Old programmes, photos or memories

[Rebel Kay]

I have been approached by a nurse from Wexham Park Hospital, who works with elderly patients who's memories are fading.

 

Apparently there are some Rebels fans amoungst them. The request is for any old programmes, photos, articles that could be used to stimulate their memories and spark some discussion/interest.

 

I wonder whether any of you have such things stashed away at home that you would be prepared to donate to the ward.

 

Or even be prepared to donate some of your time, to go and chat to these guys.about a topic close to many of our hearts.

 

Apparently the 70s and 80s would be the ideal time for these items to originate from, but earlier or later would I am sure be welcomed too.

[chris sliski]

Kay do we know the name of this gentleman ?

[Rebel Kay]

We don't know and they would not be able to give out names.

 

Dementia awareness week is coming up and I think it would be fabulous if we could do something practical to help.

 

So please everyone, go rummage in your lofts and see what you can dig out. If you find photos, we can copy them.

 

Dementia often effects short term memory, leaving long ago events clear, so to be able to have something to trigger these memories could really brighten up someones day.

[GarySTFC]

I've got lots of stuff I'm working through from Alan Smith which goes into the 70's and 80's so can scan in if anyone is going to be paying a visit to take with them.

[Matt]

And, if anyone does unearth any old programmes, newspaper clippings etc., then you can help the club as well as this good cause by sending copies to myself, Tom or Gary for use in the archive on the club's website.

[Rebel Kay]

on that note, I had a call from the son of Alf Wiltshire, who sadly died the other week.

 

He said that on the profile there was no picture and also it said position unknown. He was a goal keeper and his son was going to forward some more information and picture.

[Tom]

Thanks Kay, Alf has now been updated with his correct position.

[Kaiser Gibbs Batman (KGB)]

That is very sad news. Alf Wiltshire was the first team goalkeeper when I first started watching the Rebels and, if I remember correctly, played with something of a limp. I recall being down at the Dolphin watching Alf in the reserves on the day his replacement, Terry Prebble, made his debut in an away match at Grays Athletic. When the half time score of 5-2 down was announced over the tannoy, there was a chorus of "You'd better get over there quick, Alf." from the terrace behind Alf's goal. The game finished 8-2!

 

As regards information on the database, I have been drafting short profiles for a lot of the players from the 1950's and 1960's and, once I have finished and they have been checked for accuracy (old men forget, and what they don't remember, they invent-only joking), I would hope to see them posted.

[Sue]

If anyone does have anything they want to give to the ward I can always bring it in with me if you want.

 

Kay, do you know the name of the nurse?

[GarySTFC]

Sue, I have a lot of stuff I have scanned in from Alan Smith. I can print this and pass it on if it will be useful for the patients on the ward.

[Sue]

Brilliant Gary, will see if Kay wants to liase with the nurse or I can from here if she wants.

[Rebel Kay]

Sue, will chat to you on Saturday.

[Windsor]

Gary STFC, Matt or Tom - could one of you involved with your archive site please get in touch -

 

markandkaren1991@googlemail.com

 

Cheers,

Mark Smith

(Maidenhead United FC)

[Matt]

Thanks Mark - have sent you an email.