Memories of Beebar by Madeleine Staples Memories of Beebar So many to choose, Sailing boats and fast cars, Different shades of blues He’d greet us with the usual, ‘Hello monkey’ then big hugs, We’d sit and listen as the adults talk, Sinking into soft throw rugs We’d watch funny videos, In the study and on his chair, Of comedians playing piano, And there we’d sit and stare When it’s time for dinner, He’d pile his plate with food, Getting to bed at goodness knows when, And waking up at noon It breaks my heart to know You’re now only in my dreamworld, But until we meet again, Goodbye Beebar from this world

Memories of beebar – By Devon Staples & Maisie Jane Browne He taught me how to draw the perfect boat and give a proper handshake. He liked cars, like me. He also supported Southampton, like me. He always called me ‘monkey’. He had two boats called Red Dawn Two and Gemini. He loved coming to see us in Malta and we took him out on a boat for his birthday. He went with me, Madeleine and Granny to a boat in Portsmouth. It was a Warship. When we stayed with him he always showed us funny things on YouTube to make us laugh. He liked his food and beer and once I asked what’s that tucked up your jumper? (It was his large tummy!) Maisie had only one word which she used frequently when it came to Beebar – “More, More...”

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