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Ceri was an active little toddler and enjoyed running around the garden and in the local Botanic Gardens.  He was also happy playing with bucket and spade, either digging in the garden or on the beach.

Commemorative Union Jacks were available to celebrate the end of the Second World War…VE Day, May 1945 and VJ Day September 1945.

This footage shows a rare 4 generation gathering in 1945:  Nanna (Margaret Grey, step-great grandmother) Granny (Elsie Stephen), Mum (Daphne Davies) and Ceri.

Grandfather Stephen owned a black Hillman Minx, ND 1155, which Mum, his daughter Daphne, drove after he died.

Black and white.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9RafmdB1OQ

After showing that he is fascinated crawling on the lawn, Ceri goes for a walk in the pushchair with Mum and proves that he has very flexible legs. His enjoyment of pureed food gives him strength to find his legs and stand for the first time, followed by running around the garden.  He enjoys playing with toys in the playpen and on the lawn.  A happy little boy.

Ceri: birth and first couple of months

Ceredig (Ceri) Stephen Davies was born at Claribel Nursing Home, Durban on 26th December 1943 (Boxing Day).  Mum (Daphne Mwyfanwy)  and Dad (David Eric) lived at 9 Botanic Grove, Durban.  Granny (Elsie Stephen) who lived in the family home was a great help.