Tell Your Story with Heather Thomson

Dying Matters Week

In this relaxed presentation and discussion, Heather Thomson from Tell Your Story explains why it is so important to document your memoirs and offers pointers on how to start, with easy options for those who need a little help doing so. Not everyone is a writer, but everyone has a story to tell. 

For more information about Dying Matters Week 2026 and the full event programme including online events, click here.

 

RSVP and questions to heather@tystory.co.nz


 

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closeup of one elephant in the Paul Dibble sculpture at Central library entrance taken by Craig Johnston
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