VE Day 75th – Photos 2
Some more photos of the VE Day 75th ‘Front Garden tea parties’ on Friday 8 May 2020.
VE Day 75th – Photos 1
We had great plans for village commemoration of the VE Day 75th Anniversay on Friday 8 May – and although that couldn’t happen the ‘front garden tea parties’ (complete with decorations and dressing up) was a great success. Here are some photos – and there is a second post with yet more photos.
Capturing these historic and extraordinary times
Without doubt these are unprecedented times and we are ‘living through history’ – a time we might perhaps mark and record, for us all to have for the future.
We have in mind two slightly different but complementary initiatives – either or both of which you may like to contribute to, in your own ways.
‘Created in Strange Times’
Art, craft and making things in our community during the Covid-19 Pandemic
All the while we are all confined to home we know many of you are using the time creatively in different ways – producing art, making crafts and making/repairing things.
We would like to celebrate everyone’s creativity by holding an exhibition of work once the crisis is passed.
It doesn’t matter how you chose to express your creativity, or what your subject matter is, there will be a place for your work.
Examples we have heard about include the following;
- Painting, drawing, sculpture, collage
- Photography
- Music, theatre, performance
- Writing – prose, poetry, diaries, chronicles
- Crafts of all sorts
- Sewing, knitting, embroidery, weaving, working with textiles
- Making all manner of objects
- Restoring and repairing things
Your work might reflect living through the pandemic – or it may be inspired by anything else, or simply done because at the moment you have the time!
We haven’t yet set a date for the Exhibition – we simply don’t know when it might be possible to stage it, but we expect it to involve the Coronation Hall and St Mary’s Church as Exhibition venues. (Maybe Downes Barn as well).
Acknowledgement – this idea was triggered by Joe Cornicks photographic project ‘Looking Out’. We thought that was a great idea, and from that the broader idea of “Created in Strange Times’ emerged. So thank you Joe.
A chronical of Slindon Village during the Covid-19 pandemic
In addition, it would be perhaps be valuable to keep a record of village life during the pandemic – a chronical and/or ‘scrapbook’ of all that goes on.
The work to record the Covid-19 pandemic can still be creative – painting, writing, poetry, photos etc – but all inspired by/reflecting the pandemic itself. (ie much more targeted in its subject matter).
Diaries or journals – maybe illustrated – are particularly sought, along with copies of leaflets, photos of signs, activities etc etc – indeed anything that captures ways in which life in our community is different and distinctive during the pandemic.
It could include ‘journalism’, collecting materials, ‘recording’ what goes on. For example, the parish mags, leaflets from the council, images of the closed off car-parks, signage, the absence of traffic and aircraft vapour trails, initiatives such as the Easter door decorations, VE Day tea parties in front gardens etc etc.
But those are just examples – include anything that strikes you as different and distinctive about life in the village during the pandemic.
Again, hold on to this material and we will give more information about collating and keeping it in future magazines.
Please contact Mike Imms if you have any questions or suggestions. 814777. mike@mikeimms.co.uk
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Please contact Mike Imms if you have any questions or suggestions. 814777. mike@mikeimms.co.uk
Marking VE Day under lockdown – 8 May 2020
Marking VE Day under lockdown Friday 8 May, 2020
As you will probably know we had great plans for street parties, dancing, walks, exhibitions, toasts and commemorations to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, on Friday 8 May (and the ensuing weekend).
None of this was possible under lock down.
Some of the VE day celebrations that were possible within the guidelines and advertised by the government included:
11am – 2 minute Silence for a moment of Reflection and Remembrance
9pm – A televised addressed by the Queen and after that we stood outside our houses and raised a glass to the Queen and thanked all those heroes of WW11.
In addition, the Slindon Covid19 Team suggested one activity which was more sociable for our village but still within social distancing guidelines……
We took a walk between 3pm and 4pm, walking CLOCKWISE round the village, greeting those villagers who put up decorations, bunting and took afternoon tea in their front gardens.
Easter front doors
A lovely idea to decorate front doors & gates – nice to see something cheerful and full of hope. With thanks to all who decorated their doors – and we really hope we haven’t left anyone out. We are repeating this floral celebration in 2021.
Dance your way to Keeping Fit – every Thursday Coronation Hall
DANCE YOUR WAY TO FEELING FIT
AT THE CORONATION HALL, SLINDON
Every Thursday 7.30pm – 8.30pm during term time
At present this class in not running because of the Coronavirus crisis.
When the weather improves we may be able to run this class outside, within ‘social distancing’ guidelines – but this will depend on the detail of government guidelines at the time. Keep watching!
This is an alternative to a regular Aerobics or Zumba class. The class is informal and friendly and you will be encouraged to work at your own pace. Over time the classes will improve your co-ordination and movements and sequences will become familiar.
All abilities and ages welcome
Drop-in class £6 per session
If you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact
Kate Thorne 07940199092, 01243 814568 Email: katet080@googlemail.com