30713-24MAKING do and mending was a feature of every day life during World War Two, but the children of 2004 have been trying their hand at it.
Make Do And Mend is the title of a two-day event at the Museum And Art Gallery in Bath Road, which began yesterday.
Like their counterparts 60 years ago, the young visitors used fragments of fabric to create plaited rugs and a quilt.
The difference was that the materials would be regarded as scraps now, whereas they would have been carefully hoarded for the purpose during the era of rationing.
The completed quilt will be displayed by the Museum And Art Gallery as part of its D-Day anniversary celebrations.
Make Do And Mend is part of an ongoing programme of fun events at the venue, details of which can be obtained either by calling in or telephoning 01793 466556.
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