One of the many joys of the Memory Café is having
time to chat with other people about all sorts of things including families,
hobbies and holidays, but one topic that always sparks interest is what work
people have done over the years. Whether it be during the war years, within the
home or in the wider world there is always a tale to tell.
We like to link our themes to fun activities so below there are two different
challenges for you to try:
Trivia
Quiz based on occupations.
1. What job did George Formby sing about? .........................................
2. Benny Hill’s ‘Ernie’ was the fastest ...............................
in the west.
3. This person (Pat) had a black and white cat – Pat was a ........................
4. Dolly Parton’s hours of work were ..................... to ........................
5. Bobby Darin sang ‘If I were a ............................ and you were a lady’
6 .Lonnie Donegan’s old man was a ..............................
7. Oh ..................., ..................., won’t you marry me with your musket, fife and drum.
8. What shall we do with a drunken .....................................?
9. Little Bow Peep’s job – she was a .....................................
10. Old MacDonald was a ........................................ (E-I-E-I-O)
Now for something different – try the ‘Hidden
Occupation Challenge’
Can you find, and underline, the
hidden jobs in the following sentences?
Example: I have ten sweets. The hidden job is ‘vet’ (have ten).
Good luck!
- Did you see that squirrel grab a kernel of corn?
- Without much effort, Jean finished the test?
- Moscow boys are much like the boys in America
- Have you tried nutty pistachio ice cream?
- Count each error and deduct ten for each mistake.
- That sedan certainly looks expensive.
- Would you rather have plum, berry or apple jelly?
- If you see a wasp you should not bother it.
- This tart is the best I’ve ever tasted.
- Some countries refused to sign the pact or any treaty.
