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February 2020
Issue No. 65
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Welcome to the February issue of the Barnby Dun & Edenthorpe Arrow which is also distributed to Kirk Sandal. Thank you to those clubs and organisations that send me news items to include. I would still like to hear from any other groups etc that would like to have any information putting in the magazine. Also send me any telephone numbers you would like to see in the ‘Useful Numbers’ section at the back of the book. I’ve had some great comments from advertisers about the amount of work they have been getting as a direct result of advertising in the Arrow.
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The deadline for the March issue is Thursday Email: 13th February. julie@arrowpublications.co.uk
Best Wishes Julie Morrell
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Thorne Camera Club Having Fun The New Year began as the old one ended, with club social activities to celebrate the season. First, a buffet supper with quizzes and games, and then the holiday break before starting the Spring Programme on 13th January 2020, meeting most Mondays until the end of May. A new Exhibition will be on view at Thorne Library so go along and have a look at what members do best. At the first club meeting, members share their images, with the club outing to Amsterdam the main feature. Several members and partners braved the North Sea on a mini- cruise from Hull to Rotterdam, a first for the club, as a weekend and a foreign outing. It was so enjoyable plans are afoot for another one. Amsterdam is a beautiful city, with tree lined canals, pretty houses and thousands of bikes. Of the many museums and galleries, the Anne Frank House is always popular, the Tulip Museum, of course, and the Van Gogh Centre. Members went their own ways to visit and photograph whatever interested them, on a rather damp day. A canal boat trip was recommended to see more of the city than would have been possible in one day on foot. Pancakes were on the menu for some, or a Dutch beer or two, with a sandwich, but not too much, as another evening meal was waiting back at the ship. Eating, drinking, socialising and enjoying on board entertainment made for a very enjoyable outing, in good company, although after a tiring day, and a six course dinner, some retired early to bed, to be gently rocked to sleep again, and wake in dock at Hull on an altogether brighter day. Another outing, to the illuminated gardens at Brodsworth Hall, was also very enjoyable, once the rain stopped. A lovely place at any time, but with the lights and sound effects it was magical, a photographer’s dream, maybe, but tricky to photograph. However, in the spirit of the club, more experienced helped the less experienced to come away with some decent shots. The weather does not stop ardent photographers, but it does present a challenge! If you have an interest in Photography, why not go along to a meeting. You will be made very welcome, your first visit is free, and joining fees are reduced at this point in the year. Contact David on 07463821182 or email thornecameraclub@yahoo.co.uk
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Community News Tots Play Classes for Ages 0-3 years. Auckley - Monday afternoon - The Zone, Hatfield - Wednesday morning - Victoria Hall. Armthorpe Thursday all am and pm - Armthorpe Community Centre. Edenthorpe Friday morning - Edenthorpe Community Centre The club are making preparations ready for the 2020 season and are pleased to announce that we will be increasing the number of opportunities for juniors to participate with the introduction of the ECB Dynamos programme for 9-11 year old children and the addition of an Under 15's team. Our indoor nets schedule will be as follows, with all sessions at Hungerhill School, Edenthorpe : Under 11's and 13's each Monday 6:00-7:00pm commencing 24th February Women and Girls Softball Cricket each Monday 7:00 - 8:00pm from January 13th for all ages 11 upwards Under 15's and Men's each Wednesday 6:15 -7:15pm .commencing 26th February. Newcomers are welcome to attend any of the sessions which are all managed by ECB qualified, DBS cleared, coaches. Feel free to come along, contact club secretary Richard Platt on 07740 215350 or message us via our Facebook page. Outdoor training for all age groups from Under 9's upwards will then commence Good Friday 10th April from 6:00pm -8:00pm at Carr Side Lane with All-Stars (age 5-8) and Dynamos (911) from Friday 15th May, look out for more information about these in coming months. Meanwhile, the 1st XI have been boosted by the signing of opening bowler Kevin Marshall who returns to HTCC after a two year title winning stint at Streethouse CC. Skipper Tommy Hyde is delighted to have added a player of such quality to he squad and will be looking to add another couple of signings before the start of the season. We are looking forward to seeing you all when the action begins!
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Friends of Quarry Park After a busy 2019 the Friends have enjoyed a quieter start to 2020 so not much to report yet this year. The spells of good weather since the New Year have brought lots of visitors to Quarry Park, it has been a pleasure to see all ages enjoying everything the Park has to offer. It is heartening to see that most areas are looking clean and tidy mainly thanks to the regular users who pick up litter daily as they walk around, it shows true community spirit, a sense of pride and an appreciation of this great local facility. Many thanks to them all once again. A new feature on the Park is the addition of the way marking posts for the walking routes, they are one of the final elements of the grant funded improvement works carried out over the last few years. They have also been a collaboration between DMBC, who installed the posts, and FOQP, with one of the volunteers putting in many hours routing and painting them. Maps of the different walks can be found on the Welcome Boards at the entrances to the Park. Information includes the health benefits of walking, the length of each walk and how many steps, the estimated time to complete and the potential calories burnt. One walk is an accessible route. At this time of year when most of us resolve to get fitter a walk in the park is a good way to start! The Friends aim to highlight features that can be found on each route at different times of the year so look out for those in future editions. The next Volunteer Work Party will be on Friday 7 February from 10 a.m to 12.00. New volunteers are always made welcome. Meet at the Green Flag (near the outdoor Gym) at 10 a.m. Protective clothing and tools are provided as well as refreshments. The work parties are supported by DMBC Countryside Rangers who have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Friends of Quarry Park can be contacted by email: quarrypark@gmail.com or via the Facebook page Friends of Quarry Park. Information can also be found in the Notice Boards on the Park.
Are you involved with a local charity or community group that is seeking funds? Each year the Rotary Club of Doncaster St. George’s makes donations to local charities and community groups under its Community Grant Scheme. Applications are now being considered for Grants of up to £1000, although larger amounts may be considered. Over 100 charities have benefitted since the scheme’s inception including among many others carers groups, brownies, autism charities, counselling organisations, community libraries, the local branch of the Samaritans and conservation projects. In 2019 we were able to award grants totaling over £30,000 to 36 different charities and groups. If you would like an application form and/or information on how to apply please contact the grants coordinator Clive Smith by email to community.grants@doncasterstgeorges.org.uk Applications open on 1st February 2020. Completed application forms must be received by 31st March 2020
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DANUM PROBUS CLUB
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Danum Probus Club is an organisation for men who have retired or are semi-retired from their profession, business or other employment who want to maintain a social network with others who have similar interests. Danum Probus Club meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at Town Moor Golf Club, Bawtry Road, Belle Vue, Doncaster starting at 10 am. At this meeting we have a speaker whose subjects cover a wide variety of interests, the programme can be found on our website, www.danumprobus.co.uk. Ladies and guests are invited to the Club’s Spring and Autumn Lunches and also to the annual holiday which is usually in early June or thereabouts. Members also have their own lunches in midsummer and December. In the summer months the Crown Green Bowling Section play on the Armthorpe Community Centre greens. We finished off our meetings in 2019 with an enjoyable Christmas Lunch at the Golf Club which featured the ‘ceremonial/ cutting of the Club’s 40th Anniversary Cake. We spent a very enjoyable three hours. Then at our first meeting in the New Year on 6 January Roy Gunson was our speaker which “The Uncertainty of Mr Heisenberg”. The was a presentation about the German theoretical physicist, Werner Heisenberg. Heisenberg is celebrated for his work on quantum mechanics including his famous paper relating to his Uncertainty Principle. During the 1930’s, he was one of the German physicist who did not leave Germany because of Nazi persecution, and became a member of the team trying to build a German atom bomb. His role is to a certain extent ambiguous because he took part in the research, but there are suggestions that he tried to hinder progress. What is not denied is that he loved the limelight, and that this might have been helped by his wife’s friendship with Himmler’s wife. In February our speaker on Monday 3 February is Brian Downes with “Remap Doncaster Panel” and the subject for Monday 17 February is “The Journal of Amelia Stanforth - Firbeck Hall”. Any interested men who would like to come to these meetings as a visitor to see what we do, with a view to joining if you like us, please call either George Kirk (07808191211) or Geoff Firth (01302 849734) for more information or come to a meeting and introduce yourself to the President or Secretary at the front table. More information is also available on the website.
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Update re Fishlake after flooding: After the devastation of the floods on Friday 8 November 2019 which saw around 80% of properties in the village affected it has obviously been a very difficult time for all concerned. We have seen a visit from The Prime Minister, HRH The Prince of Wales and also received coverage from lots of local and national media. We are proud as a community of how we have pulled together and supported each other and we will continue to do so. We are hugely grateful for the support shown to us by neighbouring villages and we are overwhelmed by the number of message of support received from across the country. There is still a long way to go before we are anything like back to normal. We need to persist with information as to how and why this happened and to work to prevent this happening again. St Cuthbert's Church, The Old Butcher's Café and the Hare and Hounds have all done a tremendous job supporting the community and the essential/emergency workers who visited the village. Thoughts are very much with those residents who are still unable to return to their homes.
Update on Truffle Lodge:
Truffle Lodge reopened for business on Monday 6 January 2020. Our Day Spa package is from 10 am until 4 pm £85 pp and includes a 2 course lunch, glass of fizz, a 60 mins treatment and full use of leisure facilities. Available 7 days a week. Our Twilight Spa package is from 6pm to 9 pm, £45 pp and includes a 30 mins treatment glass of fizz and nibbles and full use of leisure facilities available Monday to Friday. Further details contact Pam on 07525 844041 or visit www.trufflelodge.co.uk
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