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The Summer is almost over and by the time you read this issue of the Arrow, the children will be back at school and looking forward to the Autumn term and the upcoming events such as Halloween and Bonfire night, and not forgetting Christmas! Things will be a little different this year, in schools across the area, due to the ongoing social distancing rules but I’m sure all schools will be doing their best to make sure the children feel comfortable and at ease in their surroundings. If anyone has any information they would like me to include in the Arrow about any events taking place, please contact me at the details below. The deadline for event details, local news, useful information and adverts for the October issue is Wednesday 16 September. Good Luck to everyone who is starting a new school, a new class, a college or university!! I hope you’ll all be happy and successful.
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Community News Firstly we hope everyone is staying safe and well. After a long wait cricket has resumed and it's been great to get everyone back involved, especially seeing the kids back at the ground enjoying themselves. It's been a difficult period so quite rightly we are ensuring the strict Govt and ECB Guidelines are adhered to by our visitors to ensure we can continue to operate safely. Junior training has recommenced on Friday evenings, with age groups attending at staggered times, it's pleasing that all our existing juniors have returned from the break with a few new faces too. With all junior leagues cancelled we have been able to arrange several friendlies for all our age groups and give them plenty of games to enjoy. The seniors have returned to competitive Saturday cricket in the Pontefract League with matches reduced in overs to allow sanitising breaks and both sides have fared well following promotion. The Sunday league is in a friendly format again with reduced overs so this has been an opportunity to give those not involved on Saturdays a relaxed atmosphere to play in and help our juniors get more game time. They have also been arranging a number of evening friendlies to accommodate the increased appetite to play from our players. We are still awaiting updates from our Community Pavilion funding providers to see whether this is still able to proceed in the future with this Autumn's planned build now cancelled until we are able to meet with the funders. Fingers crossed this is a temporary set back following all the hard work that has taken place. As always a big thank you to all our supporters and sponsors in the difficult times
DANUM PROBUS CLUB danum probus.co.uk 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. Because of the Covid19 lockdown we are not able to meet at present. In normal times 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 mid summer and December. In the summer months the Crown Green Bowling Section play on the Armthorpe Community Centre greens. The starting date for regular meeting has been moved back to Monday 5 October, so the two meetings scheduled for September have been cancelled. The current restriction on the number of people who may use the golf club meeting room at the same time means that it is too small for our events, even if fewer than the usual number of members attend. The committee is looking at the viability of using an alternative venue on a temporary basis if the restrictions on the golf club are not eased in the coming months. The Annual Autumn Ladies and Guests Lunch at Ye Olde Bell scheduled for 22 October will now not take place. It may be moved to a date before Christmas if circumstances allow. Crown Green Bowling has begun on a restricted basis at Armthorpe. When we restart, we invite any 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, to call either Des Parks (01302 856188), 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. Information on when we will restart will be published in this magazine and also on the website (danumprobus.co.uk). 4
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Bader Academy is a Special School due to open in the Academic Year of 2020 - 2021 Bader Academy is an exciting new special school due to open in Edenthorpe in Doncaster. Our academy is being developed to meet the needs of children and young people, aged 5-19, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan with a primary diagnosis of Communication and Interaction Difficulties.The school has been named after Sir Douglas Bader, a local war hero who lost both his legs whilst learning to fly. Through true grit and determination he overcame his condition to become a legendary fighter pilot, leader and pioneer in World War 2. He was famed for his story of overcoming adversity to achieve great things, and it is hoped this will inspire young people attending the school to reach for the sky and achieve their dreams.
July’s Bader Academy Briefing Ofsted Bader Academy isn’t even built and yet it’s been through its first Ofsted inspection! The pre-opening inspection allows Ofsted to report back to the Department for Education on our readiness as a Trust to open the new school. Hundreds of pieces of evidence had to be submitted and key people at the Trust and school were interviewed. The outcome of the inspection was extremely positive, with the HMI reporting that she found the school ‘inspirational’ and that it clearly had ‘capacity for success’ and had ‘expertise’ within its workforce. The only areas identified for action were in relation to the actual building itself, where things like fire extinguishers and hot/cold water provision couldn’t be evidenced at that particular time. These will be followed up when completed. School Site and Building Amazing progress continues to be made on site with lots of developments being made internally, as well as externally, with classrooms, specialist rooms, the kitchen and the atrium all having internal fittings and fixtures installed. Willmott Dixon have been fantastic in their efforts to get the site completed as soon as possible, in the face of COVID-19 delays. Please visit the website for the latest photos and to do the virtual tour of the building. Communication and Engagement The process of engaging parents/carers, pupils and schools has been taking place over the last few weeks. The restrictions of Covid-19 have not made this easy as we had planned home visits and special events to take place but we’re trying to improvise the best we can. The Executive Head has recently recorded a video tour around the building, so watch this space for details on how this can be accessed in the future. The Bader Academy website has recently been updated to include lots of useful information to help parents. This includes details of the school uniform, the school calendar, a typical week, details of the curriculum and school transport amongst other things. This briefing has been a great way to keep the Douglas Bader Foundation informed of the progress being made at the school and it’s a regular feature on their website. Wendy McCleave (the step-daughter of Sir Douglas Bader) has been extremely positive about the school and recently said ‘It’s exciting news that you’ll be opening your doors to the first cohort . I think this first bunch are going to be very lucky students indeed.’ What lovely feedback to receive! For more information on the school or to request any further information please visit www.baderacademy.org
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Photo Shoots by Thorne Camera Club Members have been enjoying various visits with the focus on taking some good photographs, while others stayed home and pursued their hobby indoors. Some members shared their experiences with us. Ross took a walk on Thorne Moors recently, where he spotted, among other things, a Broad Bodied Chaser Dragonfly and also a Six Spotted Burnet Moth. He said, ‘The dragonfly is of particular interest as I survey for the British Dragonfly Society and that species is relatively uncommon on the moors. I also took a trip recently to Wasdale to climb Scafell Pike, which is England’s tallest peak. Jean told us, ‘ I am away in the Yorkshire Dales at the moment. I have a few images on my phone which I took on a walk in Swaledale. The walk started in Reeth and the image of the cairn was taken on Fremington Edge. It was an interesting walk but I was very sad to see the damage from last years flooding along Arkle Beck and in Reeth. Jean also went to Yorkshire Wildlife Park recently on a dawn lion talk. She said, ‘The talk was very interesting and we were able to watch as the lions were being fed.’ Nature Reserves are always popular, and Mike visited RSPB St Aidan's when the restrictions were lifted. There are two resident Little Owls, which hopefully will breed this year. The Red Kite, once considered a pest and killed in hundreds, was on the endangered list. Now recovering well, Mike saw this one on a visit to his daughters in Leeds. Mike enjoys the great outdoors and likes to camp. He took this photograph of the Milky Way while in Cumbria recently. He also runs the online meetings for the Club members, and staged these water droplet images during a session recorded for the members on Droplet Photography. A mobile photo shoot was enjoyed by Lynda and David as they glided along the Chesterfield Canal on a narrowboat. The Chesterfield is pleasant and tranquil canal, good for novices who can hire a boat at West Stockwith, get some tuition and set off on a relatively relaxing holiday. Even working the locks is part of the experience, and everyone is friendly, whether on another boat, working at keeping the canal clear of weed, or walking or cycling the towpath. David says he hopes everyone is keeping fit and well, and enjoying the summer.
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Independent Walk Routes around Doncaster A local walk from Thorpe in Balne Please take care when walking and follow the Countryside Code. People in England can exercise with up to five *others from different households provided physical distancing guidelines are followed. People living alone or single parents with children under 18, can meet outdoors. Give way to other walkers. Doncaster Rambler volunteers pride themselves in surveying over 290 footpaths in the DMBC region, and their maintenance teams, with the help of council staff, help repair stiles gates and footbridges throughout the region. Sadly this year much of this work has been neglected, and in particular overgrown vegetation makes some paths difficult to navigate. Never-the-less with some steely grit a passage can be achieved. So it is with today’s five and ½ mile circular around the agricultural landscape north of Thorpe in Balne. The walk follows field edges, and sometimes across them, along hedgerows and through farmyards. Beware of dogs that bark Head west through the village on what is the Pennine Trail and where the road bends left continue straight down narrow passage to exit left and across across fields for 580m Turn left then after 150m right to cross fields passing as you go under overhead cables and make your way towards level crossing. Cross with care. Continue in the same direction for 740m ignoring two paths to the left. The path widens becoming Blacker Green Lane, and eventually a road. Where it bends left continue ahead on a wide green but overgrown path, Shirley Lane, as it runs parallel with the railway eventually reaching some woods and a swing gate. Pass through and make a slight right to follow a wide track towards Rushy Moor House passing an abandoned vehicle on route. Take care as your zigzag through the farm yard following the waymarkers, taking care to stay right of the hedge (it is tempting to walk on the left) Continue on the field edge for 350m until you reach a t junction. You turn right and are now on Long Bank, on which you stay for 1300m until you see the church Spire on Haywood Lane. After 340m you reach the level crossing (cross with care) and another 340m brings you to the entrance of Wrancarr House Farm. Make your way down curiously passing within inches of the farm house door, and the boisterous Rottweiler! Continue with nerves in tact to a stile and t junction, where you turn left and follow the path right. At this point the path crossed a ditch over a very “dodgy” looking bridge. Bravery prevails and continuing on firmer footing to reach a concealed waymarker on right after 500m. Pass through hedge and turn left to continue along Highfield lane for 320m. Take care not to miss footpath on right (just before road bends) and follow this for 760m when you emerge onto Thorpe Lane where you turn right to make your way back to the start, and a hearty congratulations for making it. Courtesy of Doncaster Ramblers * Latest guidelines suggest up to 30 people can now walk together.
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darts at Home Delivers Door to Door
Since the beginning of lockdown, darts (Doncaster’s community arts charity) has been creating hundreds of inspiring activities online to help people feel connected, happy and motivated at www.wearedarts.org.uk Now, darts has two new initiatives for Doncaster residents who don’t feel confident using the internet or who don’t have access to a computer. Creative Directions Creative Packs Over fifty people a month will be receiving their own doorstep delivery of a new creative activity pack designed by artists and Eleven Design. The pack includes a beautiful book for people to fill in themselves, as well as high quality pens and pencils. Each month, a new book and pack designed by a different artist will be hand delivered by a familiar member of darts staff. This month, poet and broadcaster, Ian McMillan, has designed a book full of poetry, songs and illustrations based around the theme of home. Future books are planned with theatre director, Gitika Buttoo, based on our senses and writer Lydia Allison around Journey. Ian, Gitika and Lydia have previously delivered workshops with our Creative Directions participants so it’s a great way to keep people creative and connected. The initiative has been funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and is designed for adults who normally attend the Creative Directions project at darts’ home – The Point – or in community settings in Edlington and Askern. Creative Directions is designed for adults who are experiencing mental health issues and for those who may be feeling isolated. Staff from darts will also be phoning participants on a regular basis to help people feel more connected and positive during this uncertain time. Singing for Memory Garden Gigs Adults with memory loss and dementia and their family carers are missing their regular Singing for Memory sessions at The Point. darts staff have been keeping in touch with families and have come up with a Garden Gigs initiative to take Singing for Memory direct to people’s doorsteps. From September, musician, Janet Wood, will be taking her guitar and creating bespoke miniconcerts at a safe social distance, and making sure that she includes each person’s favourite songs and artists. The activity has been made possible through funding from The Masonic Charitable Foundation. Assistant Director, Lucy Robertshaw, says: “We have been speaking to our group members on a regular basis and know that many Doncaster residents are really struggling with feelings of isolation and disconnection. This can have a real impact on people’s mental health and we know that watching, listening to, or getting involved in something creative can really help. We’re really excited about these two new initiatives and can’t wait to start seeing our participants face to face, while keeping at a safe social distance!”
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