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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Kangaroo Valley Voice Book Club
Ten signs you won’t run out of money in retirement
Navigating the path to a comfortable retirement can often feel like sailing through uncharted waters, with many of us wondering if we’ve saved enough to enjoy the fruits of our lifelong labour without the fear…
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…
Children of the Valley
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…
How our brains compensate for age-related cognitive decline
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that our brains can compensate for age-related deterioration by recruiting other areas to help with brain function and maintain cognitive performance. “Now that we’ve seen this compensation happening,…
Snoopy Snippets ~ 5 ~
Looking back at the preceding chapters of these annals, I find myself guilty of an offence of which I’ve often accused the mainstream media - namely an excessive concentration on negative stories. So, in an…
Historical Happenings – Timber industry and sawmilling
The Kangaroo Valley Historical Society is collecting information on the timber Industry and sawmilling, in the past, within the Kangaroo Valley area. We have a very keen young man seeking this information. You never know,…