My Life in WW2 until Easter 1940
I was ten years old when the Second World War was declared by Britain and France against Germany on 3rd September 1939, but for my family and me the war really began somewhat earlier.
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While the kettle boils
Kangaroo Valley Voice Book Club
Another day in the Valley …
It’s cold. Beautiful and weirdly autumnal (has no one told the trees that it’s winter?) but cold.
Kangaroo Valley Showground
When you visit Kangaroo Valley Showground do you always notice where you are standing and what you are looking at? Do you compare it with other showgrounds near us, on the Coast or Highlands? I…
More Children of the Valley Poems for your enjoyment
Just over 30 years ago Julie Meddows, at the time a valley resident, compiled and edited a booklet titled ‘Children of the Valley, a collection of poems’. The booklet was published by the Kangaroo Valley…
A day in the life of ….
Now. I’m not a city girl. But. I recently found myself struggling to place the origin of an early hours scream. The scream happened at first light. Initially, I suspected a murder was taking…
KVFC Kicking Goals – Kangaroo Valley Football Club’s Inaugural Season Continues
The Kangaroo Valley Football Club has experienced a remarkable season so far, marked by significant growth and achievement both on and off the pitch. Each of the teams’ performances have been stellar, with a strong…
High school turned my shyness into anxiety
Year 6 Luka was itching to start high school. Entering a cohort of 200-and-something students, a huge jump from my Year 6 class of eighteen people, was really exciting. I was a shy kid but…