Bishopsteignton Heritage received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant in January 2020 for the creation of a project to bring the local community together by celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Many of the events we planned early in 2020 could not be carried out due to Coronavirus Lockdown measures.
Countdown to VE Day – 1 day to go – PARTY!
With only one more day to go until the VE-Day 75th Anniversary, today we would like to remind you how you can celebrate within your own home and garden.
Countdown to VE Day – 2 days to go – Heroes
Many people lost their lives fighting in WWII, some came back alive, and others stayed and did their bit at home. Today we would like to remind you of the men and women who were the heroes.
Countdown to VE Day – 3 days to go – Dancing
Local dances were extremely important to the occupants of towns and villages throughout Britain during WWII. It was a place to meet your friends and have fun.
Countdown to VE Day – 4 days to go – Women at War
Though most women were left at home when WWII started, as their men went off to fight, a large number enlisted for the services or did vital war work.
Countdown to VE Day – 5 days to go – Evacuees
Only 5 days to go until VE-Day. Today we want to tell you about Evacuees, several of whom landed in Bishopsteignton during WWII.
Countdown to VE Day – 6 days to go – Sing for Victory
How much do YOU know about the music that was around in WWII?
Countdown to VE Day – 7 days to go – Cook for Victory
On Day 7 of our VE-Day Countdown, we celebrate FOOD!
Countdown to VE Day – 8 days to go – Forties Fashion
How to look the part for VE-Day 75 celebrations in your own home.
Countdown to VE-Day – 9 days to go – Flags and Bunting
Just nine days to go until our great ‘at home’ VE 75!