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.
People
While the kettle boils
Kangaroo Valley Voice Book Club
Isn’t it great to be getting old(er)?
This is a very helpful article if you are over 60 and tend to forget names or why you went to a room. You will be comforted by this information. 8 is the percentage of…
The Best Rose Garden in Kangaroo Valley!
Who grows the best roses in Kangaroo Valley? I would definitely vote for Amanda and David Gazzard! Every spring, sweet rose perfume permeates the air in Kangaroo Valley and every visitor (and locals alike!), familiar…
Poetry
Thanks to Gerry Garrett for the following poetry suggestions for October. It was a little long to print here but, if you’re looking for more, please also check out Banjo Paterson's In the Stable. Enjoy.
Aged care sector welcomes ‘once in a generation’ reforms
The government says the new Aged Care Act represents a “once in a generation” opportunity to safeguard the future and quality of Australia’s aged care network and to support the growing number of older Australians…
Snoopy Snippets
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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…