The Forties Week included war-time sing-alongs, local history talks, and more at the Pembrokeshire County Council centre at the Cottage Hospital, Gas Lane.
“It really was a special week for all the people who attend the centre, and brought back many memories for everyone – whatever their age,” said Kay Macken, Community Support Manager.
The people taking part in the celebrations included;
- Sue Baldwin of the Tenby Museum, who came and gave a wonderful historical talk and account of Tenby during World War II.
- Pauline Allan, who provided musical entertainment including a wartime sing-along, over two days, as well as sharing her fascinating memories and stories.
- The Sunderland Trust of Pembroke Dock who gave a marvellous presentation of the history of the Naval Dockyard in Pembroke Dock and an interesting account of the Sunderlands in Pembroke Dock. The Trust also described how the town was bombed and how the Sunderland lying in the harbour will be raised and restored.
- Carew Control Tower Trust who finished the week on a high note, providing an historical account of the history of Carew and Pembrokeshire along with interesting stories of village life and one last wonderful sing-along.
“Last but by no means least thanks to Scolton Manor for allowing us to borrow some amazing costumes and pieces of historical interest from the 1940s,” said Kay.
“Once again thank you all for making our week so special and so enjoyable and let’s hope that ‘We’ll meet again some sunny day’.”
Pictured are (seated, left to right) Irene Burnley, Sue Baldwin, Gladys Evans, and Hilda Barlow with (standing) Care Assistant Joanne Woodhead
