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 pick up the latest war winning gardening and food tips or join the Home Guard?

1940s Battle of Britain Programme – 21st/22nd August

‘The Arena’ - Dicconson Terrace Car Park to Queens Street
Witness a mock WW2 battle scene using authentic uniforms and equipment. The re-enactments and battle display area will be cordoned off for simulated gun fire/bomb blasts. The shows will have a commentator and will explain the action taking place within the arena. The area will be stewarded and professional security personnel will be in attendance:

• Battle One – Early war battles – depicting and bring alive the general history of the Russians –v- Germans.

• Battle Two – Late war battles – The allied forces Britain/America –v- Germans.

‘Entertainment Zone’ - Queens Street on to Beach Street
This area will be the Family / Entertainment Zone.

Family Fun as children are put through an obstacle course or learn a home guard drill. Listen to the sounds of the 40’s stage as performers sing favourite tunes of that time.

The Ministry of Food Demonstration tent.
Interactive activities for children
Home Front demonstration
Assault Course and Bomb Disposal
Replica Spitfires
Stage area with performances by Katy Spitfire, "George Formby" and a sing-along group.
Information stalls – RAFA, Fylde BC Mayoral Charities, etc

Opening time (10.00) and closing time (17.00), please take into account that there will be breaks between shows to give the re-enactors a pause for refreshment.

‘Living History’ - Beach Street to Lowther Pavilion
This area will be devoted to both vehicle display and Living History encampments. The vehicles will be parked on the Green along West Beach and between the vehicles and the seafront will be the Living History camps.

Vehicle Procession.

21st August 2010, Lytham Proms
Lytham Green will be transformed into a stunning concert arena as we join Lesley Garrett and the Manchester Camerata for Lytham Proms 2010. Celebrating 70th years since the Battle of Britain. Ticket are now on sale and you can book online www.lytham2010.co.uk

Sunday 22nd August - Memorial Service – 12 noon

A service of remembrance will take place on Lytham Green (opposite Lowther Pavilion) to commemorate those that have lost their lives in the Service of their country in past conflicts and those who are currently serving in the conflicts of today.

2pm – Hurricane and Spitfire flypast.