Welcome to the home of the first ever
VINTAGE FOR VICTORY
15th / 16th / 17th July 2016
Inspired by the Romance and Glamour of Vintage Fashion & Nostalgia we are delighted to bring this new event to The Library Gardens in Whitchurch Village, a leafy suburb of Cardiff
Set in the past it celebrates all that was great from the 1940s 50s & 60s
Drift back in time to those halcyon days and soak up the unique atmosphere in the period costume of your chosen era It is an opportunity to dress up to the nines in timeless style, amongst a crowd of people doing the same.
10% of ticket sales will be donated to Cancer Research Wales.
They will be there with their trailer and lots of vintage goodies, so please come and say hello!
Donate to Cancer Research Wales
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Vintage Music - Performers - Dancing - Food - Fashion and Fun
There is something for all ages so please come along with family and friends and soak up this unique atmosphere
THE NAAFI BIG TENT
The hub of Vintage for Victory centres around the NAAFI BIG TENT
Inside you will be able to see and hear some fantastic vintage inspired performers with plenty to get your feet tapping If you are feeling brave, get out there and dance the night away
- The Saints Big Band Evening
- Valley Jive
- The Dixie Belles
- The Saints Big Band Evening
- Valley Jive
- Memphis Lee & The Creepers
- Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer
- Like The Beatles
- Big Macs Wholly Soul Band
- Valley Jive
- Elle and The Pocket Belles
- Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer
- Like The Beatles
- The Big What?! Band
A full timetable will be available in the weeks leading up to Vintage for Victory
See you on the dance floor..............
WHAT TO WEAR
We encourage everyone dresses for the occasion.
The good news is that you don't have to spend a fortune to join in with the fun.
The 40's, 50's and 60's were all key periods for fashion, much of which wouldn't look out of place on the high street today.
The 1940's look was very tailored and smart. Ladies generally would wear a dress with fascinator hats, fur shawls and little gloves. The dresses in this era are very much like you would see within an office today.
For 50's dress we recommend a dress with a swing skirt, or a top and swing skirt. In the 50's, bigger was better, so the bigger your skirt the more authentic it will look. These looks really look complete with red lipstick and stockings.
The swinging 60's was a revolution for fashion and was a decade which really broke traditions. This decade included the creation of the mini skirt, it was the period where women really stood up for what they believed in and it showed through their choice of clothes. Clothes were used as a means of expression.
And for the Chaps its easy, you have an array of choices from a Country Gentleman, Slick City Man, MP, Armed forces Officer, Race Car Mechanic / Driver, Teddy Boy, Greaser or Rocker, Hippy and so on
For the Kids its easy too, dresses for the girls and shorts for the boys, Evacuee, School Uniform, Mechanic Overalls, 60s Child, the kids will love it
So let your imagination go wild and lets bring some glitz and glamor to the village
TIMES & TICKETS
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Fri 15th July 2016 from 17:00 until 22:00
Sat 16th July 2016 from 10:00 until 22:00
Sun 17th July 2016 from 10:00 until 21:30
Tickets On Sale via EventBrite
Child under 12 FREE with a paying adult
Youth under 18 from £5 to £10 (plus fee)
Adult 18+ from £10 to £ 15 (plus fee)
Discount for Weekender Tickets
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No alcohol to be sold to / or consumed by under 18s
PARKING
We are delighted Cardiff & Vale University Health Board - CVUHB have kindly agreed to allow those who are attending Victory for Victory to park in the hospital grounds
Whitchurch Hospital
Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff, CF14 7XB
Cancer Research Wales volunteers will be on duty at the entrance with donation buckets so please give generously as 100% of donations will go to Cancer Research Wales
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Mr B Gentleman Rhymer
Mr. B began his Chap-Hop career in the summer of 2007 when he decided to bring elements of his previous incarnations (UK rapper, jump-up breaks producer, banjolele maverick and dandy) together and create a genre.
Valley Jive
Great dancing to mainly 50s Rock 'n' Roll standards and Jive, Bop, Swing, Lindy Hop, Rockabilly, Walk/Stroll.
The Dixie Belles
Make yourself comfortable and Enjoy The Sights, Sounds and Style of the 1940s & 50s with Three-Part-Harmonies, Singing Swing and Boogie-Woogie.
Elle & The Pocket Belles
Delve into the New age of Old...
These sassy and stylish ladies quite simply sizzle on stage and will transport you back in time.
Like The Beatles
Like The Beatles are the UK's most authentic Beatles tribute band, entertaining audiences all over the British Isles and Europe for more than a decade with authentic instruments and costumes and a keen eye for detail.
Big Mac's Wholly Soul Band
They've played in Cairo, Tenerife, Germany and Dublin. Such far reaching appeal is witness to the band's adaptability and versatility.
Memphis Lee & The Creepers
This Five Piece band from South Wales that are making a big noise on the Rock n Roll circuit.
The Saints Big Band
Make it a wonderful night for big band fans performing some well know classics like tracks by Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller.
The Big What?! Band
The Big What?! Band perform the best of Motown soul, old-time rock 'n' roll, rhythm and blues and some left-field tunes.
SOL Cinema
The World's smallest solar powered cinema
An audience of 8 adults are treated to red carpet, usherette service and popcorn for a unique cinematic experience.
Ford Jeep & Trailer
Vintage vehicle.
Replica Spitfire MK805
The Spitfire MK.IX - MK805 has taken over 25 years to complete and has been built using copies of the original Spitfire drawings.
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SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Vintage for Victory is proudly supported by a number of local businesses.
We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to them all for their generous support
- Martin Player - High Class Butchers - http://www.martinplayer.com
- Village Barbers - https://www.facebook.com/pages/VillageBarbers/198230743562994
- Thomas H Wood - http://thomashwood.com
- James & Jenkins - http://www.jamesandjenkins.co.uk
- Whitchurch Builders - http://whitchurchbuilders.co.uk
- Llewellyns - https://www.llewellyns.co.uk
- Little Cherubs - http://www.littlecherubs-nursery.co.uk
- 3 Elms / Hungry Horse - http://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/locations/three-elms
- The Royal Oak - https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalOakWhitchurch/
- Nail Divas - https://naildivas.co.uk
- The Plough - https://www.sabrain.com/pubs-and-hotels/south-wales/cardiff/the-plough/
- Chambers - http://www.chambersestateagents.co.uk
- Fino Lounge Cafe Bar - http://thelounges.co.uk/lounges/fino-lounge/
- Deli a GoGo - http://www.deliagogo.com
- Joyell - http://www.ycsports.com/About_Us
- The Co-operative - http://www.co-operativefood.co.uk
- CS - Promotions - http://www.CS-Promotions.com
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Event Eateries
Dusty Knuckle Pizza
Mr Croquewich
Alfie's Beer Bus
Dixie's Vintage Ices
Artisan Crepes
Pipes Brewery
Reinkarnation
Cerys Closet
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL ON THE NIGHT