Great Doddington Parish Council
VILLAGE NEWS
Edition 36 December 2017
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121 THE RIDGE, GT DODDINGTON 10 QUEENS RD, WOLLASTON CONTENTS PARISH, BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLORS……………………………………..……7 PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS AND NOTE FROM THE EDITOR………….……..……….8 NEWS FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN…………………………………………….9 USEFUL CONTACTS/CHRISTMAS WASTE COLLECTION ………..……………………….11 WELLINGBOROUGH COUNCIL MATTERS ……………………………………………………..12 LEADER PROGRAMME……..……………………………………….………………….……….……15 WILDLIFE WATCH………………………………………………….…………………………..…….…16 VILLAGE EVENTS SCARECROW FESTIVAL………………………………………………..……………………….…….. 17 PENSIONERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH………….……………………..………………………………19 VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS ST NICHOLAS CHURCH ………………………………………………………..…….…………….….21 CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL…………………………………….……………………………………23 VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL…………………………………………….………………………….…….…24 DODDINGTON DUCKLINGS / CRAFT IN THE CHAPEL …………………..…………….. 25 FRIENDS OF GREAT DODDINGTON SCHOOL…………………………..……………………26 FRIENDS OF GREAT DODDINGTON PARK..……………….…………………………..………32 GREAT DODDINGTON CHAPEL……..……………………………………………….…….………33 MEMORIAL HALL…………………………………………..………….…………………………..……34 GARDENING TEAM………………………………………..………….…………………..……………35 ALLOTMENTS………………………………………..………….…………..……………………………36 HERITAGE GROUP………..…………………………………..………….………….…………………37 GREAT DODDINGTON EVENING WI/ MOBILE LIBRARY…………….……….……….39 OVER 50s BOWLS CLUB………………………………………………………………………..……40 SPORT IN THE VILLAGE FOOTBALL CLUB…………..…………………………………………….…………………………….41 CRICKET CLUB……………………………………………………………………..………………..….42 LADIES ARCHERY……………………………………….……………………………………….……..43 WASTE COLLECTION CALENDAR…………………………………….……………BACK PAGE
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PARISH, BOROUGH & COUNTY COUNCILLORS
Chairman Vice Chairman Chris Davies Jim Sharp 01933 224450 01933 279367 chris.davies11@b nternet.com [email protected]
Clerk Carol Mundy 01604 810237 [email protected]
Councillors John Crisp - 01933 224122 johncrisp99@b nternet.com Kevin Howes - 01933 226098 [email protected] Linda Ross - 01933 440560 [email protected] David Kelly - 01933 279711 davidkellys@b nternet.com Alison Smith - 01933 274958 [email protected] Sarita Sharp - 07810 304 987 saritaand m@ scali.co.uk
Borough Councillor County Councillor Barry Graves Rob Gough 01933 224790 07791 519 [email protected] [email protected]
The Great Doddington Village News is published twice a year by the Parish Council. We are grateful to all those who both provide articles and who kindly advertise their services in the magazine and for those who have supplied photographs. The next edition will be published in June 2018.
7 PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
All mee ngs commence at 7:30pm in the Chapel Rooms, Chapel Lane, Great Doddington. The dates shown on the council website may be subject to change.
Where possible the mee ngs are held on the first Wednesday of each month but there are varia ons (and we don't hold a mee ng in August).
A summons (or agenda) to the mee ng is posted on the Parish Council No ce Board located in the gardens opposite the "Village Stores" about a week prior to the mee ng.
The Parish Council website is being redeveloped; please look out for the new one soon.
The Village News will next be published in June 2018.
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Full colour page £35.00 Half Colour £20.00 Full B&W £30.00 Half B&W £18.00
Please contact the Editor if there is anything you would like to see included in future edi ons of the magazine at karinbrawn@b nternet.com
Note from the Editor
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sad passing away of one of our ex parish councillors, Joanne Griffith. We offer our deepest condolences to Tom, Oliver and Charles and to all Jo’s family and friends. Jo has been an ac ve and vibrant member of our community and a hard working and loyal councillor, having served on the Great Doddington Parish Council for over 15 years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
8 NEWS FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
Well, the cricket season has finished, football is in full flow and the leaves on the trees have turned golden brown, so Autumn is upon us; time for the second Parish News of the year.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed or advertised. Several parishioners have expressed their appreciation as this valued publication provides news and key contact information for the various organisations in the village.
Planning
The Parish Council have reviewed many planning applications none have been contentious. There has been no further movement on the potential housing development on Earls Barton road.
Re the Borough Council and the local plan, we continue to focus on the need to keep the open spaces we have in the village.
Street Lighting
The new energy efficient lamps are starting to generate savings. We do have an issue with the light in the amenity garden, working during the day rather than at night, but we hope this will be resolved soon.
Speeding
We continue to lobby for improvements and increased monitoring from the police. To date we have not received the results from a recent police speed monitoring visit.
We do need a few more volunteers to participate in a village Speed Watch scheme. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Parish Clerk.
A polite reminder, please keep to the speed limits within the village and consider other users when parking. Thank you
9 Recreational Park
With the aim of replacing the play equipment, the fundraising committee recently held a race night at the club. The event was very well attended and enjoyed by all.
We continue to receive complaints about dog fouling in the park. The suggestion to ban all dogs from the park was discussed but the decision was taken not to proceed with this course of action. This public space is for everyone’s enjoyment so please remember to clear up and use the dog bins provided.
Wellingborough Prison
We still await further details in relation to this development.
Website
The new Parish website should be live shortly. If you wish for your organisation’s details to be added can you, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Thank you
To all the people involved in the Scarecrow Festival. Despite the unsettled weather this was a superb, well run and well attended event. Several people from outside the village commented to me on the day that they wished there was an event bringing everyone together in their area. A great time was had by all and a significant amount of money has been distributed across the various groups in the village. No doubt planning will soon start for the Duck Race and the Scarecrow Festival to held in 2019.
To Karen Dean who is stepping down from her role as Chair of Governors at the school, your energy, knowledge and biscuits will be very much missed. A welcome to Andy Robinson, the new Chair.
Also congratulations to everybody at the school for a superb Ofsted. All the hard work has paid off and has been reflected int he 10 inspectors’ report. To Jack and Carol Hurst handing over the running of Messy Church. The strong foundations you have laid down are very much appreciated.
To all my fellow Councillors for your time and commitment.
As always, anyone wishing to attend the monthly Parish Council meetings will be very welcome; dates are listed on the website.
Chris Davies, Chair of Parish Council
Useful Information
Police 0300 011 1222 Wellingborough Council 01933 229777 Northamptonshire County Council 0300 126 1000 Stagecoach Buses 01604 676060 National Rail enquiries 03457 48 49 50 Northants Council Street Doctor 0800 0850257
WELLINGBOROUGH COUNCIL MATTERS
Nene Valley Crematorium
In its first year of business the crematorium undertook 694 cremations, with an average of 12 cremations each week. This represented a 40% increase on the estimated usage. Approximately 45% of the deceased had been resident in the borough, with the East Northants area (including Rushden) being represented second. The facility is serving a wide area covering Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
The crematorium staff has been collecting feedback from users for over a year and conducted one formal survey.In general the crematorium has been well received, with positive comments about the staff, the views over the river, the tranquillity and the modern look and approach.
Next stage of developments include; an extension to the floral tribute area and landscaping of the whole site, together with the erection of a memorial wall. Plans are also being considered to build a stone memorial to honour fallen veterans and also to erect a roof across the outside waiting area to ensure that waiting mourners remain dry in bad weather.
Rail Users Consultation 1
The East Midlands Rail Franchise Public Consultation document proposes changes to the rail services currently operated by East Midlands Trains (EMT). Whilst most of the proposals are welcome and are supported by the Borough Council, it is suggested that two important priorities have been omitted, that journey times between destinations should not increase and that the need to change trains should be kept to a minimum,
The Council has submitted a substantial response to the proposals and engaged in public forums and would also encourage you to put your views forward on https://twitter.com/BCWboro/status/897820640249606144
Castle Theatre
An invitation to tender for the operation of the Castle Theatre was submitted on 4 October and became live on 6 October. The whole process will take some months, but the contract is likely to be awarded in the spring of 2018 providing suitable bids are submitted, with the new operator starting their contract with the council on 1 January 2019.
12 Boundary Review
The Boundary Commission for England published its Revised Proposals for new constituency boundaries on 17 October. The proposals and maps for the nine English regions have been published at www.bce2018.org.uk. The eight-week public consultation period will run until 11 December 2017. This will be the final time the public will get a chance to give their views on the latest proposals before recommendations are reported to Parliament in September 2018. The implications for this borough are as follows: the wards of Earls Barton and Harrowden & Sywell will transfer to the Daventry & Lutterworth constituency; Finedon ward will transfer to Kettering constituency; the remainder of the borough will remain in the Wellingborough constituency, which will also take in a larger part of East Northants district. The good news is that Great Doddington will not be affected.
H.M Prison
Demolition of the old prison is now under way and the work on the new complex is likely to take up to three years to complete. Part of the planning approval contains conditions to restrict out of normal hours working and also a wheel washing facility for lorries leaving the site. These conditions should help to ensure that local residents do not suffer any undue nuisance or inconvenience during the building process.
NCC Care Provision
The county council is carrying out a consultation in relation to its care provision. This covers: i. A change to the Fair Contributions Policy, which will take into account the certain named benefits in full in the calculation of a customer’s financial contribution for the non-residential services they receive. ii. A new charge for all eligible customers who use the Assistive Technology Service. iii. An increase in the fee for appointee ship for customers with capital
Anyone can submit their views on this by: • Completing either the online standard or easy read questionnaire on the Northants County Council web page. • Or writing to Engagement, Participation and Involvement Team, Northamptonshire County Council, One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton NN1 1ED. • Or e-mailing [email protected] 13 Service users directly affected by these proposals will have been sent a letter informing them about the consultation and giving them an opportunity to participate in the consultation.
This consultation closes on 6th January 2018.
Historic Wellingborough building to become a public house
A vacant 16th Century building in Wellingborough town centre has become a pub operated by an award-winning local brewery. The Hart Family Brewers, based at Nene Court in Wellingborough, opened the ‘Old House’ at 29-30 Sheep Street, in early November. The Grade II listed timber framed ‘Tudor House,’ as it is locally known, is owned by the Borough Council of Wellingborough. Originally two houses and part of the Croyland Abbey estate, much of the ground floor is Medieval, and the foundations are thought to date back to AD 948, with later Tudor editions. It is one of the few domestic buildings, which survived the great fire of Wellingborough of 1738 and the only thatched house in the town. The borough council were recently recognised by the Wellingborough Civic Society for the quality of the restoration works they completed at the Tudor House, which included re-thatching the roof, installing new floors and redecoration to prepare the property for lease. This is not the first time the building has been associated with brewing. In the late 19th Century and early 20th Century, it was owned by the Wellingborough brewery company William Dulley & Sons, who restored and gifted the building to Wellingborough Urban District Council in 1920. Since then the building has been used as an antique shop, the Tudor House Restaurant and as a Chinese restaurant.
Downstairs there will be a bar area and seating, with further seating upstairs. There are also plans to open a courtyard beer garden and host regular music nights and a film club showing cult classics.
Cllr Barry Graves Great Doddington & Wilby Ward Borough Council of Wellingborough
If you require further information on the above or advice on any matters relating to the Borough Council please contact me at [email protected] or telephone 01933 224790
14 LEADER PROGRAMME
In rural areas the local farm shop, pub or community group can provide a lifeline for so many people, yet stories of businesses struggling to survive and serve their communi es are commonplace.
That is why the LEADER project funding aims to create jobs, develop rural businesses and generally support the rural economy. Rural businesses across North & West Northamptonshire can now apply for grants to help support their growth and sustainability. The grants can be worth up to £100,000 in North & West Northamptonshire.
Whether you are a farmer, grower, forester, publican, small shop owner, member of a community group, or run a rural business of any kind, you could be eligible for a LEADER grant.
Rural businesses are becoming increasingly significant employers, accoun ng for almost 30% of all jobs in the UK. In fact, in the last decade rural areas have outperformed major urban ci es, excluding London, on job crea on. New success stories are wai ng to be wri en, so get in touch with the team to find out if you are eligible for funding.
Find out more from the dedicated team that will be handing out the grants: Mike Furness and Amber Kelly will be your points of contact, all bringing great experience and passion to the project. Give them a call today on 01494 568970.
GREAT DODDINGTON POORS LAND CHARITY
The Charity is con nuing to hold successful luncheon clubs for the over 60’s at Great Doddington Club.
Steve and Jean and the staff aways manage to make it a fantas c occasion, serving us all with a delicious lunch which everyone enjoys.
We are also asking students who have lived in the village for at least 2 years to apply for book grants to assist them in their studies. All applica ons to be sent to [email protected].
SUMMER LEYS WILDLIFE WATCH GROUP
The Summer Leys Wildlife Watch group meets on the third Sunday of every month at Summer Leys local nature reserve on Hardwater Road (unless otherwise adver sed). Any indoor sessions are held at the WAY building, situated behind Wollaston Primary School.
Children aged 8 – 12 enjoy ac vi es such as den building, pond dipping, bug hun ng, prac cal work on the reserve and the use of bat detectors to listen for bats (this session is held in the evening). We also have a Wildlife themed Christmas party where we have quizzes, games, singing, and cra ac vi es, ending with nibbles and refreshments.
In this modern age of technology and evidence that more children are staying indoors, it is really important to ensure the younger genera on stay connected to nature and get stuck into environmental ac vi es.
All sessions are from 11am – 12.30pm, £1 per child, unless otherwise specified. For further informa on on Wildlife Watch visit www.wildlifewatch.org.uk IF YOU WANT TO GET OUTDOORS, ENJOY WILDLIFE AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS, COME ALONG AND JOIN US
If you would like further details, please contact Juliette Butler on 07793 606026 or e-mail [email protected].
16 Village Events
SCARECROW FESTIVAL
On the morning of Saturday 9th September, the sun was shining and the streets of the village became adorned with Scarecrows for the biennial scarecrow fes val. The commi ee, helped by some willing volunteers set up the marquees ready for the party in the park commencing at 2.00pm. At around 1.30, the heavens opened and a torren al downpour ensued. Huddled under marquees and umbrellas, the inflatables filled with pools of water and we really thought the a ernoon was going to be a washout. Thankfully, just a er 2pm the rain stopped, the sun peaked out and the playing field flooded with people.
A fabulous me was had by all, as they wanged wellies, hooked ducks and much more. The highlight for the children (and some of the adults) was definitely the inflatables which were available all a ernoon, the surf simulator and wipe-out proved to be the biggest hit. The commi ee wipe-out challenge was a sight to behold, causing great hilarity amongst all onlookers. It was lovely to see so many villagers coming together and enjoying cha ng, ea ng, drinking and even a li le dancing to the two fantas c bands.
17 The commi ee have many people they would like to thank. Firstly, the tribe of volunteers who gave up an hour or two of their me to man a stall, this event could not take place without you. To Ian Bowers & Steve Prigmore, Ian purchased and reared the pig ready to be roasted and served by Steve, a very generous dona on by both of you. To the Scouts, who supervised the inflatables for the whole a ernoon. To the Church, who provided refreshments and donated the funds to the fes val. To all those who donated cakes and raffle prizes and especially Claire Butlin who made the amazing scarecrow cake for “guess the weight of the cake”. Finally, thank you to everyone who came along and supported the event, it was a pleasure to see so many happy faces, we definitely did not let the rain dampen our spirits.
18 Village Pensioner’s Christmas Lunch Saturday 6th January 2018 Memorial Hall, Great Doddington 12.30pm Cost £5.00
If you are over 60, live in the village and would like to come along
Please ring either
Sam on 770955 or Jodie on 270831 Or e-mail [email protected]
We welcome any newcomers PENSIONERS LUNCH
The Village Christmas Pensioners Lunch will be celebra ng its thirty-five-year Anniversary in January 2018. In 1983, Ann Newsome, Anne Robinson, Helen Lock and Sheila Benfield joined forces and organised the first lunch for approximately thirty village Pensioners. The idea for the lunch came from Ann Newsome, who was the village age concern representa ve at the me. The menu then, was the same as it is today; homemade vegetable soup followed by Roast Turkey and all the trimmings, a dessert of trifle and finally a cup of tea or coffee and mince pies, all for £2.50. The only difference was that no alcohol was served, although this soon changed and guests were treated to a glass of sherry on arrival and a glass of wine with their meal. Over the years, the number of pensioners a ending grew and so did the number of volunteers.
In 2002, Jean Crisp and Margaret Garon, who had been involved with the lunch for many years, took up the baton and the lunch was reborn. I first began helping at the lunch, when I moved to the village in 2011. Margaret and I worked together and she encouraged me to help out, as it would be a good way to meet people, how right she was! I was overwhelmed by what a lovely atmosphere there was that day and how welcoming everybody was. In 2015 Jean and Margaret, hung up their aprons and Jodie Redden (a helper for fi een years) and I took over the organisa on. This year we served a record number of eighty pensioners and at a cost of only £5.00, thanks to so many contribu ons of food from generous villagers and a kind dona on from the Parish Council. This lovely event really could not happen without the wonderful support of so many. Thanks go to all those over the thirty-five years who have peeled, chopped and cooked vegetables, made soup, trifles and mince pies. Also, to those who have lent us their hostess trolleys and offered li s to those who are less mobile, so that they can s ll a end and to Steve from the Doddington club who has cooked the Turkey for the past four years. Finally, a huge thank you to the wonderful team of women who help on the day, se ng up, serving, washing up and clearing away, it is a real team effort and one which I am very proud to be a part of.
Sam Cunningham
20 News from Organisations
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH
Many things have happened in and through the church since I wrote in the last Village Magazine A successful Children’s Holiday Club took place in August, held in the school and run by the three churches of the benefice. This was followed by the now annual event of opening the Rectory and garden one Saturday a ernoon in August. Thanks to all who came; we were blessed with lovely weather and raised £600.
On 2nd September we held our second Golden Ticket event for those children moving on from Primary school to Secondary school. Fun, games and pizzas were enjoyed by all. The following weekend the church was involved with the Scarecrow Fes val with biblical themed scarecrows, and lots of visitors, filling the church. Two generous grants have been received from the Scarecrow Commi ee, one for Messy Church and one for the church building. The latest social occasion has been the popular Harvest Supper. Held in the Memorial Hall where over 60 people enjoyed a fish and chip supper, Doddington puddings and entertainment. Again thanks to everyone who supported us, £560 was raised to help fund essen al repair work to the church. Messy Church con nues to be popular and the monthly Thursday Coffee mornings and Saturday Open Church are all places to meet up with friends and neighbours old and new. All are welcome to join us. Thinking of new friends, an ini a ve has recently come to frui on… the produc on of a Village Welcome Pack. Containing informa on about the church and village life, the packs are free and are intended to be given to new residents. The Welcome Packs are available from the church and the Rectory.
The Benefice website www.gdwebenefice.wordpress.com has con nued to develop, and contains informa on on the church and benefice, the weekly News Sheet, photos and details of forthcoming events.
21 …/cont We have also introduced a new style of service, held on the first Sunday of each month, star ng at 4pm in the winter and 6pm in summer. This is a praise and worship service with an informal, café style set up. We sing modern worship songs, hear the Bible read, pray together and share how God is working in our lives. Everyone is welcome. Looking ahead we have our Christmas programme of services and events organised and all the details can be found on our website; gdwebenefice.wordpress.com, in the Parish Magazine, no ce boards and in the Christmas card delivered to your home. Do join us for any of the following services and events, you will be made most welcome. All the services are in the church unless otherwise stated. Dates for your Diaries
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December Christmas Tree Fes val
Sunday 10th December 6pm Carol Service
Saturday 16th December 9.15-11am Messy Church Na vity
Tuesday 19th December 6.30pm Village Carols in the Community Garden
Saturday 24th December 4pm Chris ngle Service
Sunday 24th December 11.15pm Benefice Midnight Mass Please note that this year the Christmas morning service will be at Wilby at 10am to which all are welcome. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. Yours in Christ,
Jackie
Revd. Jackie Buck
Rector of Great Doddington and Wilby and Ecton 01933 631232 Scarecrow Weekend 2017 22 …/cont
Holiday Club Leaders 2017 Open Rectory 2017
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL; December 2nd and 3rd
A pre-Christmas celebra on with Christmas trees and decora ons created by the Church, village organisa ons, residents and children.
The church will be open on Saturday from 10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. with coffee and cakes, soup and pudding lunches (pre-ordered) and a ernoon teas.
In the evening there will be a concert of carols, music and readings with the Oriana Singers – a light hearted celebra on. (Tickets £5.00 to include mulled wine and mincemeat streusels)
On Sunday the church will be open from 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Again refreshments will be available. At 4.00 p.m. there will be an informal service of worship.
There will be several stalls in church selling Christmas Gi s, a children’s game, a children’s compe on and a family Christmas quiz.
All monies raised will be used to refurbish the nave windows. The church is a place for everyone, please give your support.
23 Great Doddington Village Preschool is located in Great Doddington in the centre of the quiet village community and we enjoy strong links with the village Primary School.
We are currently relocating within the village and from January 2017 will be extending our opening hours.
Currently we offer term time hours for children aged 2 - 4yrs from 9am - 12pm with additional lunch club until 1pm daily and breakfast club open to all preschool children and children attending the village primary school from 8am. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us:
* [email protected] or
( 07940 333 784 8 www.greatdoddingtonpreschool.co.uk
As a charity-run preschool, we are run by a management committee of volunteers and are reliant on donations and fundraising.
To enable us in our latest venture to relocate we have a number of fundraising events upcoming:
Sunday 26th Nov: Baby & children's nearly new sale, Memorial Hall 10am
Christmas raffle: lots of great prizes to be won! (contact us for tickets)
Get involved and support us if you can!
Charity no. 1080077
24 DODDINGTON DUCKLINGS
Doddington Ducklings is a volunteer-run, stay & play mums and tots group for children 0-5 years. Ac vi es include messy play, cra ac vi es, baby area, toys and snacks.
We meet on Wednesdays bi-weekly (term me only) from 1.30–3pm in Great Doddington Memorial Hall (42B High Street Great Doddington Wellingborough NN29 7TQ).
Upcoming Dates: 29th November and 13th December.
Parents/carers can have a chat and a cuppa and cake while the li le ones make friends and have fun!
£2.00 for 1st child, then 50p per child for children over 6 months
For further informa on and later dates please have a look at our Facebook Page.
Craft at the Chapel
Do you enjoy knitting, sewing, crocheting, colouring or other crafts? If so come and join our friendly group. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2.00 until 4.00 pm at the Chapel.
25 FRIENDS OF GREAT DODDINGTON SCHOOL
(FOGDS)
Friends of Great Doddington School have had another successful year - raising over £10,000 which was used to benefit the children at the school and enhance their learning. This included an owl man who came to school to talk about these wonderful birds, bugtopia visit, living eggs, Roald Dahl story day, the new library, tablets, Twinkl subscrip on (extra learning resources for teachers) and the recent pantomime. The main goal this year is to raise money to replace the playground for the children.
The next big event is the Christmas Fayre on the 2nd December, 1-3pm in the school hall. There will be a range of stalls, a chance to meet Santa and a cafe selling hot drinks and homemade cakes. All villagers, families and friends are warmly invited to a end.
Fundraising dates for 2018 diary - all villagers are welcome:
Family Quiz – Friday 23rd March Cake Sale – Wednesday 28th March Wine Tas ng – Saturday 28th April Summer Fayre – Friday 29th June
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Our main room has panoramic views across the valley and is fully equipped for meetings and conferences, with large screen projector, LCD displays and free wifi.
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Monday to Thursday 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday 3:00 - 11:00 pm Saturday 12:00 noon - 11:30 pm, Sunday 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm
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Friends of Great Doddington Park would just like to say thank you to everyone in the village for your con nued support for the park. The support so far has been overwhelming and we hope that this will con nue throughout the project. We would just like to give you all a quick update on the project so far. Fundraising events this year have been very successful and have helped us to start raising some much needed funds. In par cular, the race night at the club surpassed our expecta ons and made a fantas c £1000. Work should start soon on refurbishing the main play frame, with some minor works to be completed first and then a major refurbishment undertaken once we have more funds. As most of you will be aware, we were successful in our efforts to secure a grant from Tesco’s and we will receive £2500 to enable us to buy a new nest swing; we now have the quote for this and will be looking to ge ng it installed very soon. We have also been shortlisted in our applica on for a grant from Aviva but we desperately need your votes in order to be successful. There are links for these on the Village and Friends of Great Doddington Park Facebook pages; every vote counts! We are looking at holding an exci ng event in March next year to con nue the fundraising efforts so watch this space for more informa on! We are always looking for new members to join our commi ee and help out, so if you feel you are able to spare any me or exper se in any way then please do let us know.
Sarita Sharp 07810 304987 Stephanie Gille 07815 119479
Friends of Great Doddington Park Charity Number 1170851 32 GREAT DODDINGTON CHAPEL
Since the last Village News publication in June, our Minister for the past 9 years, Rev’d Vic Webb, conducted his last service in the Chapel on August 6th. He will be sadly missed, not only by the Chapel congregation but also by those at St. Nicholas Church and the various organizations within the village. I wish to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to him on behalf of everyone he has been involved with during his time here. Sunday Worship
The Chapel invites you to join us at our Services of Worship every Sunday at 11am. We, like most Churches and Chapels today with falling congregations, need your support to continue and survive. As Vic wrote in his last report in June, you would be made welcome and you don’t have to come every week, even once in a while would be a tremendous encouragement. Chat at the Chapel.
This is held on the first Monday of the month (except for Bank Holidays, then it is held on the second Monday) at 10am – 12noon.
Just drop in for a chat and enjoy the homemade cakes.
Craft at the Chapel.
You are welcome to join our group of people who enjoy sharing and working together on their current projects. This happens on the second Tuesday of the month at 2pm – 4pm. Friendship Club
This group has been meeting for many years in the Chapel and are open to welcome anyone who wants to come along and join them on a Friday afternoon from 2pm – 4pm. God’s Blessings to you all.
Roy Dunkley, Elder and Treasurer. 01933 275617 33 GREAT DODDINGTON MEMORIAL HALL
It’s a me of change in the management of the Memorial Hall. Jayne Handcock has re red as our Secretary, a er 17 years of service. She chose a photoframe as a re rement gi from the Commi ee. Thank you Jayne for your enormous contribu on to the running of the Hall. Debbie Goacher has taken over as Secretary and Booking Clerk and can be contacted on the email address shown below. Suzanne Solomon con nues as our Treasurer a er an even greater length of service; many thanks to Suzanne for her con nued service and her ins tu onal memory.
Brian Elgood re res at the AGM and David Smith has already been elected as Chairman elect from February 2018. Addi onally, following our appeal in the last Village News, I’m delighted to announce that Jack Hurst has been appointed as our Caretaker/Cleaner. The benefits of his ministra ons are visible to all hall users. Thank you, Jack.
Bookings for the Hall con nue to flourish. Regular users of the hall now include, Earls Barton Karate Club as well as 7 different U3A groups. Many thanks to Debbie for her hard work in ensuring the hall runs smoothly. A er more than 50 years the Preschool/Playgroup is hoping to move from the Hall into their own dedicated premises. We wish them every success in their new venture. If the Preschool does move, the Hall will be available for morning sessions. Please contact Debbie for details. This will be the last piece I write as Chair of the Memorial Hall. It has been a privilege to serve an ins tu on, ‘for the use of the inhabitants of Great Doddington and the neighbourhood …In par cular for mee ngs, lectures and classes and for other forms of recrea on and leisure me occupa on with the object of improving the condi ons of life for the said inhabitants’ (Trust Deed 16 December 1960)
Brian Elgood Debbie Goacher email; [email protected]
34 GREAT DODDINGTON GARDENING TEAM
With the onset of autumn, our thoughts are naturally turning to the winter floral displays, consis ng mainly of the seven tubs distributed throughout the village and stone planters on the village green. We will also be making a contribu on to the Christmas Tree Fes val at St Nicholas’ Church at the beginning of December. We hope you enjoy the displays!
The Gardening Team would like to thank the many people who have helped us during the year; the teams who have kept the summer floral displays watered throughout the season; those who come prepared with steps and the tools to put in place or remove the hanging baskets, transpor ng them to Manor Farm where, thanks to the generosity of Ian Bowers, we store them for the winter. Ian’s con nuing support is very much appreciated.
I am sorry to report that during the summer two of the hanging baskets displayed on the co age at the corner of High Street and Church Lane were stolen. We try to make them as secure as possible using chains and padlocks, but clearly where there is a will - there is a way!
Our thanks are also due to Bob Digby for helping to keep the paved areas in the village garden and on the village green weed free, to John Abbo for once again upda ng our Plant Sale no ce boards and again to those who regularly mow the grass in the village garden and other loca ons around the village. The Gardening Team would not be able to func on without the help of these people. We also appreciate the con nuing support given by the Great Doddington Parish Council.
If you feel you could offer assistance occasionally, or would like to know more about joining the Gardening Team, please give me a call on: 01933 273770.
Jayne Handcock Gardening Team Press Officer
35 FOOD PRODUCTION SOCIETY (THE ALLOTMENTS)
Good news for anyone interested in taking a plot on the allotment, our wai ng list is now zero so a new applicant would be top of the list and plots o en become available in April when rent is due. Talking to my fellow plot holders and in my own experience, this year has been a very good year for most crops; they managed to cope with the very dry spells in April and May. Our salva on was rain in June and July. As gardeners, we tend to become obsessed with the weather so in a dry spell we are all complaining about not having any rain, the rain comes and guess what, we are then saying it is too wet to walk on or cul vate. There are many other issues including the pesky wabbits (rabbits), slippery slugs, abundant aphids and imper nent pigeons that we poor gardeners have to cope with but we are very lucky these are not life threatening. Some mes the passion can get to you and a reality check is in order. If you decide that you would like to de-stress (or not as I have just suggested) your life by growing your own produce and taking on the trials that nature throws at you, then anyone interested in taking a plot can contact me by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 07468461411 and I will send out an applica on form. If anyone is interested Donald & Crispy Duck now have an offspring called Rubber, and just hatched in the incubator, 7 more ducks with no names as I have run out of naff names to call ducks.
Peter Fletcher, Secretary
Can you help date these photographs for THE HERITAGE GROUP ?
Thought to date c1964 Dated between 1984 and 1995
36 GREAT DODDINGTON HERITAGE GROUP
During May, 19 members gathered at The Square in Earls Barton for the second walk of the village and this me were given an insight into the area known as “New Barton”, called that although the original proper es are now over 100 years old. Maps showed how the area had changed over the years, photographs of the school and houses were also passed around. The walk took in “The Piece” to a li le stream where once watercress beds could be seen. Watercress was once an important source of food and provided an income to villagers. Many parts, long forgo en, showed factory owners houses and worker’s co ages near to the factories. Thanks to Iona Flanagan of Earls Barton
This walk brought about a conducted walk of Great Doddington for a very enthusias c Group from Earls Barton. Our Group member Melvyn Jackson kindly conducted the tour as he had previously in the past for our own members. Thanks to Melvyn
On the 12th June, commi ee member Geoff Dean conducted a very interes ng tour of St Nicholas Church here in the village. Around 29 people were given a fascina ng history of the origins of the Church building itself and some of the mysteries associated. Geoff had done a lot of research which added to the informa on that we already held . John Holmes, the bell tower captain, also gave an informa ve account of the Bell tower and as the weather was favourable many people then climbed the ladders for a roof top view. Thanks to Geoff, John Holmes and the Rev Jackie Buck
In July members were given the chance to view more of the an que doll collec on held by Group member Sheila Addison who had given a talk about them at last year’s A.G.M. She had placed the dolls around the rooms so that they could be seen at a close quarters. This was a most enjoyable a ernoon with tea and cakes being consumed. Dona ons taken at this event amounted to £90 which was passed to the Emmanuel 2000 (children) charity of Nepal. Thanks to Sheila 37 Our annual photographic exhibi on held in September brought in over 200 visitors, made up of present and former residents as well as others from further afield. This year the theme was “People & Families of Great Doddington”. During our research we found that several families were descended from a man called Fields Carter who is recorded as being christened in the village Church in 1740. His descendants included the Arch, Gibson, Bri en families and more, many s ll living in the village. We highlighted several people who had been ac vely involved in the community. Naturally we can only display photographs and informa on that we have in our archives that family members and friends let us copy. We are always happy to receive these items in order for us to bring changes to our displays.
Our “Memories of Great Doddington Volume 2” was launched at this event and over 100 copies were sold during the weekend. Copies of Volume 1 can now only be purchased at the Wellingborough Museum or Jeyes of Earls Barton as other stocks of the 300 copies have sold out! The commi ee would like to thank you for your support in purchasing this book which will help fund future projects and research.
Our membership is currently 76 which is very encouraging and if anyone else would like to join, the annual subscrip on is £6 per person or £12 per household. Please contact me for a membership form or the treasurer; Linda Ross, 2 Wilby Lane.
Barbara Tomkins (Chairman)
Tel: 01933 279498 Email: [email protected]
Copies now available from:
The Village Stores, Great Doddington
Wellingborough Museum
Jeyes of Earls Barton
Linda Ross 2 Wilby Lane
Barbara Tomkins 85 John Gray Rd Priced at £5 38 GREAT DODDINGTON WI
Great Doddington Evening WI meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, except August.
We meet at the Memorial Hall in Great Doddington and are a small group of ladies, around 30 in total, of all ages.
Visitors are welcome upon payment of a small cost, so why not come and see if the WI is for you.
A variety of fantas c speakers have been booked for the coming months which include Nene View Diary, Ukulele and women in the army, WW1. Along with this we also take part in other ac vi es such as croquet, beetle drives and walks, which usually end with a pub meal.
Please come along and find out what we are about. Contact Suzanne Solomon on 01933 276062, Tracey Hockaday on 07772033320 or email [email protected]
Mobile Library Service
The Mobile Library visits Great Doddington on the FOURTH THURSDAY of each month at 3pm until 3.25pm, parking opposite the Green Barn.
There is now a real risk that this service will be closed in line with all three options being proposed by the council on the revision of library servces in our county. Please access the consultation details on-line at http://www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/ councilservices/council-and-democracy/budgets-and-spending/ Pages/review-of-library-services-in-northamptonshire.aspx for information on how to have your say.
It is only a few stalwart regulars who have kept the service going and it is now at great risk of being closed altogether. Consultations will close on 5pm on 13 January, 2018.
39 GREAT DODDINGTON OVER 50s BOWLS CLUB
Join us for a friendly game of bowls in the Memorial Hall each Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The game of bowls can be enjoyed by everybody, regardless of age, fitness or ability. Give it a try and sample a game and our hospitality.
For further information contact Eileen Robinson on 01933 229080
40 Sport in the Village
GREAT DODDINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB
We have started our second season back in the Teamwork Sports & Trophy Northants Combina on. We are now in division 4 as the divisions were revamped and division 5 disappeared. I s ll think it should be called the Corby division as half the 14 teams are based there! The majority of last season’s players have signed on again this year and a er a couple of poor results at the start of the season we have strengthened the squad since. 2 recent signings have previously played for the village youth teams which is great to see. Currently we are 11th in the table but the quality of our performances is improving each week. Doddington Club have generously offered to sponsor a new home kit which is on order at the moment. Many thanks to the commi ee for their offer. I promise I do my best to get both teams down the club a er the home games! Saturday kick-offs have just moved to 2pm for the winter months. Fixtures/results on www.full- me.thefa.com and on our Facebook page. Training throughout winter is at Wellingborough School on Wednesdays at 8.30pm. Steve Catling (Secretary) gdfcsec@b nternet.com
41 GREAT DODDINGTON CRICKET CLUB
It’s been another good year for the Great Doddington Cricket Club. We played over nine games, although this season was not as successful as last year. However, it proved to be just as engaging, amusing at mes, filled with fun and with lots of compe ve ba ng and bowling and fielding.
A total of 20 different people have played for us and, as ever, we are always on the look-out for new players both young and old who can turn out in the Great Doddington Cricket Club whites for the 2018 season. You can be assured of at least 3 or 4 games throughout the season, be adorned with your own personalised shirt and served up resplendent a ernoon teas made by Great Doddington Bake Off Winners of previous years. We welcome people from all walks of life and of all ages. Generally, we would an cipate that children (boys and girls) should at least be 11 years of age.
We have a very relaxed approach to our cricket which revolves around our Club Captain, Rick Brawn and ex-NCL League Wicket Keeper ‘Big’ Al Smith. We also carry two umpires to most games with us, the primary one being the effervescent Chris Davies who he is ably assisted by the ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ Tom Griffith. As you will appreciate, neither of them have been to Specsavers in quite some me!
Should you wish to be considered for our friendly games which are usually a 20 over match, played either during the mid-week evening and occasionally on a Sunday a ernoon, please contact me by email at [email protected] .
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43 2018 SAVE THE DATE
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International Waendel Walk 2018
The International Waendel Walk Weekend is set to take place from Friday 11 - Sunday 13 May 2018, featuring improved routes with choices from 5, 10, 15, 25 and 42km for walkers of all ages and abilities. All routes travel across fields, footpaths and roads, whilst visiting places of interest and local villages in and around Wellingborough.
The event is held at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough and a host of free entertainment will be provided during the weekend.The online booking system will be open in the New Year.
Why not use your opportunity to take part in the Waendel Walk and get out and explore the fantastic scenery and culture in Northamptonshire. As a non- competitive event, it is open to walkers of all ages.
Every walker who completes their chosen route on Saturday or Sunday will be able to purchase a medal or pin. To qualify for a two-day medal, you must complete the same distance on both days.
Great Doddington has been one of the main checkpoints over the Waendel weekend for several years now, and is always very popular with all walkers from near and far.
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