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If you are a car lover, planning on attending the Goodwood Revival this summer, then why not host the perfect vintage party for all your friends. From 1940s glamour to the fabulous 1950s and swinging 1960s, there are plenty of vintage themes to choose from. With the help of this wonderful selection of books you can plan the perfect party activities, delicious food and a delightful mix of drinks to keep your guests entertained.
This three day festival, held in September each year at the Goodwood Circuit since 1998, is the world’s greatest historic motor race event. Unlike other sporting events, it maintains a period theme and celebrates all types of racing cars and motorcycles that would have competed during the original Goodwood events between 1948-1966. It is a fabulous day out for car lovers and vintage fanatics alike.
In this charming 1950s guidebook, Ethelind Fearon discusses the secrets of successful entertainment. She shares tips on how to overcome the dread of hosting a party and how to cater without catastrophic results. The book is beautifully illustrated with line drawings and contains party games, cocktails rated by technical difficulty and a number of highly unappetising recipes. Fearon writes with deliberate humour, creating a hilarious and indispensable read for the vintage hostess (or host).
Start off the fun with some awesome part activities! Whether your event is just for adults or for children too, this fun book of party games is just the ticket. Sharing games for special occasions, celebrations such as New Year’s Eve and Halloween, and everyday circumstances such as beach trips, there is little chance guests will be bored when in possession of this book. You can even prepare some yourself prior to your party, choosing from a series of silly games, quizzes, card games and more!
If you’re looking for some delicious vintage recipes, then this charming vintage cookbook is the perfect choice. Filled with a large number of savoury and sweet recipes, you certainly won’t run out of options. The book is divided into two sections, with the first part sharing little dishes traditional served between ‘sweets’ and ‘desert’ and the second part consisting of recipes for a mixture of dishes such as tarts, jellies, souffles and sweet omelettes. If you would like to serve your guests some light dishes, then this book can help you do just that.
Though written after the original Goodwood period, this little book is filled with a selection of classic cocktail recipes. From traditional blends to more unusual mixes, this is the perfect guide for the vintage bartender. Alongside instructions on how to mix drinks for the best result, the book discusses the different types of drink glasses and how to tell them apart. Written in both English and Japanese, it is a delightful and instructive book – the perfect guide for the vintage party host.
This volume contains a collection of amusing stories by brilliant writers such as William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, P. G. Wodehouse, Robertson Davies and Jilly Cooper. Complete with humorous illustrations, these stories are designed to entertain. Jokes, toasts and travellers tales fill the pages, harking back to the traditions and challenges of after dinner speeches celebrated in Chaucer’s day. This book is one of English eccentrism, sharing witty, frivolous, fascinating, reflective and poignant stories for all occasions.
Are you ready to host the perfect vintage party for your Goodwood guests? As indicated above, these books can help you do just that. Filled with tips, activities, recipes and stories, they will ensure your hosting success. So, you can send out your invites, make preparations and let the vintage fun begin!
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