Birthdays

50 TODAY

ALAN BROWN You've got 4 grown up children, 5½ grandchildren and a 42 year old Ford Popular. Whatever makes you think you're getting old?! Lots of love from Sue, Linda, Sharon, Paul, Martin, David, Karlene, Jenna, Moesha, Chelsea, Elloese, Phoenix, Chardonnay and Bump X

ELOISE APSEY Happy 7th Birthday. Love ~ Mummy, Daddy, Nathan and Dolly x x x x

ERIN BAKER Happy 1st Birthday, Princess. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy and Kyle. xxx

KACEY-SUMMER DUNNE Happy 1st Birthday. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Nanny, Grandad and family xxx

KIAN MAY Our Little man is 1 today. Love ~ Daddy, Mummy, Holly. xxx

TOMMY PARKER Happy 6th Birthday to a special little boy. Lots of Love Mummy, Simon, Suzy, Ali and Haydon, Nanny and PopPop XXXXXX

Births

DEBBIE & PAUL LARKHAM (nee Ayres) Congratulations - a sister for Thomas, 22 July. Love Gran. xx.

DEEM & STONE Congratulations on the birth of Kitty Dorothy. Very proud Auntie and Uncles. Lots of love Aimee, Louis and Ben xxx

DEEM & STONE Welcome to the world Kitty Dorothy, a precious little girl. Congratulations Rachael and Shane. Thanks for making us very proud grandparents. Our love and best wishes to you all, Grandad & Nanny Stone x

LARKHAM Paul and Debbie are pleased to announce the arrival of Lucy Ann on 22nd July 2003. A lovely sister for Tom.

Deaths

COZENS - Dorothy Mary, (widow of Archie) on 18 July 2003 aged 98. Died peacefully in her sleep at Ringmer, East Sussex. Formerly an active member of Maiden Street Methodist Church and piano/singing teacher. Service of Thanksgiving at Ringmer Parish Church on Monday 4 August at 12 noon. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired for Maiden Street Methodist Church to Cooper & Son Funeral Service, 42 High Street, Lewes BN7 2DD. Tel: (01273) 475557.

PITCHER - George. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 22nd July 2003 aged 42 years. Much loved son to Joyce and the late Ray Pitcher. Will be sadly missed all family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Bradpole Parish Church on Thursday 31st July at 2pm, followed by burial. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Dorset Air Ambulance c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport

Engagements

BABB & BALMER Liz and Bill Babb of Portland would like to announce the engagement of their son Daniel to Vikki daughter of June and Norman Balmer of Stainton, Cumbria. Congratulations and best wishes for your future together. Love from both families.

In Memoriam

HASSELL -Lily. You were so very special. What more is there to say, I only wish that with all my heart that you were here today. Love Jeff xxx

HOPTON - Carol Isobel. Left us one year ago today and sadly missed by Graham, Naomi, Luke, Seth, Dad and Ivan.

Thank You

BECKY & DAVE Would like to say a great big thank you to all their friends, family, colleagues and clients for all Lucy's lovely gifts. We are getting married on August 2, 2003 at St. Nicholas Church, Broadwey at 3pm. All friends welcome at the church.