We have just been to St Patrick's school to talk to the 6/7 year olds about "What it was like to be a child during WW2" We don't so much give a talk - the children have been doing their work at school, and they are ready with questions. Some of the questions are very informed, but some of them tend towards "What was your favourite toy?" sort of thing. It's surprising how emotional some of the questions make me feel and I have to gather myself before I can answer - such as "Did you know anyone who was killed during the war?" or "Was your daddy at the D-Day Landings?" At the end of the session, we all sang "We're going to hang out the washing on the Siegfried line", and a little girl brought me a bouquet, then to my amazement, all the children came forward of their own accord to give us both hugs and kisses! nARGED

What a memorable and emotional day you both must have had.....such lovely gesture too Marj, the children will remember you and there lesson for the rest of their lives. Lesley ---Original Message----- Marj We have just been to St Patrick's school to talk to the 6/7 year olds about "What it was like to be a child during WW2"