Ackworth Arrow

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April 2022

Issue No. 97

GIFTS FOR SPECIAL OCCASSIONS AND BIRTHDAYS

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Welcome

to the April issue of the

Ackworth Arrow The nights are getting lighter and the weather has been somewhat brighter lately, what an exciting time of year this is, full of the promise of bright sunny mornings that fill us with motivation for the day and warm hazy evenings full of exercise, dog walks and alfresco dining.

Not necessarily everyone's cup of tea, but however you spend your late spring/summer evenings, it’s so much nicer with milder temperatures and light.

Plans are starting for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June. We have an additional bank holiday this year so we now have 2nd and 3rd of June as bank holidays giving us a long weekend of celebrations. Each village has their own plans and If you want to get involved or have ideas, please share them with your Parish Council.

The May issue deadline is Wednesday 13th April. The magazines will be delivered the last full weekend in April.

Happy Easter Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937 michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk arrowpublications.co.uk

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1st ACKWORTH SCOUT GROUP UPDATE

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An update on 1st Ackworth Scout Groups activities over the last half term. All sections continue to successfully meet at the Quaker School Sports hall on Tuesday evenings.

From its earliest days scouting has always included 1st Aid and how to stay safe as part of its programme. Our BEAVERS continued this tradition when they spent time working towards their Safety and Emergency Aid badges.

The CUBS also worked towards Stage 2 of the Emergency Aid badge. They also learned how to prepare for hikes, and the sort of things to pack. They learned more about map reading and how to use a compass. They undertook some craft activities which included making boomerangs to celebrate Australia Day and Pan pipes, the latter being used to celebrate the festival of ‘Inti raymi’ an ancient Inca festival for the sun god. During the half term holiday they enjoyed an outdoor activity day. Here they undertook den building, fire lighting, were shown how to use an axe and saw, and made bird boxes to take home, as well as enjoying some wide games.

The SCOUTS meanwhile took part in the County ‘Freezer camp’ at Hesley Wood campsite, 600 scouts were expected. Unfortunately it was planned for the week end storm ‘Eunice’ struck. It was considered too dangerous to sleep in tents on the Friday evening, so our group went early Saturday morning. Even in such poor conditions a good time was still had. Activities included a climbing wall and an indoor caving bus, archery, rifle shooting, quad bikes, crate stacking, lazer quest, axe throwing, a cinema and disco, and a scout favourite to end the evening a traditional campfire.

All sections of the group look forward to more challenging outdoor activities as the Summer approaches.

If your child is the adventurous sort there are still places available in all sections.

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What’s On In Ackworth?

Social Activities, Classes and Clubs for Everyone Day

Activity

Venue

Contact

Mon.

Community Library

Bell Lane Centre

9 am - 12 noon

Mon.

Yoga

Bell Lane Centre

10 am - 11.30 am

Mon

Bloom Wakefield

Bell Lane Centre

10 am—noon

Mon.

Craft Club

Bell Lane Centre

1.30pm– 3.30 pm

Mon.

C G Dance Academy

Bell Lane Centre

5pm—8pm

3rd Mon

Book Club

Ackworth Library

7pm

Tues.

Parent and Toddler Group

Bell Lane Centre

9.30 am – 11.15am

Tues.

Painting for Pleasure

Bell Lane Centre

10.30am-12.30pm

Tues.

Community Library

Bell Lane Centre

1 pm- 6 pm

4th Tues

Parish Council Drop In

Bell Lane Centre

1 pm - 3 pm

2nd Tues

Church Coffee Afternoon

Bell Lane Centre

2 pm -3 pm

Tues.

Yoga

Bell Lane Centre

1.30 pm – 3 pm

Tues

Zumba Kids

Bell Lane Centre

4.30pm-5.25pm

Tues

Zumba

Bell Lane Centre

5.30pm—6.30pm

Tues.

Yoga

Bell Lane Centre

6 pm - 9.15 pm

Wed.

Parents and Toddlers

Bell Lane Centre

9.30 am – 11.15 am

Wed.

Painting for Pleasure

Bell Lane Centre

10 am – 12 noon

Wed.

Line Dancing

Bell Lane Centre

1 pm – 3 pm

Wed.

2nd Ackworth Rainbows

Bell Lane Centre

5.30pm – 6.30pm

Wed

Community Library

Bell Lane Centre

1pm—6pm

Wed.

Zumba Kids

Bell Lane Centre

4.30pm – 5.25pm

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07870 294412 649320

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Wed

Zumba

Bell Lane Centre

6.30pm—7.25pm

Wed.

Needles and Pins - Craft

Bell Lane Centre

7 pm – 9 pm

Thurs.

Pilates

Bell Lane Centre

9.30am -10.30 am

Thurs.

Slimmer's Support Group

Bell Lane Centre

9.15am-10.15 am

Thurs.

Community Library

Bell Lane Centre

1 pm – 6 pm

Thurs.

My Baby Can Dance

Bell Lane Centre

10.30am-11.30am

Thurs

Adult Zumba

Bell Lane Centre

5.00pm—5.55pm

Thurs.

1st Ackworth Rainbows

Bell Lane Centre

5.30 pm– 6.30pm

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4thThurs

Heritage Group

Bell Lane Centre

7 pm – 9 pm

619356

07947001393

625617

3rd Fri.

Ackworth Carers Group

Bell Lane Centre

1.30pm – 3.30pm

Fri

Community Library

Bell Lane Centre

9am—12 noon

Sat

C G Dance Academy

Bell Lane Centre

9am—1pm

Sat.

Community Library

Bell Lane Centre

9 am – 1 2 noon

Sat

Zumbini

Bell Lane Centre

10.30am -11.15am

Sun.

Ackworth Community Church

Bell Lane Centre

10.30am-12.30pm

Sun.

Spiritualist Church

Bell Lane Centre

6.30 pm-8.30 pm

611585

Mon.

Child Minder’s Group

Low Ackworth Centre

1 pm -3 pm

611285

Mon.

Bingo

Low Ackworth Centre

7.30 pm - 9 pm

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Tues.

Mother and Toddler

Low Ackworth Centre

9.am – 11 am

Tues.

Art Group

Low Ackworth Centre

1 pm – 3 pm

Tues

Line Dancing

Low Ackworth Centre

8 pm - 9.30 pm

Thurs.

Art Club

Low Ackworth Centre

10 am – 3 pm

1s tThurs

Yorkshire Country Women’s

Low Ackworth Centre

7.30 pm – 9 pm

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Tues.

Beavers

Quaker School Sports Hall

5.15—6.15

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Tues.

Cubs

Quaker School Sports Hall

6.15—7.45

Tues.

1st Ackworth Scouts

Quaker School Sports Hall

6.15—7.45

Tues.

Ackworth Road Runners

Cricket Club

6.30pm

612677

Thurs.

Ackworth Road Runners

Cricket CLUB

612677

Wed

'Down Memory Lane' Singing Dementia Sufferers & Carers

All Saints’ Church

6.15pm beginners 7pm Open for all 1.30pm—3pm

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07950825094

The Ackworth Churches Mon. Mon Tues.

2nd Tues.

Wed. Thurs.

Thurs.

1st & 3rd Thurs.

Mon.

Coffee Morning Little Notion yoga Music Group 74 Club Boys Brigade Anchor Boys - Company Coffee Morning Slimming World Little Friends Baby &Toddler Group

Methodist Church St Mary’s Ackworth St. Cuthbert’s Ch. Methodist Church Methodist Church All Saint’s Church Methodist Church All Saint’s Church

10.30 am-12noon 6-7pm & 7 15-8pm 7.30 pm 7.30.pm – 9 pm 5.30 pm – 9 pm 10.00 am-12noon 9 am -1am & 7pm 1.30pm – 3.00 pm

Brownies

Bell Lane School

6pm – 7.30 pm

Mon Thurs

Guides 2nd Ackworth Brownies

Oakfield Park School Oakfield Park School

7pm—9pm 6—7.30pm

www.girlguiding.org.uk

610243

What’s On In Badsworth?

Social Activities, Classes and Clubs for Everyone Mon. Mon Tues.

Mon—Fri

Computer Clinic Craft Club Parent and Toddler Group After School Club every school night

The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut

7 pm – 9 pm 2pm—4pm 10 am – 11.30 am 4 pm – 6 pm

07540565292 07800909371 07540565292 01977 640011

Tues.

3rd Tues 2nd Wed Mon&Thur Fri Fri. 3rd Fri

Hips, Bums and Tums Parish Council Drop in WI Pilates—9.30—11.30am mon Prince of Wales Outreach Group Fit and Friendly Exercise Disparate Housewives

The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut

6.15pm – 7.15pm 7—7.30pm 7.00pm—9.00pm 6.30 pm–7.30 pm 10am –1pm 6 pm – 7 pm 8pm—10pm

07702 232212

07813 839888 01977 708868 07702 232212

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