The memoir group had a lively discussion on such topics as Granny's jewellery (one of the members was wearing a lovely pink necklace from her Granny). We then talked about travel to different parts of the world.

songs of Guy Mitchell, (She wore Red Feathers and a hully hully skirt)  which had the whole group trying to sing.

Finally teaching teenagers to be adults through reading the Lord of the Flies.

Bridgid

MEMOIR : MONDAY JAN 25 2016

At last we were able to meet at Joyce's again now she is feeling better. A lively discussion about houses we have lived in and the vagaries of evacuation, some billets with the 'gentry', others with 'hoi polloi'.Humour and tragedy.A lady called Hyacinth (!) greeted one group; other children bought a knitting bag for their teacher whose family and home had been destroyed by a land mine .No doubt it was a treasured possession for a while.

Everyone is writing their piece before they come now.Once they start, they say, it's hard to stop.We all hope such records will please family in years to come.

If you have begun such writing and want to share some of it from time to time, join us occasionally.If you then decide to become a 'regular', you will also be welcome.

Just ring me: 8086 9053 myra

January meeting

Second Monday of 2016 and four interesting souls discussed aspects of their past, for instance, beds they had slept in (!) athletic hobbies of their youth and work with other people's children, large and small.Once again,very varied memories from the serious and hilarious sides.

We can still accept a few new people as long as the group stays below 10 for maximum participation. PHONE 8086 9053 MYRA

Next meeting is at Joyce's 25 Shepherds Hey Rd on Monday Jan 25 2 till 4pm.
 50p for tea and biscuits.
Electrifying conversation is FREE !

Myra m

A new member from Lordshill today at Phyll's ; our subject was Christmases Past.As always, reminiscence ranged with abandon over the last 80 years. Father Christmas was real then, so we wrote to him.Presents were small and simple but food extra special.Decorations were homemade and living trees 'acquired' with a spade in the boot of the old Ford. And in hot East Africa, children ate generous Christmas meals while wondering what on earth was a robin in the snow !

We meet at Phyll's again on Monday January 11th for more entertaining memories from 2 till 4pm.

Memoir is now a group of 6 friends. We are sharing such interesting memories and anecdotes. This builds up a detailed picture of each person from their childhood till this third age.One person's memory sparks another's flashback.
Recently, we have written about characters we have known a long time, over the decades.The books are developing organically; plans are flexible and therefore more interesting.

We are not exclusive though ! Anyone who wants to give the group a try, is most welcome. Ring me on 8086 9053 .

We hope Joyce will be able to host the next meeting on MONDAY Nov 23rd from 2 till 4pm. She lives down the end of Shepherds Hey Rd, Calmore, number 25.

Every 20 mins, the 12 bus passes her garden gate for the Richmond Rd/Saxon Pub stop.[100yds away] .I can let you in, if you let me know when,  on: 07752 637152. There are 3 steps up onto her lawn. (bathroom is next to the lounge.)

MEMOIR meeting was held at Myra's instead of Phyll Sillett's ( last minute change due to family problem)

Date brought forward because H and B won't be available next time.
Members present : Brigid, Joyce, Phyll S,and Myra

Hazelle sent apologies.

Brigid being a bridesmaid in Rhodesia was hilarious with invitations written on Bronco ! Phyll survived wandering as a toddler in the centre of South Shields.Joyce wasn't so lucky and got a fractured skull falling off a bike; fortunately near the General.And I talked about some of the excellent (and some eccentric ) characters who taught us at my secondary school.

Such an entertaining group.Thanks ladies.Hope we get some men to join us one day . . .

Next meeting : at Joyce's.    25 Shepherds Hey Road .     Monday July 20 th .    2 till 4pm.

myra m

June report

At a recent meeting at Joyce's house, we discussed Childhood memories of biting insects.   And the horrid things children did for amusement to the said insects.

There was some discussion on familial resemblance and colouring, such as red hair that can skip a generation only to re-emerge in later generations.

Still on the theme of childhood, infectious diseases that are not seen nowadays with the advent of vaccines.   Measles was mentioned with its connection with shingles and the need for the over 70's to get the vaccine.

The next meeting is at Phyllis on Monday 6th July.