Down Memory Lane - Exhibition 22nd September

The Down Memory Lane project is coming to an end. We have had some amazing activities and events producing some incredible oral history, reminiscence and archive work. 

 Saturday 22nd September
12.30 – 4pm
Abingdon Resource &
Wellbeing Centre
Audlett Drive
Abingdon
OX14 3GD
Parking Available next to the Centre

One of  the Down Memory Lane films will be shown as part of the Portobello Film Festival with Stella Coulling speaking of being an Oxford bus driver during the 2^nd World War. Showing 15^th & 16^th Sept at the Westbourne Studios, London

 

There will also be a screening for schools at the Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford

During September Term to find out more please contact the Cinema: 57 Walton Street, Jericho 01865 316570 or email phoenix@picturehouses.co.uk

 Phoenix Picturehouse Oxford 

 last week Sharon Woodward screened the films made at the Centre.

We had wonderful feedback with members saying how important they thought the project had been, that it was interesting to watch, that they couldn’t wait for their family and friends to see the films.

Robert – said: Thank You for the opportunity.  

Janet left us with this thought she said:

Our Memories are what make us nobody can take them away from us.

Anderson Shelters – with Pat Fairbrother and Doris Burton 2 min

Women During 2^nd World War – Stella Coulling talks about being an Oxford Bus driver during the War (thanks to Oxford Bus Company)  9 mins

Ration & Fashion Members of the Centre talk about rationing of food, sweets, ration books and painting your legs with gravy browning (thanks to Little Nellie’s Sweet Shop) 8 mins
Down Memory Lane - Overview of the project – The film demonstrates what has gone into the project. The speakers, entertainers, artists and discussions with members of the Centre remembering everything from their first TV set to the lack of sex education. Film Narrated by Renee Zarecky 17 minutes

Declaration of War  - Renee Zarecky, Winifred Smiles, Pamela Jones remember where they were, what they did and how they felt. 5 mins

Memories of War – Renee Zarecky & Winifred Smiles recall some of the more difficult aspects of War - Concentration camps.  (PG)   PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME IMAGES IN THIS FILM MAY BE UPSETTING FOR YOUNGER VIEWERS. 5 mins

John Mason School – John Mason Gifted & Talented group make a sponge cake using ingredients that were rationed. The cake is then presented to the members of the Centre who sample the baking. 5 mins

Brownies – The 1^st Drayton Brownies visit the Down Memory Lane project. They ask the members questions on rationing, clothing, shopping and hobbies. Betty Macdonald recalls being a Brown Owl and a Girl Guide Patrol Leader. 5 mins

 We would like to thank those individuals and organisations for supporting this project. Through time, volunteering, equipment, resources, publicity or for directly taking part in this important Oral History, Reminiscence and Archive Project for future generations.

Thank you:

Gill Jaggers  - Head of Marketing  Pegasus Theatre

Roger Hammett – ‘Reel History’ Archive Partners BBC South

Suzy Sheriff & Matt Taylor - Manager & Assistant Manager Phoenix Picturehouse

Philip Cowen – Academic Subject Leader Newport Film School @ University of Wales Newport

Louisa Weeks & Phil Ashworth - Oxford Bus Company

John Bayliss – Oxford Bus Museum Trust Ltd

Anne Ransome – Midcounties Co-operative Archive

Kay Harman - Little Nellie’s Sweet Shop, Henley

Ruth Hudson - 1^st Drayton Brownies

Charlie Barrnett & Amy Paterson -  John Mason Gifted & Talented Group

And the Ark T Centre, Cowley, Oxford

Exhibition will take place on the 22nd September

Thank you to the project and activity staff : Helen Jacobs – Artist, Painter, Sculpture & Textiles,  Isla Goldsmith – Thrive Project Officer, Gill Munday – Heritage Learning and Access Manager County Museums, Helen Fountain – Reminiscence Officer, Museum of Oxford, Nicholas Gill – Solo Jazz Piano & Musical Director of Oxford Classic Jazz 
 

Down Memory Lane is funded by The Awards For All Grant – Lottery Fund.

The project was run with:

Forum Oasis Chair and Committee representatives

Renee Zarecky , Doris Hurley, Janet Churlish, Sylvia  Pead and Mary Southey

Jackie Bowler – Abingdon Resource and Wellbeing Centre

Abigail Brown & Helen Jacobs – Arts Development Officer Vale of the White Horse District Council

and

Pauline Krason, Pat Taylor, Kathryn Baggott , Sarah Holloway, Lina Mokute, Christine Sadler, Jackie Richards and Ruth Evans

Cait Sweeney – Assistant Co-ordinator, Documenter & Production Assistant

Sharon Woodward – Filmmaker/Artist in Residence, Project Manager

 

Sharon Woodward - Projects and Films