Brian Hodgson's Funeral
Charlbury's former County Councillor, Brian Hodgson's funeral will take place in Stonesfield Parish Church on Friday, 7th September at 2pm. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Adopt-A-Minefield, Kensington Charity Centre, 4th Floor, Charles House, 375 Kensington High Street, London W14 8QH. Brian helped raise £32,000 for this cause from West Oxordshire United Nations Association. Despite our political differences I regarded him as a friend who did an amazing amount for this Town during his years on the County Council, including being the prime mover of the Home Zone. He was always generous with his time, ready to help anyone. I assisted him with two Auctions of Promises, one for Adopt-A-Minefield and one for the Community Centre; he called me his right hand woman but then Brian was "vintage" not "new" Labour. He was also a great support to the Friends of Charlbury Library always offering a bottle of wine for the raffle and finding speakers for talks. I can only recall him missing one Town Council meeting and that was because it clashed with the rehearsal for his son's wedding. He was very proud that the lovely bride had asked him to give her away. He will be sadly missed our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Amanda Epps · Fri 31 Aug 2007, 12:33 · Link