I was over 25 when I got my first telephone – a party line, shared with our neighbour. It was possible to listen in on their conversations, and they to ours.
Before that, I would amble around the corner to the public telephone box – and this is how I alerted the midwife to attend my delivery.
Yesterday I had a free conversation with a friend in Spain on my mobile phone.
As a generation, we have experienced unprecedented change. Our grandchildren will have no idea what our lives were like unless we tell them.
Join me, Jan Ellen, to tell the unique story of your life.
Six-week course – on Tuesdays from 23rd September 2025, 11am to noon
The course will provide guidance, support, writing exercises and feedback designed to help you formulate and create your own story.
Jan is a published author. She has completed her memoir and is currently writing a novel.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE HAS ONLY 10 SPACES AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS THROUGH THIS BOOKING SITE. If there is sufficient demand, we may consider repeating the course next year. We will operate a waiting list in the event that tickets sell out. Please follow the booking process to add your name to a waiting list.
This online course is for members of the National Women’s Register only.
To find out more about becoming an NWR member, please visit www.nwr.org.uk