Staff and volunteers from a popular charity shop donned fancy dress and travelled back in time for a weekend of nostalgia. The team from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) got in the spirit for the 1940s-themed event in Sheringham. In addition to wearing costumes from the war-time decade, they raised extra funds from a tasty cake sale and got involved in all aspects of the town’s celebrations, which took place on 17th and 18th September. EACH supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions. It has three hospices, including The Nook, in Framingham Earl, and 44 retail outlets across the region, like the one in Station Road, Sheringham. Shop manager Naomi Munro said: “The whole weekend was a complete success. “We took £2,485 of donated sales over the two days and normally take that figure in a whole week during the colder months! “Our cake sale was also very popular and raised £140. “Volunteers and regular customers made the cakes and we had Victoria sponges, gingerbread biscuits, lemon cake and cupcakes. “We cleared out the shop to make space for the revellers and the 1940s enthusiasts were out in force, dancing in the street and in our shop. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event!” Sheringham’s 1940s spectacular was originally started by North Norfolk Railway and celebrations also take place in Weybourne and Holt. It is a fun nod back to the 1940s, remembering the music, dancing, fashions and classic vehicles of the era. Image credit EACH
