Commenting on the logistics for the record, Deborah said: ‘We
originally wanted to do the stringing and measuring at Exeter
Cathedral with as many contributors who wanted to help as
possible. As it was, we weren’t able to do this. I’ve had to have
all the bunting delivered to me at home, and I’ve literally been
drowning in it, and done all the stringing myself. Westpoint
seemed like a great alternative to measure the record. It’s an
enormous, covered event venue which due to the pandemic is
currently not in use and has enabled us to lay out the bunting,
which has taken a full two days, whilst remaining compliant
with social distancing regulations.’
Now that the bunting has been measured, all the documentation
will be submitted to Guinness World Records and verified
before the record can be made official.
Originally the bunting was due to be suspended inside the
crafts and gardens marquee at Devon County Show. As the
2020 show had to be cancelled, the bunting will remain in
Westpoint until September. The local community will be
invited to see the record-breaking bunting in its full glory on
designated evenings throughout the summer. They will be
offered the opportunity to purchase sections of the bunting to
help raise funds for the Devon County Show’s charity of the
year, farming charity The Addington Fund. The bunting will
also be donated to local causes.’
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