Back in Time: Reminiscence Memory Box Sessions
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1 January 10.00am – 31 August 5.00pm 2024
Share and celebrate memories using photos and objects from the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum collection
Book Via Email | Cost Based On Location*
Sessions are delivered in the community, at group homes and community settings
Book in advance by emailing lisa.ford@cvlife.co.uk
Our collections include a wealth of objects that can help prompt memories, from toys, games and souvenirs to clothing, schoolbooks, photos and stationery. Delivered in group homes and community settings by our expert learning team, our Back in Time memory box sessions are a great way to take an immersive trip down memory lane, sharing and celebrating reminiscences.
Visits can be arranged on a regular basis, enabling your group to enjoy return visits from our staff, who are trained in dementia-friendly practices. Sessions last between 45 minutes and an hour, depending on the needs of the group. Those taking part will have the chance to handle real museum objects from the past, learn more about their history and take part in group discussions.
*The cost of the sessions are based on your location within the midlands. Price per postcode, per session can be seen below:
| CV1 - CV6 |
£40 per session |
| CV7 - CV8 |
£50 per session |
| CV9 - CV13 |
£60 per session |
| CV21 - CV23 |
£75 per session |
Themes to choose from are outlined below:
SCHOOLDAYS:
Take a trip back to the classroom with this interactive session which explores, where we went to school, what we learnt and what school dinners were really like!
HOLIDAYS & TRIP TO THE SEASIDE:
A session which will take you back to seaside holidays, the feeling of sand between your toes and the sound of crashing of the waves and other holiday experiences.
MADE IN COVENTRY:
Do you remember the good old days before the ghost town? This session explores some of the brilliant things that were invented and made in Coventry.
ALL DRESSED UP:
This session explores the way we used to dress, how fashions have changed and reflects on some of the places we brought our clothes from.
MAKE DO & MEND:
This session reflects on how Coventry was affected by WW2 how everyone pulled together and had to be more resourceful, particularly during and just after the war when essential items were in short supply and rationing was in place.
FOOD TO THE TABLE:
This session takes us back to a time before microwaves, ready meals and takeaways when people often used ingredients grown in the garden and cooked meals from scratch.
ROYAL DAYS:
This session takes us on a journey through the decades as we consider all the Royal occasions that have taken place over the years and how they can become the landmarks of peoples lives.
ENTERTAINMENT, TOYS & GAMES:
This session explores all the different entertainments and games we have enjoyed over the years and considers how much they differ from the way children play today.
TIME TRAVELLERS:
Travel through time, from prehistory to the present day, with objects from our museum collection. Can you guess how old these objects are and what they were used for?
DIPPY THE DINOSAUR:
We have a very special visitor with us at the Herbert at the moment, learn more about Dippy the Dinosaur and prehistoric fossils found in Warwickshire.
LANDMARKS OF LIFE:
This session explores all the major milestones on our lives including weddings, passing the driving test, royal celebrations and other cultural celebrations.
CHRISTMAS IN COVENTRY:
This session takes us back to Christmas in the past, from hanging up Christmas stockings to making Christmas puddings on stir up Sunday!
To book a session or for more information, please contact Learning and Engagement Manager Lisa Ford by emailing lisa.ford@cvlife.co.uk.