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Brighouse
1940’s
WEEKEND
Welcome back to
the Brighouse 1940s event
4th & 5th June 2022
What’s On & Programme FREEWelcome Back to
Brighouse for our Brighouse
1940s weekend 1940’s
We’re back at last and we’re absolutely WEEKEND
delighted to be hosting the famous
Brighouse 1940s weekend, after a long break….
Come along and soak up the brilliant On the Canal Side – there are boat trips
atmosphere and enter into the spirit of on both days and we also have a Park &
the era by dressing up and joining in too. Ride facility set up on Armytage Road to
help reduce congestion.
We’ve a whole host of activity lined up to
keep you entertained in town including; Flypasts – we’re getting the virtual red
• Vehicle Displays carpet out too for the Flypasts which are
• Re-anactments confirmed on both days. The Hurricane
• Speeches from Churchill flypast is on Saturday and the Spitfire is
• Jive Dancing on the Sunday – more details on the
• Singing history of the Flypast and timings inside.
• Bands
• DJ’s of the Era Sadly, there will be a few long-standing
• Classic Cars war veterans and supporters who will no
• Magician & Punch & Judy longer be able to join us. We have our
very own tribute to one in particular,
The 5 main areas of entertainment are Uncle Stan, who used to come to the
named after the Allied code names for event year after year.
the Normandy Beach landings;
The town centre roads are closed so it
Gold Beach - The ENSA Marquee makes for a chilled, safe, relaxing and
in Bethel Street Car Park – a full enjoyable atmosphere for families too.
programme of activity scheduled from So enjoy this celebration of a triumphant
11.30am on Saturday and Sunday during era, support the local shops, café’s, pubs
the day and also Saturday evening and businesses which make Brighouse
what it is.
Juno Beach – Commercial Street
Live Bands and Musicians from 11.30am We look forward to seeing your photos
on social media.
Sword Beach – Thornton Square
Live Bands and Musicians from 11.30am Enjoy the weekend and thanks for your
support
Utah Beach – Bradford Road
Live DJ and Dancing with Dapper Dan –
1940s style from 11.30am
The Brighouse BID Team
Omaha Beach – Park Street 01484 937006
Music and street dancing from 11.30am 17 Bradford Road, Brighouse HD6 1RW
with Major Swing & Kitty
Full Programme and Line Up also online
and on social media;
www.visitbrighouse.co.uk
www.facebook.com/brighouse1940sWeekend
visitbrighouse www.facebook.com/visitbrighouse‘OFFICIAL BRIGHOUSE 1940 s ’
A Brighouse Tribute
to ‘Uncle Stan’ SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
In Loving Memory of Stanley Taylor L.d’H
20th May 1924 – 5th January 2022
4 TH JUNE 2022
Regular supporters of
the Brighouse 1940s
DANCE BAND HITS FROM THE 1920 ss TO 1940 ss
weekend will be familiar with
with
BRANDYN SHAW
with ‘Uncle Stan –
Stanley Taylor - who
has joined us over the
years and supported
the event entertaining
& HIS ‘RADIo’ RHYTHM MAKERS
us with his great sense
of humour and stories.
We heard the sad news
that Stanley had passed
away in his sleep on
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS LIVE
5th January 2022 after NATASHA HARPER BRITISH
DANCE BAND
being poorly for several PETER JONES
months – he was 97
years old. Stanley’s
funeral was held at Aldershot
Crematorium and his family were lucky
enough to give him a hero’s send off –
which was attended by some members
of the Yorkshire Regiment. We wanted
to dedicate this page to Stanley, to
commemorate his life and how he
served his country for many years.
Stanley was a veteran of the Normandy
landings in the Second World War and Mr Taylor revisited Normandy three
was serving with the East Yorkshire times later in his life to reflect on his
Regiment when he took part in Operation war experiences.
Overlord, landing on Sword Beach in
occupied France as part of the first wave Julia Walden, 68, Stanley’s daughter told
of soldiers on 6th June 1944. Then, in us “He was funny, he had a dark sense of
1949, Stanley served in Hong Kong and humour and was always kind and friendly
FREE 7.00pm
then Korea until 1952. to everyone. He was a good Dad, a great
Grandad who loved his family and was
Mr Taylor was awarded many medals
during his service with the East Yorkshire
everything a Dad should be – we miss him
every day. Dad always really enjoyed
ADMITTANCE
‘til 10pm
Regiment and amongst those awarded coming along to the 1940s Brighouse
to Stanley are two very special honours;
• At the age of 93 years, Stan was
weekend and so we certainly will too be
joining the celebrations this year for a FIRST COME KEEP CALM
FIRST SERVED
PERIOD EVENING WEAR OR ALLIED UNIFORM
awarded the Legion d’honneur Medal different reason – in Dad’s memory.” DRESS CODE ENCOURAGED
STRICTLY NO AXIS UNIFORMS ALLOWED BUT GET THERE QUICK!
for his bravery on Sword Beach in 1944
THE ENSA MARQUEE BRIGHOUSE
• And at the age of 94 years, Stan This weekend, we hope everyone can
received The Korea Medal awarded to raise a glass for ‘Uncle Stan’ and in
memory and respect for all our lost
personnel who participated in the Korean
War between July 1950 and 27th July 1953 servicemen and servicewomen. ( B E T H E L S T R E E T C A R PA R K - H D 6 1 J R )
Event co-ordinated by Brighouse BID
www.visitbrighouse.com
also @visitbrighouse for Facebook and InstagramBrighouse 1940s Weekend
Pete Jones
Pete Jones will be tapping into the music
FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
of Sinatra, Nat King Cole and many more
artists of that era so come along for a
singalong and dance
Here’s a taster of the music, acts and entertainment that we have
lined up for you.
Natasha Harper
Natasha is delighted to be returning to
Brighouse 1940s weekend this year. She
has performed many times here in The Nightingales
Brighouse and loves being back on her
home turf. Natasha's singing career begin Returning to Brighouse once again is this
over 14 years ago at Haworth 1940s fabulous vintage vocal trio from Halifax,
weekend and she has performed at many with a range of repertoire from wartime
big vintage events around The UK and classics, to 60s girl bands, and everything
Europe. Let her transport you back to the in between!
golden era of music from the 1930s and
40s. She will surely have you singing and
dancing along to the sounds of Billie
Holiday, Vera Lynn and many more
wartime favourites
Viva La Vintage
All of your favourite tunes, with a timeless
Brandyn Shaw & His Radio twist! Viva la Vintage is a one woman,
Rhythm Makers bespoke cabaret for all of the family.
A first time for Viva La Vintage in
Brandyn will be performing on both Brighouse so let’s give her a warm
days and will also be headlining the welcome!
main event on Saturday evening from
7pm in the ENSA Marquee. Brandyn and
his band recreate and celebrate the
glamour, elegance and verve of the
Golden Era of British dance bands
John Hunter – Jazz/Cocktail Piano
A classically trained pianist and violinist, John
has spent his career performing, conducting,
The Satin Dollz arranging, composing and teaching all styles
of music. John has wide ‘1940’s’ experience
THE SATIN DOLLZ entertain audiences, having performed at many such events,
the young and young-at- heart, around including ‘Project Propeller’ at a variety of
the world with their big band sound, locations around the country – most recently
tight vocal harmonies, and showstopping at Wolverhampton airport, entertaining over
tap dancing. The audience will be a hundred WWII flying veterans and their
delighted by their sparkling charisma, families
stunning beauty and talents, often joining
in on the fun tapping and clapping along
WATCH • Punch & Judy • Luke the ‘Spiv’ Magician • Major Swing & Kitty
• DJ Dapper Dan • The Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society
OUT FOR • Churchill • Bradford Pipe Band & Parade • Boat Rides on the Canal BasinHere’s the line up of times and zones on each day;
What’s going on where
in town?
SATURDAY 4TH JUNE SUNDAY 5TH JUNE
Brighouse
This year – we’ve got a lot more activity, music 1940’s Gold Beach – ENSA Marquee Gold Beach – ENSA Marquee
and acts all around the town in different spots WEEKEND 11am Music for Listening and
Dancing pleasure
11am Music for Listening and
Dancing pleasure
rather than a single stage. We have 5 different 11.30am Natasha Harper 11.30am The Satin Dollz
12pm The Satin Dollz 12.15pm Natasha Harper
zones of entertainment and here’s what’s lined up; 12.45pm Natasha Harper 12.45pm The Nightingales
1.15pm The Nightingtales 1.15pm Natasha Harper with
2pm Natasha Harper John Hunter Jazz & Cocktail Pianist
BRIGHOUSE Brighouse BID Information
Centre & First Aid i
2.30pm John Hunter Jazz &
Cocktail Pianist
2pm The Gilbert & Sullivan
Operatic Society
3-3.30pm Viva La Vintage 3pm Viva La Vintage
TOWN CENTRE 3.30pm Finale – ALL ACTS
CELEBRATE THE END OF DAY ONE
3.30pm Finale – ALL ACTS –
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Commercial Street Utah 7pm to 10pm THE MAIN CONCERT
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Beach Dancing pleasure
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11am Music for Listening and 11.30am The Nightingales
The ENSA Dancing pleasure 12pm Brandyn Shaw
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Marquee 11.30am Brandyn Shaw 12.45pm Viva La Vintage
12pm Viva La Vintage 1.15pm Brandyn Shaw
Briggate
12.45pm Brandyn Shaw 2pm The Satin Dollz
1.15pm The Satin Dollz 2.45pm Brandyn Shaw
This way for Boat Trips 2pm Brandyn Shaw 3.15pm Background Music
Road
on the Canal Basin 2.30pm Luke Magician & Dancing
3-3.30pm The Nightingales
3.30pm Brandyn Shaw Utah Beach – Bradford Road
Gold Beach - The ENSA Marquee Utah Beach – Bradford Road Utah Beach – Bradford Road DJ Dapper Dan will be playing
in Bethel Street Car Park – a full Live DJ and Dancing with Dapper Dan – 1940s hits all day and dancing
programme of activity scheduled from 1940s style from 11.30am DJ Dapper Dan will be playing on the streets!
11.30am on Saturday and Sunday during 1940s hits all day and dancing
the day and also Saturday evening on the streets! Omaha Beach – Park Street
Omaha Beach – Park Street
Music and street dancing from 11.30am Omaha Beach – Park Street Major Swing & Kitty
Juno Beach – Commercial Street with Major Swing & Kitty
Live Bands and Musicians from 11.30am Major Swing & Kitty
Sword Beach – Thornton Square The above timetable is for rough guidance and changes may be made on the
Live Bands and Musicians from 11.30am day and during the day.The Brighouse HE BRIGHOUS The Royal Air Force
Jubilee Flag Trail (RAF) Battle of
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WIN with LoyalFree & Brighouse BID Britain Memorial
Flight (BBMF)
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from Hays Travel, Brighouse
We’re honoured that our weekend will feature a flypast on both
days from the Royal Air Force who have very kindly attended
our event every year since we started the 1940s weekend over
To celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee and 10 years ago. This year is no exception and the timetable for our
the fact that the Brighouse 1940s scheduled Flypast is;
weekend is back in town….we’re running a
competition for anyone visiting Brighouse. RAF BBMF History & Background
Simply come into Brighouse town centre 4th June 13.34 Hurricane Inaugurated as the “RAF Historic Aircraft
between 27th May and 7th June, find and 5th June 14.35 Spitfire Flight” on 11th July 1957 at RAF Biggin Hill
scan any one of the 46 coded posters in Kent, the Flight initially consisted of
you’ll see in shop windows. What to do; The Royal Air Force (RAF) Battle three PR Mk XIX Spitfires and the RAF’s
• Download the of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) last airworthy Hurricane, LF363.
There are 46 codes to scan in total – LoyalFree App commemorates all those who have lost
but you only need 1 code for 1 entry! • You’ll see the their lives serving in the RAF, or its The Flight was soon renamed the “Battle
Get all 46 codes and you will have 46 Brighouse predecessor the Royal Flying Corps, in of Britain Flight” and then in 1969, to
entries to the competition. Jubilee Flag all conflicts from 1914 up to the present reflect its wider commemorative role, it
Trail – you just day. The BBMF fleet of World War Two became the “Battle of Britain Memorial
You don’t need to complete the full trail need to start the trail aircraft is preserved in flying condition as Flight” (BBMF).
to complete your entry but you get more once you’re in town – it’s a living tribute to them, to promote the
chances of winning by scanning as many that easy modern day Air Force and to inspire Between 1959 and 1965 the Flight had
as you can future generations. The Flight’s motto only one Spitfire (PM631) and one
Terms & Conditions along with prize
details are outlined on the LoyalFree ‘Lest We Forget’ says it all. Hurricane (LF363) on its strength. Now,
Good luck! app. The competition runs from 27th as a “museum without walls”, it maintains
May to 7th June 2022 twelve historic and irreplaceable aircraft
1st Prize in airworthy condition: an Avro
OUR BIGGEST Your prizes…. Lancaster, a C-47 Dakota, six
Spitfire MkV - Jim Dooley
PRIZE GIVEAWAY Hays Travel Brighouse is located in the Spitfires, two Hurricanes and two
WITH LOYALFREE centre of Commercial Street. They de Havilland Chipmunk training
WIN A £500 specialise in cruise holidays, long haul, aircraft.
holiday voucher city breaks, European beach holidays, and
to spend with faraway beach getaways, as well as UK The BBMF is a regular RAF unit,
Hays Travel, coach holidays. They pride themselves on manned by Service personnel
Brighouse having an excellent mix of new to Hays and funded by the Ministry of
Choose from a UK Travel customers as well as a lot of repeat Defence. Those who serve with
weekend break for business. the Flight feel extremely
2, a family break or opt to put your privileged to work with and to
voucher towards a dream holiday! The Pottery Spot is a bright, colourful and fly the BBMF aircraft, which are
The choice is yours spacious Paint Your Own Pottery studio in all precious artefacts of the
the vibrant market town of Brighouse. It’s RAF’s and the Nation’s aviation
3 Runners-Up Prizes the perfect place to bring family and friends. heritage.
3 x £60 vouchers to spend at For a creative, relaxing arty experience.
The Pottery Spot, Brighouse They’re fun, friendly, and all about
The Pottery Spot vouchers will enable 3 encouraging creativity. No experience
winners to have some real fun at this new necessary. You don’t need to be Picasso,
‘paint your own pottery’ shop in the town just pick a pot and paint it!
centreHurricane MkII Andy Weatherstone KIDS PAGE
RAF BBMF Operations The display programme takes careful and
The BBMF’s home is at RAF Coningsby. extensive planning, each sortie often
During the winter season – from involving several events, to maximise the
October to March each year – the opportunities within the limited aircraft
majority of the Flight’s aircraft (except flying hours available (the hours limits are
for the Chipmunks) are kept on the imposed to ensure the aircraft’s
ground for extensive winter maintenance long-term preservation).
to prepare them for the next display
season and to ensure their long-term Each of the BBMF aircraft has its own
preservation. unique history, but in order to illustrate
more from WWII, they are periodically
The display season normally runs from painted in schemes that represent the
the beginning of May to the end of aircraft of particular pilots, squadrons
September each year, with pre-season or campaigns.
work-up flying for the crews taking place
in April, culminating in Public Display Please note – all flypasts are subject to
Approval being sought for each pilot availability – due to aircraft serviceability
from the Air Officer Commanding No 1 and weather conditions.
Group. During the display season all the
aircraft fly regularly and its aircraft and
crews deploy away routinely on display
duties.
Meanwhile, routine servicing and
rectification work also takes place in
the Flight’s hangar.
Brighouse
1940’s
The BBMF is typically tasked to fly over
100 displays and around 700 flypasts at
events of all shapes and sizes during each
WEEKEND
display season, generating around 1,000
individual aircraft appearances each year.Additional VIBRANT & LIVELY
Information
Parking and Park
& Ride
We are putting throughout the
on a Park & Ride 40's weekend.
service for any
vehicle wanting
The trips will be
of approximately
FAMILY FRIENDLY
to park on 30 minutes
Armytage duration and
Road (parking will start and
restrictions have finish at the
been lifted over canal moorings
the weekend). Cost is at the back of
£10 per car - £5 if you are Sainsbury's and
in 1940s themed dress. will operate from
This service is operated
on our behalf by Brighouse
10:30am. EVENTS &
Rotary Club Running from
9.30am until 4.30pm on
Bookings for the trips will be taken
from 10am on the Saturday and
ACTIVITIES
4th and 5th June. Sunday so please book early to avoid
disappointment! Come to the back of
Bradford Pipe Sainsbury's and look for the gazebo
Band & Parade where you can make a booking for each
A long-standing
tradition at the
of the days. The trips are FREE – but
passengers will be invited to make a What is Brighouse BID?
weekend is donation to the charity whilst on board
the parade by the boat. The boat can accommodate a Brighouse is a BID town – which stands for Business Improvement District.
Bradford Pipe maximum of 12 passengers though
Band and this unfortunately they don't have any
year is no disabled access. The purpose of the BID initiative is to build on the town’s rich history and strong
exception. We character by creating a place where everyone feels safe and secure.
will be having a First Aid
parade from 3pm First Aiders and an Ambulance are in the Our aim here at Brighouse BID is to make Brighouse;
on both days – starting from Commercial town centre on both days – positioned
Street and going through town. centrally on Commercial Street
• A destination town – vibrant, lively and interesting for visitors and shoppers
Churchill Information & Lost Children • Family friendly – welcoming and inclusive with events, activities
Churchill will If anyone in town needs more and engaging initiatives to encourage shoppers and visitors to the town
be making information – the • Clean, safe and secure for shoppers and business owners
appearances following office is
in town – open for information
great photo and support –
opportunities including advice
– keep your on First Aid
eyes peeled. positions and Brighouse
1940’s
lost children
Boat Trips support visitbrighouse
at the Canal
Basin
The Calder Navigation Society, a
Brighouse BID
17 Bradford Road
WEEKEND 17 Bradford Road, Brighouse HD6 1RW
registered charity, will be offering Brighouse T: 01484 937006
boat trips on their trip boat "Savile" HD6 1RW E: info@brighousebid.co.uk
W: visitbrighouse.co.ukCo-ordinated by
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