A world without chocolate, a handful of sweets that have to last a fortnight, no oranges, no bananas, a diet with little meat, a diet that looks green and brown – these were the realities of life in World War Two that Year 5 experienced on Saturday. Thanks to an intrepid group of parents and a granny, Year 5 was divided into groups of 3 or 4 and all cooked an authentic recipe from the war using rationed ingredients. With names designed to appeal to you to do your patriotic duty – Dig For Victory salad, or Workingman’s Pudding, or to encourage the younger children to imitate their heroes – Commando Casserole, the meals would be filling and nutritious. 

At the end of the war, the British people were healthier than at the start, but they had to put up with the situation where there was no choice. You ate what was in front of you or went without. Well done to Year 5 for bravely trying what was put in front of you – Hasty Pudding is awful, but the rest are very tasty, and I am sure that you have a clearer few of what your grandparents went through in these years.

Thanks to the following parents and Granny who made the day possible: -  Mr. Kinsman, Mr Henty, Mrs Stuart-Smith, Mrs Norman, Mrs. Capestelagui, Mrs Winstanley, Mrs Fowler, Mrs Croft, Mrs Hunt, Mrs Wells, Mrs Henry, Mrs Beachus, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Wild and Mrs. Woodley.

There is an exhibition at the Imperial War Museum starting on February 12th, so any parent who is looking for a relevant place to visit during half term with their children might be interested.

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