Tag Archives: family

Guest Writer Spot

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

I’m pleased to welcome Sharon Harvey back into my Guest Writer Spot. She’s one of my wonderful students. Here, she writes about her lovely Auntie Lil: Every Wednesday, my late auntie would take me to the local swimming baths to … Continue reading →

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My Grandad – Master Of Coppit And Boxes

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

Just before my grandad died, he said to me, “Don’t ever grow up. I never have.” He was 93 years old and I was 36.  Everyone thinks their grandad is special and mine certainly was. Father to six and grandfather … Continue reading →

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China Girl

Posted on November 9, 2017 by

This well-worn photo is of my wonderful grandmother, Joan. My grandfather, Ken carried it around in his pocket while he was away fighting in the Second World War. The following story takes a trip back down memory lane – to … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

I came across this photo of my grandad and I recently. It made me smile; I’d been so lucky to have such a great relationship with my grandad and saw him all the time when I was growing up. But … Continue reading →

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