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Your StoriesYou are in: Shropshire > People > Your Stories > '09 Lives interactive calendar '09 Lives interactive calendar366 stories of Shropshire people to mark the 20th anniversary of Severn Hospice. You can join in whether you have a connection with the hospice or not. Click on TELL US YOUR STORY to tell us what inspires you, or what's your message to the world. Thank you for your interest. We are sorry but to view this application you need to download or activate the MacromediaFlash Plugin. If you need help doing this then please use the BBC Webwise Guide In the meantime you can access the content contained within the application from the list below: Select a month to find stories for that period: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC January7 January: Dreaming of the good lifeRichard Lord has given up being a helicopter pilot to begin a new sustainable life in Wem, with his wife and daughters. Help playing audio/video 8 January: Mavis rings the changesAfter 15 years of handbell ringing Mavis Stanley runs her last ever workshop for a WI group in Myddle. Mavis and her friends have raised thousands for Severn Hospice. Help playing audio/video 10 January: Never too late for TedTed Hoy believes it's never too late to try a new sport. Help playing audio/video 15 January: I'm unique, I'm gorgeous, I'm me!Garry Kirlew says he's not defined by the colour of his skin. Help playing audio/video 22 January: Frank's big daySevern Hospice patient Frank Yewbrey celebrates 63 years of marriage Help playing audio/video 27 January: Hardeep's university challengeHardeep Kaur from Telford graduates from university this year. But the 22-year-old has done it all from home. Help playing audio/video February6 February: Val catches the travel bugVal Walters loves to travel, meet new people and get off the beaten track. Help playing audio/video 11 February: Debbie's childhood dreamDebbie Shearsmith from Norton in Hales loves motherhood. She adores her own three, and is a trustee with the Norton Caterpillars pre-school group. Help playing audio/video 22 February: Strange tales from the outbackThe visit of a kookaburra changed Juliet Bowen's perspective on the death of her brother-in-law. Help playing audio/video March18 March: Tower of strengthAlan Terrill built a tower in his garden to help him cope with the death of his son. Help playing audio/video 23 March: Eulin's fath to serveA member of the Salvation Army, Eulin Drummond lives her life for God. Help playing audio/video 29 March: Neil remembers his rootsTrain driver and folk musician Neil MacPherson traces his Irish roots. Help playing audio/video April2 April: Understanding autismMother of two autistic daughters, Nicky Clark reveals that even a trip to the supermarket can be stressful. Help playing audio/video 18 April: Trudie's cellar secretWhen she couldn't find clothes she liked for her children, Trudie Meredith from Longford near Market Drayton set up her own business from her cellar. Help playing audio/video 22 April: Larry keeps on runningOriginally from Australia, Larry King now lives near Wem and has a real interest in fell running, including running in the dark. Help playing audio/video May3 May: My carriage companionsLiz Todd has made many friends on her long commute from mid Wales to Shrewsbury. Help playing audio/video 7 May: Harvey's ShropshirePopular singer-songwriter Harvey Andrews, who regularly raises funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, reveals how he first fell in love with Shropshire. Help playing audio/video 30 May: Meet Sam and FionaSam and Fiona, pupils at Buildwas School, find out more about themselves as they interview each other for '09 Lives. Help playing audio/video June2 June: Doing a bit for the communitySevern Hospice volunteer Wendy Sleight explains why she enjoys helping at the shop in Wellington. Help playing audio/video 8 June: Internet loveKim Harrison embraces new technology to keep in touch with her three-year-old Canadian grandaughter. Help playing audio/video 16 June: In Jim's gardenGardener Jim Logan has a passion for nature and loves his job. Help playing audio/video 28 June: Dragon Boat racingSevern Hospice's annual Dragon Boat Festival raises thousands of pounds for the charity. July18 July: Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band FestivalJoin BBC Radio Shropshire's Jim Hawkins at the 2009 Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival. 19 July: Linda's chorus of approvalLinda Arthan loves singing. As well as the feelgood factor, it's also a chance to meet friends. Help playing audio/video 25 July: The sky's the limitFrom sunrise to sunset, Anna Curtis loves Shropshire's spectacular skies. Help playing audio/video August12 August: Debbie does a photoshootDebbie Teague from Ketley was 36 when she had a hysterectomy. Her self-esteem plummeted, but a naked photo shoot restored her confidence. Help playing audio/video 24 August: Tuning upBlind piano tuner Edward Wilkins explains how he took up the career. Help playing audio/video SeptemberNo content available yet OctoberNo content available yet NovemberNo content available yet December10 December: Jaydn's Nativity PlaySeven-year-old Jaydn explains what happens in his school's nativity play. Help playing audio/video SEE ALSOYou are in: Shropshire > People > Your Stories > '09 Lives interactive calendar |
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