Officially, Grenfell Jones MBE, but better
known as GREN of the South Wales Echo, for whom he has produced
a daily cartoon for over 29 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 lived
in Cardiff, but insisted it was really a holiday home. His heart
blongs to Hengoed, with a view of the famous viaduct that features
in so many of his works.
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