We’re
always delighted that our memory cafe is such an enjoyable and social occasion
where friends old and new have a chance to relax, chat and share experiences
and local news over a cup of tea and home-made refreshments. However, we aim to
enhance those experiences with a theme which will add interest and
entertainment, as well as stimulating thoughts and memories.
For
our first cafe in November guests arriving at the cafe were quick to see that
they were about to be transported into the world of holidays! The room was colourfully decked with posters,
bunting, books, maps and postcards of holiday destinations, and our
ever-popular quizzes and word-searches on the theme were on the tables.
Our
special guest, Veronica Gray, had a very particular holiday story to tell: as
an experienced ‘tour guide,’ she spent a number of years escorting groups of
visitors around the British Isles and further afield, and had a wealth of
fascinating and often amusing tales to tell, along with historical and
geographical detail about places she had seen.
The
story she told was of her first ever experience as a guide, which involved
escorting a large group of American visitors on a month-long trip encompassing Scotland, Wales, South East England and across the English Channel
to Bologne – quite an expedition! She
held us all spellbound and amused with her stories as they visited towns and
cities, castles and cathedrals – not to mention the hotels and hospitals! With
the aid of maps and photographs – and even poetry – Veronica took us with her
on her journey, and brought back many memories of our own travels and places we
had visited or lived.
At
the end of the afternoon thanks were given to Veronica and everyone left with
plenty to think and talk about before our Memory Cafe Extra meeting in two
weeks time on Monday 21st November at Crantock Village Hall from 2pm
– 4pm. Our Memory Cafe is an enjoyable way
to meet and make friends, and new members are always welcome. We are open to
anyone concerned about memory loss, with their carers, and should you need
further information ring Di on 01637 830544 or Joan on 01637 831347.
