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26/08/2026

A beautiful singer full of light and love

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

10/07/2026

Feeling happy after getting this parent feedback from a 9 year old student after his first lesson. "He thought you were terrific". That's what we want!! (I thought he was terrific too by the way)😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

14/04/2026

Belting is the sound in our singers’ toolkit that we use to express intensity of emotion. When we want to sing the pain of heartbreak, the rage of treachery, or the joy of loving so much it hurts, belting can convey it, and viscerally affect the audience. It’s loud, exciting, transcendent, and e...

29/05/2024

MY FRIENDS!!!!! PLEASE STAND UP FOR THESE IMPORTANT AND SACRED TREES!!!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM Friends of St Matthew's Piece below:
It is hard to believe but the same 3 magnificent trees on St Matthews' Piece are again at severe risk.
The Insurance company hopes you will get tired of repeating yourself.
Meanwhile the 3 trees are each facing a new and truly deadly threat.
Please help stop this, by writing an objection to 24/0413/TTPO - before the end of June 2024
♥️ Thank you for your support,
The Friends of St Matthew's Piece

🌳🌳🌳THE THREAT ⚡
An insurance claim at 193 Sturton St (a 28-year-old new-build property) blames 'clay shrinkage subsidence' on three 126-year-old Sturton St trees. This is the third time in 3 years these insurers have applied to severely harm – or kill – these 3 trees.


🌳🌳🌳 PLEASE HELP FIGHT THIS❗️
Objections from members of the public are urgently needed as soon as possible and through June 2024.
'Comment' on 24/0413/TTPO via the Council's Planning Portal or via email – see below for how.
24/0413/TTPO has been significantly changed, & 24/0440/TTCA has been withdrawn since Update #38 was sent to FoSMP on 16 May.
Any brief Objection on what matters most to you is perfect!
Some possible grounds to use in your Objection are outlined here.
🌳🌳🌳 SUGGESTED OBJECTIONS 🤬
You will have good reasons of your own but here are some extra suggestions:
The 4.5 m deep trench proposed (in 24/0413/TTPO) would be dug to install a root barrier that would be a minimum of 7m from 193 Sturton Street - placing it about 5 m from the three protected trees - well within their vital “root protection areas” (RPAs).
Cutting the roots at that location would destroy up to 26.5% of the 3 trees’ essential RPAs.
The British Standard BS5837 : 2012 defines the RPA as the minimum needed for trees to be viable.
Petersfield has only St Matthew’s Piece, vs 56 official parks in Cambridge’s other 13 wards.
Petersfield has a particularly poor tree canopy, with very few mature trees.
Every tree matters in Petersfield, which suffers badly from the ‘Urban Heat Island Effect’.
Each of these 126-year-old Plane Trees has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), and is in our Conservation Area.
These trees are vital to the wellbeing of every person who lives, works or studies in our community
Harming these trees would breach Local Plan Policies 14, 23, 55, 56, 61, 67 & 71 as well as NPPF ¶91abc, ¶92abc and ¶96.
In 2006, 2007 & 2008, in connection with another planning application (06/0567/FUL), the City Council’s own tree expert repeatedly stressed the importance of preserving all the trees on St Matthew’s Piece, both individually and as a group – these trees have only grown in importance since then.
🌳🌳🌳 HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBJECTION ❌

1. Follow this link: https://applications.greatercambridgeplanning.org/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=SBOIFRDXGSI00 OR: search on the planning portal for 24/0413/TTPO 2. …
… 7. If you don't get a confirmatory email immediately, then something went wrong - please try again. 8. Or email [email protected] citing 24/0413/TTPO, including your full name & postal address


🌳🌳🌳 IN FUTURE ❤️
To be kept up to date, please email [email protected] and ask to be added to the FoSMP Supporter's List. You will be led thru a GDPR-compliant sign-up process. This will make sure you receive very occasional email updates on issues like this one.
Please forward this to people who care about trees in or around Cambridge!

25/05/2024

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/cello-hard-case-44-strong/1479255896

Hard cello case in a lovely egg-yolk yellow in good condition but for a few scratches (see photos). Hardly used otherwise. Very secure with both elastic and Velcro fittings inside for cello. Also room and fittings to hold two bows securely. The whole case closes with seven e

13/05/2024

Selling my cello case. Please tell your cellist friends!

Hard cello case in a lovely egg-yolk yellow in good condition but for a few scratches (see photos). Hardly used otherwise. Very secure with both elastic and Velcro fittings inside for cello. Also room and fittings to hold two bows securely. The whole case closes with seven e

12/05/2024

I'm looking for a violin teacher for one of my students. A delightful, independently minded, talented 9 year old boy. 🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻