Picking Up the Pieces

Getting into the rhythm of things has been hard for me. A visit to Slovakia was a good start to see how another part of Europe coped with life and the Euro. My family and I flew into Krakow Poland and taken by Land Rover to the village of Zdair a quiet farming community, similar to the village of Stoke-in Teignhead where I grew up sixty years ago.

I came back however to two bereavements. My daughter was unable to keep her Jack Russell Terrier because she couldn't afford to keep it. Although not my dog I had become fond of that warm affectionate little dog.

Then the terrible news of Victor Elliot, Farmer and Councillor for Ipplepen. Victor made it alright to be 'ordinary', to call a spade a shovel! He helped me to relax when I spoke in the chamber. I will miss him along with so many other people who knew him far better than I.

The Opening of the 'Hub' was a happy occasion for Kingscare and people who use Kingsteignton Doctors Surgery. It will be used as a 'community information centre' and coffee shop for weary shoppers. I look forward to calling in and having a chat about anything and everything!.

Two dates for your diary:-
Saturday 7th August at the Lawn, Dawlish from 11am - Lib Dem Summer Fete.
Saturday 28th August at the Den, Teignmouth from 11am Lib Dem Summer Fete.
There will be refreshments in a marquee at both events.

Kingsteignton Twinning hosts visitors from Orbec. This takes place during the third week of August and all twinning members are busy preparing. I am already baking most furiously for my freezer as I intend to spend my time with the french party on excursions and events.