Seriously - we all know what's happening here.

It's the ill-informed contemporary teacher and arguable irresponsible parent(s) who are shoving this rubbish down the throats of our Southern Highlands young.

Here's a suggestion:

Best thing is to be in the classroom and not participate in this outright lie.

I know of locals planning to run for council next year on this "climate change" rubbish - whatever you do, don't vote for them.

It was rather sad to see that parents, grandparents and great grandparents far outnumbered the number of schoolchildren at today's (September 20) strike in Bowral.

Sad because local schools clearly have not encouraged local students to attend. More power to the elbows of those young people who have broken ranks and made their presence felt - well done with their heartfelt speeches.

I hope council responds to the petition to recognise climate change.

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Harley is flying so high today,

To see all the tulips in glorious array.

This is a change from his walk in Glebe Park,

Where Mary Poppins has left her mark.

Immortalised as a astatue so fine,

Her umbrella held high, looking divine.

Tulip Time theme for the Highlands this year,

Is Mary Poppins, her creator lived here.

Ans as you enjoy a Devonshire Tea,

Add a spoonful of sugar and happy you'll be.

Then feed the birds as you stroll around,

Enjoying the gardens where tulips abound.

Supercalifragilistic is really quite a words,

with expialidocious added makes it more absurd.

But the magic is here in the Highlands each day,

With God's carpet of colours on full display.

While Harley enjoys his fourteenth year,

And Mary Poppins, her story began here.

Variety New South Wales helps children with needs,

The ill or disadvantaged with care that exceeds.

So Tulip Time in the Highlands this year,

Will help this charity give children some cheer.

As a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,

The Highlands tulips will give smiles all round.

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One of the most pleasant sights of the summer in Bowral is the village green atmosphere on Bradman Oval as cricketers take the field. But even while the winter weather is still upon us, there is already much work being done by the staff of Bradman Museum, and Jock McIlhatton in particular, to arrange fixtures for the upcoming season on behalf of visiting teams.

Locals may not realise how much pleasure and goodwill is generated by the Bradman Foundation, aside from the Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame, as they welcome players from around Australia and all over the world for these fixtures on our famous oval.

Myself and fellow local Mark Preddey have organised a school reunion match for our Sydney-based college over the past two seasons and will again for the upcoming season.

The tourism and hospitality benefits of having two dozen players, partners and assorted spectators visiting are clear enough.

But the public relations upside for the region over a whole season of such matches is considerable as visitors form a very real emotional bond with the place that goes beyond tourism.

In our case, we play for the memory of classmates from 40 years or so ago who have passed away and in the process we have also raised several thousand dollars for charities relating to suicide in addition to the income generated from the ground hire fees to help with the upkeep.

So thanks to the Bradman Foundation for encouraging this form of "cricket diplomacy" on behalf of the Southern Highlands as it is yet another hidden asset of living in this community.