The Ackworth
January 2019
Issue No. 59
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Welcome to the January
issue of The Ackworth Arrow.
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and managed to spend some quality time with those they love. Congratulations to everyone who has been a part of organising Christmas in Ackworth throughout November and December. Whether you have organised an event, helped out on the day or donated raffle prizes, every bit of help is appreciated at what is the busiest time of the year for us all. Thank you to both Roy and Dominic who deliver the Arrow every month in all weather, I really appreciate it. Special thanks to all the advertisers as well as the people who supply the Arrow every month with information on what is going on in the villages Schools, Churches, Community Halls and general events. Thank you to Sue Smith Wilkins who helps support and promote community events each month by making sure I have all the information I need for the Arrow. The deadline for the February issue is Wednesday 16th January. The February issue will be distributed the last weekend in January.
I would like to wish you all a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year Michelle Sidebottom
Mobile: 07795 387937 email:michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk www.arrowpublications.co.uk
Community News Christmas Candlelight Celebration. As in previous years the 74 Club Candlelight Celebration proved a firm favourite with local residents! The Celebration of Carols Readings and Poems presented by Club Members, supported by Members of the St Cuthbert’s Music Group, was attended by over 80 people, Club Members, friends and residents. Afterwards, in the true spirit of Christmas, everyone who attended was entertained to a free Faith Supper in the Methodist Church Hall. There was a retiring collection which raised £180 and this year, being 100 years since the end of the First World War, was donated to the Brutish Legion. Mr John Gardner, ex Chairman of the local branch of the Legion was in attendance to receive the cheque from 74 Club President Anne Morgan. Mr Gardner thanked everyone and stated that the money would go to the Poppy Fund. The Club would like to thank everyone who supported this event and helped to make it so successful. Please note There will be no meeting of the 74 Club in January at the Methodist Church Hall, as Members will be dining out together for their Club New Year Meal which will be at the Kings Croft Hotel in Pontefract. The next Club Meeting will be on February 12th 2019. Anyone interested in joining the 74 Club should contact Sue on 615608.
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Community News Volunteers help rescued animals Volunteers are crucial to the operation of the RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch, helping in the shops, caring for animals rescued from cruelty, driving RSPCA vehicles, tending to the grounds or fundraising. Catherine is a regular volunteer who has helped at the Animal Centre on the Great North Road, near Bawtry, for six years. It was her love of animals that encouraged her to volunteer for the RSPCA. “I always love to hear about our animals finding happiness in their new forever homes,” says Catherine. “As a volunteer, the training and support at the Centre is so good. I am now confident in a variety of grooming ad cleaning routines.” Although Catherine primarily works with the rabbits, she has a great love of dogs and owns two of her own – Carly and Roxy. Catherine has experience of working with the Centre’s cats, dogs and rabbits. Being flexible certainly helps when you work with animals! If you would like to know more about the rewarding role of RSPCA volunteer and the varied opportunities at your local branch, call in at the Animal Centre (open six days 11am-4pm, closed Wednesdays), telephone 01302 719790 or email info@rspcadrb.org.uk.
Wanted!
Volunteer Group Coordinator Ackworth and Pontefract Group. Have you a few hours to spare, just one Sunday a month, to coordinate Drivers and Guests for a Contact The Elderly Tea Party? So ensuring the local section of this very worthwhile National Charity continues it’s work to combat loneliness and isolation in older people living in our community. For more information call Sue on 615608 Or, visit contact-the-elderly.org.uk or call Yorkshire Officer Kath Lloyd on 01535 280002 or email kath.lloyd@contact-the-elderly.org.uk Contact The Elderly organise Tea Parties for 6/7 elderly people just one Sunday per month.
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Ackworth Road Runners PLEASE NOTE Ackworth Road Runners no longer meet at the Carr Bridge Pavilion Every Tuesday and Thursday evening they now meet at the Cricket Club. Wanted! Volunteer Group Coordinator Ackworth and Pontefract Group. Have you a few hours to spare, just once a month, to coordinate Drivers and Guests for a Contact The Elderly Tea Party. So ensuring the local section of this very worthwhile National Charity continues it’s work to combat loneliness and isolation in older people living in our community.
For more information call Sue on 615608
Or, visit contact-the-elderly.org.uk or call Yorkshire Officer Kath Lloyd on 01535 280002 or email kath.lloyd@contact-the-elderly.org.uk Contact The Elderly organise Tea Parties for 6/7 elderly people just one Sunday per month.
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St Cuthbert’s & All Saints Dear friends, I’m always delighted when the phone rings and on the other end is someone from the parish asking about a baptism (christening). Jesus was himself baptised and he told his followers to baptise others as a sign of God’s love. I always try my best to make baptism a wonderful and memorable occasion that marks the beginning of a long and happy relationship with the church family. But have you ever wondered why Jesus was baptised? The baptism of Jesus took place on the banks of the River Jordan by his cousin John. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in the form of a dove, a universal symbol of peace and love. From this glory comes a voice, the voice of God the Father, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased”, a voice to which the Gospel writers Matthew, Mark and Luke all bear witness. The baptism of Jesus perfectly represents the Trinity, the voice of the Father, Jesus the son in the water and the Holy Spirit descending like a dove. The story of Jesus' baptism is a wonderful time to remember our own baptism. We may not be able to remember the actual moment, especially if we were small babies. However, we can remember the meaning of our baptism. Each year the church here in Ackworth has the privilege of baptising many new Christians, reminding me that the church still has a place in the hearts of many families as they pick up the phone to get in contact. It also reminds me of the wonderful ministry I have in this parish and that at times of great joy and celebration I’m invited into your lives. Not many churches have the claim to fame of two fonts, but at St Cuthbert’s we can make that claim. Under the tower there is a restored Norman font mounted on part of a pillar from the old church. This font was believed to be buried for safety during the Civil War and was returned to the church in the 1920s to become the "old" font. The “new” font dates back to 1663, so I can’t even begin to imagine how many baptisms have taken place in these two fonts alone, not to mention the baptisms at All Saints church. Every year the church celebrates the Baptism of Christ (13th January) and we pray for all who have been baptised into the church in the previous year, and all those who have ever been baptised in the parish of Ackworth. Children, adults, the famous characters of our village, the privileged and the poor, all stood at the same font. Status falls away in the presence of God and at that moment we become brothers and sisters through our shared baptism. Everybody is remembered and cherished. Revd Charlene
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What’s On In Ackworth? Social Activities, Classes and Clubs for Everyone Day
Activity
Venue Bell Lane Centre
Contact
Mon.
Community Library
9 am - 12 noon
625617
Mon.
Yoga
Bell Lane Centre
10 am - 11.30 am
235587
Mon.
Craft Club
Bell Lane Centre
1.30pm– 3.30 pm
611583
Mon.
C G Dance Academy
Bell Lane Centre
5pm—8pm
3rd Mon
Book Club
Ackworth Library
7pm
Tues.
Mums and Toddlers
Bell Lane Centre
9.30 am – 11 am
Tues.
Painting for Pleasure
Bell Lane Centre
10.30am-12.30pm
649320
Tues.
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm- 6 pm
4th Tues
Parish Council Drop In
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm - 3 pm
625617
2nd Tues
Church Coffee Afternoon
Bell Lane Centre
2 pm -3 pm
Tues.
Yoga
Bell Lane Centre
1.30 pm – 3 pm
Tues.
Yoga
Bell Lane Centre
6 pm - 9.15 pm
235587
Wed.
Mums and Toddlers
Bell Lane Centre
9.30 am – 11 am
649320
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
625617
Wed.
Taekwondo
Bell Lane Centre
5.15pm – 6.15pm
07872441257
Wed.
Needles and Pins - Craft
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 9 pm
07947001393
Thurs.
Digital Photography
Bell Lane Centre
9.30am -11.30 am
624220
Thurs.
Slimming Club
Bell Lane Centre
9.30 am-10.30 am
Thurs.
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm – 6 pm
625617
Thurs.
Digital Photography
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm – 3 pm
624220
Thurs.
1st Ackworth Rainbows
Bell Lane Centre
5.30 pm– 6.30pm
612859
Thurs.
Nostell Karate Club
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 8.30pm
07799080416
649320
01977616547
4thThurs
Heritage Group
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 9 pm
Fri.
Gentle Exercise
Bell Lane Centre
10 am – 11 am
07739986817 625617
619356
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
625617
Sun.
Ackworth Community Church
Bell Lane Centre
10.30am-12.30pm
649320
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
620668
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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615843
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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. Tues. 2nd Tues. Wed. Thurs. Thurs. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Mon.
Sequence Dancing Coffee Morning Music Group 74 Club Boys Brigade Anchor Boys - Company Coffee Morning Slimming World Little Friends Baby &Toddler Group
Methodist Church Methodist Church 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 7.30 pm 7.30.pm – 9 pm 5.30 pm – 9 pm 10.00 am-12noon 9 am -1am & 7pm 2 pm – 3.30 pm
613734 615210 602751 615608 07960038024 612913 07903819409 613834
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
07540565292 07800909371 07540565292 01977 640011
Tues. Wed 3rd Tues 2nd Wed Mon&Thur Fri Fri. 3rd Fri
Hips, Bums and Tums Little Notion Yoga 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 The Lawson Hut
6.15pm – 7.15pm 10am—11.15am 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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