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February 2019 February 2019
BRIANTSPUDDLE AND AFFPUDDLE
NEWS
VILLAGE HALL NEWS
Apologies
Firstly, I must apologise for the lack of a January
entry for the magazine, I know there are some
people who look forward eagerly to our news,
and so there must have been a bit of
disappointment . . . . . it could not be helped as
my eyesight was not all it should have been at the
time of submission. Indeed it’s still rather ‘iffy’ so do try and forgive any mistakes or
omissions.
Xmas Fair
The culmination of our November events calendar was a very enjoyable
afternoon. The Hall, as usual, was decorated beautifully by our band of trustees
and helpers, and the day was enjoyed by all who came and participated, even
those who just dropped in for lunch. Money was made for organisations,
individuals and charities alike, with a profit also going to the Hall funds. I must
thank Father Christmas for finding time in his busy schedule to stop off to see the
children who came along; his jolliness was much appreciated by grown ups too.
New Years’ Eve
A few village organisations co-ordinated a brilliant evening at the Hall. We were
once again entertained by Ian and his disco ‘Night Train’ (he likes Briantspuddle).
For those out there who profess not to like games let me say, you don’t have to
join in, but if you do come watching the fun is as good as participating!! There was
a very entertaining (so I’m told) cabaret, and Briantspuddles own very
professional piper piped in the New Year for us. Our special entertainment was
provided by Rob whose break dancing has to be seen, next year we hope to give
him his own spot, well done Rob. I’d like to say thanks to Ian who could not attend
but set a table picture quiz for the event.
100+Club
There was a special draw at the end of 2018 with 10 prizes ranging from £40.00 to
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OBITUARIES
property. Here Peter was able to expand the business and he
began to concentrate more on furniture making, specialising in
Windsor chairs, working in elm, beech, yew, ash oak and pine. Taking stands at
Dorchester and Melplash Shows, and often taking a pole lathe along to
demonstrate the old way of making chair legs, filled the order books.
Living in such a lovely part of the world the family were able to enjoy boating,
walking and cycling and camping holidays both exploring the British Isles and
the Continent. Peter also took an active part in village life. He was also able
to indulge his passion for old cars as the property at Bridge House included the
old blacksmith’s shop which he converted in to a garage, owning over the
years an MG TC, a 1936 Hillman Aero Minx, a Morgan in which he competed
in hill climbs, a 1929 Lea Francis and an MGB, finally finishing up with a little
Mazda MX5. He much enjoyed working and maintaining the old cars.
Another hobby he thoroughly enjoyed was collecting and making lead toy
soldiers, military vehicles and Dinky toy cars.
Sadly Peter was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2001, and gradually had
to give up working with his woodworking machinery, his gliding which he had
recently taken up and eventually his motoring as the disease took hold.
However, he never really gave in to it and continued to enjoy life, his
grandchildren, holidays, travelling abroad, still taking an active part in village
life, even serving in the shop for a while, and especially getting out and about
in the countryside on his cross-country buggy. As life became increasingly
difficult and Sue was no longer able to look after him at home, he spent the
last six months of his life in Pine Martin Grange Residential Care Home in
Sandford, Wareham, where he received such wonderful care and attention
during the last few months of his life. Throughout his illness he never lost his
lovely sense of humour, and never complained, even though his disablement
was so frustrating at times.
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