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Write Your Story

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Write your story - featuring Jan Ballantyne( 0:30:41)       
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Jan Ballantyne shares two stories from her childhood – her earliest memory and one about the family’s pet ‘Flicker Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 10/11/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Liz Cottam presents travel stories, touring from London to India in 1972( 0:23:29)       
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Angela's guest today is Liz Cottam who presents two travel stories, touring from London to India in 1972 Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 3/11/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Stanley Welch presents his story, “The beginning.”( 0:25:19)       
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Angela’s guest today is Stanley Welch who will present his story, “The beginning.” Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 27/10/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Alasdair Finnie present his stories, “Memories of visiting Granny and Grandpa Foster,” ( 0:29:34)       
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Angela’s guest is Alasdair Finnie who will present his stories, “Memories of visiting Granny and Grandpa Foster,” and “Memories of South Hampton University.” Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 20/10/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Ep 1 series 3 - Angela presents an introduction to the next series of stories and their authors( 0:27:56)       
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Angela presents an introduction to the next series of stories and their authors. She also explain the process and methods of Writing Your Story. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 13/10/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - The final programme in the Memories of the Royal Family stories with guest Linda Brewer( 0:25:32)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 6/10/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - with Kim Chamberlain and THE wedding( 0:32:1)       
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Together we shared the details of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten’s Engagement and Wedding in 1947. We discussed the plan for this lavish event, the overwhelming community support, the Wedding Party, the Wedding Presents, the Stag Night, the Royal Wedding Day – snippets about the procession, service, the world-wide radio coverage and the wedding breakfast at Buckingham Palace, and the honeymoon. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 29/09/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - 3 guests today - Owen Trevor-Smith, Lynley Taylor and Isabella Delaney narrating from Memories of the Royal Family ( 0:27:6)       
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Today you are in for a treat. Our guests Owen Trevor Smith, Lynley Taylor, and Isabela Delaney narrate the stories they penned for the book Memories of the Royal Family, and a fourth story, penned by Margaret King is read by Angela Robertson on Margaret’s behalf. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 22/09/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - with Kim Chamberlain reading stories on Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation( 0:26:9)       
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Kim Chamberlain was my guest in the studio. The stories we read were all memories/reminiscences/reflections on Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation penned by people in NZ who were elsewhere when the event took place. The stories were written by Linda Kostrzewa, Georgina Mason, Judy Drake, Angela Robertson, and Barbara McGowan.Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 15/09/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - 14th chapter of the Royals - with Alison Lawson( 0:21:12)       
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In this 14th chapter of Write Your Story-Royals, Alison Lawson tells of her royal encounters in the Kings Theatre in Wellington, and then Athletic Park. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 8/09/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - The Royal series - Donald Jeffery reads two accounts of encountering the Royals.( 0:27:41)       
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Todays reader is Donald Jeffery reading his two accounts of encountering the Royals. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 1/09/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Sue Winstanley reads a story written by Horowhenua resident Shirley Welch( 0:19:18)       
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This week Sue Winstanley reads a story written by Horowhenua resident Shirley Welch. “A treasured memory of the Queens royal visit in 1954."Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 25/08/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Royal ep 11 - Frank Edwards narrates 2 stories in this episode( 0:20:58)       
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Stories are by Waikanae resident Chris Howland, narrated by Frank Edwards. Titles are: The Day the Q & the Duke of Edinburgh visited Waipukurau. An Invitation to Meet Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 18/08/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Ep 10 of the Royal Series - with Linda Brewer( 0:21:39)       
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The guest speaker in this episode is Linda Brewer. Linda has kindly agreed to read a story written by Maureen Taylor. Maureen’s story is called ‘Coronation Day 1953 in London’. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 11/08/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Royal series Ep 9 - The Day the Queen came to Marton by Denis Coles( 0:23:41)       
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Recorded in the Levin Mall Studio, this is the story with Denis Coles titled, 'The Day the Queen came to Marton'. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 4/08/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Ep 8 - Royal Series with Dave Smith - Coronation Day Oldham Style( 0:16:7)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 28/07/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Berenice Marshall presents her story 'Coronation Day Celebrations in York Acomb'.( 0:21:49)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 21/07/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Angela talks to Dave Smith continuing on with the Royal Theme( 0:15:54)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 14/07/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Episode 5 - Royal Family - Today’s special guest is Jill Griggs. Jill’s story was called “Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in Style( 0:15:47)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 7/07/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Our Royal theme continues - episode 4 of the Royal series( 0:22:30)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 30/06/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Royal Family Stories continue in this 3rd episode in the series with Shirley Clarke( 0:17:20)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 23/06/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Episode 2 - A new collection of stories that was released as a book earlier this year - Kiwi’s sharing their memories of the Royal Family.( 0:13:20)       
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A new collection of stories that was released as a book earlier this year - Kiwi’s sharing their memories of the Royal Family - visits, events etc Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 16/06/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Host Angela Robertson chats to Nikki about a new collection of stories that was released as a book earlier this year - Kiwi’s sharing their memories of the Royal Family - visits, events, etc( 0:27:28)       
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In this weeks episode, host Angela Robertson chats to Nikki about a new collection of stories that was released as a book earlier this year - Kiwi’s sharing their memories of the Royal Family - visits, events, etc Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 9/06/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - This week Luba Perry reads from her story of coming to New Zealand from war ravaged Europe following WW2( 0:22:58)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 2/06/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Write your story - Allan Perry( 0:21:5)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 24/05/2024 2:59:25 p.m.
Write your story - Gail Long shares stories on behalf of her mother, living in a retirement village and a story about Fathers day. ( 0:11:51)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 15/05/2024 2:18:26 p.m.
Write your story - Shirley Clark joins us again in studio to talk about one of her many travel stories - this story is about an epic journey to Galapagos and walking the Inca trail. ( 0:21:1)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 12/05/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - This week we hear from Maureen Richardson who shares three stories from her series documenting her memories for family and friends( 0:25:19)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 5/05/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - with Sheila Phillips - joining us again bringing us 3 separate stories about procrastination, gratitude and unexpected kindness.( 0:20:45)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 28/04/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Danelle Stella narrates her story about Lockdown 2020( 0:21:24)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 21/04/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Yossarian Fay gives us 2 lovely stories - Sunnyside and Vegemite toast( 0:26:16)       
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From Yossarian Fay we have a couple of stories - the first is called ‘Sunnyside’, a story of her family’s connection with Christchurch’s first mental asylum. The second story is called ‘Vegemite Toast” – about her craving for vegemite toast which, when growing up, was top of her comfort food list. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 14/04/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - The guest today is Waikanae resident Shirley Clarke. Shirley has led and continues to lead a very full and adventurous life.( 0:22:59)       
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The guest today is Waikanae resident Shirley Clarke. Shirley has led and continues to lead a very full and adventurous life. The story she is sharing with our community is one about her mum Ruby Janet was born in 1909. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 7/04/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Rhonda Edwards shares some of her delightfully surprising and interesting short stories including the Law Breaker and the Good Samaritan( 0:25:49)       
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Rhondas stories today are ; Law Breaker, Christmas Poise, and the Good Samaritan Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 31/03/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - June Rout share some of her stories including a fractured skull, finding jewellery and being prepared. Brownies Girl and girl Guides( 0:27:39)       
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As a 10 year old - June fractured her skull - and credits reading as part of recovery 2nd story - all that glitters - about a piece of jewellery and rubbish collection back in the day 3rd Story - be prepared - a story about being a brownie and girl guide. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 22/03/2024 12:21:25 p.m.
Write your story - This week host Angela, and her husband Bill, share stories of memories of their Mums, "Around the Kitchen Table"( 0:15:20)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 17/03/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Alasdair Finnie shares Memories of The Third Commonwealth Expedition - Comex 3 - from 1969( 0:31:0)       
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Today’s guest is Alasdair Finnie and he is sharing Memories of Comex 3 (The Third Commonwealth Expedition) - a 3 month trip across Europe to India and back which happened in 1969. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 10/03/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Write your story - Yossarian Fay narrates a story about her great-grandad.( 0:27:50)       
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Yossarian has researched and documented her family history and today’s programme is about one of the characters she has written about. His name is Jack Hydes and this is also the title of her story about her great-grandad. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 3/03/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Local funeral celebrant Gail Long shares her story about a plane trip misadventure on the Kapiti Coast in the 1980’s( 0:14:25)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 25/02/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Shopping in Bahrain with neo-natal nurse Sue Winstanley( 0:26:31)       
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This week Angela talks to Sue Winstanley, who did a two year neo-natal nursing stint in Saudi Arabia in the early 2000s - Sue shares some of her experience with a story called “Shopping in Bahrain” Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 17/02/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Linda Brewer talks about being Mrs Whippy!( 0:20:40)       
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In this episode Linda Brewer talks about being "Mrs Whippy". In the early 2000's, Linda and her husband purchased two Mr Whippy ice cream vans which they operated in the Wairarapa for 10 years. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 11/02/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Rhonda Edwards narrates 3 of her life stories( 0:28:32)       
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Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 4/02/2024 9:45:00 a.m.
Valerie Gilchrist- seeing the light( 0:26:37)       
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This story written by Valerie shines the light on being a lighthouse keepers wife in New Zealand during the 1960's and 70's. Write your story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 28/01/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Kos Zorzi - My Mother's Kitchen( 0:16:4)       
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This week Angela chats to Kos Zorzi, Greek Cypriot storyteller extraordinaire, about his short story and his short film. Write your story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 21/01/2024 3:03:00 p.m.
New Year Update from Angela( 0:14:6)       
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A series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
Published: 12/01/2024 4:00:00 p.m.
Don Jefferys - Christmas Trees in Te Horo ( 0:23:16)       
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Donald Jeffery, and his wife Marilyn set up and operated Te Horo Christmas Trees on their section. They grew trees in various sizes and priced them accordingly. As the festive season approached it was a joy to meet so many families who came to choose their special tree, and as a result they met some unusual characters, some of which are described in Donald’s story.
Published: 15/12/2023 3:33:58 p.m.
June Rout Xmas( 0:12:53)       
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A series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all. This week, June Rout reads an Xmas story from her childhood.
Published: 8/12/2023 2:50:59 p.m.
June Rout - a shopping experience from days gone by( 0:16:41)       
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June Rout’s story is a memory about working in a 4 Square Corner Shop when she was a youngster. Our shopping experience all those years ago was so different to what we are accustomed to today. June shares her personal experience of working in the 4 Square Corner Shop and describes the nature of the goods that were available, the way that customer service was conducted in days gone by, and the characters who frequented the shop to get their provisions. This story provides insight into our social history.
Published: 1/12/2023 3:31:27 p.m.
Maureen Richardson's story - The first 7 Years( 0:27:52)       
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It was Maureen’s daughter who encouraged her to attend the ‘Write Your Story series of community workshops and get her life story down on paper for the family. Maureen joined the group, and as result, she decided to focus on her memories. The approach she has taken to writing her story is to document in manageable chunks. Maureen has started with her earliest memories and her first chapter is aptly called, The First 7 years.
Published: 25/11/2023 1:20:47 p.m.
A story by Linda Brewer and Jellied Eels!( 0:19:18)       
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This week, Linda Brewer shares her short story Jellied Eels in memory of her mum
Published: 17/11/2023 3:18:20 p.m.
Pam Simmonds NZ Here We Come( 0:25:28)       
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This weeks guest Pam Simmonds discusses her book "NZ Here We Come".
Published: 10/11/2023 3:09:55 p.m.
Shiela Phillipps - Holy Ground at the Petrol Pumps( 0:17:12)       
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Sheila Phillipps recalls a rainy cold and windy Hutt Valley evening when she experienced a divine act, which is indelibly written on her heart to this day.
Published: 3/11/2023 4:32:47 p.m.