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and challenge what measures are being put in place. I check through my emails, Let music be your way of life
including regular updates from BCP and Dorset Councils about case numbers in

Dorset. Once the business of the day in the House has finished, I head home, Wake up with a smile and sing a song
hoping that there are no traffic problems on the M3. It’s a good journey, and I’m You will be happy all the day long
back home in Dorset by 9pm.
Everything is right and nothing is wrong
Friday: There has been lots of correspondence this week, and I start by signing If music is your way of life.

hundreds of letters to constituents. My diary manager has set up several meetings When you start to sing the world looks right
across the constituency, including with a local business and then a local
councillor and resident to discuss problems with parking in their road. My With a melody your heart feels light
caseworker & I have a telephone surgery with several constituents who need help The moon even shines on the darkest night
and support, and we then discuss the best follow up actions for each. I have a If music is your way of life.

regular meeting with the council (virtually) about the Covid situation, and I also With music in your heart
have a telephone conference with the CCG about healthcare across Dorset. The And a twinkle in your eye
Secretary of State for Health calls to discuss the funding for Dorset hospitals, and
which of these developments will benefit my constituents. A smile on your lips
There’s a rainbow in the sky.
Saturday: Just a short day today – meeting several residents and volunteers in
Canford Heath, and a brief chat with a local councillor. I check through my Feel free as a bird flying on the wing
emails for anything urgent that needs attention, and after that I take the Lift up your voice and start to sing
afternoon off to spend with the family. Although I try to be disciplined, we have a You’ll find the happiness melody can bring
tricky week of debates ahead, so my phone is never far from my hands over the If music is your way of life
weekend. Let music be your way of life.
Eileen Richardson
Please do get in touch if you need help or support:
michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or 01202 624216
Golden Peace

If peace could come in many shades and hues
Of pinks and lilac, purple and blues
Of deepest black and dazzling white
The inky-blue of a velvet-clad night
LOCAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT The soft, tender green of the early spring
The peach and coral a sunset can bring
Michael Tomlinson MP  The shimmering silver of the moon on the sea
Michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk
holds regular surgeries The deep, dark green of the stately pine tree
in the constituency. For  01202 624216 The grey-white wings of the gulls in the skies
details of forthcoming www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk
surgeries or to make an  The bright blue flash as the kingfisher flies
appointment, please @Michael4MDNP If peace could come in countless shades untold
contact his office. I would choose for you a peace that was gold.
Eileen Richardson

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