Sporting Memories

We have recently developed a sixth reminiscence box which is available to borrow from Sandal Library, for all Wakefield Library card holders.

 

This Sports themed box was developed on the suggestion of people who have been using our other 5 boxes.

 

From ‘Spokey Dokes’ to a vintage bowling ball this new box contains objects linked with  sports such as football, cycling, golf and cricket. Each of the objects has an information sheet with suggested ideas for discussions and activities. These have been developed for use with groups of people or on a one to one basis.

 

Some of the objects have kindly been donated for use in the reminiscence box. A Castleford Tigers fan donated a shirt for reference to rugby and the team he supports. There are items from Hemsworth & District Clay Pigeon Club – some people may not think this a sport. The club secretary but in many hours creating a file of information to support the objects donated and to explain this sport in more depth – for this we give thanks as this is not something we had knowledge to produce.

 

There is also a photo pack to accompany the box which contains images from Wakefield Museums collections and has been enhanced with image within Wakefield Libraries collections. Images are printed on white card with supporting text printed on yellow card for people who have sight impairment or dementia.

 

Since completing the Sports box we are looking to develop a seventh box upon the theme of Rugby. With our district having three rugby teams, (Castleford Tigers, Featherstone Rovers and Wakefield Trinity) and each of these having such strong local support it was thought that a box designated to the one sport would be of interest to many people. We are sure there will be many stories and memories that people have from playing rugby at school or for a professional team, from watching your favourite team in the final or your favourite player score the best try ever seen the box will provide object to prompt discussions no matter which team you support.

 

If you would like to borrow one of reminiscence boxes, please contact the dementia-friendly Sandal Library: 01924 303355 or email.