Hangar Dance
15th September 2007
Here are a few words from the man himself, Len Bratley
Oh, what a night.! mid September back in 1943?
Not quiet the words to the song by Frankie Valli, but what a night it was at the Hangar Dance. It took me back to my days in the Fleet Air Arm. When we started to put the idea together I never imagined it would be so good. People came in uniforms and in 1940's fashions, the staff at the North Notts Arena had decked the place out in bunting and flags it was fantastic!! We danced the night away to the sound of The Take Two Big Band and also to music played on C.D. by the great Trust A.M. team.
I hired an American Uniform. Glenn Miller style, and I felt marvellous!! the 1940s style buffet was soon eaten up, dripping sandwiches was the first to go. We had a "Sand Dance" performed by Claire and John, just like Wilson, Keppel and Betty, but no Betty, they were hilarious, there was also a Tommy Cooper tribute act called Tommy COUPON !! People were asking when is the next one. We'll do our best watch out for the posters. Thanks to everyone who attended.
Len {Glenn} Bratley and Cyril Blackshaw.
Helping to raise funds for the Bassetlaw Breastcare Appeal, and Trust AM, a 1940's Hangar Dance took place at the North Nottinghamshire Arena in Worksop, Saturday September 15th - more details at www.hangardance.co.uk or click on the picture above.
