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Easter story-telling at Pompallier Mission
Easter story-telling at Pompallier Mission
Russell
resident Morgan Pollock will take on her alter ego of
‘Morgs the Storyteller’ to bring fun for children and
adults alike visiting Pompallier Mission, the NZ Historic
Places Trust property in Russell, over Easter.
The
grandmother of 11 will present a number of children’s
stories she has written to visiting families as part of
Pompallier Mission’s Easter entertainment.
“I’m
really looking forward to sharing some of my stories with
people at Pompallier Mission,” says Morgan.
“I
haven’t performed to a large group before, though when I
tell my stories to my own grandchildren or children of
friends they’ve always been riveted – so I’m sure the
kids will enjoy them.”
Many of Morgs’ stories
have a theme of caring for the environment – or have
messages that have age-old application.
“One of my
stories talks about a boy whose pet dog is his conscience,
and all the adventures that they get up to. Another story is
about a dog who everybody thinks is really ugly – but the
story shows clearly how looks are only skin deep,” she
says.
“To find out more, people will have to come to
Pompallier Mission over Easter!”
Morgan started
writing children’s stories in the 1980s, and has recently
returned to children’s story writing. Over the years, her
11 grandchildren have been the perfect sounding board for
her work.
Morgan also works as a guide at Pompallier
Mission where she thoroughly enjoys telling other stories
about the fascinating history behind the Mission and its
place in New Zealand history.
“I get a real kick
out of introducing people to the history of Northland, and
the positive feedback that I get from visitors who latch on
to the absorbing stories here.”
She says
storytelling a huge part of her life.
“It must be
the Welsh blood!”
Morgs the Storyteller will
entertain children at Pompallier Mission at 10.30am and
3.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. An Easter Treasure
Hunt will also take place on the same days, and guided tours
of Pompallier Mission will operate throughout the weekend.
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