In 2010 John was awarded an MBE for services to ceramics .
Groggs creator , John Hughes , 79 , from Pontypridd , dies after a long illness 19th June 2013 .
In 2010 John Hughes was awarded an MBE for services to ceramics .
Groggs creator , John Hughes , 79 , from Pontypridd , dies after a long illness 19th June 2013 .