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Events Committee agenda 06/08/2024

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3 months ago

A flypast by a Second World War Lancaster bomber will be the main feature of a 1940s day being staged in Desborough on Saturday, September 14.It is hoped the aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will pass over the town shortly after 2.15pm.The appearance by the historic Avro bomber is part of a four-hour programme of entertainment and nostalgia supported and organised by Desborough Town Council.Attractions at the popular event, attended by thousands of people last year, include Forties music, a silver band, Morris dancers, a cavalcade of historic vehicles, children's rides, craft and charity stalls.New this year is a safe shooting gallery enclosed in a tented area where people can fire plastic pellets at targets using low-powered air guns.Town Council Chairman Councillor Dean Cornwall said: "I am very pleased that we have managed to secure the flypast this year as it has proved very popular in previous years."We are delighted to support the 1940s day again this year and hope that thousands of Desborough residents will come along again to enjoy the four hours of entertainment from midday to 4pm."It is free to enter the town centre and enjoy the live music and Morris dancing. Refreshments are also available."Station Road will be closed to traffic from 9am until 6pm to ensure the safe setting up and clearing away of the event.Music starts at midday in Havelock Square where singer and compere Eleanor Mattley will perform a medley of Forties songs and introduce other items in the programme. Kettering Silver Band will perform a selection of wartime hits in the square while Braybrooke Morris Dancers will bring colour and excitement by dancing up and down Station Road.Stalls will be lining Station Road providing a range of craft goods and refreshments. There will also be charity stalls including the Poppy Appeal and the forces charity SAFFA.A cavalcade of historic and wartime vehicles will process around the town from 1pm. ... See MoreSee Less

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