We took the radio station to the historic site of Bletchley Park, home of the code breakers and birthplace of the modern computer. It was a great weekend – despite the weather not being kind on the Monday. It was unfortunate that the high winds during the weekend prevented the Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast but never to be downhearted many of the re-enactors met outside the Mansion at 4pm to present a mock flypast where they proceeded to run (yes run) down the road with their arms open wide. It even had a Pilot and Navigator at the front and a Rear Gunner at the back. The crowd of spectators loved the display and applauded loudly with smiles on their faces.

There was a great turn out by wonderful re-enactors who spoke enthusiastically about their displays and some even braved the rain to dance to the 1940s music. We were able to interview some lovely people – two of which were Wrens serving at Bletchley Park during the war. Both of these ladies were a joy to listen to as they spoke about their time at Bletchley Park with fondness and incredible modesty.

During the weekend we received many compliments about how the station had contributed greatly to the atmosphere of the event and we were so happy to be asked to return next year and hope you too will put this venue into your diaries.

Out and about at Blyth Batterty Goes To War 21,22 May

The Northhumberland council's Arthur Cranson did a magnificent job overseeing 'Blyth Battery Goes To War'. This is an extremely well organised event. The attention to detail and the warm reception and appreciation of all the re-enactors and exhibitors attending the event from all the staff and volunteers

Setting Colin Bourdiec up to interview

Bonnie our Station Mascot

Lynda with John'Stuffy'Ellis

was second to none. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all concerned. We had a lovely time, despite the fact that the extremely strong wind blew down one of our gazebos on Saturday afternoon and later in the evening damaged our remaining standing gazebo. For our own safety and the safety of the public we decided to pull down the remaining one and see what the weather had to offer the next day. Sadly in the morning the wind was as strong as ever and

heavy rain showers were forecasted so with much sadness we decided that we were blitzed and could not continue the show due to the risk of the damage to our remaining equipment. We are now going to invest in a more substantial cover for future events. We are really looking forward to returning next year.

For this year we take pleasure in the fact that we met so many people that we had been in contact with over the internet during the past year. I would like to thank John 'Stuffy' Ellis for his friendship and his great support of us and his work with Bunker Thirteen. Also Colin Bourdiec who was huge fun to interview and has contributed to our programs in the past and we hope to continue working with him in the future.

We did manage to record a program on Saturday 21 and this will be transmitted as soon as it has been edited.

We had the pleasure of arranging the atendance of the Jive Aces, Polka Dot Dolls and the Funky Butt Dance Ensemble for the Royal British Legion's family funday at Telford Town Park.

The Polka Dot Dolls

Commencing at 11.00am with the Birmingham Gatka Troop Sikh Band on the main stage followed by The British Imperial Military Band the musical entertainment was already proving to be rich and varied, The Jive Aces took to the stage at noon and were an instant hit with the crowd.

Jive Aces With Rebecca Grant from BBC 1's Holby City

The Aces had a special treat for Telford: a guest appearance from the very beautiful Rebecca Grant from BBC 1's Holby City.Following the Jive Aces onto the stage were the lovely and extremely talented Polka Dot Dolls who entranced the audiance with all the evergreen songs of the 1940s, after they had completed their concert the Polka Dot dolls and Jive Aces were hijacked by the enthusiastic public for photo opportunities and spent the rest of the afternoon chatting with the public - how often do you see the stars of a show doing this?

The Funky Butt Swing & Dance Ensemble also provided an excellent selection of music from the 1920s onwards. The Oxford Gargoyles then followed by the eagerly awaited Jive Aces who closed The 1940s Uk Radio Station's entertainment for the event.

Around the arena was a children's entertainment area, an RAF helicopter, Civil War re-enactments, a display of historic military vehicles, motor cycles from The Royal British Legion Riders Branch, a genuine 1940s NAAFI van as well as plenty of food and drink stalls

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Out and about at Stoke GoldingtonSteam Rally & Country Fayre 7 & 8 May

	Yet another wonderful weekend despite the odd heavy shower. This event proved to be huge covering 3 massive fields and endless retail streets covering surplus army equipment, toys for the kids a Mercedes Van show area and just about everything else you could imagine. Being a steam rally there was a feast of Traction Engines and Steam Rollers both full size and and various working scale versions all immaculately turned out. A full schedule of events in various arenas provided plenty to see from a parade of steam engines in operation to vintage military and classic cars from across the years. The UK 1940s Radio Station was stationed beside a full size replica Spitfire in the 1940s area and the wonderful Pitsford Home Guard (NN9) Living History Unit who were guarding the 1940s picnic park. Lin Quigley from Cambs & Beds Lindyhop Experience organised the members of the Home Guard and some of the 1940s Ladies and Gents having a picnic into providing several demonstrations of the Lindyhop and Balboa dances in front of our radio booth. We certainly made some great friends at this event and have been invited back again next year. We understand that the organisers of the Stoke Goldington Steam Rally were very pleased in the way the entire 40s village worked together to provide a brilliant atmosphere that was enjoyed by the public attending the event and are now looking to increase the scale of the 40s area to include more living history groups.this event is a definite must please put it in your diaries.