2024

  by Chris When I think of John I have several memories that merge into a single, strong memory of the amazing, John Newman. My first memory is of John’s docile nature. I know him for his idiosyn

by Avril, Lorna, Ryan Conversation starter: Guess the name of the dog in the photo where John is on the motor bike? Whose motor bike is he sitting on? Ask Avril for the answers. I thought John always

by Jane and Charlie As you all know, John fell from a ladder many years ago whilst painting window frames and fractured his foot. I could tell you about Linda having to change out of her best trousers

by The Harper Family A couple of memories and things that remind us of Dad/Grandad from The Harpers: Being greeted with a “Whatcha/Wotcha” Mickey Mouse Buster Keaton Laurel and Hardy Andy Williams (si

By Jane and Charlie We were lucky enough to attend John and Linda’s wedding and then forty years later we helped them celebrate their Ruby Wedding Anniversary. We planned to meet at a small hotel in O

by Doreen John used to set his camera up, then bite on a blood capsule and hang upside down on the stairs, pretending he’d been bitten by Dracula whilst filming it all. went away for 2 weeks with Nan

by Alicia From the moment I met John over 11 years ago, he made me feel like a part of the family. Every time we walked through the door at Tubby Walk, he’d greet us with a cheerful “watchaa’,” and th

by Jackie & Tony Jackie & Tony remember singing this classic song with their dad when going on long car journeys. Ask them to sing it for you today!     Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer Katze

By Jane and Charlie We have enjoyed numerous day trips and holidays together over the last 45 years. In the early days we travelled in John’s VW camper van; four adults, four children (sorry Nat you w

by Tony Newman When I think of Dad the first thing that pops into my head is what a huge lovely friendly heart this beautiful big man had. He had enough for everyone in his life. He had a warm quick-w