Ackworth Arrow

December 2019

Issue 70

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Welcome to the December issue of The Ackworth Arrow Ho Ho Ho… It’s the month of mince pies! Oh how I love December (and mince pies). This month’s Arrow has all the latest information on what’s on this month.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park have their Christmas Fair over 2 weekends in December, starting Saturday 7th December and features live entertainment and Please contact Melanie Wright if you have music as well as a festive pantomime. Check their community information to share or you are inwebsite for details www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com.

The recent floods have dominated the news recently, the communities affected have our thoughts and wishes for a rapid recovery. It’s great to see local people doing what they can to help with transporting donations.

The deadline for the January issue is Wednesday 11th December. The January issue will be distributed between Boxing Day and New years Eve. Look out for our Black Friday advertising deal which will appear on Facebook, Friday 29th November! facebook@arrowmags

Merry Christmas

Michelle Michelle Sidebottom Mobile: 07795 387937 email:michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

terested in advertising in The Ackworth Arrow.

Melanie Wright

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Your Community News *IMPORTANT INFORMATION*

We Need Your Help!

Ackworth Community Library has been selected to take part in the Co-Op Local Community Fund.

FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT OPEN TO ALL ACKWORTH RESIDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 60!

Ackworth Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner Tuesday 10th December at Ackworth School Starting 3.30pm to 7pm This is a fantastic FREE event open to ALL Ackworth residents over the age of 60. There will be dinner & entertainment by BROGAN. FREE transport is also available from the following Electric Theatre 3pm Village Club 3pm Rhyddings Avenue 3.10pm Roundabout 3.10pm Mount Pleasant 3.15pm Low Ackworth 3.20pm So come on all you 60 somethings, dust off your Christmas party gear & have some fun!

As an independent charity, the library work for & with service users providing specific educational schemes & projects. They have links with 6 local schools to whom they deliver services in school & visits to the library.

As a Co-op member every purchase at a Co-op store will allow the Co-op to donate 1% to the Community Library. This will help to buy new resources & provide opportunities for members to continue to access their services.

If you are not already a Co-op member, joining is easy & the Library will be happy to help with registering. Any support would be greatly appreciated.

COFFEE MORNING at the LIBRARY FRIDAY 13th December Only £1.60 for Coffee & Cake & you will be helping to raise funds to support this Community facility

Contact Sue Hollyhead on Tel – 611585 BEFORE TUESDAY 10th DECEMBER to book your FREE place.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 14th December

9am – 12 noon Come along, have fun, and meet Santa all for just £3 per child Ackworth Community Library , Bell Lane

Low Ackworth Community Centre CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING Saturday 7thnbDecember 10am – 12 noon Admission £1 Coffee, Mulled Wine & a Mince Pie Cake stall, Tombola, plus many more.

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BRACKEN HILL

Christmas Candlelight Celebration The Ackworth 74 Club cordially invites you to come to a Christmas Candlelight Celebration featuring the Ackworth Community Choir at theAckworth Methodist Church Tuesday December 10th 7.30 pm.

Then to join them afterwards at a Faith Supper in the Methodist Church Hall.

Everyone Welcome

Ackworth Parish Council Full Parish Meeting Monday 9th December

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Friends of Mill Dam CHRISTMAS FAYRE Thursday 5th December at 3pm Everyone is invited to attend this fun packed event including – Name the Teddy, Glitter tattoos, Pound stall, Raffle, Santa, and much, much more!

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Ackworth Parish Community Centre All residents are encouraged to attend this meeting starting at 7.15pm. Any Ackworth resident wishing to address the Council may do so during the first 15 minutes of the meeting.

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Your Community News

As you can see, we have made a change to our Club Logo, in honour of our Armed Forces both past and present. Having members of staff and the Ladies Team who have served our country, it’s obviously something very close to our hearts.

The girls observed 2 min silence before each match and wore their poppies with pride.

After returning from our half term break, it’s all go at Ackworth Girls. We have now moved to Crofton Academy for winter training on their impressive astro pitches.

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen some fantastic results within the club, with our Open Age Ladies Team getting through to the second round of the cup. That weekend, we we’re undefeated across the entire club which with a lot of new players, its something that we are immensely proud of!!

This month we have been proud to welcome three new sponsors on board, kitting the club out in some very smart match day jackets. We would like to say a huge thankyou to: The Boot and Shoe, Ackworth – Open Age Ladies Team 5 Towns Helping Hands – Under 15s Vogans Accountancy, Ackworth – Under 13s, 12s and 10s.

Its amazing to see so many local businesses getting behind Ackworth Girls and helping us make sure all our teams are supplied with everything they need to keep warm and dry during training and matches.

We have also been running a JustGiving page on our Facebook page to raise funds for training wear and skins and the response has been overwhelming. It just shows the support we have behind us within the community and beyond.

As always, we are welcoming new players so if you or anyone you know would like to come and have a go, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Find us at: Facebook: AckworthGirlsFC Instagram: ackworth.girls Twitter: @ClubAckworth www.ackworthgirlsfc.co.uk #thisgirlcan #AGFC #itsthejourneynotthedestination #CharlieBReferee

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Posh Ragz Dress Agency @ First Floor, Magistrates Market, Front Street, Pontefract, WF8 1BP

New, Designer and pre‐loved ladies‐wear, shoes and accessories Open: Monday ‐ Saturday 10am ‐ 5pm, Sunday 11am ‐ 3.30pm

Come and visit ‐ find great items at great prices Now accep ng quality Designer and pre‐loved items for resale.

Please telephone for an appointment to come in and see us.

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Your Community News If your child is pre-school or attends a primary school outside of the village please contact the Parish Council for a ticket on – 01977 611583

Ackworth Heritage Group Lecture – December 12th

SANTA DAY Ackworth Parish Council will be holding a Santa Day at the Community Centre, Bell Lane on SATURDAY 7th December from 10am to 3pm This is a FREE event for children aged up to 11 who live in the village.

Tickets are distributed via Outwood Primary Academy, Mill Dam Junior & Infants School & Howard School

Ivan Brown on CHRISTMAS TRADITON Meetings are held in the Parish Council Community Centre at 7.30pm All are welcome, members of the Group attendance is FREE for Non-Members £1.

Ackworth Community Drop-In Founded 11 years ago this very popular community facility is held within the Parish Rooms, Bell Lane.

It is open to anyone, all ages living in the Ackworth area This is a FREE !

Held every 4th Tuesday of the month, you will be met by a warm & friendly atmosphere, bingo, raffle

Arrow Publications are the proud sponsors of Bessacarr Blues u13’s football team. The team train and play at Cantley Park and were promoted to the Premier League this season.

The team has welcomed a few new players this year, but many of the boys have been together since they were 6 and 7.

We wish them all the very best for the rest of the season.

C’mon Bessacarr Blues!

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Late Night

Shopping Event Thursday 28th November It’s nearly Christmas Debbie and the team at Ackworth Flowers will be hosting their annual Late Night Shopping Event on Thursday 28th November from 9am—8pm.

Gifts Galore!

Fabulous selection of fresh flowers & festive arrangements.

Door Garlands & Kissing Balls Planted bowls & Plants Gorgeous gift ideas for everyone Gift vouchers available Belgian Chocolates You can be assured a warm welcome from everyone as well as 20% discount on all purchases made that day.

Please note, our normal opening hours will be extended throughout December as follows,

Monday to Friday 9-5pm, Saturday 9- 4pm Sunday10am –2pm

We hope this will give you plenty of opportunity to pop in and browse or contact us for flower and wreath deliveries.

20 %

Discount on everything at our Late Night Shopping event on Thursday 28th November.

Debbie Harrod @ ACKWORTH FLOWER SHOP

92 Wakefield Road, Ackworth, WF7 7BD :01977 619944 9 Farmery’s Florist, 32a Barnsley Rd, South Elmsall, WF9 2SA :01977 642434

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1st Ackworth Scout Group As usual this half term has seen all sections of the group busy with various activities.

The Beaver section had a thrilling time ‘Sleeping with sharks’ when they visited The Deep. On the Friday evening they had a 2 hour tour led by a member of staff who told them things and took them to places the public are not able to discover for themselves. They then took part in various craft activities, designing their own T shirts and making key rings and badges. After supper they bedded down for the night next to the tanks. All the lights go off at 11pm so only a faint flow comes from the tanks. After a good breakfast the tired Beavers made their way home. It was a thrilling experience for our youngest section.

The group held its own Bonfire and Fireworks party on the 5th.

Although it had been a wet few days prior to the event Scouts are renowned for their firelighting expertise!! This proved no exception as even with wet wood, one match and the fire was a roaring success. Whilst the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts went off to play night games in the woods, the parents enjoyed their burgers, hot dogs and drinks. Then everyone came together for the Bonfire and a spectacular display of fireworks. The children then enjoyed their Bonfire food. Fortunately the evening turned out to be dry with a clear moon and everyone agreed it had been a successful evening.

All sections took part in the Remembrance Day Service and presentation of flags at St. Cuthbert’s Church. Th Cubs had made figures of service personnel prior to the event. Each person whose name is listed on the War Memorial near the roundabout in Ackworth has been honoured by the Cubs. Each figure was mounted on a wooden base and each individuals name is added underneath. The figures are mainly of soldiers, but also included in Ackworth’s records and remembered by the Cubs were sailors, airmen, a Wren and Air raid wardens. The figures have been displayed around the church.

As Christmas draws ever nearer the group already has plans in place. The Beavers are undertaking a night time trail in Pontefract identifying various historical points, which will help them towards their Explorer badge. A few days before Christmas they are having a Christmas sleepover. The Cubs have elected to go Ten Pin bowling followed by a meal.

Our congratulations go to Tom Peacock Ackworth’s Cub Leader and Leader in charge, who has recently been awarded ‘The Mayor says thanks Award’ for his services to Scouting in the Pontefract and Castleford District.

We welcome after Christmas any new members who wish to join the Scouting adventure. All sections meet Tuesdays.

Beavers 6-8 years. 676906 Cubs 8-11 years.

611225 Scouts 11- 14 years. 730188

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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

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

Thurs.

Nostell Karate Club

Bell Lane Centre

7 pm – 8.30pm

4thThurs

Heritage Group

Bell Lane Centre

7 pm – 9 pm

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

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Sat.

Community Library

Bell Lane Centre

9 am – 1 2 noon

Sat

Zumbini

Bell Lane Centre

10.30am -11.15am

625617

Sun.

Ackworth Community Church

Bell Lane Centre

10.30am-12.30pm

Sun.

Spiritualist Church

Brackenhill 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

611285

Tues.

Mother and Toddler

Low Ackworth Centre

9.am – 11 am

Tues.

Art Group

Low Ackworth Centre

1 pm – 3 pm

Tues.

1st Ackworth Scouts

Low Ackworth Centre

6 pm – 7.30 pm

611225

Tues

Line Dancing

Low Ackworth Centre

8 pm - 9.30 pm

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649320

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Thurs.

Art Club Ackworth Centre 10 am – 3 pm 14 Please mention “The Arrow”Lowwhen responding to advertisements 1s tThurs

Yorkshire Country Women’s

Low Ackworth Centre

7.30 pm – 9 pm

613704

Tues.

Ackworth Road Runners

Cricket Club

6.30pm

612677

Thurs.

Ackworth Road Runners

Cricket CLUB

612677

Wed

'Down Memory Lane' Singing Dementia Sufferers & Carers

Carr Bridge Pavillion

6.15pm beginners 7pm Open for all 1pm—3pm

07950825094

Sun. Mon. Mon Tues.

2nd Tues.

Wed. Thurs.

Thurs.

1st & 3rd Thurs.

Mon.

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

7.30 pm– 9.30pm 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

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Brownies

Bell Lane School

6pm – 7.30 pm

Tues.

Tues.

Beavers Cubs

Howard School Howard School

5.15pm– 6.15 pm 6.30 pm – 8 pm

611225 611225

Mon Thurs

Guides 2nd Ackworth Brownies

Oakfield Park School Oakfield Park School

7pm—9pm 6—7.30pm

www.girlguiding.org.uk

The Ackworth Churches

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

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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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