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JUBILEE BENCH

We have replaced the Jubilee Bench
at Bat Willow Bridge at Throop (see
attached). The Diamond Jubilee
bench was made of Sycamore and
did not last the full 10 years. However,
this new Platinum Jubilee bench is
made from Oak and so we are more
optimistic. Many of the local dog
walkers are looking forward to having
a rest on the bench whilst the dogs play in the river. I will need to trim the foliage
on the adjacent shrubbery to give a fine view of the river.

THE MORETON FUND

The Moreton Fund, registered charity number 306227, provides funds for young
people from Moreton and Affpuddle to meet the costs of their education, training
and career start-up.
“We know that young people are really concerned about funding the next stage
in their lives” says Richard Frampton-Hobbs, Chair of the trust fund “so if we can
help we will.”
Richard notes that young people starting work, training or an apprenticeship, or
continuing in education, are discouraged by huge expenses in the next year or
so.
The Moreton Fund, working name of the William Frampton Educational Trust, gives
awards of up to £1000 to young people to help with the cost of training, travel,
purchase of equipment to help them move to the next stage in their lives.
The applicants must be resident in the parishes of Moreton or Affpuddle - which
also covers Waddock Cross, Briantspuddle and Throop.

Richard says “We made a number of grants last year and expect to do the same
this year.“
Grants are usually awarded in early September (but can be considered on a one-
off basis throughout the year) and to apply check out the facebook page for the
William Frampton Educational Foundation or email themoretonfund@hotmail.com

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