December
3rd saw the Memory Café beginning to ‘warm up’ for the festive
season.
The
tables were dressed with pots of red berries and ivy, whilst the displays took
everyone back to Christmases long past, with toys and games from the early
twentieth century through to the 1950s and up to the 1980s.
The
theme continued in our word-search and an ‘A-Z’ of games and toys, and most
of our guests were soon puzzling over these, whilst others brought in their own
contributions to share on the display. We were thrilled to see some early tin
toys and a 1920s Hornby train set, a collection of well-loved games, a lovely
wooden Noah’s Ark and much more!
Many
memories were stirred by the selection of dolls, a 1950s dolls’ house, toy cars
and garage, farm animals and a farm, building bricks and there was even a
rocking horse!
There was plenty of time for our guests to have a good look and reminisce
about toys they had in their childhood, before David distributed a
light-hearted quiz based around our theme. Background music of favourite
children’s song from the past added to the atmosphere and there was plenty of
chatter and laughter all round as almost everyone was on their feet having a
closer look.
It
seemed no time at all before a lovely afternoon tea was served, and David ran
through the answers to the quiz before introducing our visiting entertainers
the ‘Perran Rebells’. The two ladies brought along a selection of handbells
which were distributed around the tables. With the minimum of instruction they
had everyone playing and singing a selection of Christmas carols, with
considerable success! It was great fun
and a good way to begin our celebrations for the festive season, which will
continue when we meet up again in two weeks time.
Thanks
were given to our visitors as well as to all our guests who took the trouble to
venture into their attics and cupboards to rediscover their wonderful old
playthings.
We
are looking forward to meeting up again for our next café on Monday 17th
December at Crantock Village Hall from 2–4pm. Anyone who has a degree of
memory loss, with their carers are always welcome, and should you require further
information please contact Di on 01637 830544, Joan on 01637 831347 or visit
our website at crantockmemorycafe.org.uk
