Where it all begins. A harsh winter's evening engulfs the little market town, but undeterred by the sleet and snow a group of locals prop up the bar of the old White Lion anticipating exciting news.

Memoirs of a Little 'Un by Chrissy Payne was narrated by Juanita McMahon, with sound design by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England. It’s produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company’s Open Pitch – a unique community programme that showcases extraordinary stories from across the East Midlands.

Fred's superior knowledge of anything to do with vegetables is tested to the limit by a humble but truly remarkable potato - the like of which he's never seen before.

Memoirs of a Little 'Un by Chrissy Payne was narrated by Juanita McMahon, with sound design by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England. It is produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company’s Open Pitch – a unique community programme that showcases extraordinary stories from across the East Midlands.

It’s Autumn and things may be slowing down in the garden, but the family are as busy as ever harvesting their produce and preparing it for bottling. However, there's one curiosity that won't be included with the preserves.

Memoirs of a Little 'Un by Chrissy Payne was narrated by Juanita McMahon, with sound design by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England. It is produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company’s Open Pitch – a unique community programme that showcases extraordinary stories from across the East Midlands.

Long Winter nights either spent in fervent activity or simply dreaming of Christmas in front of the log fire. A time when making gifts wasn’t a trend but the norm and Father celebrated the season in his own inimitable way!

Memoirs of a Little 'Un by Chrissy Payne was narrated by Juanita McMahon, with sound design by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England. It is produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company’s Open Pitch – a unique community programme that showcases extraordinary stories from across the East Midlands.

Dating my sister's wasn't for the faint hearted, and the path to true love was akin to the cliff top variety - you could lose your footing at any time.

Memoirs of a Little 'Un by Chrissy Payne was narrated by Juanita McMahon, with sound design by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England. It is produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company’s Open Pitch – a unique community programme that showcases extraordinary stories from across the East Midlands.

Stealing away in the dead of night and waking up to a strange new world of popping seaweed and picnics of golden flaky pasties on the beach. Buzz words were the ice cream cornet and thermos flask. Baggage allowance or departure lounge didn't figure in our 1960’s vocabulary.

Memoirs of a Little 'Un by Chrissy Payne was narrated by Juanita McMahon, with sound design by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England. It is produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company’s Open Pitch – a unique community programme that showcases extraordinary stories from across the East Midlands.

One man's antique is another’s piece of tat! Just, how do you manage to furnish a big old house with limited funds? Why, the town sale room of course, and Father, undoubtedly their best customer, never ceases to amaze us with his wacky finds.

Memoirs of a Little 'Un by Chrissy Payne was narrated by Juanita McMahon, with sound design by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England. It is produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company’s Open Pitch – a unique community programme that showcases extraordinary stories from across the East Midlands.

A glorious summer evening in June 1968. Everything is perfect for this family celebration. The rambling roses never smelt sweeter and the palest of pink cherry blossom carpets the lawn. All the ingredients are here for a truly magical evening.

Memoirs of a Little 'Un by Chrissy Payne was narrated by Juanita McMahon, with sound design by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England. It is produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company’s Open Pitch – a unique community programme that showcases extraordinary stories from across the East Midlands.