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City Farms, Sydney

From the Farm to the Page: Inspiration in Every Season

Why We Love Pocket City Farms Pocket City Farms is one of those special places that instantly makes you...
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In the Media, Sydney

An Endless Summer Surprise on the Bondi to Bronte Walk

As an Eastern Suburbs local, the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk is practically part of my DNA. It’s where...
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Inspiration, Sydney, What to do

Clovelly Beach: Calm Waters, Wild Stories (and a Few Things You’d Definitely Write Home About)

Clovelly Beach: Calm Waters, Big Personalities and a Lot More History Than You’d Expect 😉 At first glance, Clovelly...
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Paris

Café Pli, A Paris Café Where You Can Write a Letter to Your Future Self

In a quiet Paris street, tucked away from the rush of tourists and traffic, there is a café built...
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Inspiration

Taylor Swift’s Handwritten Thank You Notes Are a Lesson in Gratitude—and Letter Writing

In an era dominated by quick texts and emojis, Taylor Swift proves that a simple handwritten note still holds...
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City Farms, Sydney
From the Farm to the Page: Inspiration in Every Season
In the Media, Sydney
An Endless Summer Surprise on the Bondi to Bronte Walk
Inspiration, Sydney, What to do
Clovelly Beach: Calm Waters, Wild Stories (and a Few Things You’d Definitely Write Home About)
Paris
Café Pli, A Paris Café Where You Can Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Inspiration
Taylor Swift’s Handwritten Thank You Notes Are a Lesson in Gratitude—and Letter Writing

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About World Letter Writing Day

Welcome to World Letter Writing Day

 

World Letter Writing Day offers a delightful escape for families, especially those with children, to unplug from the digital world and rediscover the timeless joy of letter writing. It's incredible how this simple act can enhance children's focus on their studies and education. Moreover, we've found that exchanging letters is a wonderful way to strengthen family bonds.

A heartfelt thank you note to mum and dad is always cherished and grandparents' faces light up with joy when they receive a letter from their grandchildren. Our mission is to share the happiness that comes from the heartfelt exchange of handwritten letters with loved ones. The joy a letter brings can be cherished forever. After all, who ever discards a love letter? While World Letter Writing Day is celebrated on 1st September, we invite everyone to embrace the art of letter writing, any day of the year! World Letter Writing Day is more than a single occasion; it's a chance to spread happiness throughout the year.

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alec campbell
Story to Story

“The War To End All Wars”

April 18, 2022

Alec Campbell was the last person to survive the battle of Gallipoli. I was fortunate to spend two days with Alec & his wife Kathleen in February 2002 to photograph him & interview him about his incredible life. Letter to Alec Campbell January 2002 BIO: Alec Campbell Bio by Richard Simpkin Portrait of Alec Campbell; Richard Simpkin 2002. Alec Campbell – WWI & Last Survivor of Gallipoli From all the nations that enlisted, Alec Campbell became the face for all who served at Gallipoli. He didn’t want to, nor did he understand why; but history books will show that Alec…

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by Jay
sir donald bradman
Story to Story

Sir Donald Bradman

April 18, 2022

In 1997 I wrote a letter to cricketing great & one of my idols; Sir Donald Bradman. I asked him what would be the right cricket bat to buy & also asked him if he was ever scared of being hit during his cricketing career. He was incredibly generous to reply to my letter. The Importance of Handwritten Letters — And Why Barack Obama Wrote 10 Every Night

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by Jay
News

1st September 2020 – Dear friends

April 14, 2022

  A Message for World Letter Writing Day 2020 Dear friends, Happy World Letter Writing Day 2020. Since founding World Letter Writing Day in 2014, thousands of people from around the world have picked up a pen or pencil and written a letter — in many cases, for the very first time. Over the years, I have personally received many handwritten letters from people simply wanting to say thank you for encouraging them to start writing again. Those letters mean more to me than I can say. So many people tell me the same story. They used to write letters…

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by Jay
Letter writing, News

Celebrating World Letter Writing Day: The Art of Connecting Through Handwritten Letters

September 1, 2020

In an age dominated by digital communication, there’s something uniquely special about sitting down to write a letter by hand. Whether it’s a heartfelt message to a loved one or a formal letter of appreciation, the act of writing by hand creates a personal connection that technology often cannot replicate. That’s why World Letter Writing Day, celebrated annually on September 1st, is an occasion to pause, reflect, and rekindle the art of letter writing. What is World Letter Writing Day? World Letter Writing Day is an international celebration of the timeless tradition of writing letters. The day encourages people around…

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