Now I am looking forward to getting my copy of The Stories of Our Lives, which is out today.
It “is the culmination of a community project which brought together older people who wanted to share their stories, lessons and memories, with a group of voluntary writers who were keen to listen, learn and record what they hear".*
The project ran through the later summer and has been a remarkable success.
Once a month, the group came together and over a cup of tea, engaged in telling the stories of how we used to do things.**
Along with those stories, are some fascinating photographs and original paintings attractively laid out in a compelling format.
The idea and much of the organization was undertaken by Jolene who told me that, “This project is being made possible by the support of Chorlton Good Neighbours and a range of wonderful volunteers including the story tellers and writers themselves. Here is some of their feedback:
'How lovely it is to share common memories.'
'It's the most interesting morning I have had in ages!'
'Great for everybody involved.'
'I'd tell my friends to get involved, it's very rewarding.'
'Really fun atmosphere.'
"Enjoyable in all aspects.'
'Helped me relive happy memories.'
'What a fantastic project!'
'I think more people should be involved in more projects like this.'
Wouldn't it be great to reward these people with a memento of their generous efforts?
To help us get our finished book printed, please check out the Just Giving link below.
A £5 and over donation means you get your own copy to keep.
You could also share this post to help us gather further support. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thestoryofourlives "
So, that’s it, leaving you to follow the link above to get your copy.
Location; Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Pictures; the cover and a selection of pages from The Stories of Our Lives, along with members of the project, courtesy of the Our Lives community writing project
So, that’s it, leaving you to follow the link above to get your copy.
*Jolene, https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thestoryofourlives
**Stories of Our Lives community writing project, https://chorltonhistory.blogspot.com/search/label/Stories%20of%20Our%20Lives%20community%20writing%20project
The project ran through the later summer and has been a remarkable success.
Once a month, the group came together and over a cup of tea, engaged in telling the stories of how we used to do things.**
Along with those stories, are some fascinating photographs and original paintings attractively laid out in a compelling format.
'How lovely it is to share common memories.'
'It's the most interesting morning I have had in ages!'
'I'd tell my friends to get involved, it's very rewarding.'
'Really fun atmosphere.'
"Enjoyable in all aspects.'
'Helped me relive happy memories.'
'What a fantastic project!'
'I think more people should be involved in more projects like this.'
Wouldn't it be great to reward these people with a memento of their generous efforts?
A £5 and over donation means you get your own copy to keep.
You could also share this post to help us gather further support. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thestoryofourlives "
So, that’s it, leaving you to follow the link above to get your copy.
Location; Chorlton-cum-Hardy
So, that’s it, leaving you to follow the link above to get your copy.
*Jolene, https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thestoryofourlives
**Stories of Our Lives community writing project, https://chorltonhistory.blogspot.com/search/label/Stories%20of%20Our%20Lives%20community%20writing%20project
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