The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 15. Kathleen's experiences of being a carer.
Release Date: 01/12/2024
The Seagrove Sessions: Memories of going out in the 1950s and 60s.
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Memories of going out in the 1950s and 60s, from Anna, Nancy, Ken and Arthur. More than a few laughs were had in this session. From the glorious powder room at the Palais to having a sneaky swig of VP wine at the pictures. To the 50 shilling tailors to the threat of the jaggy jersey school. Sure to bring back some memories if you were brought in the era.
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The Seagrove Sessions: Episode 45. Diana's Stories- From Kilburn to Korea
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Born in North London Diana was adopted aged three weeks. Her birth family lived in the same area and she talks about how difficult this was growing up and the complexities of her mother and father's relationship. Leaving London was always in her mind and to be living in Scotland a definite ambition. We hear about courting her husband, her family and travelling the world. More great stories from members of The Seagrove Centre. Check us here: and on Facebook- NEDC Seagrove Centre.
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The Seagrove Sessions: Episode 44. Back to Abbeyhill and Nancy's stories.
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Back to the 1950s and 60s and Nancy's memories of growing up in Abbeyhill. From going to her local picture houses- The Regent and Eastway and down to The Calton at Piershill. To watching weddings at the registary office on Montrose Terrace and waiting for the poor oot. The record shop on London and saving up for an LP. Work week dances and rushing for last bus home. An episode full of great memories.
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The Seagrove Sessions: Episode 43. Marion's Stories: From paraffin stoves to hot ice cream cones.
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Marion was born in Stockbridge in 1941 but moved to Royston when she was child. We hear about her school at Granton and her classroom that was heated by a parrafin stove. Having dancing lessons at Betty Brandons. Going to the pictures at the Embassy cinema. Singeing her hair in front of the open fire. Making icecream cones and wafers. Being courted by Tam, home on leave from the army and working for over 30 years as a cleaner for the police.
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The Seagrove Sessions: Episode 42. Allen's stories: from coal fired fryers to cycle speedway.
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Allen's tales of Edinburgh in the 1950s and 60s. Lilyhill Terrace, Meadowbank and Dalgety Street area. Chip shops with coal fired fryers, rowing boats at St Margaret's Loch, the Red rag pub- which became the The Speedway Arms. The harshly named 'Spinster flats!" Being caught smoking and drinking at 15. Wild, evocative stories from the east side of the city.
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The Seagrove Sessions: Episode 41. A bits and bobs blether.
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Memories from Doris, Stewart, Hermina, Margaret, Daisy, Marian and Allen. A free ranging reminiscence session- from shopping at the store, smoking Willie Woodbines, staying warm in bed (under a mountain of coats), to school days, the three day week and watching the speedway at old Meadowbank. Our youngest story teller is Stewart(64), our oldest Daisy(94).
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The Seagrove Sessions: Episode 40. Talking a load of tripe.. and other food!
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We begin with the subject of tripe and offal. Do we like it? Do we hate it? Its an episode all about food. How to make it last or eek it out in times gone by. Mince and tatties, pots of soup and stovies for tea. Thanks to Jinty, Anna , Nessie, Barbara, May and Colin for more great memories.
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The Seagrove Sessions: Episode 39. The ghosts of Christmas past.
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Join us in a good old blether about christmas and Hogmanay, in years gone by. From hand knitted christmas gifts, whether you wanted them or not, to out of tune sing songs on Hogmanay. The memories flow from- Jinty, Anna, Nessie, Barbara, May and Colin.
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The Seagrove Sessions: Episode 38. Nancy's stories: From Abbeyhill to Dublin and London.
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In the episode we spend some time exploring Abbeyhill in the 1950's and 60s. The shops, businesses, picture houses and school. Nancy tells us of her teenage travelling- to London and Dublin. Dancing up town. School days and her early jobs. Her early married life in a room and kitchen in Leith and her eventual move to Portobello. For information about the work of NEDC's Seagrove Centre go to : Photos: Lost Edinburgh and NEN.
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The Seagrove Sessions:Episode 37. Allen's stories: From watching trams to delivery boy.
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Allen was brought up in the Parson's Green area of Edinburgh. His childhood memories include his many escapes from his parent's garden, at the age of six, to watch the trams at Northfield Broadway. His many delivery jobs, before and after school- milk, rolls and papers. An abortive attempt to become a car mechanic and his eventual job at a printers. Part two will follow!
info_outlineEpisode 15 of the Seagrove Sessions is something a little different. It is an interview with a loved one of one of our members at The Seagrove Centre.
Kathleen tells us about being a carer, not only for her husband Ronnie, but before him her mother. It is a candid, pragmatic and honest account of looking after a partner who is on their dementia journey. You hear about the trials, tribulations, and practicalities of being a carer. About the guilt and frustrations. You will also hear about the importance of humour, of being adaptable and being kind to yourself.
The recording was made in June 2023. We are very sad to relate that Kathleen passed away a week ago. It was a privilege to have interviewed Kathleen and we will all miss her at Seagrove. We feel that her wisdom and practical experience was invaluable and will resonate with so many loved ones and carers of those who have dementia.
For information about North Edinburgh Dementia Care and the Seagrove Centre go to www.nedc.org.uk or our Facebook page NEDC Seagrove Centre.