During the early 1960s the Bishopsteignton Players began performimg plays and pantomimes in the Village Hall. With only a few players to begin with, the group grew in size and popularity over the years and is still thriving in the 21st century. This is the first part of a series of articles that will tell the story of the group’s evolution.
Scouting during Covid
During the Coronavirus outbreak, 1st Bishopsteignton Scout Group leaders worked incredibly hard to keep the group up and running despite the ever changing rules and guidelines. This article will tell you about the kinds of things our Scout Group got up to during Covid.
1st Bishopsteignton Scout uniforms
An easy way to recognise a scout is by their uniform. Nowadays, the scout uniform is a dark green shirt with a neckerchief and woggle; the current Bishopsteignton neckerchief colour is purple. However, Scout uniforms previously were very different.
Bishopsteignton Children’s Theatre: Interview with Sheila Robbins
Around the time of the fiftieth anniversary of the Bishopsteignton Children’s Theatre, the founder, Sheila Robbins, nee Skinner, was interviewed by Luke Whitlock, an ex member of the company. This is a recording of that interview with the transcript.
Bishopsteignton Football Club – into the New Millenium
Continuation of the story of Bishopsteignton Football Club from the 1990s up to 2020 when they celebrated their 100th anniversary. Our story will include the Club’s ‘highs and lows’, those that helped to make this club successful, a gallery of photos of players and managers, some artefacts.
Bishopsteignton Children’s Theatre
Bishopsteignton Children’s Theatre recently celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary. This article combines the memories of people who participated in the shows and is linked to an interview with Sheila Robbins, a major character in the running of those shows.
Bishopsteignton Primary School reactions to Lockdown
Reflections on the first Lockdown in 2020, from pupils at Bishopsteignton Primary School.
2021 Census
2021 is the year that the latest British census will be completed. This article will explain just what the census is and it’s importance to the country, and encourage the younger generation to get involved and understand it.
Bishopsteignton Football Club – The First 75 Years
Bishopsteignton Football Club celebrated its 100th anniversary on the 15th October 2020. This is the club’s story highlighting the ‘highs and lows’ throughout the years, those that were involved to make the club successful including managers, players and helpers, players’ successes, a gallery of photos identifying the members, events and artefacts.
1st Bishopsteignton Scout Jamborees
Many current and past members of 1st Bishopsteignton Scout Group have participated in local, national, and international Jamborees; this article will tell you about the differences between the Scout Jamborees in the past and present and give you an idea about what it’s like to attend one.