If you had a chance to see my previous post about Saturday at Twinwood, you will know that I partied the night away and ended up getting into bed around 3am.
Missed it? You can catch it again here.
Cheers!
Anyway, I was due back at the event on Sunday and planned to get there for the opening at 1000.
Sadly, due to my knee issue, I woke in a lot of pain and I could hardly bear weight on it. This meant I had to rethink my plans.
If the feet look this bad…. imagine the knee
Two mugs of tea and some toast later, I started to get ready for the day ahead. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t as good as expected so I totally changed my plans on what I wanted to wear.
Out went the rainbow coloured dress and in came the wide legged trousers, spear-pointed blouse and vintage braces and tie. Added to the mix was a gorgeous navy tilt had from one of my favourite sellers, Maggie Mae Vintage based in Shrewsbury.
On my Way
I added navy, clear and pink bangles and pink earrings and I was all good to go.
Due to the mobility issues, I didn’t arrive onsite until 2pm, which is probably the latest I have ever turned up to Twinwood. I have to admit that I was gutted to have missed the Twinwood Philharmonic at 11am as it is always a brilliant performance, however I would never have been able to get there in time.
Some of The brilliant Security Team
I started off with a bit of a mooch around the shops where I spotted the sublime Jenny Tree who was decked out in a gorgeous Pake Muu. She was shopping solo, which was very trusting of the wonderful Dickie as she is known for her shopping sprees!
Mentioning that the rest of the gang were all based up near the Control Tower, I was determined to get up there today. I took it slowly and eventually got there to spend a couple of hours with friends, old and new.
Arena Time
The highlight of Sunday was going to be an Elvis tribute on the main stage. This was due to start at 1900 and it was going to take a little while for me to get down there.
We moved en-masse to the main arena and picked a spot right near the front of the stage. It was at this point that I popped back to my seat to get a couple of things and sit down for a minute or two.
Elvis Time!
A group of people had moved their chairs right next to mine, which I genuinely didn’t mind.
The man who was sat next to me suddenly moved his chair to the opposite side of their party which I found a little strange. I glanced across at the lady that was with the party and she gave me a big smile.
Elvis Fans
Before I knew it she stood up and came over to me.
She said hello and went on to tell me that she was one of my followers! She loved my style and that I was always beautifully dressed and she couldn’t believe that we were sat next to each other.
Elvis Is In The Building!
Asking if she could have a photograph, I happily smiled and we had a couple of snaps. Sadly, I didn’t get one but if she reads this, I would love her to get in touch.
We had a right old natter and it was a real pleasure to meet her. Sarah and her husband were at their first Twinwood and were loving it. I recommended the Cockney Sing-a-long that evening and said goodbye as it was time to move nearer to the main stage as Elvis was in the building!
Pure Joy
By Elvis, I mean the amazing Steve Halliday.
I have to say it. The man was OUTSTANDING. It literally looked like Elvis had risen from the dead and was singing all his hits again.
Stood right at the front with an amazing group of friends, we boogied our absolute toes off to some classic Elvis tracks. Given that I was sat on the seat of my walking frame, I was able to look after bags and coats as well as video everyone having a brilliant time.
Elvis and Priscilla
The amazing Amy started off a trend by managing to take her Waspie off under her long vintage dress whilst dancing along. Given that I hadn’t found time to get changed into my evening dress, I decided to go one better and change in the middle of the arena!
Off came the braces and tie, then the hat. I undid the buttons of my shirt and pulled it over my head. I had a vest top on underneath and so all I did was pull my dress on over the top.
Amber and Ria
Shimmying out of my wide leg trousers, I added jewellery and flowers and I was set for the night. All togged up with one place to go:-
The Colonial Club.
In case the Portaloos were awful…
It was time for Alex Mendham and his Orchestra, followed by the Sing-A-Long.
Sitting with the marvellous Amber, Ria and her Mum, we had a little while to chat before the next performance and for some strange reason the subject came up of what was in my wicker bag.
Arena Awesomeness
Amber decided to record exactly what was in my bag and it was like being Mary Poppins. Over 5 minutes later and I finally fished out the last item out of the bag; assorted mints.
At that point, I saw the lovely lady from the main arena, Sharon. She was with her husband Nick and looking for a place to sit for the sing-a-long as I recommended. Of course, it was the obvious thing to do, so I asked them to join us.
Just Brilliant!
Initially they were concerned about ‘butting’ in but I told them it was the Twinwood ‘way’; The More the Merrier.
There was plenty of time to chat and we spent the time discussing the event, what we liked, what we would have more of, if possible and also a bit of a discussion about vintage clothing and styles.
All ready for the Sing-A-Long
Eventually it was time for the sing-a-long. We made a move en-masse to a closer location at the front of the stage so we could get right into the spirit of it all.
Champagne Charlie and Tom Carradine did an absolutely sterling job of leading the revellers. The floor was crowded with people of all ages and clothing styles, singing along together.
Cockney Sing-A-Long
Out came the ‘animal’ songs, then Mary Poppins, and finally the proper London songs. It was absolutely smashing and the atmosphere was so wonderful it literally filled your heart with joy.
Finally it was time for me to head off home. I was shattered and in a considerable amount of pain. The road surface really had done my knees no favours and I wanted to get back and ice my knee.
Champagne!
I called Baby Bear and asked her to come and collect me. I told her it would be about 40 minutes for me to get back to the parking area as it was such slow going.
Pushing my roller down the gravel and then wood chipping pathways was really difficult. Eventually it became excruciating, but I had one shining light in that I thought there would be a bus at the Arena pick up point that would take me to the car park.
Champagne Charlie and Tom Carradine do it in style!
As I walked past a group of security staff, I double checked that there were buses running and was categorically told Yes.
Hallelujah.
I got to the pick up point and there was no-one stood waiting so I assumed that I had just missed a bus and was first in the queue for the next one. Ten minutes later and I was still waiting and there was no-one joining me.
This didn’t bode well at all.
I could see some security staff about a 100 yards away so walked down to them and said ‘Can I ask you a quick question’
Time to Go Home
They both looked at me and asked how they could help.
I told them that I had been told there would be buses coming, to which the male guard said ‘I am sorry but you’ve been told wrong, there are no buses now’
Totally unable to contain my reaction, I literally burst into tears. I was so upset and in pain.
Goodnight, Sweetheart
The guard asked how he could help and I explained that my daughter was picking me up and was there any way she could be allowed through the gate at the car parking area to come up to where I was standing as I didn’t think I could walk any further given that it was another 20 – 30 minutes walk.
I have to be honest. I couldn’t have asked for better help. Gary told me to ring my daughter and tell her to go to the gate. She was then to tell the guard there that Gary had given authority for her to be allowed through.
They then got me a proper chair to sit on and asked if there was anything else I needed. I was overwhelmed by their help and just sat quietly waiting for my lift.
Goodnight Twinwood
Thankfully she arrived pretty quickly and put all of my belongings in the car. I struggled into the passenger seat and was glad when we finally pulled up onto the drive.
Sunday was done, just Monday left.
Or was there?
Till next time.
SPSG xxx