Jenny Ayling

Today, Wednesday 16th July, 2025, I am beginning this Blog. I am writing it with future generations in mind.

When I look back, I know little about my ancestors. Of course I knew my Mum and Dad. I knew my Mum’s father William Richards, whom we called Didi, but my Mum’s mother, Jean, died before I was born so I know nothing of her interests, her skills, her kindness. On my father’s side I knew my grandfather, Isaac, but my grandmother, Gertrude, passed away when I was about 5 years old. I have some recollection of being at her home, her stacks of books for The Sunshine League that she sorted and took to hospital, coffee on the gas, lots of people, Christmas and a jar of nuts on the table – fleeting images but no substance.

I am writing this so there will be knowledge of me and my interests. I am now 81 years old and I have lived/am living an interesting life – children, hubby, music, succulents, art. I shall expand on my interests and describe moments from a creative life.