We have participated in the RSL's 'Light up the Dawn' Ceremony for the past 2 years which was introduced due to Covid 19 restrictions originally in 2020 and again in 2021. Here are the two videos from the last two years which includes images of family members who have served in WWI, WWII & National... Continue Reading →
In reflecting on the current major floods on the Hawkesbury and Nepean Rivers and the surrounding districts it is interesting that in the course of my family history research this past year I have written something about the great 1867 flood. This is the biggest flood on record when the river rose to 19.1m. The... Continue Reading →
I am a qualified Art Teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Art) so am very aware of the need for teachers & students to have resources to help develop both their own artwork & classroom resources. So a few years ago I created a new website. Essentially it is a compilation of most the art... Continue Reading →
I have the most gorgeous small backyard tree - small leaf lilly pilly or Acmena smithii va minor. Small Leaf Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii var. Minor I used to have a gorgeous (but non native) Poinciana Tree which shaded a lot of the garden & deck area. After many years it developed some rot... Continue Reading →
I have recently just finished a pen & ink drawing of a Waratah - Telopia speciosissima. Waratahs are a favourite wildflower of mine especially as I grew up in Sydney & remember the thrill of coming across one unexpectedly when I was roaming around in the bushland near my childhood home. I use a fine... Continue Reading →
