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The Franci Trophy
For those who knew the dogs, Franci is now 10 years old and is still very fit, enjoying frequent walks in Ashridge - where the excellent home-made food at the cafe at the Monument is much appreciated by me - and many other dog walkers. He also has frequent walks in Wendover Woods, and when walking round the Tring Reservoirs drops into the Bluebell Cafe at Marsworth, where dogs are welcome. Belinda's other dog, Kayleigh, is 3 years old and enjoying life in a household with two other dogs, three children under five, and a large and well fenced garden where she can run free. She is still very lively and needs watching as items going "missing" from the kitchen include eggs, garlic and shallots. She often goes on walks on Combe Hill, near Wendover. When possible joint dog walks are organised (Belinda specifically requested "doggy parties" in her will) and in October, 2002, one of these walks was in a wooded area where our children, including Belinda, used to play some 25-30 years ago, often taking our dog Ginny. We also used to picnic there when we had visiting friends with young children while more recently Belinda used to walk her dogs in the area. During the walk the opportunity was taken to scatter Belinda's ashes in a place which she would have known and loved for much of her life.
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