Welshpool goes back to the 1940s
[gallery] People were given a chance to step back in time in Welshpool at the weekend with a 1940s event. People were given a chance to step back in time in Welshpool at the weekend with a 1940s event. The Welshpool branch of the Royal British Legion held the event on Saturday to celebrate the national 90th anniversary of the RBL. Nigel Lloyd, chairman of Welshpool RBL and one of the organisers, said dozens of people had attended the free event at the town's Maesydre ground.
People were given a chance to step back in time in Welshpool at the weekend with a 1940s event.
The Welshpool branch of the Royal British Legion held the event on Saturday to celebrate the national 90th anniversary of the RBL.
Nigel Lloyd, chairman of Welshpool RBL and one of the organisers, said dozens of people had attended the free event at the town's Maesydre ground.
He said: "We wanted to hold an event that the whole community could get involved in and we are glad they did.
"There was something for all the family to enjoy and all our members were dressed in 1940s-style costume," he added.
Highlights at the event included performances by a musical swing band, various 1940s-themed stalls, children's entertainment and refreshments.
Mr Lloyd added that donations received on the day would go towards the Poppy Appeal.
John Gwilt, the president of Welshpool Royal British Legion and a Second World War veteran who served in North Africa, France, Germany and Italy with the Royal Artillery, said he had been unable to attend the event.
He said: "Unfortunately I could not attend because of health reasons.
"But I did hear it went well and I would like to thank the people who turned out to support the event and celebrate the national 90th birthday of the RBL."
By Anwen Evans
