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Red van procession tribute to postie Paul
A PROCESSION of red Royal Mail vans filled the road as staff paid respects to a colleague who lost his battle with COVID-19 Paul Dunmill (56) died in hospi- tal on January 30 after being ill with the virus for three weeks. He had been delivering in East Farleigh for 20 years and was seen by most as “a family friend”. Our picture shows Paul (inset) and the horse-drawn carriage that took him on his final round, fol- lowed by the red van procession. A Just Giving page set up in his memory had raised more than £10,120 as we went to press Resident Simone Perkins wrote: “The kindest man, the most hon- ourable. Wind, rain or shine, his cheerful soul would deliver our post with always that same giving smile. Always time to chat, to care, to leave those parcels hidden. To play and love the pets of ours that adored him. To help fix a wheel arch back on with gaffer tape,
swing on a tree branch so you could reach to saw it. This was Paul. The stories and anecdotes are endless. He was special. Above and beyond. Everybody’s friend. Loved by all, for miles.” A blue plaque to Mr Dunmill has been erected in East Farleigh. It reads: “Here he parked for all to see; The loveliest postie there could ever be; Always missed.”
Mr Dunmill leaves his wife, Susan, and their son, Craig. Craig said: “The Royal Mail was his life. He loved his job and all his customers and colleagues. He loved customers’ dogs too, and they would often sit and wait for him. “I think that’s why so many peo-
ple loved him, because he had time for everyone.”
News Hay appeal
BUTTERCUPS Goat Sanctuary in Boughton Monchelsea has launched an appeal to pay for hay after a disastrous harvest. The welfare centre, which was rescued last summer by public support, normally cuts 2,000 bales per year but 2020's total was half that. The sanctuary uses 75 bales a week in winter. To donate to the Hay Appeal call 01622 746420 or email en-
quiries@buttercups.org.uk.
Members plea
THE Sutton Valence and District Royal British Legion is looking for new members. A spokesman said: “It has been
a challenging time for the RBL as the need for help grows while funding is in short supply.” Membership is £18 per year. Call Mike Fitzgerald on 01622 743270.
Litter pick day A LITTER pick is lined up for
March 27 in Chart Sutton, lock- down permitting. It starts at the village hall car park at 10am and bags and pickers are provided. Call Valerie on 01622 843232.
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