'REFLECTIONS' BOOK LAUNCH AT LONGFIELD CARE HOME. . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Lilian Seenoi-Barr pictured at Longfield Care Home, Eglinton on Friday last to launch a new book celebrating the nostalgic memories of residents at the care home as part of Reflections, an Arts and Older People project funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Included are care home resident and staff and some of those involved in the design and production of the book. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

placeholder image — 'REFLECTIONS' BOOK LAUNCH AT LONGFIELD CARE HOME. . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Lilian Seenoi-Barr pictured at Longfield Care Home, Eglinton on Friday last to launch a new book celebrating the nostalgic memories of residents at the care home as part of Reflections, an Arts and Older People project funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Included are care home resident and staff and some of those involved in the design and production of the book. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

IN PICTURES: Nostalgic book celebrates memories of residents at Longfield Care Home

Published 26th Nov 2024, 11:33 GMT

The book captures the stories, artworks, and songs shared by the residents, ensuring these precious memories are preserved for future generations

The Mayor pictured with two of Longfield' oldest residents, 102 years old Lily Canning and 97 years old Fr. Michael Keaveney at Friday's book launch.

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The Mayor pictured with two of Longfield' oldest residents, 102 years old Lily Canning and 97 years old Fr. Michael Keaveney at Friday's book launch.

One of the care home's residents engrossed in the new book 'Reflections' at Friday's launch in Longfield.

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One of the care home's residents engrossed in the new book 'Reflections' at Friday's launch in Longfield.

Fr. Michael Keaveney addresses the attendance at Friday's 'Reflections' book launch at Longfield Care Home, Eglinton, Derry.

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Fr. Michael Keaveney addresses the attendance at Friday's 'Reflections' book launch at Longfield Care Home, Eglinton, Derry.

Longfield Care Home manager Louise Carroll shares a joke with oldest resident Lily Canning on Friday.

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Longfield Care Home manager Louise Carroll shares a joke with oldest resident Lily Canning on Friday.

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