Last
month’s cafe based around our memories of radio programmes from the past was so
well received that it was decided to follow on this month with a theme of ‘The
World of Television’. As visitors arrived they were able to take a first look
at an extensive display of television programmes from across the decades or to
tackle an appropriately themed word-search.
However,
before we settled down to thinking about our own favourite programmes, David
welcomed our friends ‘Cameo’ from St Columb Minor who had come along to amuse
and entertain us with their latest selections of words and music. Dressed in
cheery matching sunshine yellow outfits, the girls quickly had everyone smiling
with their selection of well-known songs from earlier decades. Soon we were all clapping and singing along
and some even joined in with the dancing!
As usual there were some amusing poems to listen to and a couple of
beautiful solo pieces.
Tea-time
gave everyone time for a chat as we enjoyed our usual ‘cuppa and cakes’. There
was also time for a closer look at our display, which was full of photos and
books illustrating a wide range of television programmes past and present,
along with thought-provoking questions about comedies, dramas, documentaries,
‘soaps’ and much more.
Some
fascinating ‘behind the scenes’ photos gave us an insight into the technical
side of TV, thanks to our friend Jean, whose late husband John was for many
years a BBC cameraman, working on numerous outside broadcasts of sporting
events and state occasions. Jean told us a little of her husband’s career and
gave us a taste of some of the well-known productions on which he had worked
from dramas such as ‘The Pallisers’ to documentaries about Concorde and filming
Winston Churchill’s funeral.
Following
tea everyone settled down to a ‘Television Quiz’, after which answers were
revealed – with the aid of a little teamwork – it was amazing what we were able
to recall and gave us all food for thought about the role TV programmes have
played in our lives over the years.
A new
idea at the cafe has been to ask our guests if they have any favourite songs or
pieces of music which we can play at some time during the afternoon. Today we
were able to squeeze in a couple of items - ‘Three Little Maids from School’
was the choice of one of our visitors, whilst for another two we played ‘Baby
Love’ by the Supremes!
Thanks
were given to ‘Cameo’ before it was time to head for home once again with
plenty to think and talk about before our next café on June 17th at Crantock
Village Hall.
New members, who have a degree of memory loss, are
always welcome to come along with their carers, and should you require more
information please contact Di on 01637 830544 or Joan on 01637 831347.
