Queen guitarist Brian May barred from planting daffodils in his village

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Brian May donated 3,000 daffodil bulbs to the church green in Elstead, Surrey, boosting community spirit.
He planned to extend donations for next year, but Elstead Parish Council rejected the proposal citing safety and sight line concerns.
May expressed frustration, noting that 18-inch daffodil stalks shouldn't obstruct views compared to parked vehicles like a 7-foot ice cream van.
Parish Council offered alternative planting sites, emphasizing balancing green usage for events, foot traffic, and open space.
Community volunteers and residents praised the initial daffodils as a success and criticized the council's decision as shortsighted.

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