Our most recent remininscence session was very succesful with an overwhelmingly positive response from the lovely people who took part. Residents of Thornbury Villas spent an afternoon revisiting scents and smells and experiences evoked by items from the Trust's collection. One lady even knew Mr Parks himself when he ran the Chemists in Mutley Plain.
Very kindly they also took the time to complete some feedback forms afterwards - this is so helpful for us. It was wonderful to find that everyone had found the session either enjoyable or very enjoyable and our team both helpful and interesting. Encouragingly the majority also reported that conversations inspired by the session continued for quite some time afterwards. Eighty percent of participants also said they would be interested in joining more sessions in the future, so that will help to keep us nice and busy!
If you know of any organistaion that would like to arrange a similar Recall Reminiscence Session then please get in touch with our Volunteer Co-ordinator Carol Manktelow on 01752 263501.
Dr Jan Knight has a piece in the News section of the Museums Journal (November edition). Do take a look. It has been wonderful to have so much vocal support from the Museums Association itself and other heritage organisations in our fight to save the Pharmacy.