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Countdown to VE Day – 4 days to go – Women at War

Countdown to VE Day – 4 days to go – Women at War

by Yvonne Hellin-Hobbs | May 4, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

The Women’s Auxiliary Air Force Mary Overill Mary Overill joined the Royal Air Force as a WAAF. Mary now lives in Fore St. Bishopsteignton. This is the story she has passed on to her great grandchildren. Mary was born, Mary Bovey, in Buckfastleigh, Devon in...
Countdown to VE Day – 5 days to go – Evacuees

Countdown to VE Day – 5 days to go – Evacuees

by Yvonne Hellin-Hobbs | May 3, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

Evacuees   With the start of the Second World War came Operation Pied Piper. This was the plan to evacuate civilians from cities and other areas that were at high risk of being bombed or becoming a battlefield in the event of an invasion. 1.5 Million children,...
Countdown to VE Day – 6 days to go – Sing for Victory

Countdown to VE Day – 6 days to go – Sing for Victory

by Yvonne Hellin-Hobbs | May 2, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

    Welcome to Day 6 of our VE-Day countdown, and today we want to share lots of wonderful wartime music with you. Had we not been in Lockdown the lovely ladies that organise the ‘Singing for Fun’ sessions at the Community Centre would have been...
Countdown to VE Day – 7 days to go – Cook for Victory

Countdown to VE Day – 7 days to go – Cook for Victory

by Yvonne Hellin-Hobbs | May 1, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

We have reached Day 7 of our VE-Day countdown, and today we are going to make some suggestions as to what you can eat to celebrate the day in 1940s style. In a strange way, the shortages of availability of some products during Lockdown is similar to the deprivations...
Countdown to VE Day – 8 days to go – Forties Fashion

Countdown to VE Day – 8 days to go – Forties Fashion

by Yvonne Hellin-Hobbs | Apr 30, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

So here we are, at 8 days and counting, until we all dress up and party in our homes to celebrate VE-Day. So this article will give you some hints and tips on how you can adapt your existing wardrobe to look the part, or dress the kids up in red, white and blue for...
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