-11f1-a2f8-5f78c887a938-rimg-w1200-h676-dca4958d-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a9186d10-423b-11f1-a0ab-0137025ce733-rimg-w1200-h676-dcd9e1ee-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a95dda80-423b-11f1-a0ab-0137025ce733-rimg-w1200-h669-dc8e6049-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a9a67c40-423b-11f1-a0ab-0137025ce733-rimg-w987-h740-dc17171a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/1940s-polish-heritage-fete-commemorating-80-years-of-checkendon-army-camp/100001986761801029 - **Event Categories**: dance, entertainment, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Reading - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Black Horse - **lat**: 51.5512946 - **long**: -1.0401341 - **full address**: The Black Horse, Checkendon, Reading, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 1940s Polish Heritage fete commemorating 80 years of Checkendon army camp - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/02b99f965183691500263eea746d4b7a92fa2ec0a4eabeb9405dca04e043dc2b-rimg-w1200-h670-dc1d2a36-gmir.jpg?v=1777379146 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 1940s Polish Heritage fete commemorating 80 years of Checkendon army camp being held? - **A:** 1940s Polish Heritage fete commemorating 80 years of Checkendon army camp takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Black Horse, Checkendon, Reading, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing 1940s Polish Heritage fete commemorating 80 years of Checkendon army camp? - **A:** 1940s Polish Heritage fete commemorating 80 years of Checkendon army camp is organized by Friends of Chechendon, Nettlebed & Kingwood Camps. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 1940s Polish Heritage fete commemorating 80 years of Checkendon army camp is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reading, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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