Red Cross & Welcome Club - Photographs & Questions

Can you help in naming any of the people in the photographs, the event or the date or year or perhaps help in answering our questions?

Here’s a list of interview questions tailored to capture the rich history and personal
experiences of individuals involved with the Red Cross Centre and the Welcome
Club. These questions aim to uncover the personal, social, and historical aspects of
their involvement:

• General Background

1. Can you tell us about your connection to the Red Cross Centre and the
Welcome Club? How did you first get involved?
2. What was your role or contribution in the Centre/Welcome Club?
3. How long were you involved with the Centre/Club?
4. How did the Centre/Club come to play a role in your life or the community?

• Founding and Development

5. What can you tell us about the early days of the Welcome Club or Red
Cross Centre?
6. Who were the key figures or volunteers involved in its establishment?
7. What challenges did you face in setting up or running the Centre?
8. How did the local community contribute to the building or running of the
Centre?
9. Can you share any specific memories about the fundraising efforts, like
"buying bricks" or public appeals?

• Activities and Impact

10. What types of activities or services were offered at the Centre? How did
these evolve over time?
11. Do you remember any specific events or gatherings that stand out?
12. How did the Centre support older adults and others in need?
13. Were there any memorable partnerships or collaborations with other local
groups?
14. How did the Centre’s services adapt to changes in the community or societal
needs over the years?

• Personal Experiences

15. What was a typical day like at the Welcome Club or Red Cross Centre?
16. Do you have any favourite personal stories or anecdotes from your time
there?
17. Were there any particularly challenging or rewarding moments that you
remember?
18. How did the Centre/Club affect your personal or professional development?

• Community and Legacy

19. What impact did the Centre/Welcome Club have on the Croxley Green
community?
20. How would you describe the relationships formed at the Centre among
members, staff, and volunteers?
21. In your view, how has the Centre’s purpose or role changed over the years?
22. What lessons do you think the history of the Centre offers to similar initiatives
today?
23. What would you like future generations to know about the Red Cross Centre
and Welcome Club?

• Reflective and Closing Questions

24. Looking back, what are you most proud of in your time with the
Centre/Club?
25. What do you think made the Red Cross Centre and Welcome Club unique or
special?
26. If you could bring back any aspect of the Centre or Club, what would it be?
27. Are there any other stories or details about the Centre/Club that we haven’t
covered but you feel are important to share?

• Visual and Material Insights

28. Do you have any photographs, documents, or items related to the
Centre that you can share or describe?
29. Are there any landmarks, plaques, or physical reminders of the Centre’s
history in the area?
30. Would you be open to sharing any of your memories in future public or
historical displays?

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