The Ackworth Arrow, July issue

Also covers High Ackworth Low Ackworth Badsworth Thorpe Audlin 3900 copies

July 2019

Issue No. 65

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Welcome to the July issue of .Well, what a watering we had in June,

preparing us for the heatwave in July and August (I hope!).

A huge well done to everyone involved in keeping Ackworth clean of litter. It’s great to see all the primary schools involved in this ongoing initiative, a powerful message for us all. We are all responsible for litter, just because you didn’t drop it...doesn’t excuse you from not picking up if you have the opportunity. The newly donated litter bins will be an extra incentive. Congratulations Ackworth.

The deadline for the August issue is Wednesday 10th July. The August issue will be distributed the last weekend in July.

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

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Your Community News YOUR NEW ACKWORTH PARISH COUNCIL Following on from the elections in May your new Parish Council is made up of the following: MOOR TOP WARD Sarah Balfour ( Chairperson ) – Labour Party John Bell – Labour Party Allan Garbutt – Labour Party John Hardman - Independent Sue Hollyhead – Labour Party Terry Hollyhead – Labour Party Sean Richmond – Independent Non-Political Community Martin Roberts – The Yorkshire Party HIGH & LOW ACKWORTH WARD Amanda Cook – Labour Party Michael Galvin – Labour Party Tony Hames – The Conservative Party Gwen Marshall – Independent Non-Political Community At the June Parish Council Meeting a sad goodbye was said to some councillors who have served Ackworth for many years & have made a valuable contribution to the life of our village. We at Ackworth Arrow wish to say a BIG thank you for all they have done for our community.

Election of District Councillor Jessica Carrington – Labour Party

FIRST AID FOR PARENTS Their life in your hands – seconds matter This is being held at BELL LANE COMMUNITY CENTRE on Saturday 6th July at 12pm – 3pm.

Aimed not just at parents, this session has been tailored for anyone involved in caring for a child.

Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, even your babysitter can take part. The session covers things like Baby & Child CPR, Burns, Head Bumps, Baby & Child recovery positions, etc. To book a place - on line at: www.keepabeat.com or enquires call 07984082161.

BELL LANE CAR PARK Works to improve the car park on Bell Lane have commenced. This includes new lighting, line markings, speed bumps & raised kerbs. This project has been jointly funded by District Councillors, the Parish Council & Wakefield Council.

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Nordic Walking in the Evening As reported in April issue the very popular Nordic walk group have started an evening walk. They are an extremely friendly bunch & welcome new members to join. Leaving BELL LANE car park every Wednesday at 6pm they walk for approx. 34 miles taking about 1 to 1 ½ hours. Poles are provided, and instructions in Nordic walking if required. What a great way to spend a summer’s evening!

Fashion Show Monday 15th July The Rustic Arms, Ackworth at 7pm in aid of The Prince of Wales Hospice hostd by the Complete Clothing Company showing /selling high street labels at discounted prices.

Tickets £5 each either to buy on the door or in advance at Michelle’s Flowers, 76 Baghill Lane, Pontefract

The Ackworth Big Spring Clean 2019 This campaign is responsible for the fantastic work that has taken place to collect & prevent litter in the village. Adam Fletcher the organiser of the Ackworth Big Spring Clean 2019 has been working closely with Wakefield Council and Ackworth School and events have been organised to collect & correctly dispose of litter from the village streets & countryside.

A survey was conducted on the local “Ackworth live it love it” website as to where there was a need for more bins in the village & also a request for donations to purchase these bins.

Nicknamed the “dirty dozen” 12 new bins ( maybe more ) will be arriving in the village shortly stickered with the logos of those who kindly donated. They will then be located in the areas identified in the survey as key locations requiring a bin!

All 5 Primary Schools got involved with a litter pick w/c 24th June to benefit all in the village. They are doing a poster campaign, showing their before and after litter pick photographs, with some key messages

for local residents on keeping Ackworth tidy.

These posters are expected to be available week commencing 8th July.

A BIG THANK YOU also to the silent army of litter pickers collecting every day & those that just take it amongst themselves to clean up the village & surrounding areas – you know who you are!

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Your Community News DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN A CAR.

Pontefract Community Kitchen Local lady Claire Pointon is part of this wonderful project providing hot & cold drinks, hot food & puddings to eat in & takeaway for anyone who comes in including the homeless.

They provide a network of help for people living on the streets things like pop up tents, sleeping bags, flasks, toiletries, etc.

If anyone feels they are able to donate or offer support to this project please get in touch with Claire via Facebook.

Never leave your dog alone in a car on a warm day. If you see a dog in a hot car, if possible get someone to stay with the dog to monitor its condition. If it begins to display signs of distress or heatstroke call either 999 or RSPCA 24-hour cruelty line for advice on 0300 1234 99. However, if the dog is in danger, dialling 999 should always be the first step.

STOLEN DOGS The eagle eyed dog walking residents of Ackworth may have seen a number of signs warning people to be aware of potential dog nappers & this has then spread to social media creating fear within the community.

Rumours of marks being left on the front of properties where pets live have been circulating & owners are becoming anxious for the safety of their animals.

PCSO Lorraine Kavanagh confirmed at the Parish Council Meeting ( June )that there have been no reports of dogs being stolen and residents should not worry. Anyone with concerns should call 101.

SUMMER FAYRE 27th JULY To be held at Ackworth Cricket Club situated behind the “Boot & Shoe” on Wakefield Road.

There will be lots to do for the kids including a Fun Fair & Craft Stalls, and for the adults a wonderful bar! The event is from 11am until 4pm so go & join the fun!

Low Ackworth Playground

Two new seating benches have been placed within the Playground.

Masons Arms Sunday 14th July

Marquee and BBQ

T-Shirts £12 Bouncy Castle & Air guitars for the kids Live Music 1pm to 8pm Sean King * 3 Fall * Welsh T. Band Scott Phoenix * Leon & Danny Cadavers * Bauxite Shoes Bell Lane, Ackworth, WF7 7JD

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Your Community News PARTY ON THE GREEN Ackworth School

To be held on 3rd July from 6pm until 8pm.

Bring your own picnic ( no alcohol is permitted ) and enjoy the music & song from the students of the school. Tickets are £5 each ( children are free of charge ) and can be booked via e-mail – PSA@ackworthschool.com or purchased on the night from the vestibule main school entrance.

CHANGE TO THE DATE OF THE NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Full Parish Council meetings are usually held monthly ( except August ) on the 2nd Monday of the month however the JULY meeting has now been altered to Monday the 15th starting at 7.15pm.

Any Ackworth resident wishing to address the Parish Council may do so during the first 15 minutes of the meeting.

ACKWORTH SCHOOL SUMMER BALL Residents are invited to join Ackworth School for its Summer Ball on Saturday 6th July from 7.30pm until 1am.

Tickets are £55 each and can be booked via e-mail – PSA@ackworthschool.com this includes a meal. Formal dress code – ( cocktail dresses & suits rather than full ball gowns ) Music, fun & dancing into the wee hours.

BEER FEST’ UPDATE Rory James Embling Foundation WOW amazing £ 2152.00 was raised for the Rory James Foundation and other local charities despite the torrential rain! That’s enough money to screen another 42 young hearts – what an achievement. The foundation would like to express their gratitude to all barrel sponsors, gin sponsors, food sponsors, helpers & all those that attended. They are now looking forward to next year, making it even bigger & better.

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Your Community News Ackworth 74 Club Summer Walk Cancelled!

For the first time this century, bad weather meant the 74 Club cancelled their Summer Walk, a popular regular event on their Club Calendar. Instead Members met at the Masons’ Arms on Bell Lane for a Social Evening with Complimentary Buffet Supper and Quiz.

Despite the wet and dreary evening, Members were in good spirits and there was much laughter and chatter as they settled down to enjoy the delicious buffet supplied by the Masons’ catering team. The General Knowledge Quiz was deemed to be quite demanding and therefore did promote much debate and discussion.

So, regardless of the weather, Members agreed it had been a very successful and enjoyable evening! Thanks go to the Masons’ Arms Staff for making everyone so very welcome.

Ackworth 74 Club’s July Meeting is an Outing to Lincoln on Tues. July 9th. Non Members Welcome For information about joining the 74 Club Contact Sue on 615608

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Ackworth 74 Club Summer Outing Tuesday July 9th 2019 Non Members Welcome

Enjoy a varied and interesting day out in Lincoln!

Coach departs Ackworth Co-op 9 am Fare only £10 To book call Sue now on 615608

SPRING INTO SUMMER CLEAN REFRESH REVIVE GARDEN & HOME

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GRASS CUTTING Grass cutting, hedge trimming & strimming.

Debris remove if required One off cut or regular visit

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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

07870 294412

625617

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

07870 294412

649320

Tues.

Yoga

Bell Lane Centre

6 pm - 9.15 pm

07870 294412

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

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

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

Thurs.

Nostell Karate Club

Bell Lane Centre

7 pm – 8.30pm

01977616547 625617

624220

612859 07799080416

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

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. 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 1.30pm – 3.00 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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