Got a Story?

Have you got a story that deserves to be told?

Talking About My Generation and the GMOPN are looking for stories about people, places, projects, experiences, and issues that matter to older people across Greater Manchester.

You can use this form to:

Propose a story that you would like to write yourself, or
Suggest a story that you would like one of our reporters to cover.

You do not need to be an experienced writer to submit an idea.

About You

First name

Last name

Email

Phone

Which Greater Manchester borough is this story connected to? (Select all that apply)

Your Story Idea

Who or what is your story about? What has happened, or what would you like the story to explore?

Where does your story take place? Please include the area, neighbourhood, venue, or organisation where relevant.

When did, or will, this this happen? Please include important dates or times, particularly if the story relates to an upcoming event.

Why should we tell this story? Why does it matter? What makes it interesting, useful, or important to older people in Greater Manchester

How would you like the story to be covered?

I would like to write the story myself for consideration by Talking About my Generation.

I would like to suggest the story for one of your reporters to cover.

I am happy to discuss either option.

Is there anyone we should contact about this story? If relevant, please provide their name, role, organisation, and contact details. Please make sure they are happy for you to share their contact information with us.

Share a Photo

Upload a photo. If appropriate, please upload a photograph that could be used alongside the story.

I confirm that I have permission to share this photograph and give permission for it to be used across GMOPN and Talking About My Generation media and communications channels.

Submission

By submitting this form, you are sharing a story idea for consideration by Talking About My Generation and the Greater Manhchster Older People's Network. Submitting an idea does not guarantee that it will be published or covered, but the team may contact you to discuss it further.