Billericay School – SpeakUp!

Hey Guys! Sorry for the delay, but this is the next instalment in Keeble and Bedding’s Epic Coastal Adventure… We arrived in Coffs Harbour and were whisked off on a tour of the town by the hostel owner. The first thing that struck me was how I felt like I was back in England! From [...]

G’Day peeps!! As some of you may know, I have spent the last 3 1/2 weeks travelling down the east coast of Australia with my good friend Sarah! It was a month full of many laughs and fun times, and I shall tell you aaaall about our adventures and what we got up to. After [...]

G’day everyone! First of all, I must apologise for my absence over the past few weeks. My internet access has been limited, leaving me unable to post blogs and update you on life down under. But do not fret, I have returned, and I have some exciting news! But first, let me update you on [...]

After spending the day out in the scorching sun, it’s hard to believe that just two weeks ago our state was battling torrential rain and sudden flash floods, leaving thousands of citizens all over Queensland without homes, without possessions and without the contended lives they had just 24 hours before. Three-quarters of the state (a [...]

Three days ago I rushed to the shops to buy some Aloe Vera for my sunburn; today I hurried to the same store, only this time it was to fill my trolley with emergency supplies for the floods about to hit Brisbane. As some of you may have seen on the news, Queensland has been [...]

Hi Everyone! I just thought I’d drop you a short message from the future. Yes that’s right, I am currently in the year 2011, while the UK is still sitting in 2010. I believe this makes me some sort of Doctor Who… or Doc Brown… So Happy New Year from Australia everyone! Hope 2011 is [...]

Well guys and gals, the festive season is almost over, and I thought I’d try and give everyone an idea of what it is like to experience an Aussie Christmas. Down Under we have no fire places for Santa to magically appear from, and definitely no chance of snow in 28 degree heat! Christmas was [...]

Days in Australia are spent eating ice cream and basking in the afternoon sun. For this you only need three things; a towel, sun screen and your togs (the Aussie word for swimming costume!). However as late November arrived, Queenslanders instead found themselves packing umbrellas, raincoats and wellington boots in order to combat the torrential [...]

Well guys, it’s been an eventful couple of weeks! I’m now finally settled in the land of Oz, and the adventures have already begun! My first bit of news; I got a job! Yay, money at last!! Now I’m working in ‘The Sandwich Bar’ at my local shopping centre I’ll be able to save my [...]

Well, after all the planning I have FINALLY travelled the 10,000 miles to reach Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 26 degrees, not a cloud in sight and we’re only at the beginning of summer. Perfection! I’ve been here a week now and I still feel like I’m in a dream, I keep worrying that I’ll wake up [...]