Mystery Street

A busy street in the 1950s. Rose Street? Any suggestions?

Mystery object!

Snow is away. Perversely I now miss it. The world has turned grey and wet!

A mystery object from our vast reminiscence collection. We have never really pinned down what it is for. Its about 2 inches square. The inside lid, (Pic bit blurry.. sorry) has a shamrock on it. Any ideas?

Handling Boxes

Another service we are keen to promote are our handling boxes. These are themed around such subjects as 'Childhood,' Domestic Life,' Medical,' and 'Holidays.' They contain small objects and images that can be used to stimulate memories, either in a group or with an individual. Just contact for further information.

Use of space.

At some point the snow and ice will disappear... won't it?

When it does we would really like to encourage more folk to come and visit us. As you will see from the photo we have a large bar area. That's me tending bar and John leaning on it! No... sorry to disappoint that's part of Jean Taylor's excellent pub model, created for our 'Social History of Drinking' exhibition.

What we do have is a cosy and evocative reminiscence area. Plenty of comfy seating and crammed full of interesting old objects and photos.

Its all very 'hands on' and it's a great place for a blether and to reminisce.

We can take groups of up to 20 and the reminiscence area is fully wheelchair accessible. There is parking for up to three cars in our courtyard and plenty of free parking on the main street. The 42 bus stops by the village.

We run our own groups here but if you would like to visit or use the space please don't hesitate to contact us.

Cheers
Miles

A Happy and Healthy 2010.

'I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..' Yes but three weeks of it! Its all very Dickensian here at the Stables. No doubt you are all fed up with snow but here is a picture of ours looking down to the village.

We all wish you a healthy and happy 2010 and look forward to a year full of 'life story' gathering.

I will be putting together a book of more lengthy life stories this year. So if you have a story to tell, or know of anyone else who does, please contact.

We will be also be doing a lot of revamping of the website this year so look out for that.

All the best,

Miles