‘Wartime in the Cotswolds’: The show must go on! gives you a lovely glimpse into the character of the Cotswolds, whether that is through history, landscape, architecture, local life or a memorable day out.
On this page we look at what makes it special, with details including Wartime in the Cotswolds, The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and April, and a little of the context that helps you see it as more than just another stop on the map.
23/04/2020
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is, after all, running its highly popular ‘Wartime in the Cotswolds’ this weekend 25th and 26th April. The show was previously cancelled due to the coronavirus but a virtual event is now being shown live on Facebook and YouTube instead!
Several of the entertainers and enactors will be performing LIVE over the weekend including, it is hoped, a speech by Sir Winston Churchill.
Sue Harbron, a member of the organising committee and the railway’s social media team in true wartime spirit sought to overcome the lockdown difficulties to put on a show to remember.
Performers include the ‘Bluebird Belles’, Jayne Darling and ‘Gillie’ who usually entertains at Gotherington station – all seeking to keep lockdown spirits up!
Graham Radband, the GWSR’s volunteer commercial director commented: “With a good weather forecast we would have expected record numbers to have enjoyed the spectacle of wartime re-enactors, events, vehicles, cameo performances and entertainers to say nothing of the trains steaming through the Cotswold countryside between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway.
“The team of dedicated volunteers put huge effort into organising what has become one of the most popular annual events on the railway and I’m so glad that their work hasn’t all been in vain.
“ ‘The show must go on’ as Churchill might have said, and it will still be a weekend to remember and enjoy from the comfort of your own home!”
You can find out more and watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/wartimeinthecotswolds and watch live on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/c/GloucestershireWarwickshireRailway.
Graham Radband added: “On behalf of the Wartime group, I wish everyone all the best and look forward to seeing you all in person next year, Saturday and Sunday 24th/25th April 2021.
“As Vera Lynn sang: ‘We’ll meet again some sunny day’.”
Sue Harbron, a member of the organising committee and the railway’s social media team in true wartime spirit sought to overcome the lockdown difficulties to put on a show to remember.
Performers include the ‘Bluebird Belles’, Jayne Darling and ‘Gillie’ who usually entertains at Gotherington station – all seeking to keep lockdown spirits up!
Graham Radband, the GWSR’s volunteer commercial director commented: “With a good weather forecast we would have expected record numbers to have enjoyed the spectacle of wartime re-enactors, events, vehicles, cameo performances and entertainers to say nothing of the trains steaming through the Cotswold countryside between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway.
“The team of dedicated volunteers put huge effort into organising what has become one of the most popular annual events on the railway and I’m so glad that their work hasn’t all been in vain.
“ ‘The show must go on’ as Churchill might have said, and it will still be a weekend to remember and enjoy from the comfort of your own home!”
You can find out more and watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/wartimeinthecotswolds and watch live on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/c/GloucestershireWarwickshireRailway.
Graham Radband added: “On behalf of the Wartime group, I wish everyone all the best and look forward to seeing you all in person next year, Saturday and Sunday 24th/25th April 2021.
“As Vera Lynn sang: ‘We’ll meet again some sunny day’.”
