Councillor Mary Mugford's Personal Blog

Welcome to my 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....

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

Monday 3 May 2010

Dartmoor

We spent a glorious day on Dartmoor last week
The weather was sunny with clear blue skies. We did notice how brown and dry everywhere looked I have never seen it quite like that before. There were lots of ponies with young foals.
We had a very enjoyable lunch at Badgers Holt watching the peacocks displaying their magnificent plumage.
 
A cream tea was enjoyed at Dunsford, not a good day for the figure but very pleasant.
 
The rain we have had would be welcome on the moor if not with our Bank Holiday visitors.The farmers and gardeners needed the rain to turn Devon green again.
 
The buzz word everywhere seems to be Staycation,meaning lots more people are staying in the County or at least in the Country for their holidays. We are hoping  for a good Summer this year. Lots of outdoor activities are being planned here at Dawlish Warren.
 
I can hear the Buzzards calling as I write this They glide on the thermals, if the seagulls, crows or magpies see them they mob them.
 
During the very cold Winter  weather I have fed the birds. We still have a pair of ducks which have taken up residence in our garden and stirred up the pond much to the annoyance of my husband 
We also have a pair of pheasants which would insist on cleaning themselves in the dry garden soil where my husband had planted his seeds. 
We now have parsnips and beetroot coming up in circles and not in rows.