Held at the The William Alvey Church of England School it is organised in partnership with Sleaford Town Council and the event was officially opened by the Mayor, Coun Dave Darmon and Town Crier John Griffiths, with school representatives and a poem by the Sleaford Poet Laureate, Julie StreetThere was lots to see and do with many people taking up the invitation to dress up in period costume.
Trophies were presented to the best dressed adult, child and family.
There were plenty of stalls, food and drink and lots of entertainment and games, along with exhibits of 1940s vehicles, re-enactors and air raid shelter tours.
Sleaford Town Council thanked everyone who took part and supported the event.
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L-R Marilyn Kennedy, Rose Hardwick, and Paul Hardwick watching performers at Sleaford 1940sd Day. Photo: Holly Parkinson Photo: HOLLY PARKINSON
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Kesteven Morris at Sleaford 1940s Day. Photo: Holly Parkinson Photo: HOLLY PARKINSON
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Darcey Barnes, aged 7, from William Alvey School getting (temporary!) body art by Felicity. Photo: Holly Parkinson Photo: HOLLY PARKINSON
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James Brindley and mum Stella Whitmore, from Sleaford, enjoying the event. Photo: Holly Parkinson Photo: HOLLY PARKINSON