A novel approach Lottery Project

Our new project Starting Nov 2020

Project name:
A novel approach to tackling Covid-19 loneliness

Funded by:

Project Aim:

The aim of this project is to reduce loneliness in adults 50+ especially those who were required to completely isolate and not go out because of their greater vulnerability to contracting Covid-19.

Examples of the collections that will be used in this project:

Join us:

We are bringing people to our lovely Victorian lodge and secluded medicinal garden where there is a museum of items from old chemist shops. Due to COVID we are doing this online via Zoom sessions.
We are running sessions a few times a month. These sessions bring people together to participate in activities that break down barriers, build confidence and allow people to have fun.

Who can benefit:

The project is aimed at 50+, but anyone in Plymouth can benefit from this project.

We are inviting you to explore our collection of items that used to be sold in Mr Park’s chemist shop on Mutley Plain, now housed at Thorn Park Lodge.
Meet people and share your memories of our collection and feel the past come flooding back. A great opportunity to socialise online with likeminded people.

Session Times and Dates:

We have created three online sessions for those interested in history. Each session is 45 minutes long and are FREE to join:

EXPLORE MR PARK’S CHEMIST SHOP
- Weds 10th of March 10am start
What Do Pharmacists Have To Do With Teeth And Hair?
- Weds 10th of March 11:30am start
Ten Forgotten Items From An Old Fashioned Chemist Shop
- Thurs 11th of March 10:30am start