Hello is there still anyone out there.We have just come through some months of ill health but I now feel able to Blog again.My husband has had a pacemaker fitted also an operation for a hernia, but is now progressing well and back working in his garden.
I have been diagnosed with the terminal illness Motor Nuerones Disese. It was a blow but I am now coming to terms with it and living for each day. As a practicing christain that has made it easier for me. I would find it very hard to cope if I wasn't a believer.
I have had so much support from the M.N.D team, fellow Councillors , I T, support, and friends ,also Christian friends from the church.
I am unable to speak but have an iPad which speaks for me ,made possible by the officers at Teignbridge District Council.
After one of the coldest winters for years we are enjoying this wonderful weather. My son came over from New Zealand for Christmas and with other members of the family went sledging on Boxing Day. They were all so excited as it is years since the sledges were out and certainly not in New Zealand.
The trees have put on a magnificent show of blossom this year. Tomorrow we hope to visit the bluebell woods
Councillor Mary Mugford's Personal Blog
My name is Mary Mugford, Conservative Member for Teignbridge District Council representing Dawlish Central and North East Ward, and Dawlish Town Councillor for Dawlish North East Ward, in South Devon.
The purpose of this blog is to try and keep you informed about my role and provide you with information and developments in the Teignbridge District Council Ward and our local Town Council Ward.
My Committee responsibilities with Teignbridge District Council include membership of Overview & Scrutiny Committee, Development Control Committee, Licensing Act 2003 Committee and Licensing Act 2003 Sub Committee No. 1
I will clarify my responsibilities in future posts....
Sunday 24 April 2011
My Year so far
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Thursday 19 August 2010
Piper Bill Millin Dies
We heard today Piper Bill Millin has passed away at the age of 87, he lived in Dawlish for the past seven years.
Bill marched up and down the beach playing his bagpipes to boost the moral of troops landing at Normandy's Sword Beach on June 6th 1944'
Wearing his Dad's kilt the Scottish piper serenaded the first lot of troops coming ashore under heavy fire with the tune Highland Laddie
It is believed German troops did not shoot him as they thought he was mad.
He was the piper for the 1st Special Service Brigade.
Bill also featured in the film The Longest Day.
We also read today of a 90 year old war hero beaten to death for £40 and his bus pass. What has happened to the respect for the elderly and gratitude for the generation who fought for our freedom
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Saturday 5 June 2010
Living in Devon
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Thursday 13 May 2010
Prayers at Council Meetings
This question has raised it head again. I can't see how it infrings Human Rights.
Why can't anyone who does not want prayers at Council meetings just stand outside while prayers are being said. They are usually very short.
Why try and stop it for everyone.
I am a practising Christian and need Spiritual guidance. During the past three months it has been a great comfort. Also my Christian friends who have said prayers and also shown love and practical help.
I never force my beliefs on to any one else
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Monday 3 May 2010
Dartmoor
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Tuesday 20 April 2010
Backing the N.H.S
I am back amid all the talk about a General Election I am so gratefull to the wonderful care of the Drs and nurses who work so hard. I hope the new Government whoever it is will make the N.H.S one of their top priorities
In early Febuary I had major surgery and the care I have received has been first class. The aftercare of physio, drugs etc have all been available free of charge
Five years ago I had surgery in Perth Australia everything there had to be paid for. The care was wonderful but all had to be paid for by the patient.
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