When I was very little I was a bit scared of Nan. She was as strict as a mother of five. But as I got older I started to very much enjoy her company. She was crafty, and I remember making pottery together, and the amazing knitted scarecrow she made for me. It had a hat and a little carrot attached. When Mum and Dad went away to China for a month I remember feeling safe while she looked after me. 

My favourite memory of her is at the surprise party we threw for her and Grandad on their wedding anniversary. All of her children were together in the same room! It was the first time in many years and her face was pure delight.