Free Mobile Skate Park
Doxey Primary school
Monday 15th February
8-11yr olds at 10am-1pm
12-16yr olds at 1pm-4pm
Skateboards and helmets are supplied, bikes, scooters and skates can also go on the park, however we don't provide them
THE PARK
Consists of Quarter pipes, Driveways, fun Box, jumps, Grind rail and
more, suitable for bikes, scooters and skates (please bring your own,
only boards provided)
REGISTRATION
All you
need is an application form signed by a parent/guardian. (Available
on day or call Sports Development for one on 01785 619607)
For
any more information please call Sports Development on 01785 619607
or on the day 07800 619607.
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"On
the first week back after the Christmas holidays, in January 2010,
Doxey Primary School will be 50 years old. During this week we will
have many exciting activities forthe children—a letter home will go out
to you all before Christmas to inform you of the festivities. The week
of celebration will include an Open Day Assembly, when we hope to
invite back ex-Doxey pupils and staff to join us."
From school website |
HAPPY
50th
BIRTHDAY
DOXEY
PRIMARY
SCHOOL
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Radio Stoke came to Doxey
On Monday November 2nd the Radio Stoke Breakfast Show hosted by Stuart George came from the William Sutton Centre in Doxey.
There were contributions from Doxey residents and others including
- David Hughes - Parish Council Chair
- Denise Peel - DCA Chair
- Sgt Nigel Braun & PCSO Helen Walker - Stafford Police
Topics covered during th 3 hour programme included
- Changes in Doxey
- Why do you like living here (or not!)
- Anti-social behaviour
- Marshes
- Station carparking
- This website
If you really(!) want to hear it (again) go to Radio Stoke website - listen again Click on 'Breakfast - Show 4 More' (only until Friday 6th Nov) |
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A
long standing landmark disappeared this week with the demolition of
Doxey's oldest church - built in 1914. For the last 30 years it has
been used by the New Testament Church of God. More Photos here |
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Doxey Arms
Development
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A
public meeting, attended by over a hundred residents, was held in St.
Thomas and St. Andrew's Church
Hall, on Thursday 3rd. September. It had been called in response
to concerns expressed locally over the proposed
changes to The Doxey Arms.
Link to developers website - www.dixon-estates.com
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Doxey - " official ...ghost town" !
Doxey was near the western Oklahoma-Texas border near the present town of Sayre. All that remains is the old cemetery.
In July 1905 " .. on Saturday night .. Sam Doxey....whose greatest fault was
that he loved liquor too well..- was shot and killed by W Dobbs, city
marshal of Sayre.."
from Beckham County Archives |
From an Oklahoma guide. |
A good time was had by all who attended this year's Doxey Day (organised by Doxey Parish Council)
The Police got their revenge for last year's defeat beating Doxey 4-2)
John's 100th Birthday
This is a brief tribute
to John Whipps who is now (slightly over) 100 years old. He
began a week’s celebrations at the Universal Social Club on his
birthday, Friday 22nd May 2009 and continued with family parties and
a holiday afterwards but is now, as he says, “back to normal” .
His daughter Jean and son-in-law Philip had made all the arrangements
for a lovely afternoon part on Friday 22nd May , and the Universal
club did us all proud. Thanks to everyone who contributed to making
this a memorable day.
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John is pictured with
some of his neighbours and friends at his 100th birthday party who
were all there to wish him well, There was an impressive display of
birthday cards (included the treasured one from the Queen in her
yellow dress!) and a specially designed cake decorated with gardening
tools and playing card suits, reflecting John’s interests.
Despite his years, he is still able to tend his garden, cut the grass
and grow vegetables, though he does take it one lawn at a time these
days!. He also loves to play whist, and manages to get out to whist
drives on a regular basis as well as going out to Bingo and other
pursuits since he doesn’t believe in staying at home too much if he
can help it. It is useful that the bus stops near his house, as he
is a regular passenger, and has even been seen RUNNING for the bus on
occasions. We all wish him many more happy and active years for the
future and send him our sincere congratulations.
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