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June 2018 June 2018
Briantspuddle Village Hall Committee - Jenny Lightfoot
OBITUARIES Book let & Briantspuddle Talks, Briantspuddle Community Group - Angie Talbot

Erica Trust – Lesley Haskins
of married life followed.
Parishioners present listened to reports which outlined activities over the last year
Along came three children and mum devoted her life to bringing us and plans for the future. It is hoped that these reports will be made available to
up until school age. During those early years, us children came to know of publish in the coming month to the wider Parish. Several questions were posed
mum's medicinal capabilities. Although never ill herself, and not wanting to by Parishioners and The Chairman thanked all the volunteers across the whole
waste the doctors time on trivial child illnesses she had the magic cure for all community for their efforts and contribution to parish life.
ailments. Whatever we used to be suffering from, be it toothache, scrapes,

headaches, even broken limbs, out came the milk of magnesia tablets. She
used to tell us that they would make us better. And they Invariably did. Once Commemorations to mark the centenary of the end of WW1
we all had started school, mum returned to her vocation of teaching. Firstly, she
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went to Lychett Matravers, then Lytchett Minster secondary school, and then A service is planned at Briantspuddle War Memorial at 11am on Sunday 11
eventually back to Dorchester Modern where she should have been in 1948. I November. Parishioners are invited to lay wreaths during the service. It is
believe there are one or two ex pupils here in this congregation today. I am envisaged that community groups may wish to lay a wreath to represent their
sure they will back me up in confirming mum's caring nature for her pupils and organisation. Anyone wishing to discuss this invitation further should speak to
dedication to all involved in the school. To one of those ex pupils all i say is Jonathan Haigh. Please note that any order for wreaths need to be placed via
"scone mix". I will not elaborate or embarrass you. But you know what I am Jonathan by mid-August.
referring to - Chris!!
An idea to plant daffodils, to represent those fallen in the conflict, in
Teaching was a big part of her life at this time, and she rose to becoming head Briantspuddle woods received support at the meeting. This suggestion will be
of department at Dorchester where mum stayed for many years. Unfortunately discussed further.
teaching eventually lost its shine. Too much bureaucracy spoilt the passion she
had for encouraging her pupils to achieve their absolute best.
Annual Statutory Meeting
After teaching came a change of profession. Mum bought a local grocery
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shop in the early 70's which, with Gertie's, Jean's and Cythi's assistance, she ran At the Annual Statutory Meeting held on Wednesday 11 May Nick Gore was re-
elected as Chair and Sue Jones as Vice Chair.
for many years, Eventually selling to the Roberts.

At this point, mum and dad, finding themselves slightly better off (having
moved us children on to the big wide world of earning a living for ourselves), Briantspuddle Water meadows
they had a little more time for themselves. Mum having always put everyone
before herself found it difficult to think about her unexpected leisure time. Officer priority has been the Poole Local Plan. This work is due to conclude in
However, before long, when she should have been relaxing, she took over the the summer and at this stage Officers will turn their attention to the Briantspuddle
office at our family business. Whilst not super fit, she enjoyed the occasional Water Meadow Project. Work will begin by commissioning a levels / percolation
game of tennis and badminton. Other pastimes she loved were her lace survey in late Summer. The results of this piece of work will be shared with the
making and also fly fishing at Trigon where she taught Environment Agency to see whether a wetland is physically possible on the site.
richard to fish. This passion for fishing took a hold on her The Borough of Poole will continue to cut the grass paths throughout the season.
life - more of which you will hear about later. This
passion for fishing extended well into her 80's.
Fingerpost Project
Mum and dad started their annual visits to Scotland The current phase of the Parish Council’s ongoing project to repair or replace
and foodie heaven - France. Over the years they had Fingerposts throughout the Parish has been completed. Two new fingerposts are
many visits there and occasionally other European now in situ, one at Briantspuddle Crossroads and the other at Throop Heath.
destinations experiencing the wines on the way.
Funding for the Briantspuddle Crossroads Fingerpost was secured from Viridor
Whilst running the office of the family business, mum

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