Ackworth Arrow

August 2022

Issue No. 102

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Welcome

to the August issue of the

Ackworth Arrow Hot hot hot! I hope everyone coped with our heatwave in July. A sunny day improves the mood of us all, but sweltering temperatures like the ones reached in July made it difficult for many of us (Animal friends included) to function normally. We have been told to expect more summers like this, a further effect of climate change.

happening. The airport is something we are proud of and part of our landscape, heritage and history, please help to save our Airport.

The September issue deadline is Wednesday 17th August. The Arrow will be delivered before 1st September.

Best wishes Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937 michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk arrowpublications.co.uk

The Arrow went to print earlier than usual due to the holiday period and I had just found out the news that Doncaster Sheffield Airport has started a 6 week consultation to review its future. The closure of our airport would have a detrimental effect on our region and I plead with you to do all you can to support our Airport. Lobby your MP, sign petitions and keep up to date with what’s

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1st ACKWORTH SCOUT GROUP Calling all 8-14 year olds. What did you do this summer? Stay at home and moan life’s boring, there’s nothing to do!! Well if you’d been a Cub or Scout in Ackworth there was plenty to keep you occupied.

On one very hot weekend in July our Cubs and Scouts enjoyed camping, bouldering, airgun shooting, archery, grass sledging, fired crossbows and went on an obstacle course.

They took part in a blindfold night trail and sang songs round a traditional Scout campfire.

They learned the correct use of knives and axes and how ropes and knots could be used to create a pioneering project. The camp was held at Calderdrift Scout Campsite in glorious weather.

Other activities besides camping have taken place this summer. The SCOUTS went on a litter pick round the village and were commended by members of the public. On one occasion they made their own videos, on another evening went on an Historical Trail round Ackworth.

The CUBS have been busy working towards various badges and awards, and had a visit from an RSPCA inspector who explained all about the work of the society.

The BEAVERS enjoyed sessions in the woods making fires and cooking marshmallows.

They worked towards their Disability Badge and gained their Healthy Eating Badge. A visit to Pontefract Park was made and they followed the Falcon Trail learning more about wildlife. A second visit was made to Pontefract, this time to explore the Heritage Trail.

To end the term the whole group came together in the woods and enjoyed an evening of games and a BBQ. As well as these fun activities the group joined in with the Armed Forces Day in Pontefract where they ran a Tombola stall. The money raised, over £400, was divided equally between the WWF and Mind.

Our group gets up to all sorts of activities on a weekly basis - sports and games, earning badges, taking part in crafts, learning how to use maps and compasses, 1st Aid training, and generally how to be useful citizens in the community.

The group is open to all between the ages of 6-14years, and is always on the lookout for fun loving youngsters (or adults!!) All sections meet Tuesday evenings in term time at the Quaker School Sports Hall.

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An apology from the Editor Last month we published an article which descibed St.George’s Crypt, as a centre for Down and Outs.

We missed this and would like to apologise —St George’s Crypt is a Leeds based charity offering compassion and hope to the homeless, vulnerable and those suffering from addiction.

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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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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

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07947001393

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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

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Mon.

Child Minder’s Group

Low Ackworth Centre

1 pm -3 pm

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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07813 839888 01977 708868 07702 232212

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