Hi. I am new here so bear with me please while I get familiar. I have recently formed a new Wirral Living History and Re enactment group attached to Eastham Home Guard Old Comrades Association (Company "D" 21st Bat Cheshire Home Guard ). Our aim is to learn, teach and remember the contribution of the H.G. to the War Effort.in Wirral. We strive to honour the H.G by being true to its spirit through representing them with respect and accuracy. Our aim is to work with schools, Care Homes, attend events and raise money for charity. We hope to some day have a permanent exhibition devoted to the Home Guard and to write a wider history of the Home Guard here in Wirral. I would love to hear from any locals who would like to join us or help by providing information, photographs or memories of the local Home Guard anywhere in Wirral. We are planning 1940's themed events in wWirral for 2021 ( subject to restrictions being lifted ) and are using this Covid time to get ourselves organised so please get in touch

The grounding you have. The members you may have. LEARN LISTEN, the public are the hardest teachers & audience. To much, they walk away , staying "in the part" kills children just want to hold, see things working, allways find out what your RISK are. When to say no. When to say yes, never under any circumstances give young ones bayonets they like to see if they still work. Lots of stuff from ww2 are not allowed "gas mask" for instance. Some schools don't allow them near the building. Very good repos about. But even those are looked on with suspicion. And often not allowed. Just in case. A photo helps. If in doubt never ever guess. Ask or. Tell them. I don't know but I will find out. Have been following your group with amusement and interest look forward to seeing you at Hooton hangers.