Mick Coe, local historian led a Memory Walk down Goff's Lane, Goff's Oak on Saturday, 17th August, 2019. This was to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the five people who were tragically killed when a V1 bomb, commonly called the Doodlebug, fell in Goff's's Oak close to the main road and next to the Wheelwrights … Continue reading Memory Walk, Goff’s Oak- Saturday, 17th August 2019
Eulogy to a Goffs Oak citizen: David Colton Halls
Mr. Tony Hall, has submitted an Eulogy to share with the residents of Goffs Oak. His brother, Mr. David Colton Halls passed away on the 20th October 2010. David Colton Halls, the eldest of seven brothers, was born in Enfield on the 22nd April 1932. Soon after, our parents moved into a sleepy little village in Hertfordshire: … Continue reading Eulogy to a Goffs Oak citizen: David Colton Halls
17th August 2019 – Why not join us on a short walk in Goffs Oak?
Pop in your Diary the 17 August 1944 as a significant date for Goffs Oak. A V1 flying bomb 'Doodlebug' landed in Goffs Oak killing five people in Goffs Lane. It was the biggest loss of civilian lives in a single incident to occur in Goffs Oak during World War Two. This year is the seventy … Continue reading 17th August 2019 – Why not join us on a short walk in Goffs Oak?
IF WE TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN……
Goffs Oak, along with the rest of the United Kingdom enjoys a relatively mild but wet climate. This is due, in part, to the existence of the Gulf Stream. The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico, northeast along the coast of the United States and onwards to … Continue reading IF WE TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN……
Local Primary School under a six week consultation to join a multi-academy Trust
Time to have your say Woodside Primary School held a meeting on Monday 11th February 2019 to start off a consultation that is due to last only 5 more weeks. Go to http://www.woodside.herts.schouk/academy-consultation/ for detailed information. whilst Woodside School have stated as 'passionate about ensuring that each and every child develops with self-confidence, … Continue reading Local Primary School under a six week consultation to join a multi-academy Trust
