Banish the gloom of the blitz with a party to celebrate Steve
and Angie Mitchell’s 25th wedding anniversary, and
Steve’s 50th birthday.
Yes, it’s incredible to think that Steve was born in 1893
– and that they were married in 1918. But we beat the
Hun then and we’ll beat them again this time!
The party will be held in an air raid shelter at the Forte
Posthouse, Crick at 7.30 for 8.00pm on Saturday 3rd
April 1943. You can stay as late as you like, but would be
ill-advised to leave before the "all clear" has
sounded. Whatever happens, it’ll be over by Christmas.
There should be plenty to eat and drink. Angie and Steve have
saved six months worth of milk and powdered egg rations: enough
to make a small omelette. Please have a ration book handy to
claim your portion and to prevent disorderly scenes near the
turnip soup.
Hot tea and good cheer will be dispensed as always by the
WVS.
While the Luftwaffe bang on overhead, we’ll keep our
spirits up with some jolly entertainments courtesy of ENSA. Vera
Lynn (fresh back from a season with the Desert Rats) has kindly
agreed to appear. She will be ably supported by an ad hoc band
of Irregular Reservists.
In view of the need to maintain absolute secrecy,
you are required to come in disguise. Any
contemporary civilian or military dress will do. Failure to
follow War Office Regulations on disguise could jeopardise the
whole event and will result in a Court Martial.
Those who want to stay on after the "all clear" can
be billeted overnight at the Forte Posthouse. The War Office has
commandeered a number of rooms at a cost of only £39 10/- per
room-night (Friday and Saturday only) plus £6 19/- for
breakfast. The room rate includes free use of the gymnasium and
swimming pool. Please contact the Posthouse on (01788) 822101 to
make your own arrangements, quoting reference ‘Dunkirk’.
All road signs near Crick have been removed to confuse the
enemy in the event of an invasion. The adjacent map is provided
to help you find the party. Please destroy it by digestion in
the usual manner once you have memorised your route.
Do not, under any circumstances, divulge the location to
anyone. Careless talk really does cost lives.
R.S.V.P. by March 1st to [address removed]
Conscientious Objectors should reply using yellow form
PX3/339 (Y).
Absolutely no presents please, but contributions towards the
war effort will be accepted. All donations to Northamptonshire
Wildlife Trust, who have generously gathered and ground acorns
for the coffee. A leaflet is enclosed.
