Latest Doxey News

A few weeks ago a gentleman named Mike Harman (hope the spelling is correct), called in at the end of a DCA coffee morning and talked to Pat Perks about living in Doxey 50 years ago. The webmaster would be interested in talking to him (if he didn't mind!). If he would like to, can he contact webmaster or ring 607771..

For Doxey Community Association this has been another successful and busy year with a variety of events happening over the past twelve months alongside the regular groups.

The Monday Coffee morning that is organised and facilitated by Pat and John Perks remains extremely popular. Everyone receives a warm and hospitable welcome and is made to feel at easy in the comfortable surrounding of the William Sutton Centre.

The Doxey Times, now edited by John Smith, has circulated ten editions to the 1100 homes in Doxey. The Times publicise the forthcoming events in Doxey and also communicates concerns, feedback and community matters. The Doxey Times is frequently published in the Stafford Newsletter and is also available on the DCA website.

The Doxey Community Association website continues to be regularly updated by lain Simpson with DCA business material as well as with notices of events, reports and photographs.

Two successful Clear Out Days have taken place outside the William. Sutton Centre that have been organised by Mike Turner. These prove to be a popular event with the residents of Doxey and further days have been requested!

A Plant and Cake sale took place last month and even without Joan and Stephen's plant and gardening expertise the event still flourished! Thank you to the Three Tuns for the use of their premises.

For the fourth year running the DCA received a Green Award for its work in promoting environmental awareness in Doxey. Sally Hems designed and painted a commemorative plate which is displayed alongside the certificate in the William Sutton Centre.

Doxey Day took place in July and was a joint event with Doxey's Primary School PTA the Parish Council and DCA. There were lots of things to do and see and proved to be so successful another event is scheduled to take place on Saturday 23 d June '07.

David Hughes organised a variety of trips for Doxey residents throughout the year and have included trips to Blackpool and Walsall Illuminations. Forthcoming trips will be advertised in the Doxey Times.

The Life Support project facilitated by Dr. Darshan Seehra and Stephen Smith has continued running courses. Three sessions are on offer, one on resuscitating adults, another on resuscitating children and infants and the third on helping someone who is choking. These certificated sessions have been well attended by Doxey residents and our thanks to Dr Seehra and Stephen for their commitment and support.

The DCA was invited to take part in The Stafford Film Festival commemorating Victoria Park in August. Twenty-two Doxey residents, dressed in a variety of period costumes, took part in the event. Everyone involved received a completed film on DVI3 and was invited to the premier at the Stafford Film Festival.

The senior citizens' Christmas Meal organised by Gill Smith and family was attended by approximately 60 Doxey residents. Following the three course meal the diners were entertained by local talent and a selection of songs from the Stafford Grammar School choir.

Jane Essex has arranged numerous theatrical and creative events throughout the year including two visits from Mikron and Etruria Café Theatre, a sculpture afternoon and several Indian Dance workshops! These events have been both interesting and fun.

The Doxey Player performed their second pantomime, Puss in Boots, last month to an audience of approximately 285. The project this year included more people than previous productions and was equally successful. The Doxey Players are already talking about their next production so keep an eye out in the Doxey Times for information.

Doxey Community Association is also represented on the Tenants' Federation of Stafford and Rural Homes, the Community Council of Staffordshire and the Local Environmental Quality Group. It is affiliated to the Stafford District Voluntary Services and to the Community Council of Staffordshire.

All of these events would not be possible without the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm of everyone involved within Doxey Community Association, a huge thank you to everyone and here's to another busy and successful year!

The Doxey Parish Plan was officially launched on Friday the 23rd March at 5.45 pm. in the Church Hall.

Mike Turner (Plan Co-ordinator) presented copies of the plan to David Kidney MP and Isabella Davies representing Doxey Parish Council. The launch was attended by Doxey residents and representatives of other organisations including Inspector Rob Pilling of Staffordshire Police and Mark Winnington our local County Councillor.

Presentation
to
David Kidney M.P.

Presentation to
Isabella Davies
(Vice-Chair of
Doxey Parish
Council)

Inspector Rob Pilling
talking to Parish Councillor
Carol Haigh

Doxey residents
watch the
presentation

Mike Turner
with Doxey Vicar
- Paul Thomas

Refreshments
were
prepared and
served by Sally Hems
and Parish Councillor
David Hughes

At the Chase Division awards ceremony at Red Lecture Theatre, Staffordshire University, Beaconside on 30th March Pat Perks will be presented with a Divisional Commendation for Exceptional Work with Doxey Neighbourhood Watch.

Melanie's Hair@108 has been running a self-help slimming group (Weigh-In and Coffee). Half of the proceeds have been allocated to the Doxey Pre-school playgroup and a play tunnel, play house and books have been purchased from Argos. They were presented to the playgroup on Thursday 15th March.

PC Diane Powell was one of seven Police employees presented with 'British Women in Policing' awards. She was nominated in the 'excellence in performance' category. (Photo in the Express & Star - 23rd Feb)

	Presentation by Isobel Davies
PCSO Jamie Gough with his new bike presented by Isobel Davies (deputy chair of Doxey Parish Council) on behalf of the Doxey Community - 4th February 2007. PC Steve Croft was away and chasing miscreants on his ! (Click photos to enlarge)

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