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BRIANTSPUDDLE AND AFFPUDDLE OBITUARIES/EULOGIES

NEWS She had a wonderful sense of humour and never tired of listening to
the 1960s “Beyond the Fringe” and the piece read by Alan Bennett
AFFPUDDLE AND TURNERSPUDDLE PARISH called “Take a pew”. She had memorised most of the words and always
laughed no matter how many times she heard it.
COUNCIL
She enjoyed word games and crosswords and completed the crossword in the
paper every day. This along with reading novels and passages from the Bible
kept her mind agile.
At its February meeting Councillors co-opted Emily Hall of Briantspuddle to the
Parish Council. There is still a vacancy which could be filled through co-option and Eventually she could no longer see well enough to read and became
anyone interested should contact the Parish Clerk at clerk@briantspuddle.info or dependent upon outside help so it was with great sadness that she finally
by calling 01305 849596. agreed that the time had come to move into a home where she would be safe,
warm and looked after round the clock. At the care home in Sherborne she
Councillors discussed feedback from the Planning Officer relating to the Decision
Notice for the planning application for land at Shakes Hole. The application was made some friends and there was always activity around her to keep her
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approved due to a new noise assessment having been carried out. This met with occupied. She was very well cared for and passed away peacefully on 8
the requirements of legislation. On that basis, the Planning Committee took the February.
view that approving the application to extend leisure activities to 4 days per week She was laid to rest in Affpuddle churchyard on 6
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“would not significantly harm the rural character of the surrounding area.” The March. It was a calm day; the sun was shining, the
Parish Council does not share this view and although there is nothing more that daffodils were out and as the coffin was slowly
can be done about this application, the Council will inform local Dorset carried slowly from the church to the grave, a robin
Councillors that it is disappointed that the views of the local parish council are not was singing loudly as if to bid her farewell. What a
given more weight when planning applications are considered, particularly as lovely send off.
Dorset Council have said that they want to foster a better working relationship
with local councils. Roger Wharton
Flooding and the general condition of roads is an ongoing issue in the Parish.
Previously Highways Officers would visit the parish to take part in a ‘Ward Walk’
with Parish Councillors. More recently this has not been the case, but Dorset
Councillor Peter Wharf has agreed arrange one soon. This will give all parties a
better understanding of the issues and priorities can then be discussed and
agreed.

Councillors discussed the carbon footprint of the Parish Council. Work is ongoing
to finalise figures but the Council plays a small part in contributing to carbon
emissions. This being said the Council hopes to encourage other organisations to
calculate their carbon footprint and aim to reduce it.
Concerns have been raised relating to the maintenance of trees in the parish,
particularly those close to roads which may constitute a threat to public safety.
The Parish Council is in discussion with Dorset Council about the matter. There is a
leaflet on the community website which offers guidance about the maintenance

Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle website: www.briantspuddle.info

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