Author Archives: rolyhill

                                                                                                                                                    – Anzac Day – On 4 August, 1914 Britain, on behalf of the Empire, declared war on Germany. Australia had been a federal commonwealth for only 13 years, and the new national government was eager to establish its … Continue reading →

I love Christmas. It makes the world seem like a better place. Brightly lit Christmas trees and decorations fill our towns and cities delighting children and adults alike. People rush about looking for that special present for a loved one. … Continue reading →

I often take time out to watch the world go by. People fascinate me. I wonder who they are, where they have been, what they have done. Are they happy, content, or perhaps lonely, hurting, anxious?  For me life has … Continue reading →

Autumn is here! Last week we enjoyed balmy 27c days. This week it is cool and rather wet. I walked through the park a few days ago. What a difference a couple of weeks make. The flower beds that displayed … Continue reading →

Alf Wileman recently retired from the Sheffield Citadel Band after 60+ years of service. Alf is a legend among Salvation Army bandsmen in the UK, not only for his euphonium playing but for the Christian standards he lives by, the … Continue reading →

To be loved is priceless  … but to love is a privilege. Like most people I have my heroes – special people I am privileged to know and who made a positive contribution to my life. Few of them are … Continue reading →

My first venture into computers goes way back to the first apple macintosh. In those days I had dark brown hair (lots more of it) and was much slimmer than I am these days. Technology has developed at lightening speed … Continue reading →