While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...
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Events and happenings past and present in and around Bishopsteignton
Day Thirty-Nine
While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...
Countdown to VE Day – 6 days to go – Sing for Victory
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 holding a...
Countdown to VE Day – 7 days to go – Cook for Victory
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...
Day Thirty-Eight
While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...
What was the Battle of Britain?
Background Eighty years ago, back in 1940, Britain faced a real and imminent threat. Germany, under Hitler and the Nazi Party had successfully invaded large parts of Europe including Poland, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and France. Also countries such as...
Countdown to VE Day – 8 days to go – Forties Fashion
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...
Day Thirty-Seven
While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...
Countdown to VE-Day – 9 days to go – Flags and Bunting
With only nine days left to get ready for your VE-Day party at home, we thought we would give you some hints on getting your house decorated . Union jack flags would seem to be the order of the day, along with balloons and bunting, in any colours but particularly in...
Day Thirty-Six
While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...