The ‘Yanks’ event returns to Saddleworth this weekend
This weekend sees the “Yanks are back in Saddleworth” event being held over three days.
An unforgettable day out and fantastic experience is promised for all as the “Yanks” set up camp in the grounds of Saddleworth School in Uppermill.
This huge event winds back the clock across the whole area taking you right back to World War Two!!!
The event was first staged 12 years ago to celebrate the local filming of the Hollywood movie “YANKS” in 1979 starring Richard Gere. Many locations in Uppermill and neighbouring Dobcross were used in the film.
Now in its 12th year and open to all military and classic vehicles from 1914 to the gulf war is the military vehicle encampment as well as militaria & vintage stalls with Mr Churchill & Monty visiting the troops. There is also a vintage fun fair, 1940’s tea room and cafe, American classic cars, WWII 36.7 litre V12 Griffon engine display (so don’t forget your ear plugs).
There will be musical entertainment on the field all weekend provided by ‘Homefront Entertainments’ and topping the bill is Katie Mustang, along with Dickie Lines, Ricky Hunter and Lilli Moore, there will also be free dance lessons with the Backstep Boogie Club.
In Uppermill Civic Hall on Saturday starting at 11am – 2pm is a tea dance that will be hosted by Paul & Jenny with DJ Major Swing spinning the discs, from 2pm – 5pm.
There will be the Backstep Boogie Club with dance lessons, also wartime cinema, entrance for the morning/afternoon is £3. Also the popular Victory Swing Ball on Saturday evening 7-30pm till late, at the Uppermill Civic Hall. All floors in the Civic Hall will be open and topping the bill is Sticky Wicket and his swing orchestra, along with top DJ Major Swing spinning the discs and playing music from the decades, plus free dance lessons down stairs by the Backstep Boogie Club.
Tickets are £16 and only available in advance including Hot Wartime Supper, tickets are now on sale ring Ian 07815 300547.
On Sunday there will be more of the above, plus the Mayor of Oldham will be hosting a coffee morning with the Normandy Veterans followed by the military parade and convoy at 12pm in Uppermill village, and then on through Saddleworth and surrounding areas.
A flyover will take place on Saturday at 14:15pm and on Sunday at 14:45 pm.
This year because of high costs of maintaining the show and fulfilling their pledges to nominated charities the organisers have had to take the decision to charge an admission fee.
Adults – £3, Concessions – £2, Children up to 16 years, veterans, and re-enactors all free.
Author: Jude Gidney - Editor
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