My time with the connections group has led me to reflect on the profound value that most grandparents place on the time spent with their grandchildren. I gathered many valuable pieces of advice from listening to the life stories and experiences of growing up during the wartime period.
FLora (J)
The connections group has been a great experience for me because it has allowed me to get to know new people, all of whom have had fascinating stories and backgrounds. I have enjoyed listening to people’s lives and giving them a personal booklet that they can keep forever.
Francesca (J)
Danail (D), wrote up the life story of a gentleman who served in the Army for 17 years and only met his biological family as an adult after 50 years of separation.
As our conversation came to an end, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the chance to share in this journey. His stories were more than just words on a page – they were a testament to the triumph of the human spirit and the enduring power of love. And as I bade farewell to my newfound friend, I carried with me a newfound appreciation for the good old days and the remarkable people who lived them.
Having had their conversations with group members they then prepared a personal booklet containing the life stories that they had heard. In the second session pupils then presented the booklets that they had prepared for members to keep and pass on to their families and friends.
