A 'Baby Boomer' is someone born in the post war years between the end of WW11 and the mid-1960s, when there was a sharp increase in the population when soldiers returned home.
Because of their high numbers and the relative prosperity of the post-war economy during their careers, the 'Baby Boomers' were an economically influential generation.
Today, boomers are reaching retirement age and face some key challenges, including funding their older age. But the 'grey pound' still makes them a large and powerful consumer group.
Discuss the 1950s & 60s with members ...
What was life like then compared to now?
What were fashions like? What was your 'look'?
Were times better or worse than today and why?
Has anyone a story to tell about life in the 1950s or 60s?
Opening Song ...
Ask members to think of their favourite song or artist/group from the 1950s or 60s?
Make a note and play some of these later ...
Here is the Music & Picture Quiz.
If you answer most or all of these questions correctly, you are indeed a 'Baby Boomer'.
Scores 0-25 = You're unlikely to be a 'Baby Boomer'; you are more likely to be 'Gen X' (born between 1965-80)
Scores 26-50 = You might be a 'Baby Boomer', or at least a fan of elements of the culture and lifestyle
Scores 51-75 = You are most definitely a 'Baby Boomer', you are nostalgic for those days and remember them well
Scores 76-100 = You are a 'Master Baby Boomer' and have a lot to teach the younger generations about the 50s and 60s.
Round 1. Culture & History
Name the major event associated with the photo ... Relevant video clips and songs are linked
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Song break ...
Round 2. Household Items
Some questions to answer with these pictures ...
 | What was this image called? |
 | Which company made this item? |
 | What two radio frequencies were there? |
 | What was this for? |
 | At what speeds would you play a single and an album? |
 | Name the two types of tapes/machines? |
 | What was this called? |
 | What number would you dial for 'The Operator'? |
 | What is he delivering? |
 | Name the vehicle? |
Song break ...
Round 3. Name The Game
Just name the game ... and describe how you would play it ...
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Song break ...
Round 4. Guess The Advert
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Song break ...
VIDEO BREAK. 'Monty Python SPAM' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bW4vEo1F4E&t=2s
Round 5. Out & About
Some questions to answer in this round ...
 | What high street store did this stamp book turn into? |
 | What was this for? |
 | What was the first burger chain in the UK? |
 | In what was was the Corona company ahead of its time? |
 | What does 'CFF' stand for? Anyone remember this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAbQaUkwaLc |
 | What percentage of men and women (two different figures) smoked in 1962 (nearest Guess)? |
 | If you wanted to ring home and had no change, what could you do? |
 | How much was a gallon of petrol in 1970 and how much is it now (nearest guess)? |
 | What type of wine was 'Blue Nun'? |
 | Name the coins? |
Song break ...
How it's time to play members favourite 1960s songs. Here's mine ...
Lyrics video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq5SwK0bGCM
Round 1
1. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 on 2nd June 1953
2. The assassination of John F Kennedy on 22nd November 1963
3. The debut of Elvis Presley on the 'Ed Sullivan Show' 9th September 1956
4. Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech on 28th August 1963
5. The 'Apollo 11' moon landing on 20th July 1969
6. Rosa Parks / Montgomery Bus Protest 5th December 1955 - 20th December 1956
7. England winning the 'World Cup' against West Germany (4-2) on 30th July 1966
8. 'Beatlemania' 1963-66
9. 'Woodstock' 15-18th August 1969
10. 'Stonewall Riots' 28th June -3rd July 1969
Round 2
11. Testcard
12. Hoover
13. AM & FM
14. Mincer
15. 45 rpm & 33 rpm
16. VHS & Betamax
17. Twin Tub
18. 100
19. Coal
20. Milk Float
Round 3
21. Hula Hoop
22. Hop Scotch
23. Leap Frog
24. Snakes & Ladders
25. Spirograph
26. Meccano
27. Subbuteo
28. Scalextric
29. Cluedo
30. Space Invaders
Round 4
31. Smash
32. Hovis
33. Yellow Pages
34. Cinzano
35. Fairy Liquid
36. Shake n Vac
37. Milk Tray
38. Old Spice
39. "Charlie Says..." - Child Safety
40. "Oo Petunia, he's waving at us!" - Call The Coastguard
Round 5
41. Argos
42. Credit Card Swipe
43. Wimpy
44. Recycling (money back for empties)
45. 'Children's Film Foundation'
46. 70% of men & 40% of women
47. Reverse the charges
48. 6s 8p in 1975 (equivalent to £3.67 in todays money, with inflation); £7 a gallon now
49. Liebfraumilch
50. Farthing, half penny, penny, threepence (thru penny bit), sixpence (tanner), shilling (bob), florin, half crown and crown
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