Greg Ballantine
Greg Ballantine
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Living with Coeliac Disease
Coeliac Disease affects 1 in 100 people in the UK.
May is Coeliac Awareness month so I thought it was a good time to re-share my story. This is a video I made during 2020 with BBC Sesh.
This year will be 12 years for me knowing I am a Coeliac. When I was 14 I was loosing weight fast and weighing under 6 stone at my worst point. I was constantly cold and I had no energy. Myself and people around me were worried about what was happening and why.
I tell my story and discuss in detail the symptoms I was having, my experiences and how it affected me day to day in ‘Why are you so thin? I had Coeliac Disease’.
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I made this video simply to spread awareness and to help others who may be going through what I went through.
I have made several other videos on Coeliac Disease and living on a Gluten Free diet on my channel, check out my Gluten Free Playlist:
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Since I made these videos I have been amazed by the many people who have reached out to say they have had similar experiences and how these videos helped them get diagnosed.
This is my personal story which I feel important to share to spread awareness in the hope it may help others.
This is my story of how I found out I had Coeliac Disease.
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Відео

Shepherd Homes Promo Video
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Introducing Shepherd Homes! Are you looking for a promotional video for your business? Or perhaps a collaboration? Feel free to get in touch! DM me on Instagram/X (Twitter) or email at gregballantinefilms@gmail.com 📸 Have a look on my channel to see some of my previous work: ua-cam.com/play/PLfHnQwmKXNwZkqGp0qQzwme1LAJKIg4iu.html Don't forget to subscribe! Find me on social media: Instagram - g...
Our little trip to Torre Del Mar!
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Last year Immy and I went on a little trip to Torre Del Mar on the Costa Del Sol for a well needed break away! I put together this short vlog of our little trip, I hope you enjoy it! ☀️ Don’t forget to subscribe! Find me on Social Media: Instagram - @greg_ballantine X/Twitter - @gregnballantine Why not check out some of my other videos? I explore an abandoned limestone quarry in Brecon! ua-cam....
I lose myself in the glistening sea
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In this video I bring some guests to Pwll Du by kayak and lose myself along the way... Don't forget to subscribe! Find me on social media: Instagram - greg_ballantine Twitter - @gregnballantine Why not check out my A bit of history about Gower series! ua-cam.com/video/l2RXqQ_iC4o/v-deo.html Check out Tony's PwllDu Bay Curry! ua-cam.com/video/e0o0P8HpP1g/v-deo.html Have you watched Kayaking from...
60's Swansea with Paulette Pelosi
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Hello and welcome back to my channel! In this video I interview Paulette Pelosi, a Welsh Italian who lived at Dillwyn Cafe on Dillwyn street Swansea during the 60's and has plenty to share about Swansea City's past. I asked her about her Italian heritage and what 60's Swansea used to be like. For me, these stories are so important to record so we can share memories and experiences forever. I'll...
What is the nicest Gluten Free bread?
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Hello and welcome back to my channel! In my latest video I ask the ultimate gluten free question… 'What is the nicest Gluten Free bread?' My brother Sam and I try four different gluten free loaves and discuss which one is our favourite. I also talk about the best ways to save money on gluten free bread as it’s not the cheapest! As a Coeliac myself I think it's important to share my experiences ...
Halloween Special 2022
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Red Nail Polish Here is a short scene I filmed in one night with Imogen Woodward, Dominika Rak and Dylan Hopkins. Hope you enjoy and Happy Halloween! Don't forget to subscribe! Find me on social media: Instagram - greg_ballantine Twitter - @gregnballantine Why not check out some of my other videos! Do you believe in the Paranormal? m.ua-cam.com/video/yP-1cagK8QQ/v-deo.html Paranormal Gower m.ua...
Girls Night Out by Imogen Woodward
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It was an absolute pleasure to film and edit this short scene with Imogen. We put this together in an afternoon and thought we’d share! Keep your eyes pealed for future scenes! Imogen has recently graduated from UCLAN and has gone on to appear in Coronation Street and more. Check out Imogen’s Spotlight for more: www.spotlight.com/2297-4534-0041
A bit of history about Gower Part 7
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I’m back with the long anticipated Part 7 of A bit of history about Gower. I discuss a world famous cave, and the visible effects of changing sea levels on the coastline over millions of years. You can watch A bit of history about Gower in any order, as each video is a stand alone insight into the beautiful Gower Peninsula and its rich history. If you liked this video, subscribe for more! Find ...
Summer kayaking on Gower
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Here’s a little kayaking vlog I filmed last year with my dad Tony. After recent storms I thought I’d upload this now to cheer us up! Brighter days are coming! We paddle towards Mumbles from Caswell Bay in the hope to find Porpoises. Will we see any? Have a watch to find out! Don't forget to subscribe! Find me on social media: Instagram - greg_ballantine Twitter - @gregnballantine Why not check ...
Swansea Railway History
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In this video I interview Ken Shingleton, former operations officer for the Weston Region to discuss the history of the many train stations that were once in Swansea. I ask him why there were so many train stations during the 19th and 20th century and why they’re gone today. I love making these vidoes as it gives the opportunity for people like Ken to tell their story and allows people like me ...
Greg Ballantine Showreel
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My name is Greg Ballantine, since 2019 I have been making videos for my channel and collaborating on other projects in the Swansea and Gower area. What started as a hobby of mine has developed into something I want to pursue as a career. Everything I know I’ve taught myself, I’m constantly pushing myself to improve on the last piece of work, the editing, presenting, sound and visual effects. I’...
Do you believe in the Paranormal? - Halloween Special
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Do you believe in the Paranormal? - Halloween Special
A bit of history about the Mumbles Railway
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A bit of history about the Mumbles Railway
I explore an abandoned limestone quarry in Brecon!
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I explore an abandoned limestone quarry in Brecon!
Gill Clement Pewter Live Entry
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Gill Clement Pewter Live Entry
Mumbles Property Promotional Video
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Mumbles Property Promotional Video
Mumbles History with Grafton Maggs
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Mumbles History with Grafton Maggs
The history of Forte's Ice Cream Parlour Mumbles
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The history of Forte's Ice Cream Parlour Mumbles
Greg's Mini Series: Part 1
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Greg's Mini Series: Part 1
Kayaking from Caswell to Pwll Du
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Kayaking from Caswell to Pwll Du
Wildlife Gower: Garden Life
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Wildlife Gower: Garden Life
The Story of Swansea Jack
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The Story of Swansea Jack
Coeliac FAQs
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Coeliac FAQs
A bit of history about Gower Part 6: Sand
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A bit of history about Gower Part 6: Sand
What is the nicest Gluten Free Lager?
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What is the nicest Gluten Free Lager?
Kayaking from Caswell to Three Cliffs
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Kayaking from Caswell to Three Cliffs
Tony's Pwll Du Bay Curry
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Tony's Pwll Du Bay Curry
Paranormal Gower
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Paranormal Gower
Gluten Free Banana & Chocolate Bread!
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Gluten Free Banana & Chocolate Bread!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Baz-v2d
    @Baz-v2d 4 дні тому

    took it to school every day

  • @andylucas1175
    @andylucas1175 16 днів тому

    Great little video, Paulette Pelosi is wholly correct when she mentions looking up at the top floors of the buildings around the city to discover their history.

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 13 днів тому

      Thank you Andy for your comment, I couldn’t agree more! You can learn so much when you look up to the top floors, thank you for watching

  • @MensahPriscilla-y1o
    @MensahPriscilla-y1o Місяць тому

    How can I get visa

  • @alanmorgan5384
    @alanmorgan5384 Місяць тому

    Well done gents a lovely well presented video of our beloved Swansea Jack. Forever in our hearts.

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine Місяць тому

      Thank you for your kind comment Alan!

  • @BobAlong-l5y
    @BobAlong-l5y 3 місяці тому

    swansea had not only celtic people but irish and itallian, myself a welsh born and bred from swansea have irish heretage. Itallian resturants in swansea are highly respected. shes a top girl her mush

  • @dm99444
    @dm99444 4 місяці тому

    Love it 😍😍 place looks amazing!!

  • @TequilaDownpour
    @TequilaDownpour 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful! 🤩

  • @andreiiasi
    @andreiiasi 4 місяці тому

    Can I ask please. At some point you had malabsorption . How long did your villi come back to life? I just found out that I am coelic and I am losing weight. Thank you.

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 3 місяці тому

      Hello and thank you for your comment. For me personally, once I cut Gluten out of my diet it was quite rapid how quickly everything got better. It was almost instant. It may vary between people but for me it was a very quick recovery! Hope this helps :)

    • @andreiiasi
      @andreiiasi 3 місяці тому

      @@gregballantine Thank you. I am still struggling with diarrhea and anemia though I have up gluten. Is very frustrating since I started having insomnia anxiety and depression due to Celiac. Very frustrating. Can I also ask. How do you manage to drink gluten removed beer without any problems. I tried it as well and had diarrhea for two days. Thank you very much.

  • @il3mendo
    @il3mendo 5 місяців тому

    I totally relate to your experience. 😢

  • @anothercitizen4867
    @anothercitizen4867 5 місяців тому

    Do you do lime and lager with your gluten free lager beers?

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 4 місяці тому

      Hello and thank you for your comment, I tend not to but I’m sure some people do :)

  • @davidc.williams-swanseauk3623
    @davidc.williams-swanseauk3623 5 місяців тому

    Hi Greg. I've just subscribed to your channel. I am impressed with your presentation skills on this video, and on other videos that you have hosted. I am actually old enough to recall the grand old days when Fortes was still located in the Dunns. My parents use to take my brother and I there as a special treat back in the 1960s. We actually know each other as my son is called Greg and my family and I are regular customers at Fortes so we have spoken several times in the past. Great video my friend!

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 5 місяців тому

      Hi David. Thank you for your kind comment! :) and thank you for subscribing, it’s great to connect! Of course I remember you and your family at Forte’s! So much history around the business and I loved working there. Hope you’ve been keeping well and say hi to Greg! Speak soon and best wishes, Greg

  • @hydrogenneon
    @hydrogenneon 5 місяців тому

    ಸೀಲಿಯ್ಯಾಕ್ ಇದೆ ಎಂದು ಗೊತ್ತಾಗುವಷ್ಟರೊಳಗೆ ನೀವು 40 ವರ್ಷದವರಾಗಿರುವಿರಿ !

  • @mikeh5431
    @mikeh5431 5 місяців тому

    Great video Greg

  • @jakej2256
    @jakej2256 6 місяців тому

    As a Swansea native I feel Jack’s story has been retold here very engagingly, he truly was a special dog.

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 6 місяців тому

      Thank you Jake for your comment. He was a true ledge and a very special dog.

  • @benshepherd715
    @benshepherd715 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic piece of art

  • @zachhealy2052
    @zachhealy2052 6 місяців тому

    😮

  • @olibob295
    @olibob295 6 місяців тому

    Where do you find the old photographs is there a website?

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 6 місяців тому

      Hi Oli, thank you for your comment - The photographs were for Lucia, the owner of Forte’s.

  • @PescaitoFrito
    @PescaitoFrito 7 місяців тому

    I think this is what is happening to me, my family around is on a good weight, except me, I have been struggling for 1.5 years, I cannot get weight, I'm stuck on 58kg, my height is 1.75. I have like allergic on my skin, My abs hurts a bit during the dawn, I'm a bit irritable, I drink water with sodium, potasium, magnesium, I do sunbathing, I walk. I tried to sleep early, but is not helping me. At this point I guess I have Coeliac Disease? I remember years later I was good on my weight, but suddenly I cannot get to my proper weight which is 68-69 kg. Also I'm having hard time to focus, to learn, and Struggled to talk. Plus a lot of ADHD. Do you think I can get a blood test and find out if have Coeliac? or Celiac? Sorry for my poor grammar

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 7 місяців тому

      Hello and thank you for your comment. I’m sorry to hear about your symptoms, there is no harm at all in getting a blood test for Coeliac Disease, if it comes out positive a lot of your questions will be answered. Just make sure if you do have a blood test you have eaten some gluten leading up to the test, otherwise you could get a false result. I hope you solve your symptoms soon and wishing you all the best, Greg

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 8 місяців тому

    thanks. amazing editing~ have a good day-

  • @mo5dm600
    @mo5dm600 8 місяців тому

    Looks awesome! Ill have to try this one! Im new to gluten free and trying to get my head around it! 100% agree with the toasting gluten free bread on your other video! 😃👍

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 8 місяців тому

      Thank you for your comment! It’s never easy at the beginning but soon you learn the best ways around being gluten free! Toasting is a massive tip 😃

  • @Cervidaae
    @Cervidaae 8 місяців тому

    He really just said "you should travel to Copenhagen cause from Copenhagen you can travel to Sweden" 😂

  • @Malthebasse
    @Malthebasse 8 місяців тому

    Djævle ø

  • @greenpeasant._.
    @greenpeasant._. 8 місяців тому

    Beutiful

  • @eddaniels4731
    @eddaniels4731 8 місяців тому

    When I visited Malmö I was not old enough to legally buy any alcohol stronger than 3.5% so I got the train over to Copenhagen and bought something stronger. Absolutely worth the visit.

  • @james_reader
    @james_reader 8 місяців тому

    I’m sold, is it 10s only season out there?

  • @vincentjordan8028
    @vincentjordan8028 9 місяців тому

    I remember it and rode on it but I was very young so when it was scrapped it didn't really affect me but as an adult I wish it had been saved

  • @vincentjordan8028
    @vincentjordan8028 9 місяців тому

    Brings back memories for me being born in Swansea in1953 a very enjoyable interview Swansea was really busy in the sixties and a great music scene thank you

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 9 місяців тому

      Thank you for your comment, I’m glad you enjoyed the interview :) Greg

    • @rogersweet3608
      @rogersweet3608 День тому

      I was born 1942 .very evocative I am a semi retired pianist

    • @rogersweet3608
      @rogersweet3608 День тому

      Remember Dillwyn and Union cafes

  • @cliveclerkenville2637
    @cliveclerkenville2637 9 місяців тому

    I remember it well. It was a key part of the Black Pill - Mumbles adventure for us children.

  • @tossyv
    @tossyv 10 місяців тому

    Greg, you have been through a struggle. I hope you are well now. Did you know there is a connection between gluten and dairy? And also eggs do not improve our body as they are food for viruses that infect us. Also other grains have gliadin, a different type of gluten. I always feel better when off all grains, and also off dairy and eggs. Wishing you improved health.

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 9 місяців тому

      Thank you for your comment, I didn’t know of a connection, I must admit living on a gluten free diet I feel you’re more likely to want dairy to make up for the lack of Gluten. It’s never easy working out what to eat when having coeliac disease, it’s great to hear your comments and other suggestions, thank you again :) Greg

  • @gwynbrown2763
    @gwynbrown2763 10 місяців тому

    Swansea is dead

  • @andrewwilliams2353
    @andrewwilliams2353 11 місяців тому

    The 1960s were soooo short-sighted and smug in the belief that the internal combustion engine was the only way forward. I can remember seeing the old tram cars many times but only rode on it once. I was quite young then (71 now ! ) and remember it was rather noisy with wooden seats that had backs which could tip in either direction, depending on the way it was travelling. I also remember the pneumatic powered folding doors that whipped open and shut with alarming speed for a little boy ! I wonder what would have happened if they'd shut on you ? The congestion that ensued on the road must have meant a 2nd thought by South Wales transport - but it was too late by then !

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 10 місяців тому

      Thank you Andrew for your comment and for sharing your memories! I’ll never get tired of hearing peoples stories of what Swansea used to be like, if only we had the tram today!

  • @bentvik-strandli1680
    @bentvik-strandli1680 11 місяців тому

    Got diagnosed age 48. Now 55. Probably had celiac disease since I was a teenager or in my early 20s, thinking back to the symptoms. Weaker symptoms than you, but was thin, unconcentrated and had bad short time memory that destroyed every attempt to get a degree. Both my kids have the gene, but have not developed celiac disease, at least not yet. Thank you for your video. ❤

    • @chaimaebensar6507
      @chaimaebensar6507 10 місяців тому

      Hi, may I ask you please how did you know that your kids have the gene?

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 10 місяців тому

      Thank you for your comment and for sharing story, I’ll never get over how many people are affected by Coeliac Disease, I’m glad you have had a diagnosis and know now! Best wishes, Greg

    • @bentvik-strandli1680
      @bentvik-strandli1680 10 місяців тому

      @@chaimaebensar6507 Since celiac disease is hereditary, I asked their doctor to do a test.

  • @vincentjordan8028
    @vincentjordan8028 Рік тому

    Interesting video I've all ways liked fortes I'm 70 and I've been going there since I was a kid

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 11 місяців тому

      The best place to go and so nice it has hardly changed in all these years!

  • @michaelcollins5233
    @michaelcollins5233 Рік тому

    Best ice cream ever!

  • @sharonrout8165
    @sharonrout8165 Рік тому

    When my mother was a child and she use to visit family in Swansea (she lived in Essex), as most of the women at this time didn't drive and most families didn't own cars, the train to the Mumbles was how you got to the seaside. Mum did say that I went on it, but unfortunately I can't remember as I was a baby in arms, and the next time we were on holiday a few years later, it was gone.

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 11 місяців тому

      Hi Sharon, thank you for your comment, Amazing piece of local history, sad to hear it was gone when you returned a few years later

  • @ronflynn5043
    @ronflynn5043 Рік тому

    gregg, are you familiar with the suspended trains of wuppertal in germany, if not you can get them up on utube, they have been running for some 100 years. and are updated every so often. to keep up with technology obviously. transport suspended above ground I believe less likely to cause problems as they are suspended, above, the ground.. regards. Ron Flynn

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine 11 місяців тому

      Hi Ron, thank you for your comment, I’ll have to check it out! :)

  • @leonrosser183
    @leonrosser183 Рік тому

    Very cool . Great video . Looks alot of fun . And the weather was perfect 🤘🙂👍

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine Рік тому

      Thank you! The weather really was perfect :)

  • @sharonrout8165
    @sharonrout8165 Рік тому

    One of my favourite place with a family ties, my granddad was born in Fforestfach and my husband and I had our honeymoon at Port Eynon.

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine Рік тому

      Thank you for your comment Sharon :) It really is a special place!

  • @JetlagJay
    @JetlagJay Рік тому

    Beautifully shot 🖤

  • @phhistorystuff
    @phhistorystuff Рік тому

    Brilliant, shots, music, subject matter

  • @vgang3605
    @vgang3605 Рік тому

    Love the gower its only 15 miles from me up the mountain

  • @KenHJones
    @KenHJones Рік тому

    My favourite swimming beach - Caswell. You really captured South Gower in this video.

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine Рік тому

      Thank you for your comment! I think Caswell is beautiful and very underrated 🌊

    • @KenHJones
      @KenHJones Рік тому

      @@gregballantine Agreed

  • @kmgreves
    @kmgreves Рік тому

    looks fabulous

  • @tiago.benittes
    @tiago.benittes Рік тому

    Muito triste a maldade humana de ter assasinado um cão heroi entre outros

  • @KarenJones-qk3rj
    @KarenJones-qk3rj Рік тому

    Awesome video and thanks for nudging me so I could see the glow worms. Made my day xx

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine Рік тому

      Thank you Karen for your kind message! I really appreciate it, plenty more to come :) xx

  • @leonrosser183
    @leonrosser183 Рік тому

    you'd be surprised by how much its has changed , I remember John Menzies , back in the 80s ,you'd be excited about going to town to buy just about anything , there were so many fun shops, the odeon cinema was great on the Kingsway , the quadrant had more variety of shops . live bands ,music was strong

  • @leonrosser183
    @leonrosser183 Рік тому

    great videos man , its amazing to see the caves from the sea view , and very interesting info , really good video

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your comment, I really appreciate it :)

  • @phhistorystuff
    @phhistorystuff Рік тому

    Another brilliantly produced video by Greg - Very very interesting

  • @madeleinedavies5904
    @madeleinedavies5904 Рік тому

    Thank you Greg for interviewing this wonderful man. Giuseppi Macari, (Mr Macari as Grafton calls him) was my grandfather, and Elio, Olimpio and Tony my 3 uncles. My mother Elena was also involved in the Fortes business and ran the kiosk in Bracelet bay, sadly no longer there, but you can still see the steps leading up to it opposite the car park. His description of my grandfather was so accurate, outwardly he seemed very stern, but he was a loving family man with a gentle sense of humour. We all lived above the shop and I have so many happy memories of sitting with him by the fire eating olives and drinking “black beer” , I think it was Guinness , needless to say I wasn’t allowed the beer as I was only 3 or 4 years old, but I still to this day absolutely love olives! The films of the demolition of our business and home are quite distressing still, but it was lovely to see Uncle Olimpio walking amongst all the debris, typically with a Senior Service cigarette firmly in hand! Thank you Greg once again .

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine Рік тому

      Thank you so Madeline for your comment. There is so much history here, so many memories from individuals. I feel so lucky to have got the opportunity to record a little of Grafton’s memories. Thank you again and best wishes, Greg

  • @LynMaggs-dt6ec
    @LynMaggs-dt6ec Рік тому

    Amazing man to the end, I was blessed and lucky .....he was my dad ❤

    • @gregballantine
      @gregballantine Рік тому

      Hi Lyn, your dad was an incredible man and I’m so lucky I got the opportunity to record some of his Mumbles memories x