Village Correspondent
If village organisations wish to publicise forthcoming events in the EVENING TELEGRAPH SATURDAY VILLAGE NEWS they should contact the Village Correspondent David Smith Tel:01604 782620 or Fax 01604 782629 or email
DavidSmith@DSAGroup.co.uk
50+ Bowls Club
We meet each Thursday from 2-4pm at The Memorial Hall. Contact June Simcoe Tel: 01933 278372
Toddler Group (a.k.a. Doddington Ducklings)
We meet in the Memorial Hall on Wednesdays from 2-4pm during term-time for play, tea, coffee, juice and biscuits.
Adult and first child, £1.00, each additional child 50p. We welcome all to join us and have some fun. Contact Louise Stalker
Tel: 07764 985280
The Ring of Roses Club
A village playgroup for ages two and a half to school age. The playgroup opening times are 9.15am - 11.45 am (in the Memorial Hall) in school term time and the children enjoy many activities which will prepare them for the big step to full time education. Contact Alison Blackah Tel: 01933 222138 or Gayleen Parsons Tel: 01933 276862. Click here for website
W.I - Womens' Institute
Evenings - We meet in the Memorial Hall on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm where we offer an interesting and varies programme of discussions and speakers. Visitors are welcome to attend for a small levy of £2.75 including refreshments. For further information contact Suzanne Solomon on 01933 276062 or Liz Garrod on 01933 223995.
Great Doddington Ladies Group (W.I. Afternoon Club prior to January 2009)
The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Memorial Hall at 2:15pm. Details of programmes can be obtained from Jean Walker Tel: 01933 223859
Great Doddington Football Club
Contact Nick Murphy Tel: 07747 465857
Great Doddington Heritage Group
Do you have any old photos or information relating to the village, the group is interested. After the successful Heritage Weekend we want to take it further and gather in as much as we can, if you have anything of interest please contact:
Barbara Tomkins barbaratomkins85@talktalk.net or
Martin Freeman martinfreeman1@aol.com
Great Doddington Youth Football Club
Contact Kevin Howes at kevin_howes@yahoo.co.uk
Click here for website
Wilby & Great Doddington Youth Club
Meets on Fridays in the Memorial Hall between 7.30 and 9.30. Open to youngsters between 11 and 16. It offers a variety of activities including table tennis, snooker, ball games and electronic games. For further information contact Bhyll Stephenson
Tel: 01933 271653
Bridge Club
Contact Constance Anderson Tel: 01933 225413
Gardening Team
A dedicated band who help to maintain the floral delights of our village. Working on the principal that many hands make light work new volunteers are always welcome. Contact either Ann Newsome Tel: 01933 276082 or Jane Nunley Tel: 01933 277330
Ramblers
If you want to enjoy walking and getting out in the great outdoors, why not join the WELLINGBOROUGH RAMBLERS. Their walks give you a healthy way to enjoy excercise and meet like-minded people. They are a friendly walking group and will make you most welcome whatever your walking ability. The group is run by its members and is part of "Ramblers"
For further information click here for website
The Memorial Hall
As one can tell from the various groups that meet there, the Memorial Hall is a major asset to the village. There is a program of refurbishment due in 2009 which will further enhance its facilities. Jayne Handcock is heavily involved and seeks volunteers either to serve on the Hall's committee or just to provide general help and assistance. Jayne Tel: 01933 273770 For enquiries regarding bookings please also contact Jayne.
