16th December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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Hi, Reg here. You know, I just can’t keep up with all this blogging lark. I still want to tell you about some of the friends I made in Istanbul but I just haven’t had the time. How can a … Continue reading
14th December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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Here’s the Sunday Musings for 14th December. On a festive note, Chris asked us this week “How do you overcome/handle the stresses of the holiday season? And because we’re many, I use holiday to include everyone.” Well, here’s my thoughts: … Continue reading
13th December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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The final service man who was featured in the ‘Sons of Three Countries Remembered’ was Albert Kiekert, from Heiligenhaus, Germany. Here are some details about him from the script: Albert Kiekert joined his brother’s regiment, the First Lothringischen Feldartillerie-Regiment Number … Continue reading
12th December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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Yesterday, I posted the story of George Burnett, the young British soldier from Wickford, Essex, who died in the First World War. Shortly after George went missing in October 1914, Louis Vallin, from Meaux, France, joined the French Air Force. … Continue reading
11th December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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While I was researching the First World War and specifically, the three service men – one from Wickford, Essex, England, one from Meaux, France and one from Heiligenhaus, Germany, I wondered how it must have felt at the beginning of … Continue reading
10th December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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About a year ago, my friend, Ken, asked me if I’d write a ‘short sketch’ about two characters who fought in the First World War. It was for some friends who were involved in the Forget Never, Oublier Jamais, Vergessen … Continue reading
8th December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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Hi, Reg here! And I’m so excited! What a fabulous weekend I had! On Friday night, the Old Girl and Old Boy took me to a concert performed by German Folk Band, Fricklesome Amsel. They were amazing. But don’t take … Continue reading
7th December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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This week, Chris has asked us about colours – here are her instructions: Up for a writing exercise? Using only touch, smell, and sound describe colours. So, here’s my response: From the merest blush in the sky as the sun … Continue reading
5th December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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It just occurred to me that what with the excitement of the rehearsals of the Old Girl’s play, I didn’t finish telling you about my Turkish holiday, so here’s the bit where we went to Istanbul. The Old Ones’ diving … Continue reading
2nd December 2014
by Dawn Knox
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Hi Reg here! I had a brilliant day yesterday, rehearsing in the Old Girl’s dramatisation, “The Sons of Three Countries Remembered”. It’s the first script she’s written and I have to say, she didn’t give me a big part. In … Continue reading