Recap on Wednesday's stories

We received another six stories on Wednesday -  during our final day in SHOP-Stoke. There were more stories told to us during the day  - but some people were camera shy or started to talk more once filming had finished. Such stories included a beautifully described tale about a rather ingenious home-made watering contraption created by two young boys in Kurdistan. 


We heard about toys living in the attic and about people who had no toys, in particular a person who lived in a children's home during the 1960's. The home had very few toys - unfortunately, the toys that could be remembered were broken toys. 


We heard young children , of today's generation, talk about their toys in a loving way and holding them so tight with big smiles on their faces or talking about their toy figures as real action heroes due to seeing them in movies and television series played by actors.


We heard adults talk about how when they were children they would draw all the time or make objects from the earth or things around the home -  from throw away items... recycling with imagination. This was interesting because this activity was a precursor to what they did for a career  - they became artists. 


Ben from B arts talked very enthusiastically about "StayPuff Marshmellow Man" (click for here for the film) This was merchandise for a character in a famous 80's movie. This influential movie even led Ben to get a tattoo of the film logo later in life. Ben says he still loves a good bit or merch! 


Alan explained that he enjoyed puzzles (click here for the film) Such puzzles are traditional toys that have been around for centuries. the materials may change but the principles remain the same - toys that work the mind. 


Andrew remembered his "Fred Bear" with a patch and a storybook. (click here to see the film) 


Michelle had three short stories to share about her toys. "Pound Puppies" (click here to see film) "Green Glow Worm" (click here to see film) "Etch-a-Sketch" ( click here to see film)