Book now for Mikron to avoid disappointment

Only a couple of weeks to Mikron’s next performance in Doxey.  This takes place

      on Saturday, 10 June

      at 6.30 p.m.

      in the hall of St Thomas’s and St Andrew’s Church

Thos who have seen a Mikron production will know to expect a fast moving play with lots of songs and humour and a tug at the heart­strings, too.  The play - “Carrying On”, written by Richard Povall, who wrote Village Voices - recalls the fortunes of a family firm of narrow boat builders.  A link is provided throughout the narrative by the attempts to trace the history of one of their boats by a couple who bought it in the twenty-first century.

Tickets cost £5 (concessions £4) and can be obtained from Bradbury Rise Stores or Doxey Stores or call Jane on 621453 or Joan on 251622.

Parish Plan - latest

The Parish Plan Committee would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete the questionnaire and “have their say.”    The information that has been gathered will be analysed and put to good use in the compilation of the report and in discussions with the local authorities.   You may rest assured that action will be taken on all matters you feel need attention both now and in the future and the Committee will be speaking as soon as possible with people who requested further discussions.

Have a go at sculpture

Doxey Community Association has acquired the services of a professional sculptor and teacher to give guidance to anyone - experienced or novice, young or old - in Doxey who would like to try their hand at sculpture.  He is Adam Wilkinson from Stafford College.  He did Stafford’s 800 sculpture out of bike parts which you may have seen recently in the local newspapers.

The session will take place

        on Sunday, 11 June

        from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

        meeting at St Thomas’s and St Andrew’s church

Refreshments will be provided.

All Doxey residents will be welcome whatever their age or previous experience, but children under 12 should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Materials will be provided, but if you have anything which you think might be useful do bring it along.  There is no charge, but donations towards the cost of materials will be welcome.

This event will be the first of a series.  During the afternoon Andrew will be discussing with participants what further training in sculpture they might like.  The possibility of developing a sculpture trail in Doxey will also be considered and your thoughts on this will be very useful.

 Doxey School Fete

The date set for this year’s fete is

        Saturday, 8^th July

This promises to be a bigger event this year as organisations other than the PTA will be putting on stalls and there will be some activities for children organised by the parish council.  Also, a 3D map of Doxey will be on view as part of the parish plan activities.  If your organisation would like to have a stall call Claire on 244026.

More details in the next issue of Doxey Times

More theatre in Doxey

On Monday, 10 July the Etruria Café Theatre will be bringing its latest play to the parish church hall in Doxey.  The play is performed by professional actors.  A particular feature of this group’s performances is the cabaret style where the audience sits at tables at which refreshments are served.

For full details see July’s Doxey Times.

Doxey Community Association moves on

At the annual general meeting of Doxey Community Association a new chair was elected.  She is Anita Sumner.  Anita appeared in the Doxey version of Village Voices and directed Mother Goose earlier in the year.  All good wishes to Anita in this new venture.  She can be contacted on 605653 or by email: chair@doxeyca.org.uk 

Tunga Muzangaza was re-elected as secretary.  You can email him at: secretary@doxeyca.org.uk

Police contact 

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 should lie.

Calling budding journalists

Do you like writing?  Would you like to see your work in print?  There is an opportunity to help with the writing and production of Doxey Times.  Call Stephen on 251622.

Regular events -  Coffee morning - Friendship Group Parish Council - Community Association Life support

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 7^th June.

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.

Doxey Parish Council

Next meeting is on

        Thursday, 8 June

        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 on 14 June.  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.