A NORTH Yorkshire town has been transported back to the 1940s this weekend with a celebration of the music, food and fashion from the decade.
The Pickering 1940s event, now in its second year, has seen Pickering Town CIC pull together the town’s tourist attractions, businesses and community groups to provide a fun-packed event.
Events in Pickering will see a road closure on Saturday and Sunday on the Market Place and Smiddy Hill with the streets lined with period vintage vehicle
The Pickering Yarnbombers have also been getting into the ‘make do and mend’ spirit by recycling donated wool to decorate the town.
Alongside the town’s activities, Eden Camp, an original 1940s POW camp near Old Malton, has been brought life its existing historical exhibitions with live displays, period entertainment, vintage vehicles, military re-enactments, demonstrations, stalls, food and family activities.
Carrie Brackstone, Operations Manager of PTCIC said; “The success of the event last year proved testament to our volunteers and the community spirit of the Town with us pulling in ‘favours’ from everywhere to get the show on the road in just four months. This year, we have had a little longer to fundraise and plan and would like to thank all of the businesses who have supported us.
As well as donations from local businesses, the weekend has been supported by Pickering Town Council, North Yorkshire Councillor Joy Andrews, Ryedale Lions and The Rotary Club with headline sponsorship by the Alba Rose Care Home which has been an integral part of the Pickering Community for over 35 years.