The Swinging 60s
- Simon O'Donovan
- Feb 10, 2022
- 3 min read
This CST activities page celebrates some of the highlights of the 1960s.
Begin the session by asking members what their standout memories of the 1960s are?
Which members are 'Baby Boomers', born between 1946 & 1964 during the post-World War baby boom?
How old were members during the 60s, were they infants, schoolchildren, teenagers or young adults?
Discuss 60s culture, fashion, music and TV & movies.
Ask members to say what these 1960s slang phrases mean?
- "Outta sight" (so great or unbelievable you couldn't take it in)
- "Fab" (exciting and fantastic)
- "Groovy" (cool, impressive)
- "Far out" (awesome)
- "Bummed out" (depressed or upset)
- "Souped up" (improved, usually relating to a car's speed)
- "Having a blast" (a good time or a loud party)
- "Catch some rays" (sunbathe)
- "Flower power" (Hippie movement)
- "Hang loose" (take it easy)
- "Laid back" (relaxed)
- "No sweat" (no problem)
- "Pig out" (overeat)
- "Right on" (I agree)
- "Wipe out" (fall off, usually a surf board)
- "In the groove" (part of a crowd)
- "Uptight" (tense and unable to enjoy life)
- "Shades" (sunglasses)
- "Threads" (clothes)
Can members think of any more?
ROUND 1. People
Just identify the famous person from the 60s
Hint. President & First Lady
Hint. "I have a dream."
Hint. "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."
Hint. International supermodel
Hint. Movie director
Hint. "It's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Hint. Singer songwriter
Hint. 'The Greatest'
Hint. World Cup 1966
Hint. "You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!"
Can members think of any other famous faces from the 1960s?
SONG BREAK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7SI7N22k_A
What was her character's name in 'Breakfast At Tiffany's'?
ROUND 2. Culture & Fashion
Name the dress?
Name the coat?
Name the pants? Who is wearing them?
Name these denims?
Name this hairstyle?
Name this hairstyle? Name the group?
Name this hairstyle?
Name this symbol?
Name this gesture?
What type of wine are the two on the right?
SONG BREAK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2fPkzJsMU8
Which hit song did she record with her Dad?
ROUND 3. Guess The Adverts
NB Some of these are later than the 60s
Name the drink?
Name the cat?
Sing the catchphrase - "For hands that do dishes ...."
Name the chocolates?
Name the lady?
Sing the catchphrase - "It's all you have to do ...."
Name the tea?
Name the product?
Name the safety rules?
Name the book on his lap?
SONG BREAK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWAcG5p0Jyg
On which TV show did Cilla's catchphrases - "And here's our Graham with a quick reminder" & "Lorra lorra laughs" come from?
ROUND 4. Name The Toys
Which of these toys did members have?
Name these dolls?
Name this toy?
Name these wrist-breakers?
Name this jumper?
Which company made this train set?
Name this creative toy?
Name this bike?
Which game made these shapes?
Name the racing game?
Name the construction game?
SONG BREAK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxNohANhJiA
Name his backing group?
ROUND 5. Name The 60s Movie
Which of the following films have members seen?
Hint. "Let's start at the very beginning."
Hint. Daphne Du Maurier wrote the novella
Hint. Harper Lee wrote the book.
Hint. Steve McQueen tried jumping the fence on a motorcycle.
Hint. Simon & Garfunkel had a hit with 'Mrs Robinson' from this movie.
Hint. They were bank robbers.
Hint. Shirley Bassey sang the theme song.
Hint. "Mother's not feeling herself today!"
Hint. The computer's name was Hal.
Hint. "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."
KARAOKE. Best Selling Hits Of The 60s
Ask members to choose their best songs from this list and play the lyric videos.
PRACTICAL ACTIVTY - 60s dances
Get members to do the moves
REFRESHMENTS
Anyone remember 'Abigail's Party'? (It was first shown in 1977, so it's a bit out of sync with this page, but the food, furniture and fashion is relatable.)
Maybe have some 60s snacks on hand to recreate it, hopefully without the arguments!
Here are some ideas ...
ROUND 1
JFK (John Fitzgerald Kennedy) & Jackie Onassis
Martin Luther King
Andy Warhol
Twiggy (Lesley Hornby)
Alfred Hitchcock
Neil Armstrong
Bob Dylan
Muhammed Ali (Cassius Clay)
Bobby Moore
Michael Caine
Holly Golightly
ROUND 2
Mini dress
Parka
Hot pants / Lulu
Dungarees
Beehive
Mop
Bombshell
CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament)
Peace
Liebfraumilch
Something Stupid
ROUND 3
Cinzano Bianco
Charlie
"For hands that do dishes can feel soft as your face with mild green Fairy Liquid"
Milk Tray
Petunia
"It's all you have to do. Do the Shake N Vac and put the freshness back"
PG Tips
Cadbury's Smash
Green Cross Code
Yellow Pages
Blind Date
ROUND 4
Barbie & Ken
Yo-Yo
Clackers
Space Hopper
Hornby
Etch A Sketch
Chopper Bike
Spirograph
Scalextric
Meccanno
The Shadows
ROUND 5
The Sound Of Music
The Birds
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Great Escape
The Graduate
Bonnie And Clyde
Goldfinger
Psycho
2001: A Space Odyssey
My Fair Lady
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