9 Questions...
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Where do you call home?
I was born and grew up in South London, but Hayes in Kent has been my home for the past 20 years.
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What conflict(s) do you discuss when volunteering for We Were There?
I talk about growing up during the Second World War, and the period that followed.
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How were you involved in that conflict?
At the age of 6 I was evacuated from London to Launceston in Cornwall.
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How long have you been volunteering for WWT?
This year, 2020, will be my 10th year volunteering at IWM!
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What do you enjoy most about participating in WWT?
Meeting the visitors and exchanging stories – often the visitors share stories with me that were told to them by their grandparents.
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Tell us your favourite moment so far during the sessions?
My favourite moment came very recently. During the Wartime Mealtimes family event in December 2019, I really enjoyed the reaction of some of the younger visitors to my wartime Christmas present – which were a torch and a rubber hot water bottle!
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What’s your favourite object in IWM’s collections and why?
This question caused me quite a lot of thought as some of my favourite objects are not on display, but I find the quilt and some of the other items made by prisoners of war very interesting. Also, the child’s scooter on Level 2 that was made from scrap pieces of wood from a bombed pub.
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What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time I like to sew and embroider, paint and cook. I also enjoy going to the theatre and reading.
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What is your favourite biscuit?
I do not buy biscuits regularly but if I must pick a favourite, well then dark chocolate would be involved!
Volunteers help bring to life the stories of our collections. Find out more.
