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August

2018

Welcome to this special edition of the Doddington Diary. To celebrate the ‘Best of British’, this year’s Carnival theme, we have included lots of pictures of everyone enjoying the day.

The Committee would like to thank the whole village for embracing the Carnival, decorating floats, dressing up, running in the races and making donations. We would also like to thank the hauliers, local businesses and everyone who has supported the Carnival all year. We couldn’t do it without you!

If you have any photos you would like to share, please post them to our Facebook page @DoddingtonCarnival. #doddingtoncarnival

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Doddington Diary August 2018

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Editors Page

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

Contributions: All editiorial to be received 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

Doddington Diary is printed by David J Richards Ltd, West Park Street, Chatteris

The Doddington Diary Team would like to thank the Carnival Committee for organising another fantastic Carnival Day! I’m sure most of us cannot fully appreciate the work and commitment which goes into a day like this, but we are very grateful to everyone who volunteers or makes donations; the committee, local businesses, hauliers, float decorators, village groups and everyone else who supports the carnival. Without the help from everyone including all of you who put your pennies in a collection bucket, Doddington would not have a Carnival Day – so thank you everyone and we hope you enjoy this Carnival special edition of the Diary!

We hope you enjoy reading the Diary each month and we work hard with the help of village groups to try and make it interesting and informative. In order to continue successfully with the Diary each month, we need another person to join our team who can help with the finances and adverts. If you would like to be involved with something that makes a valuable contribution to your village, please contact us.

[email protected] or Facebook @doddingtondiary

Best WishesThe Doddington Diary Team

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Page 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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St Mary’s Thrift Shop

Friends of Doddington Hospital

The last meeting was an enjoyable afternoon with Denise Hicks explaining how we should look after our feet. The main piece of advice was to keep active. Tea and coffee was served followed by an auction and raffle.

The next outing is to Skegness on Tuesday 14th August with the bus leaving Doddington at 9am. £15 per person. The outing is available to everyone, please telephone B Kingham on 740268 for more information or to book your place.

Church Rooms, New Street, Doddington August 1st and 2nd, September 5th and 6th, October 3rd and 4thNovember 7th and 8thOpening Times:Wednesday 10-4 Thursday 9-1Enquiries contact Gill 741707.

The Hospital Shop is looking for volunteers to join its rota; shifts are 9am - 12.30pm or 12.30pm - 4pm If you can help please ring: 01354 653739 or leave your name and telephone number at the Hospital Shop

Doddington 100 Club

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Doddington Diary August 2018Doddington In Bloom!A big THANK YOU to John Overvoorde, Chris Searle and Rosie at Delfland Nursery for their generous donation of plants and free advice for our village. Planting has been concentrated outside the Village Hall, at the foot of the flag pole and in front of the Clock Tower. As well as this, work is in progress to improve a site between Eastalls Close and Bevills Close.We would like to thank Paul and Suzanne Jackson for the pots and mangel cutter which shows off the displays perfectly. We would also like to thank our watering team (who have been very busy during July!); Roger and Jack-ie Newark, Sue and Andy Bradshaw and Peter and Margaret.We hope you have all enjoyed the displays! - Alan Lavender and Jane Archer

Doddington Horticultural SocietyThank you to everyone who entered or attended the Village Summer Show on 28th July. We hope you enjoyed your experience!The Horticultural Society are looking for feedback and help ready for next year’s Show, if you can offer any help going forward, please contact us, alternatively if you have any feedback please let us know. You can contact us at [email protected] or on our Facebook page @DoddingtonVillageSummerShow.

You will be able to read a full show report in September’s edition of the Diary.

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DODDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL – July 2018 reportParish Council VacancyThe Parish Council is pleased to announce that Hilton Fisher has been co-opted onto the Council.New Cemetery in Benwick RoadNow that the internal roadway has been completed, we will be installing internal markers that set out the grave lines.Bus SheltersThe Parish Council has accepted a quotation for the two brick bus shelters to be fitted with internal seating. Work on this should start shortly.Street Lighting UpgradesWork has started on upgrading the Parish street lights. In some cases a totally new column, bracket and lantern will be installed; other columns will have new brackets but all Parish owned lights in the village will have new LED lanterns.Cleaning of Clock Tower The Council has accepted a quotation for the stonework on the outside of the tower to be cleaned by a specialist company.Skate Park in Abbey Recreation GroundAt the last inspection by external safety engineers, the site was awarded a clean safety certificate. These inspections are undertaken every 4 months and support the weekly inspections that the Council makes. We hope that the skate park will be ell used during the summer break. Parish Council WebsiteThis can be viewed at www.doddingtonparishcouncil.com.For resident’s information, the Clerk to the Parish Council can be contacted by email at [email protected] .

DODDINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTEAt the June meeting Margaret Playford presided and Joan Beart, a visitor, was welcomed. Arrangements were made for a village walk on 11th July and names were taken for the Doddington Summer Show and the Federation Produce Show. Sharon Selman from Chatteris WI gave a very informative report of the AGM held in Cardiff.The speaker was David Learner who runs ‘Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe’ in Ely. He started life as an actor but after 22 years he realised he needed a ‘proper job’ and eventually he took over Mr Simms. Mr Learner gave everyone at the meeting a bag of sweets before describing each sweet with its history and how they are made. He said his shop brings back memories of childhood and that he enjoys seeing everyone smiling and happy. He was thanked by Shelby Underhill.Refreshments were served by Amanda Boyden and Sally Graham.The competition, judged by Sharon Selman, was won by Anne Chambers. There were 5 raffle winners.Next month’s meeting will have Edmund Brookes talking about ‘The Western Isles of Scotland’ and the competition well be something interesting made of glass.

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WIMBLINGTON & DODDINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHWhen and how to Contact the police:

Emergency Calls • In an emergency please telephone 999.• If you are hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, a text phone is available on 18000.You should use these numbers if: A crime is happening right now. Someone is in immediate danger, or there is a risk of serious damage to property. A suspect for a serious crime is nearby. There is a traffic collision involving injury or danger to other road users.Non-emergency calls• For all other calls to the police please telephone 101. • Report or chat online https://www.cambs.police.uk/report/Report • If you are hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, a text phone is available on 18001 101. You should use these non-emergency numbers to: Report a crime not currently in progress – e.g. a stolen car, burglary, or damaged property. Give information to the police about crime in your area. Contact the police about a general enquiry. Useful links to keep yourself updated within your area https://www.ecops.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/FenCops.MarchandChatterisTeam http://twitter.com/CambsCops https://www.police.uk/cambridgeshire/ https://www.facebook.com/CambsCops https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ https://en-gb.facebook.com/Wimblington-Doddington-Neighbourhood- Watch-553374178148686/ If you would like to get involved with Community Speedwatch please contact Joanne Rose for Wimblington or Andrea Harrison for Doddington by email at [email protected]. If you require further NHW information, then please contact one of the following either Jim Jackson on 740653 or Bill Harrison on 741406 for Wimblington & Stonea and Andrea Harrison on 07766 658701 for Doddington.

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We are looking for a new manager to take us into the new season playing Saturdays in the Cambridgeshire County League. Without a new coach we are unable to turn out for the 2018/19 season which starts in September.

Doddington United has been running for over 50 years. We have a terrific playing ground with great facilities at the Benwick Road Recreation Ground.

If you can help please telephone Neil Boyden on 01354 740976.

Doddington United Football Club

Doddington Christmas Lights

The stall at the Carnival was a sell out and thank you to everyone for supporting our wonderful village Christmas Spectacular – a great day all round! The £20 note was won by Carla Nully....well done!

The next committee meeting is 8th August in the George, Doddington at 8pm.

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LIONEL WALDEN PRIMARY SCHOOLDuring the first week of June, all classes including Pre-School, enjoyed International Week. The aim of this themed week was to create opportunities for our pupils to learn about other countries, cultures and customs and to raise their awareness of similarities and differences. The children particularly enjoyed the art, cooking and food tasting activities! The displays throughout our main corridor showcase the wonderful work produced.We also participated in Walk to School and Road Safety Week – this takes place twice a year. We encouraged everyone to walk to school to increase exercise and to cut down on air pollution and traffic congestion. We hope everyone can maintain this and walk to school whenever possible. Our Year 1 and Year 2 classes invited parents in to join them at their Reading Cafés. Whilst enjoying refreshments, they completed a range of reading activities together. Parents of pupils in Years 5 and 6 came to our Cyber-Café event. With children everywhere accessing more and more information through the internet and communicating via social media outside of school, the likelihood of them experiencing inappropriate material and even cyber-bullying has increased. We need our children to know of the risks involved and what to do if they are concerned. Our Year 6 pupils took part in the Bikeability programme which provided them with on-road experiences and taught them about road safety when cycling.Class Assemblies have continued to take place and be enjoyed by the whole school, parents and grandparents. Year 3 pupils gave a dramatic performance about World War II. Year 2 told us about their ‘Pirates’ topic and Year 1 shared information about ‘Forests’. Our Reception Class provided an A to Z of their learning and school year. We held our Sports Afternoon and invited parents and grandparents to come and cheer on the pupils. We also hosted the Inter-Village Schools’ Sports Afternoon and Lionel Walden were announced as Overall Winners – well done to all who represented the school.This term, the children have all enjoyed school trips to places of interest linked to their topics. These have included South Angle Farm Park, Ferry Meadows Country Park, Wandlebury Country Park, Stibbington Educational Centre and Cadbury World. The older pupils thoroughly enjoyed a residential trip to the Isle of Wight.Once again, staff and pupils enjoyed designing, making, gluing and painting components for our ‘Britain in Bloom’ float as part of the Doddington Carnival. We were pleased to be judged Junior Winners this year. Thank you to the Carnival and Sports Committee for all their hard work – the school enjoys being part of this fantastic community event.The Lionel Walden School Association organised another successful Summer Fair which was enjoyed by pupils and their families. Over £6000 has been raised this year – thank you to everyone involved for their continued hard work and for everyone’s support at events.

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1st Doddington Scout Group Contact us via [email protected] or our page on Facebook if you have a child interested in joining, or you would like to be a volunteer to help our young people learn ‘Skills for Life’, or if you can help us with our fundraising for Scout Hall repairs and new equipment. Beavers – 6 to 8 yrs, Cubs – 8 to 10.5 yrs and Scouts 10.5 to 14 yrs The Scout Group have had a fun and busy July… including Camp, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Carnival, Scarecrows, Hikes, Water Games & running some games on our stall at the Wimblington Fun Day. Lots of badges were awarded at the end of term, and plans are now being made for lots more activities next term. We were proud to be able to present some Chief Scout Awards too, which are the highest awards that can be achieved within each section – well done to all our section members for their hard work! Our fundraising continues, with stalls at the Doddington Carnival and the Wimblington Fun Day in July, and will be Bag Packing at Tesco on 18th Aug. September will see our Beaver Leader do a sponsored SkyDive!

Some pictures of the fun we’ve had in July…

Lots of games to play at Wimblington, including the popular Toilet Roll Toss” and “Soak a Scout Leader”!

Scouts go rafting!

Group Campfire

Cubs build mini rafts & Beavers play Water Games

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Thank you from the Doddington Carnival Committee!

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Fun in the Sun

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Even if you didn’t win - you will have a fun evening and all the money raised goes to next year’s Carnival!!

Presentation Evening

on 15th September

atThe Village Hall

Doddington Street PrideYou may have seen our stall on the playing fields on Sports’ Day. We were working to a theme of Teddy Bears’ Picnic, although some of the soft toys we were raffling could be better described as honorary bears perhaps! Still, that didn’t put people off from having a go and we raised a nice sum to invest in future projects.As well as the toy raffle, our fundraising was boosted by the young people and support staff from March House who made a huge contribution by selling their delicious home baked cakes. They also play a big role in our litter picking activities as members of the group.At the close of Sports’ Day we did a litter pick on the playing field, although it was remarkably clean bearing in mind the day’s events.Hopefully we will soon be putting in a bid for grant funding to restore some of the ponds in the village and we will post future items in the Diary about this project.In the meantime, we will revert to our normal litter picking role and will meet on Saturday 4th August at 2pm at the Clock Tower so if you are interested in joining the group or just in helping out for an hour on the day please come along.Contact [email protected]

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Delivering you a ‘Shot’ of the latest news at…. Doddington Short Mat Bowls ClubHappy 30th Birthday Thirty years after the club held its inaugural AGM, on Tuesday 19th June members celebrated the anniversary with a drawn triples competition and a complimentary buffet. A playing field of 26 competed in the competition which was played over three rounds throughout the evening. The top three ranked teams were presented with a prize. Jeff Saunders, Judith Fox & Brian Elmore finished on top winning the competition with 6 points +28 shots. Runners Up were Doreen Butcher & Joe Peters with 6 points +8 shots. Third position went to Linda Brian & Bill Harrison. A spider competition concluded the evening which was won by Martin Francis.

The club also hosted a special competition on Sunday 6th May when the Doddington SMBC committee invited clubs from the Cambridgeshire area to compete in a special one-off anniversary club championship. Ten teams of six bowlers competed, from seven different clubs, in the competition that see bowlers represent their club. Teams played in two groups of five with the top two teams in each group progressing to the semi-final and final. The semi-final line up was March G.E.R v Tydd St Giles & Doddington B v G.E.R/Sutton St James. The competition was eventually won by Doddington B who defeated March G.E.R in the final. Refreshments were provided throughout the event along with a complimentary dessert for all competitors. A 30th anniversary pen was also presented to all players at the end of the day. The Winning club received £100 and Runner Up £50.

Short Mat Bowls has been a sport available in the village hall as an independently run club since 1988 plus for the short time before this when it was introduced by the Village Hall MC. The club has built itself up to be one of the most respected clubs in the area and recognised nationwide following the success of its members on the Bowls circuit.

The club continues to run at maximum membership and it looks forward to the next 30 years providing the local community with not only a sporting but also a social activity.

Chloe Shield 2018

Parkinson’s UK were this year’s chosen charity for the Chloe Shield 2018. Forty-eight bowlers from clubs across three counties competed in the competition. Three teams had an exceptional day winning all five games collecting the maximum of 10 points however in third place finished Doddington’s K Bemment & B Harrison who teamed up with March BRAZA’s C Buck (+21 shots). The runners up were Doddington’s L White & J Peters who teamed up with J Russell from Sutton St Edmunds (+25 Shots) however this year’s champions were a team from Suffolk who finished with an extraordinary shot difference (+45 shots). M Bailey, N Thomas & M Hastings walked away as champions claiming the Chloe Shield 2018 winners title.

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Refreshments were served throughout the day including several delicious extras made by Doddington club members. The donation of raffle prizes and from those bowlers purchasing tickets contributed to the money raised for the worthy cause. The Chloe Shield is played annually in memory of club member Joe Peters, wife and granddaughter. Several different charities have benefited from the competition over the years and this year the club was proud to be supporting Parkinsons UK. The total raised on the day was £349.14 which will be handed over to the charity over the coming weeks. The day concluded with the presentation of trophies by Joe Peters and the Chairman thanked everyone for their support throughout the day.

Don’t forget – Hog Roast & Race Night 2018 – Saturday 1st September – Tickets £7.50 EachOnly 15 tickets left – Email: [email protected] or phone 07837601468

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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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On Sunday 12th August there will be a Sunday roast served in the Methodist Chapel with all the trimmings including dessert followed by tea and coffee. £5 per person, please telephone to book your place.Afternoon tea with a sing-a-long takes place on Sunday 26th August at 3.30pm for about 1 ½ hours, just £5 per person.Telephone Mrs Hamps on 740094 for more information or to book the Methodist Hall.

Methodist Church

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Doddington Recreation CommitteeWe hope you all enjoyed Carnival Day and Sports Afternoon? The Pavilion and Ground is available for hire to the community, so if you have an event planned, please contact us!With thanks to Tesco Bags of Help a defibrillator is now in place inside the Pavilion. The defibrillator is located in the kitchen and is accessible to all who hire the Pavilion or attend any events there. We hope it is never needed, but if the situation arises we are pleased to have this life saving piece of equipment on site.Doddington United Football Club who play their home games at the Benwick Road Ground are unable to play this season, unfortunately they have no manager. The pitch at the Recreation Ground has a fantastic surface and is much envied in the region. We have brand new, mobile goal posts and superb changing and washing facilities. Can you help? Would you be able to keep Doddington United playing this season? Or maybe you would like to start coaching a youth team? Do you know a team who need a ground to play on for the up-coming season? If the ground is not used, we cannot afford to maintain it, we need your help to keep football at the Benwick Road site. The Committee have members who have lots of experience and are willing to offer support and help to anyone who can provide a solution. If you can help please contact us.100 Club Lottery winners this month are; R Ashby, D Betts, P Thorington, D Conner and the next Bingo is Thursday 9th August at 7.30pm.Email [email protected] Facebook @doddingtonpavilion Tel. 07816359988

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Doddington In the First World War by David EdwardsApril 1918Pte. Fred Minett of the 4th Bn. The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) died on the 11th April, 1918. He was born at Doddington in 1898, the son of Frank and Emily Minett, of Newgate Street. He is buried at Chocques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.Pte. William Tinkler of the 40th Bn. Machine Gun Corps died on the 9th of April, 1918, aged 31. He was also born at Doddington, but, by the time of the war, he and his family were living in March. He is not listed on the main Doddington War Memorial, but is included on the School Memorial and at March.Mrs WJ Haskett received news that her husband had been wounded in the head and after treatment at Newcastle Hospital, was now in a convalescence home at Darlington. They were only married at Doddington a month earlier.Also killed in action was Lt Col HSC Peyton, younger brother of Sir Algernon Peyton, Lord of the Manor of Doddington.A parade of the Volunteers under Lt JW Whittome of Eastmoor House was inspected by Col Harding and Col Lander and put through various exercises. 250 men were present, including contingents from March, Chatteris, Manea, Wimblington and Benwick.May 1918The 30th name added to the War Memorial was Cpl. John Curtis of the 111th Railway Trps. Royal Engineers, who died on 6th May 1918. He was born at Doddington in 1886 the son of the late William and Emma Curtis. He had been working as a railway platelayer in London, where he joined the Army in November 1914. He had married Emma May Bishop in Lambeth in January 1918.He was buried at Pernes British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.The first awards to Doddington men for bravery in action were made this month. L.Cpl. William Fisher of the Machine Gun Corps was awarded the Military Medal whilst serving in Egypt. He was the son of Mark Fisher and the late Hannah of High street.Also awarded the Military Medal was Pte Isaac Fresher of the 4th Bn. Suffolk Regiment, Lewis Gun Section, the son of Mr and Mrs William Fresher of Parson Land. Isaac won his medal for the part he played in defending his gun position near Condren on March 24th during the German Spring Offensive.At the Workhouse, Nurse D Culpin resigned her position following the death of her husband in France and Mrs HE Dawson of Doddington was appointed as her replacement.At the North Witchford Tribunal the exemptions of H Lenton, F Thurston and A Stokeley were extended to November 1st 1918 and that of A Guy to December 1st 1918.The age of conscription was now extended to men aged 42 to 50.

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