Hi everyone…..
First, a huge apology…
I have not spoken in ages, although this is due to the fact that I have been busy creating activities for the Pirate Craft Day tomorrow at the museum. I really hope that we get a lot of children in to enjoy the activities and games!!
On another note, the talk by Maya Pieris is coming up soon on Wednesday 15th starting at 2:30 pm at the Salt House in West Bay. The talk will be on the History of Afternoon Tea, and there will of course be an afternoon tea served after the talk ends. Please come along, and enjoy a fascinating talk by a local historian!! J
Concerning myself, I am still pursuing research into sport in the community. I am considering doing a comparison between sport then, and sport now to mirror the present exhibition in the museum showing Bridport in 1911.I think it is important to see how times have changed, and also to see how people now place an emphasis on sport compared with people a hundred years ago…….
There seems to be a focus on football, swimming – both in public pools and the sea - and cricket. Along with these more active sports, bowls and golf also appear to have been popular among many local people in the last century. In particular connection with golf, the Gundry family has a close affinity. The sport itself first appeared in 1891 when the Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club was created. Joseph Peakes Fox Gundry was the founder and president of the club, according to the only remaining records of those early years.
Emily and I were over at the museum this afternoon, setting up everything ahead of tomorrow; I am sure we made many, many people laugh including the volunteers at the front desk. Attaching the flag above the entrance way was particularly funny to watch!!!!!............. Please come along tomorrow, as we hope to entertain many children and families!! JJJ
Bye for now, and I promise to start writing more regularly again!!
P:S - sorry this blog is a day late.......
Sayonara JJ
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