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Past Programme 2023-2024


 

2024

  • January- New Year Resolutions,Traditions, & Celebrations General discussion.
  • February-Charities- Group Discussion; members to contribute. We will be discussing the history and development of charities, how they started, how they have changed and how their funds are used now. We have added a sub-page to show who has chosen which charity.
  • March - An Exploration of Logos Past/Present and the History of the Companies they Represent. led by Lynne
  • April - My First Paid Work Experience We will each share -when, where and how we got our first job, our age, feelings and apprehensions (if any) Do you remember how much you earned?
  • June - An Insight into Music Appreciation led by Rodger & An introduction to Family History by Brenda.
  • July & August - Summer Break
  • Sept - What did your Grandparents or Great Grand Parents do for a living? General Discussion.
  • October - “ Tell me more ?’ a selection of objects for members to discuss their knowledge of
  • November - “The Bloodmoor Hill Finds” a talk by Paul Derbridge. Meeting to be held at Oulton Broad Museum
  • December - Musical Christmas memories

2023

  • January - Foods from my childhood.Both likes and dislikes
  • February - Holidays of your past -Bring just ONE photo of you on holiday that evokes memories of a past holiday for you.
  • March - How Has Technology Changed the Working Environment? - Jo & Brenda and group discussion
  • April - Coronations-memorabilia, your recollections and its history
  • May - The Pros & Cons of Home Working lead by Irene (Pros) & David (Cons).
  • June - Day trip to Framlingham Castle & Saxtead Mill
  • July - Planning Meeting & Social Lunch.
  • August - Summer break
  • Sept - Norwich Castle Visit- The Last Voyage of the Gloucester
  • October - Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities - lead by Val
  • November - Evacuees - led by Sandra Delph
  • December - Christmas Memories