On the 24th February 2012 over fifty people attended the launch of the project “Remembering Lennox Castle Hospital” at Project Ability’s premises at Trongate 103.
Remembering Lennox Castle Hospital is a project funded by the Heritage Lottery to give ex-residents and staff an opportunity to tell their stories about life in the “Castle” in their own words.
Everyone who attended was incredibly open, honest and generous with their memories. Many people had lived in the Castle for over twenty years, some for far longer, and time was spent remembering the good and the bad aspects of life in the Castle. People enjoyed the camaraderie amongst the residents and staff and enjoyed outings and dances and cinema evenings but there was also a shared sense that people were not treated as individuals, that there was very little privacy and people did not feel safe.
There was a collective feeling of being hidden away. This project gives people a voice and an opportunity to share their stories and celebrate their achievements.
The project continues with a first series of workshops, taking place in March.
