A Cuppa Tea with the DBE

DBE: A British and Commonwealth of Nations Women's Organization

Tune into “A Cuppa Tea with the DBE” once a month to hear stories, traditions, recipes, histories, and more all from women of Britain or the Commonwealth now living in the United States. 

  1. 08/09/2022

    28. The RMS Titanic (pt. II)

    Drop Us A Line! This episode is the second part of chat with special guest, Marissa, all about the Titanic. We're talking about some of the notable figures on board, the cargo, and how journalism changed in the aftermath of the tragedy.  Find more from my guest, Marissa: Instagram: @rms_marissa Twitter: @RMS_Marissa TikTok: @rms_marissa If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org. You can follow us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/dbenational Instagram: @dbenational1909 Pinterest: pinterest.com/dbenational Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141440226-daughters-of-the-british-empire-in-the-usa  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLg Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/30-0316122  The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States.  We are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together.  If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org. Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/

    25 min
  2. 07/03/2022

    27. How Bertie Became King George VI

    Drop Us A Line! Welcome to the One Year Anniversary of the DBE Podcast, A Cuppa Tea with the DBE. And as we are still riding the waves of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, a very special guest joins us - Susan Webb, author of the children's book, Bertie: The Best Stuttering King.  We talk all things Jubilee, Princes Albert and Edward, Colin Firth and The King's Speech, and much more!  To learn more about Susan or buy her book, you can find her in the following places: Website: https://susanmwebb.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanMWebb Instagram: @authorsusanmwebb If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org. You can follow us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/dbenational Instagram: @dbenational1909 Pinterest: pinterest.com/dbenational Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141440226-daughters-of-the-british-empire-in-the-usa  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLg Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/30-0316122  The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States.  We are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together.  If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org. Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/

    33 min
  3. 06/08/2022

    26. Queen Elizabeth's Fashion through the Decades

    Drop Us A Line! We're celebrating the Queen's Jubilee this month and we invite you to join us as we take a look at her most iconic gowns and boldest colors over her life. From her coronation gown to wedding dress, Stewart Parvin coats to Rachel Trevor-Morgan hats, her vast brooch collection to her precious Corgis.  Alana Eddy, well-versed in the historical fashions of royal women, joins us from the Sir James M. Barrie chapter in Toledo, Ohio.  If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org. You can follow us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/dbenational Instagram: @dbenational1909 Pinterest: pinterest.com/dbenational Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141440226-daughters-of-the-british-empire-in-the-usa  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLg Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/30-0316122  The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States.  We are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together.  If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org. Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/

    24 min
  4. 05/10/2022

    24. The Victoria Sponge

    Drop Us A Line! April showers mean May flowers and, for us at the DBE, that means garden parties. And what else would you expect to find at a garden party but a classic Victoria sponge cake.  Tune in this week to hear your host, Georgia, talk about the history of the sponge cake, what makes the perfect sponge cake, and some fun sponge cake facts! If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org. You can follow us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/dbenational Instagram: @dbenational1909 Pinterest: pinterest.com/dbenational Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141440226-daughters-of-the-british-empire-in-the-usa  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLg Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/30-0316122  The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States.  We are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together.  If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org. Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/

    6 min
  5. 03/27/2022

    22. Women's History Month - Part 2

    Drop Us A Line! We're back with more amazing for Women's History Month! Part two features more incredible women form across Britain and the Commonwealth, including Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai, Jacinda Ardern, Mother Teresa, Indira Gandhi, Malala Yousefzai, and more! If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org. If you'd like more information about the Jane Austen tea in Toledo, OH, follow this link: https://www.dbe-in-ohio.org/events  You can follow us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/dbenational Instagram: @dbenational1909 Pinterest: pinterest.com/dbenational Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141440226-daughters-of-the-british-empire-in-the-usa  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLg Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/30-0316122  The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States.  We are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together.  If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org. Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/

    15 min
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Tune into “A Cuppa Tea with the DBE” once a month to hear stories, traditions, recipes, histories, and more all from women of Britain or the Commonwealth now living in the United States.