Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 2016 saw Bob and I at Ramsey 1940's Weekend.  Unlike me, Bob doesn't feel comfortable in his "vintage regalia" as he sometimes calls it but, this weekend, he was happy to join in and, after buying a lovely green cap at one of the stalls, he was looking forward to being an Honorary Girl and join the Meet-Up with Jill, Claire, Esther, Anita and Cheryl to partake of baked goodies provided by Jill and Claire.  My cooking is atrocious and I wouldn't inflict it on anyone so my contribution was hand-made lavender bags for everyone.

Anita, Bob and Jill



Cheryl was dancing in the display with the C&BLE dancers and we took audience participation to the next level with our whoops of joy and hand waiving.  Cheryl then treated us to a happy dance (above) when she spotted the Beryl Ware that Claire had found for her.

Claire and Esther hit the dance floor with style - leaving Bob to look after the cakes!

 

 

The weather was fairly kind, although the majority of ladies (myself included) had to hang onto our hats in the strong breeze, and there were more than a few trilby hats soaring through the air swiftly followed by the owners attempting to retrieve them.

 

 

It was lovely, too, to catch up briefly with Jill and the ladies at The Hairaid Shelter where I was enticed to join in the fashion show the following day on the understanding that I wore one of my 1940's jumpers that I sell on my Hilda's House Facebook page.  Jill is not a woman to say "No" to either.

 

 

Sunday saw us return to Ramsey, partake in Spam sandwiches in the NAAFI, catch up with Jill and Neil again and my appearance in the fashion show.

 

Thanks to the unknown person who took this picture.  I was modelling trousers by Heyday!, shoes by Canama Dance Supplies, hand-knitted jumper by Hilda's House, blouse, coat and handbag vintage, and hat by Dainty Touches 

Photo courtesy of Jill Merlot Palmer

 

 

Another great weekend with good friends.