Remembering and Telling Stories Interactive Talk
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Jackie from ReeLife Stories held an interactive and informative seminar on the importance of remembering, telling stories, and passing on memories to family and friends. We listened to her interesting presentation over a cuppa and a biscuit and chatted with our neighbours about our memories and loved ones. It was a great reminder to tell our stories, and to listen to other people’s stories. It was also an important encouragement to people who don’t think they have anything interesting to say – each person’s story is unique and interesting in its own way. It is particularly important to have memories of people you’re close to for when they’re gone – what they look and sound like as well as pieces of their history and family stories. Thanks to Jackie for coming and getting us talking about memories and storytelling. All those who came thought it was an important topic. Indeed, some residents have already written memoirs, books, and even a letter to their 16-year-old self. It was lovely to discover this and to discuss already published works as well as unpublished stories. The key take aways? Keep remembering, keep telling stories, keep taking photos and videos, and ask questions of people while you can.