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Write Your Story

by Angela Robertson

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  • Local resident, Jill Calorgaras is our special guest

    October 8, 2026 · 30 min

    Jill shares two short cameo stories with us. The title of the first is 'Reflections on Mum' and the second is called 'The School Photo'. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors…

  • First Experience of Papua New Guinea (Part 1)

    October 1, 2026 · 27 min

    Alasdair Finnie shares his first experience of living and working in Papua New Guinea when he and Rosemary moved from New Zealand to Port Moresby in 1980. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors…

  • Reflection on our 1994 frugal holiday to Australia

    September 24, 2026 · 21 min

    Angela Robertson shares a 30+-year-old letter she wrote to her sister in the U.S.A. reflecting on a frugal holiday taken to a country neither sister had visited. Re-reading it was like opening a time capsule, and you’ll understand why.

  • Uncle Bill's Memoir

    September 17, 2026 · 23 min

    Angela Robertson shares an extract from a memoir written by William Coombes (Uncle Bill) focusing on the first 20 years of his life 1921-1941 in the UK Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These…

  • Write Your Story - Mary and Jack

    September 10, 2026 · 26 min

    Sally Kendall tells the story of her mother and her first husband. In some ways a typical WW2 story but in other ways not typical and has several subsequent stories that we never imagined. Write your Story is a series of stories, written…

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  • Family History: My Dad's Teenage Years

    September 3, 2026 · 28 min

    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.

  • Family History: A Snapshot of my Mum’s Early Life

    August 27, 2026 · 26 min

    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.

  • My Dad's War: 1940-1945 - Barn McDevitt

    August 20, 2026 · 30 min

    In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela is joined once again by Barn McDevitt, who shares the remarkable story of his father, John Francis McDevitt, and his experiences during World War II. Pieced together through family memories…

  • Honouring Mum and Dad - Rosemary Dennis

    August 13, 2026 · 28 min

    In this episode, Rosemary Dennis reflects on the lives of her parents, June and Bernie, sharing heartfelt memories of growing up in Christchurch and the lasting influence they had on her life. Through stories filled with humour, resilience…

  • Nanna's 1953 Diary - Jenny Greer

    August 6, 2026 · 30 min

    In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela is joined by Jenny Greer, who shares two fascinating excerpts from her grandmother's 1953 diary. Through the stories Finding Your Way Home and What Nanna Got Up To, Jenny brings to life her…

  • Staying Connected Through Letters - Dorothy Pike

    July 30, 2026 · 27 min

    When COVID-19 lockdowns separated Dorothy Pike from her husband in care, she found an unexpected way to stay connected - by writing letters from the perspective of their beloved cat, Jack. In this touching episode of Write Your Story…

  • Discovering Scuba Diving at 63 - George Baird

    July 23, 2026 · 34 min

    In this episode Angela is joined by Emeritus Professor George Baird, who shares the remarkable story of discovering a lifelong passion after retirement. From his first nervous snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef to completing more than 460…

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About the show

After attending a series of community workshops for people who are interested in writing their life story or family history, writers share parts of their stories with listeners. These varied and surprising stories are as unique as the writers themselves.