Episode 16 - Carol McKinnon-Ward

Carol McKinnon-Ward's podcast will be live on Spotify and Apple Podcasts next Tuesday 11th March. In this chat with Adam Robertson, Carol McKinnon-Ward talks about growing up in Sandford with her parents and sister.Carol discusses the war years, with many men (including her father) absent from Sandford during that time, the community held fundraising events to support the war, including making camouflage nets.When Carol was 9 years old her father was stationed at Laverton, and herself, Mum, & sister moved to live in a boarding house in Geelong. While living there Carol contracted poliomyelitis. The family moved back to live in Sandford and Carol completed her schooling at Casterton High School.Carol's journey then took her to Horsham and Melbourne with work and marriage. After 20 years Carol moved back to live in Casterton and became involved with the theatre troupe. She found love again, and spent time travelling. Gardening and Yoga are now her passions.Join us, to hear Carol's journey of finding peace back in Casterton.