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Mother Goose flies
Two cracking performances rounded off the hard work put in over the past months by the cast and crew of Doxey’s pantomime - Mother Goose. From the start of each performance the audience - in excess of 120 on both occasions - entered rapidly into the spirit of the occasion, singing along and making the required responses. After the Saturday performance, the audience were asked to fill in an evaluation sheet. The comments were highly complimentary. Well done, everyone!
This production built on the success of Village Voices - the play about Doxey, done by Doxey people - performed in the spring of 2006. However, in addition to many of the Village Voices team, Mother Goose attracted more than 15 new participants, many of them young people. A major aim of Doxey’s theatre projects has been to involve as many members of the community as possible, particularly young people. One unusual way in which the community was involved in this project was in baking cakes for the free interval refreshments!
After the success of Mother Goose, Doxey people are already talking about the next production. All Doxey people are welcome to take part and there is a wide variety of ways of doing this in addition to acting, singing and dancing. People attending the Saturday performance of Mother Goose were invited to express an interest. Sadly, some did so, but did not give any contact details. They are particularly invited to get in touch. Call Jane on 621453.
Come and hear about “Streetscene” at Doxey Community Association’s annual general meeting
The guest speaker at the annual general meeting of Doxey Community Association will be a manager from the Borough Council’s “Streetscene “team.. “Streetscene” is responsible for keeping Stafford’s roads and public places clean and tidy and is particularly proud of its rapid response to problem situations. The meeting will be held
on Wednesday, 10 May
in the hall of St Thomas’s and St Andrew’s Church
The meeting will start at 7.30 p.m. but refreshments will be served from 7.00 p.m. when there will also be an opportunity to read reports which ha e been submitted for the meeting.
An important feature of the meeting is the election of trustees and officers of the Community Association for the next 12 months. Anyone who is a member of the Association can make a nomination and/or stand for office. Nomination forms are available at the two shops in Doxey and also the parish church. If you have any questions, please call 251622.
Annual plant sale
Doxey Community Association’s annual plant and garden sale will take place
on Saturday, 6th May
from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
in the car park of the Three Tuns.
Just when you are thinking about getting your garden in shape for the summer, this is the chance to get some new stock at rock-bottom prices. There will be tools and gardening equipment for sale, too. Come along and get some bargains
Those of you who have already started working in the garden may have surplus stock, tools or equipment or more new plants than you can find space for. Please bring them along to the sale and let us sell then to raise money to pay for printing Doxey Times. This is the main source of funding for the Times.
DOXEY DEMOCRACY
Every household in Doxey has had a copy of the Parish Plan Questionnaire delivered to their door during the last week. The Parish Plan Committee urges you to complete this document and return it. It is your chance to have your say about Doxey and to shape the future of your Parish and your environment.
It only takes a few minutes to complete and your views are important, so don’t delay, act today. Say what you think so that the Committee can take action in co-operation with the organisations that govern our lives and provide our services.
Mikron - fourth glorious year
For the fourth year running, the nationally acclaimed Mikron Theatre Company will be performing in Doxey. The title of the production is “Carrying On”, written by Richard Povall who wrote the much enjoyed Village Voices.
The date of the performance is
Saturday, 10 June
at 6.30 p.m.
in the hall of St Thomas’s and St Andrew’s Church
This is a fully professional performance.
Tickets cost £5 (concessions £4). Early booking is advisable as performances are often sold out. Call 621453 or 251622.
Police contact
We have been asked to provide this information again.
If you want to report a crime please call 08453 30 20 10. This is the general number for all non-urgent police business. If you wish to contact our local beat officer - PC Steve Croft - regarding local issues you can call him on 07966 449 435 or send an email to Steven.Croft@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk . In an emergency call 999.
It is important that you report anything of concern to the police. This is the only way in which they can make a judgement about where their priorities for action lie.
A trip to Blackpool
For the second year running, David Hughes will be organising a day-trip to Blackpool for Doxey people. Basic cost is £14 for adults; £11.50 for senior citizens and £9 for children, but the cost will be much lower if there are enough people to fill a coach.
The date of the trip has yet to be arranged, but it is expected that it will be Saturday, 2 September or Saturday, 9 September. Call David on 600094 to register your interest. You can also tell him, which date you prefer
Clear-out day - another useful job done
A big thank you to all those people who made the Spring clear-out Day a success; to those who generously donated their unwanted items, to those of all ages who helped on the day and especially to Mike who organised it. Over 95% of items were recycled and the rest has gone to charity shops and organisations and will be put to good use.
Can you help Doxey Pre-school Playgroup?
The playgroup in Doxey has been operating for over 30 years. Sadly, its future is now in doubt.
There is a shortage of people who are prepared to serve on the committee. Because it is a registered charity, officers can not serve for more than six years. There has to be new blood on the committee every so often. Could you help here? The job is not very demanding; a couple of meetings each term, each lasting for no more than an hour and a half. Please call Joan on 251622 if you can help.
Regular Events
Coffee Morning
Every Monday morning, coffee and tea are served in the community centre in Sutton Drive from 10.30 a.m. until 11.30. This is an opportunity to take a break, meet new people and have a chat. The coffee morning is open to anybody and people of all ages drop in.
The Doxey Friendship group meets on
the first Wednesday in the month
at 2.00 p.m.
in the parish church hall.
Next meeting is on 3rd May.
Doxey Parish Council
Next meeting is on
Thursday, 11 May
at 7.00 p.m.
in Doxey Primary School
Doxey Community Association meets on
the second Wednesday in each month
at 7.00 p.m.
in the community centre, Sutton Drive.
All Doxey residents will be welcome. Next meeting is the annual general meeting on 10 May. Agendas for meetings and minutes of meetings are displayed on the notice board. This is on the main road near to Doxey House, on the same side of the road as Doxey House and a bit further towards the motorway.
Life support project
This provides training in basic techniques for helping people in life-threatening situations. These are where a person has collapsed and is unconscious or is choking. Training is provided by a team headed by a local doctor. There are three sessions you can attend.
Resuscitation of adults and older children Resuscitation of younger children and infants Helping someone who is choking and having difficulty breathing.
Each session lasts about two hours. Refreshments are provided.
Fifty people have taken part so far and 38 have done all three sessions. More sessions will be held as long as there is a demand for them. Call Joan on 251622 for details of dates and times.
Digital photography
Regular meetings are held for Doxey people who are interested in developing their skills, with a professional photographer providing advice. There is no charge. Call 607771 for details.
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