I learned with great regret that the splendid printers, PRINTFINE, were in administration
after a difficult period trying to save the company. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who
helped to make such lovely books for the series of Nanna Strawberry stories. Best wishes
to all the staff whose jobs disappeared and now seek new ones.
The regret was also accompanied by pesonal concern for future Nanna Strawberry
books which will complete the set of twelve. I included Stramongate Press in Kendal
in my quest for the most appropriate printer to complete the books in matching style
to previous ones, and am pleased that Peter has confirmed that they will be able to fulfill
the remainder of the series to the same specifications and good match. Whew! Relief!
Peter knew Printfine well, regards them as very good printers and is sorry to hear of their
demise.. Wayne Stewart will continue to complete the artwork and pdf, I will continue the
illustrations, occasionally helped by Caitlin for some pony scenes which she is very good at.
Dependig on her study commitments. Book 8 is now underway:
Nanna Strawberry Remembers Billy...Joan's Strawberry Roan
(the word roan means horse)
(strawberry is created by an equal mix of white and chestnut hairs to create pinkish colour)
Nanna Strawberry
20 May 2018
ROYAL WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS
Nanna Strawberry extends sincere congratulations to the newly married
Duke and Duchess of Sussex whose wedding at St George's Chapel, Windsor,
was watched by millions of people around the world yesterday, 19 May.. A beautiful
occasion. Handsome groom, gorgeous bride, delightful flower girls and page boys,
especially seeing the older boys being so helpfully attentive to the young girls and not
least the pretty Mums, including the Duchess of Cambridge, who delivered their
offspring to the steps of the Chapel to escort the beautiful bride.Not a hitch anywhere.
Wonderful to see the upright Duke of Edinburgh escort his wife HM The Queen, and
Prince Charles providing a thoughtful protective arm to the Bride and later to her mother
and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall. An energetic sermon in keeping with the spirit of
love and fire of Pentecost Sunday this weekend. A beautfil veil which navigated its own
route behind the bride, no fuss required. Sunshine and blue skies above the town of
Windsor, magnificent Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel, the happy couple and all
participants, including superb horses, in this historic day.
Duke and Duchess of Sussex whose wedding at St George's Chapel, Windsor,
was watched by millions of people around the world yesterday, 19 May.. A beautiful
occasion. Handsome groom, gorgeous bride, delightful flower girls and page boys,
especially seeing the older boys being so helpfully attentive to the young girls and not
least the pretty Mums, including the Duchess of Cambridge, who delivered their
offspring to the steps of the Chapel to escort the beautiful bride.Not a hitch anywhere.
Wonderful to see the upright Duke of Edinburgh escort his wife HM The Queen, and
Prince Charles providing a thoughtful protective arm to the Bride and later to her mother
and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall. An energetic sermon in keeping with the spirit of
love and fire of Pentecost Sunday this weekend. A beautfil veil which navigated its own
route behind the bride, no fuss required. Sunshine and blue skies above the town of
Windsor, magnificent Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel, the happy couple and all
participants, including superb horses, in this historic day.
12 May 2018
PLANT CAKE & BO0k SALE @ PAGE MOSS BAPTIST CHURCH
Sincere thanks to Carole and her team for accepting my last minute application
for a table at their Fayre today to display my series of Nanna Strawberry Stories.
I greatly appreciated this and Carole's enthusiastic promotion of "the new children's
author we have with us today". It certainly drew attention to my books and boosted sales.
I really enjoyed taking part. also my bacon bap and the frequent cups of tea bought
and delivered to me at welcome intervals. Also the friendly chats. I do hope the young
recipients of books purchased by parents and grandparents enjoyed their gifts later in the day.
Also that Page Moss Baptist Church and Christian Aid .both benefitted from the dedicated
efforts of all the hardworking volunteers who helped run the enjoyable event and their
supportive customers.
This church has always been an active part of the local community throughout my life,
with happy memories of their BB Band parading along local streets playing their stirring music,
until the M62 and heavy traffic prevented the parades from continuing.Combined with the beat
of drums and sound of bugles from Court Hey Methodist Church Boys Brigade too, from their
original church which was demolished for the M62..Sundays were often very musical throughout
the whole area. Both gave musical support to local events too, such as Malvern School Fete by
its PTA and Bowring Park Galas organised by ' Friends of Bowring Park'.Wonderful memories !
Roby 1st BB were very activie too at St Barts. Including the large family of Asbridge brothers
and not forgetting the Girls Brigades too !
.
Nanna Strawberry
for a table at their Fayre today to display my series of Nanna Strawberry Stories.
I greatly appreciated this and Carole's enthusiastic promotion of "the new children's
author we have with us today". It certainly drew attention to my books and boosted sales.
I really enjoyed taking part. also my bacon bap and the frequent cups of tea bought
and delivered to me at welcome intervals. Also the friendly chats. I do hope the young
recipients of books purchased by parents and grandparents enjoyed their gifts later in the day.
Also that Page Moss Baptist Church and Christian Aid .both benefitted from the dedicated
efforts of all the hardworking volunteers who helped run the enjoyable event and their
supportive customers.
This church has always been an active part of the local community throughout my life,
with happy memories of their BB Band parading along local streets playing their stirring music,
until the M62 and heavy traffic prevented the parades from continuing.Combined with the beat
of drums and sound of bugles from Court Hey Methodist Church Boys Brigade too, from their
original church which was demolished for the M62..Sundays were often very musical throughout
the whole area. Both gave musical support to local events too, such as Malvern School Fete by
its PTA and Bowring Park Galas organised by ' Friends of Bowring Park'.Wonderful memories !
Roby 1st BB were very activie too at St Barts. Including the large family of Asbridge brothers
and not forgetting the Girls Brigades too !
.
Nanna Strawberry
8 May 2018
BOOKS CAN BE PURCHASED AT FOLLOWING VENUES:
WORLD MUSEUM Liverpool, from its Children's Corner. Proceeds in
support of this wonderful heritage venue
WALKER ART GALLERY as above
SLEEPY ELEPHANT Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria
BROADHURST BOOKS, Market Street, Southport
COURT HEY METHODIST CHURCH SALES, 3rd Saturdays 10-12 noon
BOOK READING VENUES (listed in blog) books signed by author.
More invitations welcome from school and groups, organisations
email nannastrawberrystories@gmail.com 07538623739
AMAZON Children's Books (by post) Full series Nanna Strawberry Stories
FROM THE AUTHOR: Apply to nannastrawberrystories@gmail.com
Books £3.99 + postage where appliable..
support of this wonderful heritage venue
WALKER ART GALLERY as above
SLEEPY ELEPHANT Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria
BROADHURST BOOKS, Market Street, Southport
COURT HEY METHODIST CHURCH SALES, 3rd Saturdays 10-12 noon
BOOK READING VENUES (listed in blog) books signed by author.
More invitations welcome from school and groups, organisations
email nannastrawberrystories@gmail.com 07538623739
AMAZON Children's Books (by post) Full series Nanna Strawberry Stories
FROM THE AUTHOR: Apply to nannastrawberrystories@gmail.com
Books £3.99 + postage where appliable..
4 May 2018
VISIT TO SANKEY VALLEY ST JAMES CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
ANOTHER WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE WITH DELIGHTFUL CHILDREN IN THEIR
LOVELY BRIGHT AND COLOURFUL SCHOOL. Morning Assembly followed the previous
style. Introducing Nanna Strawberry who then read extracts from Book 6 which describes
the author's experience as a 16 year old teenager when it was announced during her shorthand
class that King George VI had died in the early hours. The new Queen Elizabeth was rushing
home from Kenya. Following the reading, the Deputy Head then led a role play, with children
standing to attention to listen to the sad announcement, and finally singing the National Anthem.
They then returned to their classrooms, where Nanna Strawberry visited each class in turn to
answer questions and to read exerpts from other books in the series. Nanna Strawberry Tells
Stories to Sophie is proving to be a popular story, with its guessing game to create friendly
competition for the answers.
The children asked intelligent questions and made intelligent remarks. Nanna Strawberry was
particularly pleased by a comment expressed by a boy "I think you are better than Roald Dahl".
Following these talks, Nanna Strawberry Stories 1 to 7 are available for purchase @ £3.99 each.
of which £1 per book sold will be donated to the school. Booking forms have been distributed..
Many thanks to families who have bought a book, or 3 books at a discount price of £10.00
of which £1 will also be donated to school funds. The net balance will go toward the
publication of book 8
'Nanna Strawberry Remembers Billy...Joan's strawberry roan pony'
This is set in our post war childhood, at our aunt and uncle's Moorside Farm at the foot of
moorland hills near Hollingworth.. It describes the terms 'strawberry roan' and 'hands high (or hh)
which describe the colour and height of Billy and also Robin, a brown bay which I rode.
Our Dad bought the ponies and they went to a new home on a Liverpool farm with flat green fields.
which was waiting to be developed as a housing estate. We had a lot of fun with other children
and their ponies.
Nanna Strawberry
This is
LOVELY BRIGHT AND COLOURFUL SCHOOL. Morning Assembly followed the previous
style. Introducing Nanna Strawberry who then read extracts from Book 6 which describes
the author's experience as a 16 year old teenager when it was announced during her shorthand
class that King George VI had died in the early hours. The new Queen Elizabeth was rushing
home from Kenya. Following the reading, the Deputy Head then led a role play, with children
standing to attention to listen to the sad announcement, and finally singing the National Anthem.
They then returned to their classrooms, where Nanna Strawberry visited each class in turn to
answer questions and to read exerpts from other books in the series. Nanna Strawberry Tells
Stories to Sophie is proving to be a popular story, with its guessing game to create friendly
competition for the answers.
The children asked intelligent questions and made intelligent remarks. Nanna Strawberry was
particularly pleased by a comment expressed by a boy "I think you are better than Roald Dahl".
Following these talks, Nanna Strawberry Stories 1 to 7 are available for purchase @ £3.99 each.
of which £1 per book sold will be donated to the school. Booking forms have been distributed..
Many thanks to families who have bought a book, or 3 books at a discount price of £10.00
of which £1 will also be donated to school funds. The net balance will go toward the
publication of book 8
'Nanna Strawberry Remembers Billy...Joan's strawberry roan pony'
This is set in our post war childhood, at our aunt and uncle's Moorside Farm at the foot of
moorland hills near Hollingworth.. It describes the terms 'strawberry roan' and 'hands high (or hh)
which describe the colour and height of Billy and also Robin, a brown bay which I rode.
Our Dad bought the ponies and they went to a new home on a Liverpool farm with flat green fields.
which was waiting to be developed as a housing estate. We had a lot of fun with other children
and their ponies.
Nanna Strawberry
This is
23 Apr 2018
DATES AND VENUES FOR BOOK READIINGS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE SIGNED BOOKS
Nanna Strawberry looks forward to the following occasions at which the author offers
readings of Nanna Strawberry Stories to children and adults, and purchases if desired.
Friday 27 April Great Sankey St James CE Primary School Morning Assembly.
A very enjoyable occasion for Nanna Strawberry. The lovely children
happily took part in role play and National Anthem during Assembly
and I then visited each year group in their class room to read various books.
I am very impressed at the quality of questions by children of all ages.
Several discounted sets of 3 sold, from which £20 donated to school funds.
Friday 11 May Lady Lever Art Gallery to participate in Memories of the Past.
I was advised that either Stagecoach buses 1 or 2 from Sir Thomas Street
would drop me off a similar 5 minute walk from the Gallery, so I took No 1.
The driver informed me bus No 2 would have been better because it
goes into the Village. I certainly found the walk from the No 1 stop long
and difficult, while pulling a book laden shopping trolley, so on leaving
I took the No 2 near bowling green, which was certainly closer to the
Gallery and a more pleasant route back to Sir Thomas Street. .
The group leaders, Jillian, Emma and Mark and participant were all in place
when I arrived. We focused on book 6 (Remembering The Young Queen)
and the role play conluded with a fantastic rendering of National Anthem !
I only sold one book because the group went strainght into a film of
several royal weddings over the decades which was very interesting...
My thanks to everyone concerned for inviting me. Audrey
Tuesday 22 May Huyton Library. After School Readings + crafts 3.30-4.45pm
This was a happy occasion, combined with crafts, when the children made
lovely decorated crowns. They had enjoyed Nanna Strawberry's reading of
her book Nanna Strawberry Remembers The Young Queen, and extracts
from a few other stories. Some took part in potato and spoon games!
Monday 18th June - Croft Primary School, all day: Assembly + year groups
It was a privilege to meet the pupils at School Assembly for reading and
role play of Book. 6. On this occasion I then remained at table display in
the hall and each year group was brought to the hall for 30 minutes each.
Years 5 and 6 had opportunity to role play games from Easter Fun Bk 7.
20 books were later sold, for which £20 was donated by NS to school.
Friday 22 June Great Sankey St James Primary School - Year 6
This has been postponed to a later date.
14th July Sedbergh, St Andrew's Summer Fayre - Table for sales/signing.
coinciding with Sedbergh Street Party.
Launch of book 8 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Billy...
Joan's cheeky strawberry roan pony
19th/20th July at Huyton with Roby CE Primary School -Themed week 9am-3pm
Then 3pm-4pm book sale and signing in hall.
21 July Table at Court Hey Methodist Church Table Sale Sale & book signing.
23-27 July Holly Lodge Girls College - Summer School (half day visit on 26th)
September ? " " " " Year 7 - Book reading
28 July Sedbergh ARTISAN STREET MARKET Sales & book signing at DUO.
25 August ditto outside DUO (cafe closed). Launch of book 9
15 September ditto (final)
October 6th: Sedbergh Book Festival in England's Book Town -
has invited Nanna Strawberry to take part in Book Reading at Sedberh Library am.
the festival's venue for children's stories. Further details at a later date. .
A happy way for author Audrey Wilson to spend her 83rd birthday !
Something she could not have anticipated when she first visited Sedbergh
in 1939 as a four year old refuge staying at her Aunt's home in Farfield !
NB: ALSO PET'S SERVICE AT ST ANDREW'S 11AM.
Today being ST GEORGE'S DAY 23 April 2018, and William Shalespeare's birthday,
Nanna Strawberry wishes to express her deep delight and congratulations to their
Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on the safe and healthy delivery
of their second son, brother to Prince George and Princess Charlotte and a new
great grandchild for HM The Queen only two days after her 92nd birthday 21st April.
(A date shared by the sister of author Audrey Wilson who always teased Joan about
the flags being flown on her birthday).. A happy time for Her Majesty and Prince Philip,.
and both families of the proud parents. God Bless one and all. Audrey Wilson
readings of Nanna Strawberry Stories to children and adults, and purchases if desired.
Friday 27 April Great Sankey St James CE Primary School Morning Assembly.
A very enjoyable occasion for Nanna Strawberry. The lovely children
happily took part in role play and National Anthem during Assembly
and I then visited each year group in their class room to read various books.
I am very impressed at the quality of questions by children of all ages.
Several discounted sets of 3 sold, from which £20 donated to school funds.
Friday 11 May Lady Lever Art Gallery to participate in Memories of the Past.
I was advised that either Stagecoach buses 1 or 2 from Sir Thomas Street
would drop me off a similar 5 minute walk from the Gallery, so I took No 1.
The driver informed me bus No 2 would have been better because it
goes into the Village. I certainly found the walk from the No 1 stop long
and difficult, while pulling a book laden shopping trolley, so on leaving
I took the No 2 near bowling green, which was certainly closer to the
Gallery and a more pleasant route back to Sir Thomas Street. .
The group leaders, Jillian, Emma and Mark and participant were all in place
when I arrived. We focused on book 6 (Remembering The Young Queen)
and the role play conluded with a fantastic rendering of National Anthem !
I only sold one book because the group went strainght into a film of
several royal weddings over the decades which was very interesting...
My thanks to everyone concerned for inviting me. Audrey
Tuesday 22 May Huyton Library. After School Readings + crafts 3.30-4.45pm
This was a happy occasion, combined with crafts, when the children made
lovely decorated crowns. They had enjoyed Nanna Strawberry's reading of
her book Nanna Strawberry Remembers The Young Queen, and extracts
from a few other stories. Some took part in potato and spoon games!
Monday 18th June - Croft Primary School, all day: Assembly + year groups
It was a privilege to meet the pupils at School Assembly for reading and
role play of Book. 6. On this occasion I then remained at table display in
the hall and each year group was brought to the hall for 30 minutes each.
Years 5 and 6 had opportunity to role play games from Easter Fun Bk 7.
20 books were later sold, for which £20 was donated by NS to school.
Friday 22 June Great Sankey St James Primary School - Year 6
This has been postponed to a later date.
14th July Sedbergh, St Andrew's Summer Fayre - Table for sales/signing.
coinciding with Sedbergh Street Party.
Launch of book 8 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Billy...
Joan's cheeky strawberry roan pony
19th/20th July at Huyton with Roby CE Primary School -Themed week 9am-3pm
Then 3pm-4pm book sale and signing in hall.
21 July Table at Court Hey Methodist Church Table Sale Sale & book signing.
23-27 July Holly Lodge Girls College - Summer School (half day visit on 26th)
September ? " " " " Year 7 - Book reading
28 July Sedbergh ARTISAN STREET MARKET Sales & book signing at DUO.
25 August ditto outside DUO (cafe closed). Launch of book 9
15 September ditto (final)
October 6th: Sedbergh Book Festival in England's Book Town -
has invited Nanna Strawberry to take part in Book Reading at Sedberh Library am.
the festival's venue for children's stories. Further details at a later date. .
A happy way for author Audrey Wilson to spend her 83rd birthday !
Something she could not have anticipated when she first visited Sedbergh
in 1939 as a four year old refuge staying at her Aunt's home in Farfield !
NB: ALSO PET'S SERVICE AT ST ANDREW'S 11AM.
Today being ST GEORGE'S DAY 23 April 2018, and William Shalespeare's birthday,
Nanna Strawberry wishes to express her deep delight and congratulations to their
Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on the safe and healthy delivery
of their second son, brother to Prince George and Princess Charlotte and a new
great grandchild for HM The Queen only two days after her 92nd birthday 21st April.
(A date shared by the sister of author Audrey Wilson who always teased Joan about
the flags being flown on her birthday).. A happy time for Her Majesty and Prince Philip,.
and both families of the proud parents. God Bless one and all. Audrey Wilson
4 Apr 2018
Nanna Strawberry Stories Books 8 to 12
New children's author, Audrey Wilson, has accomplished the writing, illustrations and
publication of the following seven books from her target of a total of twelve in her
Nanna Strawberry Stories:
Book 1 The Magical Naming of Nanna Strawberry...and a visit to the seaside
2 Nanna Strawberry Makes a Badge...and has tea with Sophie
3 Nanna Strawberry Goes Horse Riding...and has a happy birthday
4 Nanna Strawberry Spends Christmas With An Angel...and all her family
5 Nanna Strawberry Tells Stories to Sophie...and meets baby sister
6 Nanna Strawberry Remembers The Young Queen...and schooldays
7 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Easter Fun...and egg rolling
These provide a wide variety of anecdotal stories drawn from the author's
experiences with all the lovely children she shared fun with over the course of her life.
She was inspired to write them when her two year old great grand-daugter. Sophie,
called her 'Nanna Strawberry' because she could not say the name Audrey' !
Nanna Strawberry Stories often touch a chord in readers of all ages who have enjoyed
similar experiences. They are therefore a stimulus for reminiscences amongst older readers
and information for younger readers. Audrey welcomes opportunities to give free book
readings to schools and groups, accompanied by availability for sales and book signings
Now 82 years old, Audrey has 3 children now with their own families, providing
her with 9 grandchildren, two of which have provided 3 great grandchildren, so a constant
source of childhood fun.throughout her life, not to forget her own childhood too, shared
with her sister Joan.
Books 8 to 12 will be in progress from May2018 until November 2018;
8 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Billy...Joan's strawberry roan pony
9 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Pip... and his young riders
10 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Crabbing...and the Fun Machine
11 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Key Fishing....and heroic Grandad...
12 Nanna Strawberry Goes to a Wedding...and bakes a cake
Bookings taken for free book readings, projects, schools and groups.
Contact details below.
.
Cost of these colourful and unique books: £3.99 each. plus postage.
email nannastrawberrystories@gmail.com
Mobile Text: 07538623739
publication of the following seven books from her target of a total of twelve in her
Nanna Strawberry Stories:
Book 1 The Magical Naming of Nanna Strawberry...and a visit to the seaside
2 Nanna Strawberry Makes a Badge...and has tea with Sophie
3 Nanna Strawberry Goes Horse Riding...and has a happy birthday
4 Nanna Strawberry Spends Christmas With An Angel...and all her family
5 Nanna Strawberry Tells Stories to Sophie...and meets baby sister
6 Nanna Strawberry Remembers The Young Queen...and schooldays
7 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Easter Fun...and egg rolling
These provide a wide variety of anecdotal stories drawn from the author's
experiences with all the lovely children she shared fun with over the course of her life.
She was inspired to write them when her two year old great grand-daugter. Sophie,
called her 'Nanna Strawberry' because she could not say the name Audrey' !
Nanna Strawberry Stories often touch a chord in readers of all ages who have enjoyed
similar experiences. They are therefore a stimulus for reminiscences amongst older readers
and information for younger readers. Audrey welcomes opportunities to give free book
readings to schools and groups, accompanied by availability for sales and book signings
Now 82 years old, Audrey has 3 children now with their own families, providing
her with 9 grandchildren, two of which have provided 3 great grandchildren, so a constant
source of childhood fun.throughout her life, not to forget her own childhood too, shared
with her sister Joan.
Books 8 to 12 will be in progress from May2018 until November 2018;
8 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Billy...Joan's strawberry roan pony
9 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Pip... and his young riders
10 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Crabbing...and the Fun Machine
11 Nanna Strawberry Remembers Key Fishing....and heroic Grandad...
12 Nanna Strawberry Goes to a Wedding...and bakes a cake
Bookings taken for free book readings, projects, schools and groups.
Contact details below.
.
Cost of these colourful and unique books: £3.99 each. plus postage.
email nannastrawberrystories@gmail.com
Mobile Text: 07538623739
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