Coleshill Celebration Weekend, Oxfordshire - 15th & 16th Spetember  2012

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The National Trust at Coleshill are planning another event at Coleshill this September.

The following info was provided to us by the NT.

CART will not have an official stand or presence at the event.

A Celebration of the Auxiliers, Britain’s Secret Resistance
And
A Commemoration of Coleshill House, tragically lost to a fire 60 years ago

This event will be a busy interactive weekend, visitors will be encouraged to arrive in 1940’s costume, there will be prizes!

What is going to happen?

• Re-enactors will set up camp, focusing on the Auxiliers
• Talks in the granary
• Guided walks
• Visits to the 70 year old underground Operational Base
• Visits to the new replica Operational Base
• Archaeologists on hand to talk though recent digs
• Archaeological Finds interpreted in a new display
• Art Exhibition of Coleshill House by Robert Stiby OBE
• Visit the restored Guard House
• Listen to Warneford Big Band
• Have a 1940’s makeover
• Join the Street Party in the Carpenters Yard
• Military Vehicles on display
• Austin 7 Club

And much, much more!

Date	Time	Price
Saturday, 15 September 2012	11am - 5pm	Adult £3, Child £1.50
Sunday, 16 September 2012	11am - 4pm	Adult £3, Child £1.50

• Booking Not Needed
• Normal Admission Charges Apply
• Suitable for Groups
• It will be fun for as many people as possible to dress 1940's style, but this is not a requirement.
• There will be signs to the car park as you come through the village. After parking, there will also be signage explaining where the various activities are being held.
• Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
• Accompanied children welcome.
• Estate Office Telephone number 01793 762209.
• Parking will be in a field near the event. As Coleshill is on a hill, there will be some uphill walking.
• Please do not park in the village for this event as it causes obstruction.