2017...Nov 2017 November sees the switch on of the Doddington Christmas Lights. The lights will be turned on at 4.30pm Saturday 25th November. The Christmas Fair gets under way from

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November sees the switch on of the Doddington Christmas Lights.

The lights will be turned on at 4.30pm Saturday 25th November.The Christmas Fair gets under way from 1pm and there will be outside entertainment for all ages as the lights get switched on.

The event is organised by the Doddington Christmas Lights Committee, now in its fourth year, with the aim to provide the village with some festive cheer. The number of lights has increased year on year and this year the lights will be expanding along New Street thanks to the very generous support of the villagers. The small committee together with volunteers from the village will be ensuring the lights are up in time for the event.

This year the committee have secured funding for the lights from Eco-Gen, Ransonmoor Windfarm, HomeLink Direct, Stainless Metalcraft, H E Paynes, Virgin Media and D & J Transport. All sponsors will be advertised on a board at Clock Tower over the Christmas period.

The commitee are always on the lookout for new ideas for fundraising and for anyone who would like to help in anyway. If you would be interested in joining the committee or helping with the erection of the lights please contact Anna Holland 01354 741175/07958149427 or Laura Kilby on 07950226723.

Anna and Laura said: “The hard work and dedication of our committee members and volunteers from the village is very much appreciated and without them we could not achieve the end result.”

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Doddington Diary November 2017

Editors Page

Dear Residents of Doddington,

Welcome to the first full edition of Doddington Diary!

The Editorial Team would like to thank everyone who has paid for an advert, without which the Diary would not exist, all the village groups who have submitted a report making the Diary something interesting to read and the overall support from the village including the volunteers who have delivered this Diary to your door. We are only a small part of a massive team!

November brings shorter days, cooler weather and a time for reflection on the past year, one such poignant event is St Mary’s Church Remembrance service on Sunday 12th November. If you haven’t attended before, you will find a large congregation including many of the children of the village, paying their respects as part of the Scouting and Girl Guiding movement. The service is a wonderful exam-ple of village togetherness, remembering those who have sacrificed themselves to secure our freedom.During the year we have seen many examples of village life at its best; the new planting at the top of Benwick Road, the beautiful planters in front of the Clock Tower and numerous litter picks from the newly formed Street Pride group. All examples of volunteers working to make Doddington a superb village to live in……even one or two of the heavily criticised Virgin Media workers found tea and coffee being offered to them from hospitable residents!

The Doddington Diary Team would love to hear your village news, whether you are part of a group or an individual working to keep village life great. If you have anything to report, please email [email protected], we would really appreciate your input to make your village magazine informative and enjoyable.

Best wishes

The DoddingtonDiary Team

Deadlines and Contact DetailsAdvertising: All copy and payment to be received by midday on 15th of each month.

Contributions:All editiorial to be receieved by midday on 18th of each month.

Contact us via email at [email protected], write to us at 14 Miller Close, Doddington, PE15 0NZ or message us via Facebook @doddingtondiary

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Doddington Diary November 2017Page 32 Issue 140 June 2015

British Legion Lunch

Friday 19th June 1.00pm

Doddington Village Hall Ham salad, new potatoes, roll & butter

Apple pie and cream

Tea or Coffee

£6.50 For tickets call Debbie on 741798

All Welcome

Royal British Legion Women’s Section Registered Charity No. 219279

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Doddington & Villages Under 5s Group

Doddington & Villages Under 5s Group is a friendly and welcoming playgroup based at the Doddington Methodist Hall (behind the clock tower). We would love for you to come along to our sessions - we welcome all children from 0 to 5 years old. While the little ones play, it’s a great opportunity for you to have a cuppa and get to know other local parents and carers.

Our sessions cost £1.50 per family which includes a snack, squash and free tea or coffee. Your first session is free of charge! We run throughout school holidays, every Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 – 11:30.

The committee have been busy arranging our annual Christmas Party where we’re expecting a very special visitor for the children! During the sessions approaching Christmas we’re planning lots of festive crafts and activities and hope to see lots of new members joining us! We also hold special party sessions for Easter and Halloween and a special Summer outing.

For any more information or to see our upcoming events, please visit our new Facebook page - www.facebook.com/Doddingtonunder5s

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Doddington Village Sports and Carnival Monthly Update

October sees the start of a new year for the Doddington Village Sports and Carnival committee. The AGM was held on 5th October at which the current officers were re-elected and members confirmed. We are always looking for more volunteers to join the committee so if you are interested in helping out please feel free to come along to the monthly meetings or contact us. The first meeting, following the AGM, took place on 12th October, where we sat down and discussed the plan for fundraising events for the forthcoming year. The first event for us to prepare for is the arrival of Santa in December! Plans are underway to ensure his visit goes smoothly. Please keep an eye out on social media, here in the Doddington Diary and around the village over the coming weeks for full details of Santa’s visit so you don’t miss him. The biggest decision the committee have to make every year is the theme for the annual Carnival parade, which for those of you who are new to the village takes place on the first Saturday in July. It’s never too early to think about carnival day so we are pleased to announce, slightly earlier than usual, that the theme for the 2018 Carnival will be ‘Best of British’. With this theme the possibilities are endless so get your thinking caps on and we cannot wait to see what ideas you come up with! To keep up to date on all things Carnival, like our Facebook page Doddington Village Sports and Carnival committee or visit our website www.doddingtoncarnival.co.uk

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Think twice before jumping into water this summer Would you jump into a river, lake or any other open waterway on a hot sunny day? Do you know what hazards lie beneath the water? Or how cold the water is? Your fire service has pledged to deliver water safety education to every school in Cambridge-shire following the tragic death of a teenage boy last summer. But there is only so much we can do and we’re calling on parents, carers and peers to talk each other about water safety. Some things to remember: You do not know what hazards lie beneath the surface of rivers, lakes, canals, etc. Strong undercurrents can be tough to conquer, even if you know how to swim

Cambridgeshire’s waterways are cold – even on the hottest days of the year – and this has a dramatic effect on your body’s ability to swim and get yourself out of trouble, should you get stuck. If someone is in trouble, call 999 immediately. Do not hesitate to call the emergency services and give clear details of your location.

For the latest news, incidents and safety advice, or to contact us, log on to www.cambsfire.gov.uk . Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Call 01480 444500 for enquiries.

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Doddington Street PrideDoddington Street Pride is a recently-established group of volunteers who carry out litter-picking and general tidying in the village.

We are sponsored by Fenland District Council who supply us with basic equipment plus a small grant for us to use on similar activities.

We hold litter-picks on the first Saturday of every month, meeting at the Clock Tower at 2pm. The litter-picks last for about an hour.

If you fancy doing your bit to keep the village clean, then why not come along? It would be good if you could let me know that you would like to be involved so that I can get some equipment for you. Either email me at [email protected] or ring me on 01354 741710.

The litter-picks will take place on the following dates:2017: 7th October 4th November 2nd December 2018: 6th January 3rd February 3rd MarchDates for the rest of 2018 will be decided nearer the time.

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Doddington Parish CouncilStreet LightingFollowing numerous discussions and meetings with Fenland DC over the likely costs that parishes were being asked to find to replace the majority of its street lights, Doddington has appointed its own street lighting contractor to report on the condition and likely costs of improving its light stock. A detailed survey has recently taken place and we are currently awaiting their report.

Local Highway Improvement SchemesIn conjunction with Cambridge CC, speed limits on roads into the village have been reduced and flashing speed warning signs and white gates have been erected on the three roads into the village.The Parish Council has secured a grant to enable the dangerous surface of the Benwick Road footpath to be repaired near Askham House. Discussions have taken place with local residents in the Ingles Lane, Harvest Close area to consider whether arrangements can be made to improve the safety of pedestrians using this road. A traffic survey has taken place and detailed discussion will be taking place with County Council highway engineers to ascertain options that may be open to us.

Mobile Speed SignYou may have seen the new mobile speed sign around the village over the last few months. The sign detects your speed and if you are driving within the speed limits you will receive a thank you message. The Parish Council regularly move the sign and collects the data, a summary of this can be found at https://doddingtonparishcouncil.com/traffic-news/

New Cemetery in Benwick RoadThe Parish Council is seeking quotations to lay the internal roads within the grounds.

Village MaintenanceThe bus shelter in High Street has been rebuilt following its partial demolition when hit by a lorry.A new Parish noticeboard has been erected on the wall of the Church Rooms.In conjunction with Wimblington PC, we are seeking quotations to survey some parish owned buildings for asbestos.

Parish Council WebsiteThis can be viewed at www.doddingtonparishcouncil.comFor residents’ information, the Clerk to the Parish Council can be contacted by email at [email protected]

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Doddington W.ILadies, how would you like to join an organisation which caters for your interests and helps you make new friends? Doddington W.I. is this organisation.

We have 44 members of ages 20 - 100 from all walks of life. We have various speakers and this year we have had talks on Alpacas, the Newmarket Stud, underwater photography, the first woman jet pilot, a Forensic Scientist and a flower demonstration. We have been on outings, one being to Hemingford Manor which is one of the oldest inhabited houses in the Country.

Doddington W.I. belongs to the Isle of Ely Federation which gives us opportunities to join in various activities, e.g. Whist, choir, 10 pin bowling, quizzes, etc. Twice a year there are Federation meetings with very interesting speakers and a chance to get to know other members from the Isle of Ely.

We provide refreshments for the Doddington Carnival and recently for the England Ladies Short Mat Bowls playing against Cambridgeshire Short Mat Bowls in the village hall. In November we will have Howard Newton speaking about Health and Safety in

the Home and Andy Cornwell demonstrating Leisure and Fitness. On Saturday 25th November we will be participating in the Christmas Lights Table-Top Sale and arrangements are being made for a visit to a Pantomime and for Christmas celebrations.

At our meetings there is always time for a chat and refreshments. If you think you may be interested, please come along - you will be very welcome. We meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Methodist Chapel starting at 7.15 p.m. Phone secretary Gemma Watts (740751) for details.

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Doddington Recreation Committee.In the past year the Pavilion & Ground has seen many improvements with the addi-tion of increased loft insulation and new windows and doors which have resulted in a very comfortable building. A new baby change facility has been fitted, along with new energy efficient hand dryers and push button taps. Work has continued on the field to make it a fantastic playing surface for cricket and football, not forgetting the planting of 30 trees along the footpath which will hopefully grow and enhance the natural surroundings. The bowling green has now been converted into a fenced in grass area perfect for childen’s parties.

The Pavilion is available for hire, for sports, children’s parties, meetings and social gatherings. The building and grounds are here for the use of the community, please contact us for more information or to book your event.

We also have our own fundraising events. Our next monthly Bingo is Thursday 9th November, 7.30pm, everyone welcome! Watch out for our special Family Bingo events, the next one is Halloween Bingo on 28th October at 10am.

www.doddingtonpavilion.co.uk / Facebook @doddingtonpavilion

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Doddington Short Mat Bowls

Delivering you a ‘Shot’ of the latest news at…. Doddington Short Mat Bowls Club

Hog Roast & Race Night 2017A night at the races set the scene for another Hog Roast & Race Night on Saturday 23rd September 2017. Over 100 people attended the event which once again was all in aid of the MAGPAS, the emergency medical charity. A big thank you to everyone who attended the evening or contributed in any way, not forgetting the race sponsors including David Ford CIBA President, Fields End Water, Doddington Village Hall, Reflection, Coneywood Kennels, Endersby Awards, The Three Tuns & Ian Gowler Consulting Ltd. The final total to be donated to the charity is £780.

England Ladies TeamEngland Ladies performed to their expectations as Doddington SMBC hosted the annual game versus the Cambs Ladies team on Sunday 1st October 2017. The national side defeated the home county by 39-9 points. The Cambs side included several Doddington members including D Butcher, R Cooper, J Fox, J Goff, A Pollard, J Saunders, M Strang & L Waple. L White also from the club was part of the national line up following her selection for the ESMBA side earlier in the year.

So why join Doddington SMBC as a member:• High quality facilities and equipment at our venue in the Village Hall• 5 fully equipped Mats with electronic scoring systems. • Club is open to all age groups and abilities.• Enjoy the social activities organised such as a Fish & Chip Supper in addition to the bowling.• Whatever your intended level of bowling, we do it all – Social roll up, friendly matches, league bowling, internal club competitions or even the option to enter county and national competitions – the choice is yours.

Come and see us on a Tuesday Evening at 7pm in the Village Hall when we hold our weekly club night. For more information please call Rob on 01354 740044 or email [email protected].

Further details about the club can be found at www.doddingtonsmbc.co.uk

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Doddington United Football ClubDoddington United Football Club were promoted at the end of last season to the Mead Plant & Grab 2B (Cambridgeshire County League). They have had a mixed start to the 2017/18 season winning one game, drawing one but losing two and are currently in tenth place.Chairman, Neil Boyden says that the team is playing well and are adjusting well to the new level of football. Home matches are played at The Recreation Ground. There are two home matches in November, first on 11th against March Rangers and the second on 25th against Tuddenham FC. Support is always welcome. Anyone who would like to join the team for training can do so on a Thursday night at Cromwell School Sports Field, or contact Neil Boyden on 01354 740976 for more information.

Doddington Ladies FootballInterested in becoming part of a new football team? Doddington ladies football club are looking for ladies ages 16+ to set up a new team for the upcoming season. Any ability welcome! Training would be held once a week and once the season starts games would be played on a Sunday. If you’re interested please contact Charlotte Amps on 07920526955 or [email protected]. A Facebook page has also been set up so feel free to message through Facebook.

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Doddington Village HallWe held a retirement presentation afternoon for our outgoing treasurer Ged Bishop with many familiar faces past & present attending. Our resident show comedian ‘Tick’ Few took the microphone & after many a joke presented Marjorie with a big bouquet of flowers and Ged with an engraved plate. Ged helped set up the original committee and gave the hall 38 years commitment. We will miss your input Ged.

Other news, we have had the wilderness of plants cut back in the car park, this looks very neat and tidy, thanks to Alan & Dan Mason, the best bush trimmers in the business!!

Also in the car park the fencing damaged by a driver accidentally driving through 9ft of fence panel & snapping 3 posts clean through has now been replaced after obtaining car driver insurance money. Fortunately no one was hurt in the incident. The hall has its own website, where lots of information can be obtained, including useful details about what we have to offer, hire prices, what’s on, photos and a handy contact form.

Have a look at www.doddvillagehall.webs.com Also we are on Facebook too, search Doddington Village Hall.

For booking enquiries, call 07739 245697 (evenings only please)

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1st Doddington Guides

The Guides and Senior Section are 10 years old this year. They re-opened as the current unit in September 2007 in the Methodist Chapel. Over the past ten years we have had more than 130 members, many of whom are now qualified leaders with either Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Senior Section units. We are particularly proud of the number of girls we see all the way through to Senior Section, go off to University but still come back to volunteer in Girlguiding.

Over the past ten years we have seen changes within Guiding from uniform, right through to the current time when there is now plans for a complete programme change to keep up to date with the modern girl.

We have attended many residential events from camping, adventurous activity holidays, overnight sleepovers, through to our highlight this year when we took 26 members from Doddington to ‘Our Chalet’ in Switzerland for a winter activity week. The girls had the opportunity to snow tube, cross country ski, complete a 3km sled run as well as learn about the Swiss culture and more about World Guiding.

We have also developed many community links within the village. We regularly support Askham Community village with their fundraising events as well as spending time with the Residents taking them gifts at Christmas and Easter. We help with the village Horticultural Show and have recently made links with the Street Pride group and much more.

The Guides always enjoy any activity involving food, from inventing dishes, to cooking right through to eating it! They also enjoy problem solving, team building activities, cooperative games, art and craft as well as outdoor cooking over fires and in cardboard box ovens. If you would like to join or volunteer with Girlguiding in Doddington please contact Jane on 01354 740222 or go to the website https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter or https://go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/join-as-member.

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Wimblington and Doddington Neighbourhood WatchAt our quarterly meeting on Monday 16th October PCSO Carol Holloway was able to join us. She said there had been a number of thefts from vehicles particularly commercial vans. If possible park them tucked well away from the road. DO NOT leave keys in or windows open or anything on show. It only takes two minutes for someone to help themselves and remember leaving your vehicle with the engine running is not only against the law but a wonderful invitation for the casual thief. With the longer nights we all need to be extra careful in locking everything up safely. If you notice anything suspicious then tell your local police, email [email protected] Do remember if at all possible get the registration number, the colour and type of vehicle and time. These are a great help to the police SPEEDWATCH – We are now carrying out regular speed checks in both villages. We can be anywhere at any time so drivers WATCH OUT. If you have the odd hour free to join us please email Joanne (Wimblington) or Andrea (Doddington) at [email protected] Come and join our teams of three people and help make our villages safer.Chairman: Jim Jackson Tel 740653 Treasurer: Bill Harrison Tel 74140 Secretary: Pennie Atkin Tel 742951

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Ian and Alison look forward to welcoming you all to The George.

Our aim, with the aid of Elgoods, is to provide the community with a family friendly local pub that you will all be proud to use. The bar area will have a ‘real fire’ and be dog friendly. Ease of access and a disabled toilet will hopefully encourage any wheelchair users to enjoy the pub and its offerings.

A range of fine ales, lagers and cider will be offered alongside all the usual alcoholic and non-alcoholic tipples. Fresh homemade food will be offered throughout the week, except for Mondays, and will include breakfast.

We hope to be open on 3rd November provided all goes to plan, with the beer garden coming into use next Spring.

Opening times: Monday 12.00pm until 11.00pm [No Food Tuesday through Saturday 9.00am until 11.00pm Sunday 12.00pm until 11.00pm

Breakfast served:9.00am until 11.00am Tuesday until Saturday inclusive. Food served: 12.00pm until 2.00pm and 6.00pm until 9.00pm Tuesday to Friday and all day Saturday 12.00pm until 9.00pm Food specials will include a carvery on Wednesday and Sunday, ‘Curry Night’ on Tuesday and a ‘Pie Mash and Liquor’ night on Thursday.

We hope to meet many of you at the re-launch of The George soon Ian and Alison.

Doddington 01354 740311 - Wimblington 01354 740986 - Manea 01354 680774

AGM – THURSDAY 30th NOVEMBER – 7.00 pm at Doddington Surgery. We shall be planning next year’s activities. Do come and join us and give us your ideas.

By the time you read this most of you will have had your flu jabs. Did you buy a raffle ticket for our GRAND CHRISTMAS DRAW? Do not worry. They will be on sale at all three surgeries until Friday 8th December. There are some super prizes to be won - £100 Tesco voucher, a Christmas hamper and lots more.

With falling leaves, dark mornings and the threat of an early frost we need to keep ourselves warm. Did you know we lose a lot of our heat through our heads and hands get easily chapped. REMEMBER your hats and gloves.

We are delighted to see Doddington Diary up and running and wish it a long and successful run. Now all you Doddington folk can get our news and dates of meetings. Hope to see lots of you at our AGM.Chairman Jill Tuck – 742388 Secretary Pennie Atkin - 742951

Reopening of The George Public House

Fenland Group Practice Participation Group

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There is lots going on in the Methodist Church and hall each month.

A lovely roast dinner with dessert plus tea and coffee for just £5.00 takes place every 2nd Sunday of each month. Every last Sunday of the month we have ‘Afternoon Tea’….not quite the Ritz! Come along at 3.30pm for a sing-a-long then join us for tea, sandwiches, sausage rolls and desserts. Every Wednesday, 2pm - 4pm we have our ‘Friendship Group’ where you can come and make friends over board games, cards etc with tea and coffee. Everyone welcome!

For more details about our events or to hire the hall please contact E Hamps, tel 01354 740094.

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We are a friendly and informal group who get together on the second Tuesday of every month for a coffee and a chat and an exchange of crafty ideas. We pay £3 towards refreshments and to be able to have an outside demonstrator every few months.

Next meeting is on Tuesday 14th November at 14 Miller Close at 7.30pm. Just come along with any craft, knitting or sewing you are doing. Contact Gemma Watts on 740751.

On the first Tuesday of every month a group of liked minded people meet at the seat opposite the gold post box at 10.15am ready for a gentle walk around Doddington.

The walk generally takes about 1 hour and is nothing too strenuous. The walkers usually finish at The Three Tuns for coffee and relaxation (optional).

Everyone is welcome to come along, make friends, have a chat and explore Doddington.

Doddington Arty Crafters Village Walk

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Come and get a bargain at the Church Rooms, New Street, Doddington.

The next Thirft Shop will be open on Wednesday 1st November 9am – 4pm andThursday 2nd November 9am – 1pm

Goods (Toys, games, clothes, household items etc) are accepted from 9am on Wednesday.

After picking up a bargain or two, why not treat yourself to a tea or coffee.

All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Church Rooms.

Doddington Thirft Shop

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Regular Weekly Events Every Monday 1st Doddington Rainbows. 5.15pm-6.15pm at the Scout Hall, Benwick Road1st Doddington Scouts - Cubs. 6.45pm-8.15pm at the Scout Hall, Benwick Road

Every TuesdayDoddington Under 5s. 10.30am-11.30am in the Methodist Hall1st Doddington Guides - Brownies. 6pm-7.30pm

Every 1st Tuesday of the monthVillage Walk. 10.15am-11.15am. Meet at bench opposite gold post box for an hour walk around the village.

Every 2nd Tuesday of the monthDoddington Arty Crafters. 7.30pm-9.30pm, 14 Miller Close, Doddington

Every Wednesday1st Doddington Scouts - Beavers. 6.15pm-7.15pm at the Scout Hall, Benwick Road1st Doddington Guides. 7.30pm-9.00pm at the Scout Hall, Benwick Road

Every 1st Wednesday of the month Doddington Thrift Shop. 11am-3pm in the Church Rooms (Goods accepted from 9.30am)

Every 2nd Wednesday of the MonthParish Council meeting. 7.30pm-9pm at the Church RoomsDoddington Christmas Lights committee meeting. 8pm at The Anchor, Wimblington

Every Thursday1st Doddington Scouts. 7.15pm-8.45pm in the Scout Hall, Benwick Road

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Dates for your Diary

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Every 1st Thursday of every month Doddington Thrift Shop. 9am-2pm in the Church RoomsDoddington WI meeting. 7.30pm in Methodist ChapelRecreation Committee meeting. 7.15pm in the Cricket Pavilion, Benwick Road

Every 2nd Thursday of the monthRecreation Committee - BINGO! 7.30pm-9.30pm at the Cricket Pavilion, Benwick RoadDoddington Sports & Carnival Committee meeting. 8pm in the Three Tuns

Every FridayDoddington Under 5s. 9.30am-11.45am in the Methodist Hall

Special events this month

Saturday 4th NovemberStreet Pride Litter Pick, contact Phil Snowden for more details on 01354 741710

Sunday 12th November10.45am Remembrance Service, at the War Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Doddington.

Saturday 18th NovemberThe Allgood School of Dancing presents The Wonderful World of Dance, 2.30pm and 7pm, Doddington Village Hall. Tickets in advance from 07710 539571 or email [email protected]

Saturday 25th NovemberAskham Christmas Fayre, 1pm-4pm, Askham VIllage Community, Benwick Road, Doddington Doddington Christmas Lights Switch On and Chirstmas Fair, 1pm-5pm with lights switch on at 4.30pm, Methodist Church and Church Rooms.

Thursday 30th NovemberFenland Practice Group Patient Participation Group AGM, 7pm at Doddington Surgery

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