The Seaside Holiday
Relive the golden age of the British coast with vintage postcards, sticks of rock, and sand-worn treasures.
Tactile & SensoryReminiscence Therapy · Since 1995
Preserving memories through shared stories.
We loan reminiscence therapy boxes to nursing homes, residential homes and day centres across Dorset, Somerset and Devon — sparking joy and connection for older adults.
Our Reach
Delivering to your door
Our dedicated volunteer drivers deliver fortnightly to care settings in Weymouth, Dorchester, Yeovil, Sherborne, Blandford and beyond — covering all of Dorset, south Somerset and east Devon.
· Fortnightly cycles
· South Somerset
· East Devon access
· Dorset-wide network
160+
Red boxes in our library
31 yrs
Of unpaid volunteer service
3+ yrs
Before a box is repeated
100%
Volunteer-operated
Inside the Library
Each themed box contains 10–15 carefully selected tactile objects, photographs and sensory items designed to trigger specific eras of memory.
Digging for Victory
Classic gardening tools, heritage seed packets, and the scent of lavender to spark memories of outdoor life.
Historical Tools
The 1960s Kitchen
Authentic kitchenware and classic packaging from an era of rapidly changing domestic life.
Domestic HeritageAffordable membership for care homes
Join our community and gain access to our entire rotating collection of reminiscence boxes for your residents.
- ✓Over 160 themed boxes to choose from
- ✓Fortnightly delivery and collection by our volunteers
- ✓Flexible prepayment plans available
- ✓Training DVD included with membership
One-off lifetime fee
£30
Lifetime membership for residential settings. Boxes from £3/fortnight.
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