EVENTS FOR 2013
Further reminders about events for this year,
first ones in March!
Why not get together with a group of prammie friends
and attend together.
Do get in touch by leaving a comment on the website
www.vintagepramfan.com
and let us know which events you are attending.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a pram from the era specified, most people have little idea of how old a coachbuilt pram is likely to be, so it doesn’t really matter if you take a 1970s pram to a 1940s event, although it is better if you can dress yourself and your baby in outfits fitting to the period.
Last year a number of us met in the north of England at various pram walks and were also invited to display our prams at Classic Car Events, hopefully I should have 2013 dates of these soon to add on the website. But in the meantime, check out the listings below, the events shown are all around the UK so there should be something near you.
I think most areas are covered, but none in Scotland. There are vintage pram fans in Scotland so if you know of an event there do let me know so others can find out more.
If you are hoping to go to an event then do add a comment by going to the website www.VintagePramFan.com so arrangements can be made for others to meet you there. We can make 2013 a year when more of us get together to show off our prams, this a good way to meet other pram enthusiasts and spread the word that our prams are just as important as other classic vehicles!
The listings shown here are a guide only, please check out the contact details shown in each listing for more details. I will update the listings as more information is submitted.
Don’t forget to contact me if you are organising a pram event so I can add it to the list.
WEDGWOOD PRAM COLLECTORS WEEKEND
One of the most exciting events for Vintage Pram Fans is surely the Wedgwood Pram Collectors Weekend, which will be held next year on
North Yorks Moors
Check out the North Yorks Moors railway
events page on the link below,
http://www.nymr.co.uk/special-events/
for more details of these events:
40th Anniversary Spring Steam Gala
on the 03 May 2013 to the 06 May 2013
40th Anniversary Spring Steam Gala
on the 10 May 2013 to the 12 May 2013
Sixties Weekend
on the 15 June 2013 to the 16 June 2013
Classic Cars and Vehicles Weekend
on the 13 July 2013 to the 14 July 2013
40th Anniversary Heritage Diesel Gala
on the 13 September 2013 to the 15 September 2013
40th Anniversary Autumn Steam Gala
on the 27 September 2013 to the 29 September 2013
The Railway in Wartime
on the 11 October 2013 to the 13 October 2013
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CRICH TRAMWAY MUSEUM, Derbyshire
http://www.tramway.co.uk/events/events-calendar
Check out the Crich Tramway Museum website above for more details on these events,
the Tramway Museum is a great place to show off your prams
as you stroll through the streets.
Easter 1940s Event (premier event)
Rock and Roll Weekend (premier event)
Edwardian Weekend (premier event)
August 1940s Weekend (premier event)
BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN
http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/plan-your-visit/events-and-exhibitions-calendar/
If you have a pram from the Victorian era you may enjoy this event:
Traditional Easter Celebrations
BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN
29 Mar 2013 – 1 Apr 2013
Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town as they celebrate Easter over the Bank holiday weekend of 29 March – 1 April.
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MARCH INTO THE 1940’S
Saturday – March 23 – 2013
GER Sports Club, Robingoodfellows Lane, March - Postcode: PE15 8HS (South East England)
40’s FUN DAY – 10.00AM TO 4PM – FREE ENTRY.
DAY EVENTS: Car boot, Vintage trade stalls, Living history display with crowd participation, 1940’s refreshments – spam sandwiches, bread butter pudding etc, 1940’s entertainment with dance lessons, 1940’s children activities (egg and spoon races), fair rides. 1940’s dress encouraged.
Raffle in aid of help for heroes and east anglian air ambulance
ENQUIRIES & TICKETS (including booking a car boot pitch and trade stalls)
For further information: contact 07876264613. Email: donna.symonds@aol.com Visit: WWW.40s-events.co.uk
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HAGUELANDS VILLAGE VINTAGE WEEKEND
Saturday – April 06 – 2013
Haguelands Village, Burmarsh, Romney Marsh, Kent - Postcode: TN29 0JR (South East England)
Two Day Event at Haguelands Village, Kent, 6th and 7th April 2013. There will be vintage cars, military vehicles, vintage stalls, re-enactors, and a 1940s dance on the Saturday evening with a live band (hopefully the D Day Darlings). Gates will open at 11am till 6pm on the Saturday, and 11am to 4pm on the Sunday. Stallholders can call 07723 038566 for a pitch, its £10 per day
For further information: contact 07723038566.
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE RAILWAY WARTIME IN THE COTSWOLDS
Saturday – April 27 – 2013
Gloucester Warwickshire Steam Railway - (West Midlands)
GWSR Wartime in the Cotswolds 2013 on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April
The GWSR runs through stunning scenery at the foot of the Cotswolds from just south of Broadway to Cheltenham Race Course with its headquarters at Toddington, Glos. If you want to learn more, visit our website or send enquiries to the address given below
Email: wartime@gwsr.com Visit: wartime@gwsr.com
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GRAND HISTORICAL AND VINTAGE BAZAAR
Saturday – April 27 – 2013
Rufford Abbey Country Park, Near Ollerton, Nottinghamshire - Postcode: NG22 9DF (East Midlands)
EventPlan’s 5th annual multi-period bring and buy historical sale on 27-28th April, for individual re-enactors & historical enthusiasts, popular with 1940s fans and now encompassing more “Vintage”! Plus multi-era living history displays (more 1940s displays, vehicles and promenaders extremely welcome*!). Come in period clothing or uniform (if wished)*, sell and/or browse and buy, with bargains to be found!
For more information call 01509 8125645 or please visit the web site below and follow the link to the event page, visit our Facebook page at:
Visit: www.eventplan.co.uk or www.facebook.com/EventPlanUK
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BLOSSOMS & BYGONES THE 40’S REVIVAL
Saturday – May 11 – 2013
Aldreth - (East of England)
11th & 12th May 2013. as part of the village’s annual Blossoms & Bygones celebrations. The village of Aldreth will once again be hosting there successful 1940’s event now in its 3rd year. . For more details contact Norman or Linn on 01353 741834
For further information: contact 01353741834.
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HAWORTHS DAMBUSTER RAID.
Saturday – May 18 – 2013
Village Of Haworth (Bronte Country) - (North West England)
18th/19th May 2013 – Haworths Dambuster Raid. To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Dambuster Raid, the idyllic village for Haworth will transform its streets into a wartime Village, all in aid of SSAFA (Soldier, Sailors, Airmen, and Families Association). The weekend will include Haworth’s Airbase, Anne Frank Exhibition, Vintage music and swing dancing in the park, Land Army girls display, Lancaster Bomber flypast (subject to weather conditions), static military and vintage vehicles, Air cadet parade, Evacuee procession, Tea dance, evening dances, Vintage and military stalls in the Park and much, much more……..
In the interests of racial harmony and public decency we respectfully insist that no Nazi insignia or unifoms are worn at our event.
If you’d like to know more about the event, hold a stall or get involved, our events team can be contacted via email or follow us via our website below
We are also on Facebook:- haworth1940sweekend and Twitter:- @haworth1940s
Email: haworth1940s@hotmail.com Visit: www.haworth1940sweekend.co.uk
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1940S DAY AT BRESSINGHAM STEAM MUSEUM
Sunday – May 19 – 2013
Bressingham Steam Museum In Norfolk - Postcode: IP22 2AA (East of England)
Bressingham will be taking a step back in time to the days of the Home Guard on Sunday 19th May 2013. The day will be along the same theme as the Dads Army Days of the last few years – with some Dads Army Cast members attending. We will have vehicles, re-enactors and music from the forties.
Details for 2013 are being finalised. If you are interested in having a display, showing a vehicle or can offer anything else from that time period which may be of interest please get in contact.
Visit: www.bressingham.co.uk
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ELR’S 1940′S WARTIME WEEKEND
Saturday – May 25 – 2013
East Lancashire Railway, Bolton St Bury - (North West England)
The wide and varied programme provided by ELR will take place this year during the weekend of Saturday 25th May 2013 to Monday 27th May 2013.
Contact Mr Neil Parkington at:
Email: neilparkington2012@binternet.com
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VINTAGE NOSTALGIA 2013
Friday – May 31 – 2013
Stockton Park, South Wiltshire - (South West England)
The Vintage Nostalgia show is being held at Stockton park, South Wiltshire on the 31st May, 1st & 2nd June. Its an event run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts! We are celebrating all that is old and interesting from before the turn of the century up to the 1980′s including rusty autojumble bits, vintage commercials, vintage /classic cars/motorbikes, old fashions, vintage furniture, Vintage Clothes, motoring memorabilia, antiques, kitchenalia, music and Dance.
To get a flavour of the event take a look at our website or watch a short video from 2012:
Visit: www.vintagenostalgiashow.co.uk or www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ygIvzj26o
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GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY WAR TIME EXPERIENCE
Friday – June 07 – 2013
Great Central Railway - (East Midlands)
GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY WAR TIME EXPERIENCE 2013 on the 7th 8th 9th June 2013. Taking you through our war time experience starting with our schools evacuation day on the 7th this is your chance to ride the trains and tell the children about the 1940 all re-enactors welcome to help on this day, all will obtain a free weekend pass.
Email: christinegcr@live.co.uk Visit: www.gcrailway.co.uk
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Sledmere House, Yorkshire
http://www.sledmerehouse.com/whats-on/events-programme.html
Nostalgia Weekend
Sat 29 June – Sun 30 June
10.00 am to 5.00 pm
‘WE’LL MEET AGAIN EVENT’
Saturday – July 06 – 2013
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, RAF Woodhall Spa, (Nr RAF Coningsby) Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs -
Postcode: LN4 4PE (East Midlands)
A 1940′s Weekend Event 6th & 7th July 2013. Museum & Event open 10.00hrs-17.00hrs each day. A museum set within the original camp buildings. Displays of memorabilia, military & vintage vehicles, re-enactors & ENSA entertains.
Info: John & Heather 01673 849393 john@spitfire24.plus.com Info & Music: Moggie 01246 230576 jivemoggie@sky.com Info: Al & Michelle 01302 867626 cannoncocker@talktalk.net.
For the third year Thorpe Camp Radio will broadcast on 1431 kHz AM band (Medium Wave) Wartime Radio at it’s Best.
For further information: contact 01673849393. Email: john@spitfire24.plus.com
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WEARDALE RAILWAY WAR ON THE LINE
Saturday – July 13 – 2013
Weardale Railway, Stanhope Station - Postcode: DL13 2YS (North East England)
In it’s 7th year this two day event, 13th & 14th July is a treat not to be missed. The 18 mile Weardale Railway winds its way through the North Pennines, from the Market town of Bishop Auckland where the Bishop of Durham has had his home for centuries, following the river Wear through the villages of Wolsingham, Frosterley and and finally Stanhope where the main attractions are held on the Bondisle Playing Field adjacent the Railway Station.In co-operation with the Northern World War 11 Association, and the Durham Tees Valley Area Re-enactors welcome both military and civilian. Please NO S/S or political uniforms. We are also looking for Traders to attend.
Further details, Please E.Mail
Email: kevinhillary@hotmail.co.uk
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THE SEDGEFIELD VILLAGE 1940s WEEKEND
July 19th, 20th, - 2013
Sedgefield Village - Postcode: TS21 3AT
Email: h.c.smith@tees.ac.uk Visit: www.sedgefieldvillageveterans.co.uk
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LEYBURN FORTIES WEEKEND
Saturday – July 27 – 2013
Leyburn Forties Weekend, Leyburn, West Yorkshire - (Yorkshire and the Humber)
July 27th/28th 2013, this popular event continues to grow, lots happening during the day,
Entertainment, Fair Rides, Farmers Market, Traders, Re Enactment Groups, Vintage/Swing Dancing With Lessons, Caterers, Displays,
Friday Night Social Dancing to vintage music, Saturday Night Big Dance Night with Major Swing and kitty, further details to follow,
Enquiries or to book in, call Kieth 01969 622208
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Pickering Traction Engine Rally 2013
WWII WEEKEND
Saturday – August 03 – 2013
Llancaiach Fawr Manor - Postcode: CF46 6ER (Wales)
WWII WEEKEND at Llancaiach Fawr Manor on 3rd & 4th August 2013 since last years event was so successful. There will also be a 1940`s Dance on Saturday evening 3rd August 2013. Music will be played by the swing band, “All That Jazz” and the event’s entertainer will be singer and trumpet player “Ricky Hunter”. Keep watching this space because it will be up-dated periodically.
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WOODHALL SPA 40′S FESTIVAL
Saturday – August 03 – 2013
Jubilee Park, Stixwold Road. - Postcode: LN10 6QH (East Midlands)
3rd/4th August 2013 Back by popular demand Woodhall is once again transported back to the 40′s with living history displays, re-enactors, military/classic vehicles, 40′s singers inc Lola Lamour, tea dances, outdoor concert s, militaria/collectors markets, night time functions, BBMF flypasts, vintage bus rides all situated in the pretty village Of Woodhall Spa, home to the Dambusters and the 1st Airlanding brigade.
For further information: contact 01526353215. Email: mselmer@supanet.com Visit: www.woodhall-spa-40s-festival.com
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LYTHAM 1940S WARTIME FESTIVAL
Saturday – August 17 – 2013
Lytham Green - (North West England)
Taking place on 17th/18th August 2013 on Lytham Green. The 1940′s brought to life with a bang! From the dark days of Dunkirk, through the blitz and hard times on the home front to D-Day and victory in Europe and Asia, come join in the atmosphere and immerse yourself in a brilliant weekend of entertainment, re-enactment and have-a-go fun! Historic Vehicles, music and dance, memorabilia, thrilling battles, educational talks and demonstrations plus living history camp! Why not hire your 1940s costume and join in the fun, the more the merrier. As you may be aware at this year’s event we expanded to have a trade area, so if there are any traders out there that would like to join us for the 2013 event then please make contact. Lytham 1940s Wartime Festival is now on Twitter and Facebook! Take a look at the 2012 images, view the video of the 2012 event.
Email: lytham1940s@yahoo.com Visit: www.twitter.com/lytham1940s orwww.facebook.com/lythamwartime
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THE WINGS AND WHEELS
Saturday – August 17 – 2013
Dunkeswell Airfield - (South West England)
THE WINGS AND WHEELS event at Dunkeswell Airfield will be on August 17th and 18th 2013.
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‘THE BARRELHOUSE STOMP’ 1940S WEEKENDER
Saturday – August 17 – 2013
Battlesbridge Antiques Centre Showfield, Muggeridge Farm, Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, . -
Postcode: SS11 7RF (South East England)
Set in the heart of a fantastic antiques village with over 80 traders selling vintage & crafts, all set in period, historic farm buildings. Pub, cafes, guesthouse also on site.
For further information: contact 07762803845. Email: Leanne@lawdymomma.com
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RAUCEBY WAR YEARS WEEKEND 2013
Saturday – August 24 – 2013
South Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincs - Postcode: NG34 8PT (East Midlands)
24th, 25th & 26th August 2013 at South Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincs. NG34 8PT. The Mid Lincs MVT is holding their 5th War Years weekend on the above date this year.
For further information: contact 01529488354. Visit: www.raucebywarweekend.co.uk
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August 24th and 25th Shrewsbury Steam Rally
Onslow Park
This is a popular event with vintage pram owners, held over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
http://www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk/
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MILTON KEYNES MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE 1940′S
Saturday – August 31 – 2013
MILTON KEYNES MUSEUM - (West Midlands)
Email: 1940event.mkmuseum@gmail.com
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WARTIME WEEKEND
Saturday – August 31 – 2013
BARRY TOURIST RAILWAY - (Wales)
Sat Aug 31st / Sun Sep 1st 2013. Following the success of the 2012 Wartime Weekend, the Barry at War Heritage Group in partnership with the Barry Tourist Railway will once again be taking Barry Island Railway Station back to the 1940s. Planning is at an early stage yet, but expect the same great 1940s weekend at one of Wales` premier tourist locations, and a venue filmed in the series ‘Gavin & Stacey’. More detail as planning develops.
Visit: www.wartimeweekend.co.uk
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ON THE HOME FRONT 1939-45
Saturday – August 31 – 2013
Rufford Abbey Country Park, Near Ollerton, Nottinghamshire -
Postcode: NG22 9DF (East Midlands)
on 31st August & 1st September 2013, 11am to 4.30pm, at Rufford Abbey Country Park, near Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF. EventPlan’s sixth annual Home Front event at this popular, attractive venue. Allied and civilian 1940s re-enactors, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited (including German/Italian POWs). Free visitor admission, modest parking fee applies. Pre-register for free camping.
For more information please visit our web site below and follow the link to the event page, or visit our Facebook page, or call 01509 815645.
Visit: www.eventplan.co.uk or www.facebook.com/EventPlanUK
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NORTH THORESBY 1940S WEEKEND
Saturday – September 07 – 2013
North Thoresby, Lincolnshire - Postcode: DN36 5QL (South East England)
A two day event on the 7th and 8th September 2013 when once again the attractive village of North Thoresby nestling between the Lincolnshire coast and the Wolds turns the years back to the 1940s. Dancing in the village square, bacon buns and mugs of tea in the NAAFI (more usually the Village Hall), quintessential afternoon tea in the Rectory garden. Silver bands performing , traditional trade and craft stalls. Morris dancing, vintage and period vehicles. Mingle with military reenactors and visitors and residents in 1940s dress.
For further details contact Dave Barnett either by email or tel: below:
For further information: contact 01472840674. Email: davebarnettnt@gmail.com
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A VILLAGE AT WAR
Friday – September 13 – 2013
Stoke Bruerne Canal Village - Postcode: NN12 7SE (East Midlands)
Friday evening 13th Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2013. Come along to our canal side Village which will take you back to the 1940′s. For further information please contact Jenny Copeland on copeland854@btinternet.com or tel 07530 069238.
For further information: contact 07530069238. Email: copeland854@btinternet.com
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GRASSINGTON SECOND ANNUAL 1940’S WEEKEND
Friday – September 20 – 2013
Grassington Village, North Yorkshire - (Yorkshire and the Humber)
Indulge yourselves in a weekend of nostalgia Friday 20th, Saturday 21st, and Sunday 22rd September 2013. dressing up in your 1940′s finery. British and civilian 1940s re-enactors, strollers, Military and civilian vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited to participate. Please email us to confirm your participation. Entertainers and vendors needed, please email
Entertainers and vendors needed, please email
Email: info@Grassington1940sweekend.co.uk Visit: www.Grassington1940sweekend.co.uk
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WIMPOLE AT WAR
Saturday – September 21 – 2013
The Wimpole Estate, Near Cambridge - Postcode: SG8 0BW (South East England)
on 21st and 22nd September 2013, 11am to 5pm EventPlan’s popular annual Home Front event encompassing the attractive gardens of the Wimpole Estate and National Trust farm.
For more information please visit our web site below and follow the link to the event page, or visit our Facebook page, or call 01509 815645.
Visit: www.eventplan.co.uk or www.facebook.com/EventPlanUK
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HUGHENDEN AT WAR
Saturday – October 05 – 2013
Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire - Postcode: HP14 4LA (South East England)
on 5th and 6th October 2013, 11am to 5pm, EventPlan’s annual Home Front event at picturesque Hughenden, staged on behalf of the National Trust and commemorating the Manor’s top secret war work and the role of local people.
For more information please visit our web site and follow the link to the event page, or visit our Facebook page, or call 01509 815645.
Visit: www.eventplan.co.uk or www.facebook.com/EventPlanUK
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There is an event called “Step back to the 1940′s” at Severn Valley railway, Kidderminster 29th June, beginning of July. I’ll be going as it’s near my home town.
Thank you Clare.
Vintage Coachbuilt Pram Walk & Afternoon Tea,Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester 6th july 2013 details to follow
I have been in touch with Port Sunlight in The Wirrall about hiring a hall there for a pram event this summer, with a buffet meal. They are going to get back to me with dates so as soon as I know I will post details. Once we book the event details will be published in Port Sunlights own magazine so everyone living or visiting there will be aware of us going, which should make it a very successful event. We anticipate the cost will be approx £8 per person which includes hiring the hall for a display of prams and an excellent buffet. cost may be less, depending on numbers.
And even more events! Thank you for sharing these with us.
That’s good news, please keep us updated.
lovin that port sunlight one defo and a buffet meal not far from me defo on me list will be watching fer more info thanks hun lyn x
Keep checking in!
A group of us will be at Crich taking our prams,went last year and saw people dressed in fancy dress pushing prams so we are going this year,good excuse to take them for a walk,not wearing fancy dress though lol
it doesnt really matter margaret i wouldnt wear fancy dress as 1 my prams are not the age of the victorian ones so if i went would just bring one of me ladies and normal dress i know some of the girls wear the dress and they look the part and its givin people insight into the history of the prams and the insight of how yer baby was dressed in those days all in all it sounds a great day in all so go fer it hun one day i may go myself lyn xx
Thank you for these comments, like Linda says, some ladies really put in a lot of effort to wear outfits appropriate to the era of their prams, I wouldn’t describe it as ‘fancy dress’ however, better described as outfits suitable to the age of the pram.
My daughter and I will be attending the Rock and roll weekend at Crich 22/23 June 2013 I have a 1950′s leeway pram. It’s my very first time for anything like this so it would be lovely to meet other prammies there. I didn’t know you ladies existed until 5 days ago. I have booked tickets for the Wedgewood weekend too!
I am sure you will enjoy these events. Do make yourself known to us won’t you.
An event in Oxfordshire where we plan to take some of our prams
25th to 26th August
The Blenheim Palace Festival of Transport
This year all the vehicle shows will be held across the August Bank Holiday weekend creating the ultimate ‘Festival of Transport’…
Thank you Isabel, hope I can get to as many events as possible this year to meet lots of you
Margaret which date will you and your group be going to Crich?
I would love to attened too but don’t want to be the only person there with a pram by miising your date
Isabel
Vintage Coachbuilt Pram Walk starting at The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells at 11 am on Easter Saturday in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity. All welcome.
Please contact Joanna at vintage_prams@hotmail.co.uk for further info.
I have been invited to join Carnival Procession and circle of arena, answering questions on mic about our prams at Five Oak Green Fete, Tonbridge Kent in July, date tbc. If you would like to join us and more info, please email Joanna at vintage_prams@hotmail.co.uk.
Heywood 1940s Day is welcoming all 1940s prams on Saturday 29th June 2013. It’s a great family day out, come down and join us!
For more information or to join us please call 01706-628451 or email heywoodbusinessgroup@live.co.uk.
We have a Facebook page with all the news on about this years event at http://www.facebook.com/Heywood1940sDay
Heywood Lancashire (OL10)
Thank you, a group of us will be attending this event.
Are there any vintage pram fans in or near Taunton, Somerset, or Exeter, Devon please. Sounds like you ladies have a lot of fun with like minded people. Thanks, Dee
There are several in that area Dee, hopefully they may read this. If you have a facebook account you could also join some of the groups on there, search for ‘vintage prams’ and they should come up.
I am having an exhibition of vintage prams and toys in Prestonpans Library Prestonpans East Lothian from 31st May until 5th June. The event is part of our local 3Harbours Arts Festival and there will be a knit and knatter afternoon as well as weaving workshops alongside my display. Childrens storytelling and competition to design a miniture garden in a tin are also planned. There are many other arts events running from Prestonpans to Port Seton throughout the week. The festival kicks off with a parade on the friday 31st at 6pm to which I am taking my prams so if there are any ladies near my area please join me. I am on facebook under Pan’s Prams for more info.
Thank you, good to hear about an event in Scotland for a change!