Short Stories by John Ogwyn Rees: Recent Episodes
John Ogwyn Rees
The man , the myth, the legend…There is only one John Ogwyn Rees…John is a 90 year old Welshman, he lives in Bath 🇬🇧, with his wife Brenda, married for over 60 years. John is a retired schoolteacher, well travelled, played rugby union at the highest amateur level, and is adored by his family and friends, some of which are mentioned in his stories.These short stories are read & created by John himself, some are older stories from his memories of his home town in South Wales and family holidays past. Some are new stories including losing his wife in a Japenese shopping mall, Nothing is off limits…
We're Back!!!!
We had an extended Christmas break, but now we're back with another story from John.
In this episode John talks about about a funny memory from one of his Spanish holidays..... highlights include a Frenchman's poodle and Alan the rugby playing legend!
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LaTina was a Spanish restaurant, frequented by John and his family.
John describes the unique atmosphere and remembers fondly how this little gem surved up exquisite food and wine on several of his family holidays.
Even Quasimodo makes an appearance!!!
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John takes us back to his Spanish holidays from the 1970's, on one particular trip John & his wife are being evicted from their camp site!
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Part 1 of this 2 parter is all about John's memories from his early rugby days.
Specifically the 1952-1953 season which includes the much anticipated 'end of season tour' to London.
The tension mounts as the boys of Pontadullais await the call-up for Easter Rugby Tour!
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John concludes this four part series as his journey ends in Eygypt, he describes his tour in detail including 'donkey mess on the train' & 'jumping rats' at the barracks!
Enjoy! & remember 'what goes on, on tour, stays on tour'.
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John continues his story in Part 2 of this 4 part series
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John continues with part 3 in this 4 part series
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Join John as he describes more of his memories… From Slagheaps to Pyramids is a 4 part series focusing on his early years growing up in South Wales 🏴.
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Enjoy this extended short story, where John describes one of his fondest memories...
John takes us back to a particular time as a young boy from Pontarddulais in South Wales, he talks about his exploits surrounding the local landmark known as the 11 Arches.
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In this episode John takes on the flying banana.
As a young boy from Pontarddulais, in South Wales, John once again takes us down memory lane as he describes the goings on in and around his home town.
In this short story, John describes his visit to the cinema as a young boy, and his memories of the local fish & chip shop, which on one particular occasion takes a turn for the worse, can you guess what happens?
Join John in this final episode of his early years, as he describes more of the local people who would 'come and go' in the village of Pontarddulais.
Mr Messer, The onion seller & The knife grinder!
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John continues his walk down memory lane, as he tells us about his early years living in and around Pontarddulais in South Wales...
Enjoy this episode as he describes some more of the characters from the Bont!
Including Mrs Jones 'The Cockels' & Mr Thomas 'The Milk' !
Sit back, relax and listen as John remembers his early years as a young boy growing up the village of Pontarddulais in South Wales.
90 years on, John describes how the coal miners, steel workers and their families went about their daily business.
Enjoy this short story about life in the village.