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LOCAL Q&A

L O S T Q&A

KRYSTAL PHYPHERS

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Long time local & School crossing Extraordinaire

1. Tell us about yourself and your connection to Daylesford?

I grow up in the daylesford went to daylesford primary then carried on to daylesford college. Growing up in Daylesford Was so much fun. Summer holidays we hang at the swimming pool. Then in my high school years . My first job was at the supermarket in the Main Street. Packing shelves all weekend. Was involved in Daylesford & Hepburn netball. Loved my sports and still love sports today. I loverunning with my children and my dad and can’t forget my kelpie dog Milly. So lucky to have my mum she’s always there when I need her. Love helping out in school activities and out side of school. I have beautiful friends, family that live in daylesford that I often catch-up with.

2. What motivates you to be our Lollipop Lady every day?

Well what can I say about working as the lollipop lady. I’m so lucky to work with beautiful children, parents, grandparents and visitors that use the crossing. It’s funny when you have been the lollipop lady for a few years you get to know kids activities after school more than my own sometimes. I often have a joke with the kids . If it’s a rainy day I say it’s a beautiful day. They smile. When we get the spring weather I have a joke with the parents. A banana lounge on the grass. You get to know what cars parents drive to send kids in the direction. Especially on a busy Friday afternoon. Some little kids before they start school think I live in the little green shed. When we had lockdowns I was still working. Only a few went to school and the roads are so quiet. I love my job I love putting a smile on everyone’s face.

4. How has Daylesford changed in your time growing up here?

Daylesford has change so much more people living in the area. More people coming into the town weekends and holidays. It’s fantastic for businesses but I think it’s important to remember our locals. They are the people that work in our community so the town can operate. If I was a tourist coming into visit Daylesford for the weekend.

5. If you were to be a tourist in our town for the weekend, what would your itinerary look like?

You could start your morning with a walk in the wombat Gardens. Followed by a delicious breakfast either at Cli ys or Pancho. A relaxing mid-morning at the bathhouse Hepburn. . Some wondering through the shops Portal in Hepburn my favourite. We have some beautiful dining out for dinner Jackies my favourite.So that’s my little story about myself about growing up in Daylesford.

So lucky to be the lollipop lady.

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