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POP IN PLACE NEWS
debate about this in Parliament, and share
the words of a young constituent living with
Recently the Pop In Place have lost two of cystic fibrosis. Hopefully there will be some
its regulars good news about this soon, as I know that it
will make a huge difference to many
Linda died very suddenly at her home, this was a great people’s lives.
shock to us all but especially to her dear friend Marion
and our thoughts and support is extended to her. Linda was a lovely lady her and If you want to read my contribution to that
Marion together were like our own village comedy duo. debate, and all other questions and debates
in the House of Commons, you can find
We collected money in Linda’s Memory and it was given to Corfe Castle Branch them on my website. https://
of the Royal British Legion to purchase a new flag, so the flag will always be flying www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk/parliament
high for Linda, may she Rest in Peace.
I continue to hold regular surgeries for constituents all year round and if you have
Tony sold fruit and veg at the Pop In Place for many years giving most of it away an issue that you need help with, please do get in touch;
especially to the children that came in, he loved being part of everything there email me on michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or
and the many children that he gave fruit or bought books for in some way contact my office on 01202 624216. You can also follow
compensated for not having a family of his own. what I’ve been doing on Twitter @Michael4mdnp or
Facebook www.facebook.com/michael4MDNP or on my
Tony has always used the thumbs up
for a hello or a goodbye, often he website www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk
used the double thumbs up this was
particularly worrying when he was
driving his van but he had been
doing it for years it was probably
fairly safe. The last time I saw him the
day before he passed away in
Dorchester hospital he was very frail
but he did wake momentarily and
gave us the thumbs up and said …well done !

On behalf of the Pop In Place where Tony spent so much of his later life we would
like to say For the incredible bravery you have shown in your life
Well done!

For your friendship and for everything you have
done for others in the village and beyond
A massive thank you, and a double thumbs up !

Easter Event
Thank you to all who attended our Easter Event
this was truly a great community occasion with
Angus Campbell the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset
in attendance. The JC Puppet theatre was

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