Northerner... great thread. And your OP was simply amazing to me!

"I brought in a set of objects that included clippings from scented plants in my garden for the residents to touch and smell, some liquorice twigs and a few traditional sweets, a pack about World War Two, plus a variety of vintage postcards."

Clippings... I would have never thought of such! Bravo! I am gonna use your ideas. Thanks.