Questions for the whole family

The family answers questions about them for their 70th.

Children and grandchildren record their answers by voice, on video or in writing. On the day there's a book of answers to read and every voice to play.

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Their voice plays from the page.
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Every message is written out on its page.
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Here's how the grandchildren filled Mam's 70th book.

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A red linen Chorus book with For Mam's 70th on the cover and a ribbon
How it works

Bring everyone's stories together with one link!

Start the book

Tell us who it's for

Put in their name, then send the link to the grandchildren.

Share one link

Everyone adds their story

Friends and family can capture a memory by voice, video, writing or photos, wherever they are in the world. It's easy on any phone and nobody needs an account!

We put it together

Hear it, read it, hold it

We write out every voice note and gather it all into a podcast you can play and a beautiful book you can hold.

The three questions for a 70th

  1. What did they teach you without meaning to?
  2. What's a day with them you'll always remember?
  3. What do you want to do with them in the next ten years?
Who's in a 70th book

You can write up to ten questions, and each person can tap for another.

Teenage grandchildren can record by themselves, and the small ones can record with a parent.

1

Their own friends

The walking group and the people from Mass have their own stories. Send the link to one of them to pass on.

2

The photos

A grandchild can add the photo that goes with their answer, from the Communion to the last holiday.

3

The day itself

Play the podcast link at the birthday lunch and give them the printed book to read after.

What people say

What people say in a 70th birthday book

Answer your question with one story, and name the place it happened.

"Maura, you fed me the first Sunday I came to the house, and every Sunday since. Next year I'd like to learn the stuffing. Happy birthday."
GGarrether son-in-law
"Granny, it's Siún. Thanks for teaching me the tin whistle over Christmas. I'm in the school band now. Happy birthday."
SSiúnher granddaughter, aged twelve
"Maura, it's Briege. You got me walking again after my hip operation. I'll see you at the pier on Tuesday."
BBriegeher friend from the walking group
"Maura, it's Labhrás. You cycled me to school on the crossbar for two years because I wouldn't walk on my own. Happy seventieth."
LLabhrásher brother
When to start

Send the link a month before

Close the book three weeks before the 70th for the printed copy. The podcast link and the book online are ready the day you order.

In their words
A Christmas gift
We gave a book of stories about Mam to her for Christmas and she said it was the best gift she had received. There were some stories she had never heard! She felt really surrounded by love.
K
Kathleen's family
gave her the book at Christmas
What it costs

Gathering the voices is free. You only pay when the book is ready.

The gathering
Free
Send one link and collect the voices.
  • Every voice and every photo
  • Download every recording
  • Start as many books as you like
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The voices
$45
Voice editing, and a personal podcast link.
  • Each recording tidied as it comes in
  • The original kept exactly as it was made
  • One link that plays every voice straight through
Choose the voices
The book
$99
Everything in the voices, plus the finished book to read online.
  • The finished book laid out to read online
  • Every message playable from its page
  • Every message written out beside its voice
Choose the book
The keepsake
$115
The book, printed and posted to you.
  • One printed hardcover copy
  • Posted to you
  • Everything in the book option
Choose the keepsake

Want to write your own questions? Start a blank book

Questions people ask

What is a good 70th birthday gift for Mam from all of us?

She can read it slowly and play it again on her phone.

What questions can the family answer for a 70th?

Our post 36 questions to fall in love, rewritten for your mam's 70th, has questions for everyone from the grandchildren to her oldest friends, at https://choruskeepsake.com/blog/36-questions-for-mums-70th/

What can the grandchildren say for Granny's 70th?

One thing they love doing with her, and when they last did it.

Can someone write their message instead?

Yes. Anyone can type their message instead of recording it, and add a photo with it.

Can everyone chip in?

Yes, if you turn chip-in on. Everyone who records can put money towards the book and saves their card. Their cards are charged when you go to pay, and it comes off what you pay. If you don’t finish paying, their money goes back within a week.

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Who's turning seventy?

Start the book now and invite people whenever you're ready.

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