Home cures
You'd put sugar on swede and you'd have the juice.
We'd boil onions for colds, but I went down with
pneumonia the next day.
I was always getting colds and Don's dad would make me pin a square of camphor to the inside of my clothes.
I remember cod liver oil and syrup of figs.
We had bread fried in cod liver oil. Ugh!
We had Fenny's fever cure and scotch emulsion. My
sister liked one and I liked the other, so we swapped.
It was 3s 6d to call the doctor out
The children had measles. The doctor sat down, had
breakfast, sterilised the needle and gave them a jab.
A project centred around the experiences of people who lived through World War II.
In collaboration with WRVS Eastbourne
What is Creative Reminiscence?
Creative Reminiscence sessions provide an interesting, light-hearted and stimulating environment where those taking part can enjoy rediscovering and sharing their memories in a new and meaningful way. A series of creative group sessions lead to informal performances of original stories/monologues based on the personal reminiscences of people over the age of 60