Jane Francis
ENSA-STYLE
1940s
Entertainer
Lancashire Belle
Where And When To See Jane
Jane's bookings are divided into public and private events - mostly the latter. However, there are still plenty of opportunities to catch Jane singing live, with more being added as the year progresses. Here then are just some of the events so far confirmed for 2024, which are open to the general public.
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Date: Saturday, Sunday 21st-22nd September 2024
Location: Grassington Village
Address: North Yorkshire, Near Skipton
Postcode: BD23 5AA
The beautiful village of Grassington, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is a popular weekend on the 1940s calendar. You'll find Jane at the top of the hill, a regular spot for her, as she's been there since it started back in 2013. The event itself has gone from strength to strength, and with the popular TV series All Creatures Great and Small (the recent remake) being filmed here, it does have the feel of being back in time. There's plenty of eataries, shops and pubs... in fact this little village seems to have it all!
Date: Sunday 29th September 2024
Location: Welshpool 1940s
Address: 42 Broad St, Welshpool, Powys
Postcode: SY21 7JQ
The last Sunday in September will once again find Jane back again at a lovely event in the market town of Welshpool in Powys. Performing in the town hall last time around, Jane unexpectedly found herself in the exalted company of some familiar faces from the BBC classic comedy Allo, Allo. We don't know if Herr Flick and co will be back again this year, but Jane certainly will!
Date: Saturday 12th October 2024
Location: Avoncroft Museum
Address: Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Postcode: B60 4JR
Recreating the kind of wartime dances that took place in village halls the length and breadth of the country in the 1940s, this evening sees the Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings host a 1940s dance. Guy’s Jumpin’ Boogie from UK 1940’s Radio will be spinning the tunes, with live music from Lancashire Belle. Tickets are just £12. For more details, see:
Date: Sunday 13th October 2024
Location: Eden Camp
Address: Malton, North Yorkshire
Postcode: YO17 6RT
This wonderful WW2 living museum will be hosting a two-day step back to the 1940s, as per the poster. You can catch Jane here on the Sunday.
Date: Sunday 10th November
Location: Hogarths
Address: 140 Church Street, Preston
Postcode: PR1 3BU
Back again at Hogarth's by popular demand, today Jane will be commemorating Remembrance Sunday with a full 1940s show that pays respect to the fallen. Times yet to be confirmed, but it will follow a full commemorative service held in the city centre in the morning.
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Date: Wednesday, Thursday 13th-14th November 2024
Location: Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre
Address: Wythenshawe
Postcode: M22 1QW
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For the third year running, Jane is back at the Wythenshawe centre as Manchester Airport hosts a two-day community lunch for seniors. Attendance strictly by invitation only, this annual event is Manchester Airport's thank you to local residents, so popular it's run over two 'sittings' on successive days. This year's theme is the 1960s, with Jane (back by popular demand!) performing many timeless classics.