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Doddington, Newnham & Wychling Newsletter
March 2020
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‘Let it go, let it go………’
I was chatting to a friend recently who expressed astonishment when he heard that I am taking a sabbatical and going away on my own for 6 weeks in March & April. ‘Why 6 weeks?’ he asked. ‘Why in March & April?’ Amongst other reasons I told him, my sabbatical will coincide with the season of Lent. Enlightenment dawned on his face. ‘Ah I see! You’re giving up people for Lent!’ I laughed, and said I hadn’t really thought of it that way, but essentially, I guess he’s right.
I had arrived at a point where the idea of doing this presented itself so forcibly that it could not be ignored. As the time draws near, I have no definite plans for anything to achieve during this period. I intend to walk, to pray, to be open to God as his voice whispers through the trees, the sea, the sun, the rain, the creatures and the people I encounter. As someone who likes a routine, a structure, a sense of purpose and achievement this isn’t going to come too easily. But I definitely feel it’s worth doing.
One of the things I appreciate about the Christian calendar is that the year is marked into seasons which each offer something different and helpful to life. The season of Lent which begins on Ash Wednesday – identified in our house as the day after pancake day – and goes through until Easter, is traditionally the time for giving something up, and often for me that has just been chocolate! It is an opportunity to practice self-discipline. Nowadays there are many different ideas to try in Lent – we might be encouraged to carry out a generous act each day; or donate to the foodbank or other charity. And in the past I have engaged in Lent in those ways and enjoyed feeling that I have achieved something good.
This year it feels right for me to focus on deliberate non-achievement. Part of Lenten observance is the absence of something. As we journey through life we find ourselves having to give up, to let go, of things, of people, of places; but also of behaviours, attitudes, accomplishments with which we have become comfortable. This is always at the very least unpleasant and at the most, almost unbearably painful and from which we instinctively shy away. In my experience, if we practise ‘letting go’ from time to time, we can become better at it. It doesn’t have to be a 6 week sabbatical. We can practice letting go in little ways. And if we are practiced in the little things, our faith develops and then the big things might not seem quite so terrifying.
With love & lightLis Bayford
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CHURCH SERVICES IN THE PARISH MARCH 2020
1st March 9.00am Holy Communion – Ex Lynsted Lent 1 9.00am Holy Communion Oare 10.30am Family Service Teynham 10.30am Family Service Norton 10.30am Holy Communion Doddington 6.00pm Breakthrough Lynsted 8th March 9.00am Holy Communion – Ex Norton Lent 2 9.00am Holy Communion Oare 10.30am Family Holy Communion- Ex Teynham 10.30am Family Service Lynsted 10.30am Holy Communion Newnham 3.30am Holy Communion Teynham 6.00pm Breakthrough Lynsted
15th March 9.00am Holy Communion Newnham Lent 3 9.00am Holy Communion - Ex Oare 10.30am Family Holy Communion Teynham 10.30am Holy Communion Norton 10.30am Family Service Doddington 6.00pm Breakthrough Lynsted 22nd March 9.00am Holy Communion Doddington Mothering Sunday 10.30am Family Commuion Teynham 10.30am Family Service Newnham 10.30am Morning Worship Oare 3.30pm Evensong Teynham 6.00pm Breakthrough Lynsted www.kingsdownandcreekside.co.uk Quiet time of Bible Reading and prayers Mondays 12 noon at Norton, Tuesdays 8.30am Lynsted, Fridays Doddington 9.15am. Church Wardens Contact Details: Newnham: Bruce Leckie (01795) 890550 Dave Buckett (01795) 890240 Doddington: Les Roberts (01795) 886332 Matthew Jevons (01795) 886341 Wychling: Paula Jardine (01795) 886165 Linda Yates (01795) 830285
Wildwinds Antique CentreNorton Crossroads, London Road, Teynham (A2) Tel: 07791 634695
Antiques, Vintage, Retro, Tea room10-5 Tues-Sat, 10-4 Sun
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A defibrillator can be found on the north wall of Doddington Village Hall and also on the Porch wall of Newnham Village Hall.
What’s On Doddington Village Hall (unless otherwise stated)WeeklyPILATES – Thursdays 12 noon – Contact: Julie Patching, email: [email protected]***NEW MEDAU - exercise, move, & dance your way to fitness! Tuesdays 9.45am -11am, Contact Jane 01795 886267Valley Players: Tuesday evenings, September to December from 7.30pm. If you are interested in helping or taking part in future productions pop in and leave your name and contact details. Backstage help particularly welcome.Buddies Parent and Toddler Group: Thursday morning (term-time) 10.00 to 11.30. All children aged 0 - 4 and their carers are most welcome. Contact Rebecca Outred on 07790515273.Doddington Ukulele Movement: Thursday evenings 8pm. Contact: Bob Allen: 01795 886848, [email protected]
MonthlyDoddington Parish Council : 2nd Monday 7.30 pm. Local residents welcome to observe, and there is a section for questions and comments from the public.Historical Research Group: 4th Monday 7.30pm. Exploring local history and archaeology in the three parishes. Enquiries to Paula 01795 886165 or email: [email protected]
Newnham Village Hall (unless otherwise stated)WeeklyYouth Club: It would be useful if those parents interested in their teenagers having a youth club could contact the Parish Council (see page 11 for contact details).U3A Art Group: Every Monday afternoon 1-4pm. Contact: Sue 890627Newnham Brownies: 5.30pm - 7.00pm every Tuesday (term-time only). Contact: Val - 890240Tea and Chat: 2pm on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month but during summer months 3rd Thursday only.Newnham Folk Dance Group: Friday 8.00pm - 10.00pm. 01227 264322
MonthlyNewnham Parish Council Meeting: 2nd Thursday each month at 8pm
Nearby towns and villagesMedau: Tuesdays 7.15-8.30pm Tunstall CoE Primary School; Wednesdays 9.45-11.00am Norton Village Hall; Thursdays 9.30-10.45 & 11.15am-12.30pm Tunstall Village Hall; 1.45pm-3.00pm Boughton Village HallPlus special seated class at Norton Village Hall each Wednesday 11.30am-12.30pm. Contact: Jane 01795 886267
Zumba: Day and evening classes in Teynham, Faversham and Eastling. Contact Leigh Miles 01795 890149,
07873431952, [email protected], or www. milesdanceandfitness.com
Guitar & Ukulele Group: The Chequers, Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm, all levels welcome.
Useful contactsDoddington Neighbourhood Watch: To be kept informed of local incidents and general notifications issued by the Kent NHW police, please email: [email protected] happenings should be reported by phone on 101, or 999 in an emergency.Doddington Community Warden: Dave Osborne: 07813 712803Doddington and Newnham online: www.doddingtonkent.btck.co.uk www.newnhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk. Facebook: Doddington Village and Newnham Village each have their own Facebook sites
Helen Whately: MP for Faversham and Mid Kent - email: [email protected]: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 6472
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Lady Gardener
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DODDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman: Kevin Attwood 886395, Vice Chairman: Steve Coates 886378 Councillors: Graham Cuthbert 886365, Peter Duckworth 886112,
Kevin Fraser 886623, Colin Jones 886857 and Sallie Shaw 886804 Clerk: Wendy Licence 01622 739324
COMMUNITY WARDEN Jack Gilbey, the Community Warden has been out and about in Doddington to familiarise himself with the village and will continue to be around Doddington once a week, usually in the afternoon on Thursdays or Friday mornings. Jack’s contact details are 0777 339 7135, email [email protected]. DEFIBRILATOR New pads have been purchased for the defibrillator. Consideration was given as to whether paediatric pads should also be available. Proper qualified advice has been taken from SECAmb who has advised that if paediatric pads are not available common practise is to use adult pads. SPEED WATCH Speed Watch sessions are held regularly in the village and the number of speeding vehicles entering the village has increased which is disappointing. Full details are sent to the Police. If you would like to volunteer to join the team, please contact Cllr Fraser. Full training is given. HIGHWAYS The Council has asked Swale Borough Council for a road sweep following Storm Ciara as there had been a lot of rain during the storm and this has left mud on the road and pavements. The lagoon at the bottom of Kings Acre has been inspected and it was found that it fills up quickly as the lagoon needs digging out. Annie Thurgarland, KCC Flood Management has been informed. There is a new scrape at the top of Spratts Hill and this has helped. Consideration is being given to a stepped lagoon at the top of the Old Lenham Road. Brushing the debris off the drains will help in advance of heavy rain if forecast. PLANNING MATTERS i. Ref: 19/506344/FULL Address: The Old Post Office The Street Doddington ME9 0BH. Proposal: Erection of single storey side and rear extension, side canopy and conversion of outbuilding to provide utility room with insertion of new side door (resubmission: 19/500504/FULL) Councillors considered the application and had no objections to the proposal.
ii. Ref: 20/500139/LBC Address: Southview The Street Doddington ME9 0BH Proposal: Listed Building consent for installation of a lift Councillors considered the application and had no objections to the proposal.
iii. Ref: 20/500104/FULL Address: 8 Northdown Doddington ME9 0BQ Proposal: Demolition of existing garage, 2no. sheds and 1no log store. Erection of 1no. detached three- bedroom dwelling with associated works Councillors considered the application and agreed that they had in principle no objections to the application but considered the parking provision to be inadequate for an additional three-bedroomed house.
Date of next Meeting: Monday 9 March 2020 at 7.30pm in Doddington Village Hall.
All are welcome to attend. There is a public time for residents to raise issues with the Council.
This is a brief summary of the meeting held on 10 February, the full minutes will be available on the Parish Council website when ratified.
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NEWNHAM COUNCILLORS
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Clerk: Louise Bareham 892149 email: [email protected]
Newham Parish Council
Summary of matters discussed at the Parish Council meeting held on 13th February 2020
Present: Cllrs C Woods, S Elworthy, J Crampton, S Gunner
In attendance: Cllr A Bowles (KCC) Cllr D Simmons, 2 PCO’s and 1 member of the public
Before the meeting opened the two PCO’s from Faversham Town Police informed those present of the last month’s crime rate and advised us that, in future, it would be sent to the PC via email on a regular monthly basis. They stated that 101 should always be used to report a problem, the matter then being passed on the Faversham office to be dealt with.
The meeting then started at 8.20pm when the previous minutes were agreed and accepted.
Open SessionA member of the public asked about care in the community – this will be discussed at further meetings.
Traffic SurveyIt was thought the siting of the equipment at the Doddington end of the village was in the wrong position. Results were not yet known, and David Simmons stated that if results indicated lack of information from the position used, the exercise would need to be repeated.
Youth MattersKC Cllr Bowles advised that funds had been allocated to the KCC Outreach Youth Services that would benefit Boroughs, Parish Councils and Community organisations.
Skate Pipe – After receiving quotations and information from various suppliers, it was agreed that a pipe was not suitable or affordable for the small space available. The football goal was no longer desired and will be removed. Cllr Crampton asked for the Wineycock play area facilities to be discussed at the next meeting.
Other MattersKC Cllr Bowles advised that a meeting regarding the amendments to the Creek Bridge would be held at the Swale Council offices on Wednesday 19th February.
Cllr David Simmons advised the meeting of the new tier of Local Government’s Area Committees. He also gave his apologies for not being able to attend the March meeting.
Date of Next Meeting: Thursday 12th March 2020 8pm in the Village Hall. All residents are welcome.
NEWNHAM PARISH COUNCIL HAVE VACANCIES FOR THREE NEW PARISH COUNCILLORS
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Nature Notes
It’s only the middle of February as I write this, but it already feels
like spring is on its way. In the woods, the very first early dog-
violets are flowering, and the leaves of bluebells and early
purple-orchids are well developed. Of course, some plants
flower very early in the year anyway – a good example is
butcher’s broom, the low-growing, spiky, evergreen shrub of
ancient woodland which is flowering now. The flowers of
butcher’s broom are tiny, purply-green and star-like, and form on
what look like small, pointed leaves but are in fact flattened
sections of stem. The flowers produce berries which eventually
turn bright red; because the berries take more than a year to
ripen, flowers, unripe berries and fully ripe berries can all be
found on a single plant at the same time.
A few birds are starting to sing, and the fluty whistle of the
mistle thrush can be heard, while great tits are starting to sing
their ‘teacher-teacher’ song. Still, in some ways we hardly seem
to have had a winter – I think it’s notable how few redwings and
fieldfares have been around this year. Presumably this is
because the mild weather means they have felt no need to
migrate to Britain from their breeding ranges in Northern and
Eastern Europe – though a small flock of fieldfares which I
spotted today may perhaps have been brought in on the cold
winds which followed Storm Dennis.
Both redwings and fieldfares are easy to spot in flight as they are
quite vocal, keeping in touch with each other by giving out
contact calls as they fly. The flight call of redwings is a high-
pitched, almost metallic ‘tseep’ (which can often be heard at
night in autumn, as the birds are happy to make migration flights
after dark), while fieldfares have a harsh ‘chack-chack-chack-
chack’ call. It’s worth putting a little effort into learning a few
bird calls, as it makes it a lot easier to spot stuff (and you don’t
need binoculars!). It was the distinctive ‘cronk’ call that recently
alerted me to a raven flying past. Ravens are the largest of the
crows, intelligent, sociable and playful, and are found right
around the world in northern latitudes, though they have only
recently recolonised Kent and are still fairly scarce and localised
here – a good place to look for them is on the cliffs around Dover.
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WATCH HIDDEN in WC!
Whitstable Times & Herne Bay Herald newspaper on Saturday March 27th 1875 had an article about Henry Courts in Doddington having his watch stolen.
“Charles Carrier was charged with stealing a silver watch, value £2, the property of Henry Court, at Doddington, on the 13th inst. - Prosecutor deposed that he was a thatcher and lived alone. On Saturday morning last he went out, locked the door, and placed the key under the eaves, where he was in the habit of putting it. When he returned home at night the key was not there, and ongoing on to the door he found it was unlocked. He got a light, and at once missed the watch, produced from the mantel piece. Prisoner had been in his employ during the last three months and had had opportunities of observing him putting his key under the eaves. – P.C. Masters received information of the robbery and went in pursuit of the prisoner. He found him in a house at Mile Town, Sheerness. He first observed him in the backyard. He charged him with the robbery, and he denied it. He searched him and found nothing on him. He then went into the backyard, and found the watch produced in a w.c. Prisoner afterwards admitted having taken the watch. – Prisoner now pleaded guilty, and the magistrates sentenced him to three months’ hard labour.”
There had been earlier another stealing of a watch in Doddington as The Kentish Chronicle described, Saturday March 23rd 1861. “Thomas Philip Sodon, a surgeon, was charged with stealing a watch, &c., the property of Charles Lewis, on the 18th July at Doddington. The prisoner had been arranged at a previous assize, but was not then tried, as it was believed that he was not in a sufficient sound state of mind. The case was not proceeded with, and the jury acquitted the prisoner.”
There is information about Henry Court in the censuses and Doddington Parish births and burials. He was born to Edward and Elizabeth Court, in Doddington, 22 April 1808 and his baptism was 13 November 1808 at Doddington church, St John the Baptist. In the censuses he is described as a Thatcher for his profession. 1841 he was living by himself in Doddington Street. 1851 he was in a lodge in the home of James Butler and 1861 a lodge again, this time in the home of Alfred Goodhew. 1871 he was living with James Goodhew in Doddington Lane. 1881 his address was Walnut Cottage where he lived by himself.His burial was in August 25th 1896, when he was 88, the ceremony was performed by Thomas Morton, Rector of Wychling, at St. John the Baptist, Doddington.
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March History Notes
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Eastling Gardeners Club meets four times a year in Eastling village hall, Kettle Hill Road, Eastling at 7.30 p.m..
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The annual subscription is £10 or £4 per meeting for non-members.
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For Life’s Journey
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19th March
“I’ll give it seven”
We used to out dancingWhen young and in our prime,Every Monday eveningAnd we’d have a lovely time.
We went to the Masonic hallWith lots of other dancers.We learnt the Waltz and Quickstep,We even tried the Congas.
Out teacher was John Shephard,Who came to Kent from Wales.He was a school headmaster,So he kept us on the rails.
We got lost in the Eightsome ReelBut we mastered the Valetta.The Foxtrot always foxed us,The St. Bernard waltz was neater.
We’d stop halfway for coffee,While we’d sit and have a talk,Then go back and try the TangoOr perhaps the Lambeth Walk.
But now we’re getting old and greyAnd our knees have turned to jelly,The nearest we can get to danceIs to watch it on the telly!
Pam Hawkins March 2020
WDN Historical Research Group will be staging an exhibit in the Fleur de Lis Gallery Faversham, from 6th March to 30th March
on "Doddington History".
Doddington Village Hall
Annual General Meeting
to be held on
Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm
in the village hall
All residents of Doddington
are welcome to attend to hear
what we have planned for the
coming year
Chris & Val are holding an Easter flavoured quiz, hopefully the first of two during 2020 on
Saturday 21st March, 7.30 pm, Newnham Village Hall
We have a theme - not geographical –and hope the round titles will keep you in suspense………
Call Val on 890240 or email [email protected] to reserve your table.
The cost of £6 per head includes a ploughman’s platter, but please bring your own drink.
Table entry will go to the church building fund and raffle proceeds will be sent to charities.
We look forward to seeing you and having a fun evening.
Newnham ‘Spring’ Quiz
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Eastling School News Brownie Activities Diary
We are already halfway through the school academic year. Our children have been very busy with their learning but also with exciting visitors, trips and themed learning weeks. This term we had Children’s Mental Health Week which took place in February.On Wednesday 29th January Miss Johnson took children from key stages 1 and 2 to a cross country competition held at Herne Bay High School. It was a very cold and muddy day with the older children having to run 1500m. The children all completed the course and the key stage one team came 2nd overall in the small schools category.
On Friday 7th February Miss Johnstone took a team to the Active Life Festival at Medway Park. The event focused on encouraging children that ordinarily would not choose to take part in sporting activities. The activities included speed stacking and obstacle races and the children had an enjoyable day.
Acorn class continue to enjoy their weekly nature walks around the locality. The children have been noticing features of the church including the steeple and weather vane. Some of the children are particularly interested to learn about the people who are buried there and whether any soldiers have been laid to rest there. The children have also observed early signs of spring including daffodil shoots along the church wall.
Oak class have been learning about mountains and rivers this term and have conducted research about their chosen mountain before constructing their own model mountains. On Friday 7th February Oak class travelled to Canterbury and spent the day with Anna Outdoors to investigate the River Stour. This included observations, river dipping and conducting an experiment.
Willow class have been learning about living things and their habitats. On Tuesday 11th February they travelled to Dungeness to the RSPB nature reserve. The children spent time in the bird hide observing and classifying species of birds found in Kent. They also went pond dipping.
On Wednesday 22nd January the school choir travelled by coach to the O2 to be part of the Young Voices 2020 concerts. The children had a truly memorable experience singing with thousands of children and a number of famous singers including The Shires and Tony Hadley.
The Friends of Eastling School (FOES) organised a Quiz Night, which was a wonderful evening that brought together family and friends from the community. The FOES also ended the term with a Valentine Masked Disco.
In February we had Fun with Fajita’s, making our own guacamole, then washing, chopping or grating cheese, carrot, chicken and red peppers. We wrapped our delicious rolls and took them home for parents to enjoy for lunch the next day.
In Spread the Word, the oldest and youngest Brownies competed to see who were the best communicators, by standing in two lines with their eyes closed, then the first girl whispered in the next one’s ear what an action to do, for example Hop on One Leg. We discussed why it is important to be clear and precise when communicating and learnt how to promote your ideas for charities or issues to other people, through social media, posters, flyers, public meetings and newspapers.
Our newest pack member Isolde was enrolled in a ceremony in which girls were reminded about the Brownie promise about doing a good turn every day.
Finally, In Valentine Surprise, the girls decorated beautiful miniature heart shaped chocolate boxes and made personalised cards for their loved ones. Next term we’ll be exploring further Skills Builder activities.
Currently we have 12 Brownies, which leaves us with six places, so if you would like your daughter to join, please get in touch with Rainbow Owl on 01795 890211 or visit the Girl Guiding website www.girlguiding.org.uk
There are a few spaces available across the school for an immediate start. Any prospective parents looking for a Reception place for September 2020 are welcome to call the office on 01795 890252 to arrange a visit. For further information please visit our school website where photographs and newsletters are displayed and updated regularly.
Melanie Dale, Head Teacher.
Doddington Open Gardens 2020
Sundays 14th June & 12th July
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DNW Newsletter Answers to Crossword No. 6
Newnham Village 100 Club - November Draw results
1st prize No. 15 2nd prize No. 4 3rd prize No. 70
Next draw – 19h March 2020
For details contact either Jeff Kirby 890095 or Steve Dixon 890205
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Flaming Libertyby David Titchener
By arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts
Café Style seating, bring drinks andnibbles to share with friends.
Seats can be pre-booked, details on tickets.Tickets £8. Available from The Chequers
and Doddington Service Station.Some swearing. May be unsuitable for
young children.
Doddington Village HallThe Valley Players present
Two one-act comedy plays
7.30pm 27th & 28th March
An Invitation to all, especially our regular Hall users
to
Newnham Village Hall Trustees’
A.G.M
Charity Number 295650
On Wednesday 11th March 2020 at 8pm in the Hall
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Down1. Crept2. Rabbit3. Tour5. Enact6. Refers9. Year10. Pralines 12. Likeness15. Lead
17. Idea22. Sleepy23. Neat24. Supper26. Pulse28. Silly30. Spin
DIARY OF EVENTS
Wednesday every week 7pm – Guitars at the Chequers The Chequers, Doddington
1st March 12-4.45pm Sunday lunch - reflect St. David’s Day The George, Newnham2nd March 7pm Clairvoyant Evening – fully booked The George, Newnham6th-30th March WDN Historical Research Group Doddington History at Fleur de Lis Gallery Faversham11th March 8pm AGM Newnham Village Hall Management Committee –see p19 Newnham Village Hall17th March 6-9pm Special menu to reflect St. Patrick’s Day The George, Newnham18th March 7.30pm Doddington Village Hall Committee AGM – see page 17 Doddington Village Hall20th March 7.30pm Quiz Night Doddington Village Hall21st March 12-3pm Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea – bookings only The George, Newnham21st March 7.30pm Spring Quiz - with an Easter flavour – see page 17 Newnham Village Hall22nd March 12-4.45pm Mother’s Day Sunday lunch – bookings only The George, Newnham27/28th March 7.30pm Spring Plays – see page 19 Doddington Village Hall27th March 7.30pm Caribbean Night! Set menu £35pp – Live entertainment ** The George, Newnham7th June 1pm start Newnham Fete (please note this is a Sunday) The George Garden
14th June Doddington Open Gardens Doddington Village4th July 7.30pm Cantiana Summer Concert Doddington Church11th July 12.30-18.00 DUM Ukulele Festival The Chequers, Doddington12th July Doddington Open Gardens Doddington Village5th September Doddington Village Show Doddington Village Hall4/5/6th December Doddington Panto – Dick Whittington Doddington Village Hall
* See Page for more details ** Run Punch Cocktail free for every guest eating
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