BOB would like to thank everyone, of all ages, who took part in Remembrance this year, whether from home or at an organised activity. For example (but not limited to):
- Pat White - for creating and erecting his memorial crosses display for the fourth year
- Young Jocelyn - for creating a Remembrance page on BOB, creating access to audio, visual and textural information
- John Hickley - for extracts from his Illustrated History of Bleadon book
- Residents - for sharing their memories of war time
- Grove Park Remembrance Ceremony - for bringing people and organisations together in a formal ceremony to remember the fallen
- Pages of the Sea - for bringing communities and families together informally at the sea front
- Church - For their service as part North's Somerset tribute 'Legacy of Light' (see below)
- Captain Stuart - for his information on the 'There not There' project, which BPC added to the church service
- Thank you to those of you who took the time and effort to bring our communities together and to send information and suggestions to BOB
There is a lot of knowledge, experience and memories within the residents of Bleadon, which would be shame to lose. Guy Garvey, on a BBC Radio 4 programme explained an interesting project, "Once he got his dad talking, a wealth of new stories emerged which helped Guy form a deeper bond with his dad and painted a vivid picture of a child in wartime Manchester. When Don died in March 2018, Guy realised how precious these recordings were - not just to him but also to his siblings and future generations of his family. Now he’s on a mission to encourage others to record their parents before it's too late." If you'd like to share any information on BOB, attributed or anonymously, please contact us.
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