The child-hood of dave, Living in Okampton.
By Lauren Wetc
My Interview.
I interviewed Dave. (My Dad.)
Q.1- When and where were you born?
A.1-I was born in Oakhampton In 1967.
Q.2- How long have you lived in the west of The exe?
A.2- I lived in the west of The exe for 37 years.
Q.3- What are some of the most important/ special places for you and the west of The exe and why?.
A.3- Being able to walk and ride along the rivers side. Also Being close to the City Centre, along with good views!.
Q.4- What was it like growing up as a child here?.
A.4-Did you go to school here? If so, what were your lessons & teachers like?.
Yes I did. I went to CowickStreetPrimary School, and St.ThomasHigh school. The teachers were rather strict, stricter than they are now, they had a cane back then. My lessons were similar to yours, English, Maths, Design-technology and science.
-What did you do in your free time?. I always used to skateboard because we didn't have computer & TV's like we do now.
Q.5- What are your most treasured memories of living here?
A.5- Growing up as a child, all the important celebrations of age; 16, 18, 21 etc. Being with family.
Q.6- How has the area changed in your life time?.
A.6- The traffic lights have changed, Speed bumps, More cars, More built up buildings, Busier than it all used to be.
Q.7- What makes it special living here?
A.8- It's Home!
Extra Questions
Question- Was there any games at all to play?!.
Answer- There was a few old fashioned arcade games: Space invaders & Frog squash things like that.
Questions- Did you go for walks a lot around the river & why?.
Answer- Yes a lot of the time we did with family: walk the dog, or to even entertain yourself. It was also a great place to Bike ride.