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Henry’s Lollipop

- story inspired by Henry – aged almost seven.image

 

Henry, the little red monkey, went to Mr Jones’ farm to visit his friends, Bananas and George. He brought a giant lollipop with him and showed it to George when they were playing in the barnyard.

 

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Audio Versions of Bananas Bed Time Stories – 1. Bananas Helps George

We hope to add more stories soon with audio versions attached. image The first story to be adapted to audio is "George Helps Bananas and Farmer Jones". image

For some unknown reason, we have re-titled the audio version "Bananas helps George".   

We have to thank Richard Farrar for his knowledge, time, and effort (and the use of his "recording studio").  Also many thanks to Richard, his son James and Winnie Clarke for their performances!  Music performed by Will Tang.

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Grandparents Relax

Alvor 2009 026  After several hectic weeks decorating our home and our son’s home we really looked forward to a restful two weeks in the Algarve.  By shear chance we booked into a hotel near the quiet fishing village of Alvor.  It truly was very relaxing and restful, right on the long, wide beach.  We took frequent strolls into the village and along the beach with a few refreshment stops!  One of the jewels of our stay was the local boating firm “Alvor Boat Trips“. 

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William Forsyth Davison 1914-1992

bill2 Who was our greatgrandpa, the founder of our nomadic branch of the Clan Davison?

Known to all as Bill – he was born in 1914 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Bill’s father, George, was a plumber but not much is known about him. Bill’s mother Sarah Jane (Adams), known as Jenny, was a seamstress and worked in a tailor shop in Newcastle.

(see also on http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/Davison.htm)

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Great Grandpa’s Story

Corporal Bill His part in the North African Campaign in the Second World War.

Read his story at WW2 stories.

 

Getting the story onto the web was down to a fortunate chain of events:

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