Newsletter February 2026

Newsletter February 2026

“Winter draws on” is not a statement of intention from a pantomime dame but indeed is a reference to our dark and cold winter nights. Bishopsteignton Heritage metaphorically trudges on through the winter, continually researching, documenting and sharing village...
Newsletter January 2026

Newsletter January 2026

As our new year’s resolutions wain – from joining a gym to having a non alcoholic January – Bishopsteignton Heritage looks forward into 2026. It reminds me of having a new ‘jotter’ or new book at school where the handwriting on the fresh new page was...
Newsletter December 2025

Newsletter December 2025

BH continues in its endeavours to educate and benefit the community within its heritage facility. The website is constantly being updated with village stories, photographs and anecdotes. Only this very morning I read articles regarding fungi and spiders that clearly...
Newsletter November 2025

Newsletter November 2025

October 9th saw “An Evening with Colin and Dave III”. It was a sell out night – an evening of anecdotal tales and photos of Bishopsteignton’s colourful characters and history. It was absolutely fabulous to see faces old and new enjoy a few drinks and engaging in the...
Newsletter October 2025

Newsletter October 2025

 As you read this BH article we are only a few days away from the Colin and Dave evening, in the village hall. Prior to this whimsical evening of mirth and merrimentColin and I, with the help of James Hooper pick out photographs of buildings, people, dogs etc with...
Newsletter August 2025

Newsletter August 2025

Never did I think (at the time of writing) that we would be wishing for rain in Bishopsteignton, but memories of the summer of 1976 spring to mind, with the watershortages, hose pipe bans and standpipes. BH battles on in the hot weather, researching, archiving and...
Newsletter May 2025

Newsletter May 2025

As we look back at the gorgeous early April weather, we no doubt keep our fingers crossed, hoping the summer months will be as sunny.But irrespective of the weather, folks, BH are delighted to inform you that we are involved with the 80th Anniversary VE Day...
Newsletter April 2025

Newsletter April 2025

Bishopsteignton Heritage continues to work hard for the community and has been nominated to receive the Bishopsteignton Parish Council 2024/25 ‘Community Recognition Award’. This prestigious award proffers £50 and a Certificate and lots of photographic opportunities:...
Newsletter February 2025

Newsletter February 2025

As we dive headlong into 2025 with our resolutions and self-promises falling by the wayside; it dawned on me not for the first time, what a fabulous place Bishopsteignton is! I am of course totally biased having been dragged up in the village by a family of badgers...