“On the ends of the front pew in the church of St Peter and St Paul, Swaffham, England, there are two carvings. One is of a muzzled dog and the other of a man with a pack on his back. These were carved in the 19th century and show John Chapman and his little dog. John Chapman is better known as the Pedlar of Swaffham”
Packing
But why “The Pedlar’s Pack”?
The story goes that after a dream, John Chapman, the pedlar, walked to London to seek his fortune
but instead found the treasure in his own back garden.
The Pedlar’s Pack aims to help us to find “the treasure at home”
What’s in The Pedlar's Pack?
The Pack is a depository;
The Pack is a place for reflections;
The Pack is a place to grow;
The Pack is a work in progress.
So – what now?
Now we have to make some boxes and begin! Try the "pages" on the right to explain what we're about.....
Aim, Objectives, Method
Aim:
To develop a system of personal development for adults in the areas of Mind, Body, Spirit and Community.
Objectives:
To provide a structure whereby adults can record achievement and development in these areas
To promote a spirit of growth amongst older people
To enable a pattern of completion.
To foster links between older and younger people
To have fun.
Method
Define the areas of personal growth and development with examples
Provide a structure for development and a means of recording.
Provide a structure of identifying targets, forging co-operative links and recording action
Provide an annual personal audit of progress and a forum for the exchange of experiences.