A range of speakers should give you some ideas and insight into how reminiscence might work for you.
Kirsty Hall, Learning Officer, Wigan Pier and Hannah Crowdy, Keeper of Local and Social History, Grosvenor Museum will both discuss their experiences in running reminiscence sessions.
Dianne Teskey, Learning & Outreach Officer, Wigan Heritage Services will talk about using Archives in reminiscence work.
Janice McGiveron, Project Worker for Wigan’s Dementia Care Service will look at work done recently with dementia sufferers.
There will also be a chance to look at the reminiscence boxes assembled by Wigan Heritage Services.
If you are interested in attending please contact Sean Baggaley to reserve a place. A detailed itinerary will be sent out nearer the time. This event is organised by the NW Social History Group. It is open to members and non-members and is absolutely FREE.
