Gren`s Rugby Addicts Calendar 2009
4th September 2009
Regrettably we have been informed today that the
Grens Calendar 2009 will not be produced this year
The family are still in the position of settling Gren`s
estate and therefore it is hoped that the next calendar
will be produced in about one years time for 2010
If you would like to keep up to date with information
regarding the possible launch of the 2010 calendar
and be first to be informed simply complete
the box below.
We do have the Grens Rugby Board Game available which is a fun family
board game and as we are aware the only one focused on rugby.
We recommend in Grens place the 2009 Funny Side of Rugby Wall Calendar
Only £6.99 incl UK P&P
See Also: England Rugby Official 2009 Calendar
Wales Rugby Union Official Calendar 2009
Grenfell Jones: A Brief Review of The Creator of the Gren`s Rugby Addicts Calendar
Officially, Grenfell Jones MBE, but better known as GREN
of the South Wales Echo, for whom he has produced a
daily cartoon for 32 years. These cartoons have won him
numerous awards - Provincial Cartoonist of the Year four
times - while making him a household name in Wales.
But his influence extends far beyond the borders of his native land (he was born in
Hengoed) with a succession of Sporting Calendars, Golf and Cricket, besides Rugby,
and these have earned him international acclaim. He has produced 24 books and
illustrated many others - including Max Boyce's best seller "I Was There".
For his charitable work, Gren has been honoured by the Variety Club of Great Britain.
In 1991 he was awarded the M.B.E. for his services to the newspaper industry.
He lives in Cardiff, but insists it is really a holiday home. His heart is still in Hengoed,
with a view of the famous viaduct that features in so many of his works. Despite his
achievementshe will somehow always be remembered for his famous Grens Rugby
Addicts Calendar which still maintains its popularity year in year out.
2008 Calendar including p&p / shipping £9.99 / $20.00
Thursday 4th January 2007 ....Grenfell Jones 1934 - 2007
Sadly Grenfell Jones passed away today at the University Hospital Wales after being
taken ill on Weds at his home in Llandaff.Born in Hengoed on 13th June 1934 , he
joined the South Wales Echo in 1968 and quickly gained a cult following across South
Wales. He produced thousands of comic drawings of famous characters like
Bromide Lil , Ponty an` Pop and the sheep Neville and Nigel. His rugby inspired
cartoons were among his most famous with Wales` successful team of the 1970s
providing the backdrop to several of his most renowned creations. He was awarded
Provincial Cartoonist of the Year by the Cartoonists` Club of Great Britain 5 times
between 1983 and 1987. In 1989 he was also awarded the MBE for his services to
newspapers. As well as his contributions to the Echo , he also produced the Grens
Annual Calendar and 25 books of his etchings. More about Gren
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Rugby History DVD WRU Calendar 2008 Grens Rugby Board Game
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