The Ackworth Arrow, June issue

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June 2019

Issue No. 64

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Welcome to the June issue of Well done to everyone who has just taken their SATS exams in year 6. This is the end of what can be a really stressful time for young people (as well as teachers, parents and carers!).

Also, good luck to everyone taking their GCSE’s and further education exams. It takes a lot of work and effort to achieve the grades you need but don’t forget to take a break, go outdoors and leave the screens behind, if only for an hour a day.

After enjoying a wonderful treat of a day out walking in Derbyshire with a lovely friend, I was really pleased to see that the Ramblers do shorter walks for those of us who work or have family commitments. Find out more on their website.

There is nothing better than a good walk somewhere new and even better when someone else has organised it.

The deadline for the July issue is Wednesday 19th June. The July issue will be distributed the last weekend in June.

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Your Community News “SAVE THE DAY”

Dr. Jackson Cancer Fund

The fantastic ACKWORTH PRAM RACE is to be held on SUNDAY 25th August at 1pm. As reported in last month’s issue the plotting & planning has begun. Meetings for the events team are to be held at The Masons on Bell Lane Thursday at 7pm every other week. If you would like to join the team then please get in touch Facebook – Ackworth Pram Race & also it’s never too early to register your team to participate.

Ascot Ladies Day at King’s Croft

ACKWORTH HERITAGE GROUP Ackworth Village Green Fair To be held on the Green, High Ackworth ( located adjacent to the Brown Cow pub ) on Sunday June 2nd starting at 1pm. The theme of the event is “ The Life and Times of John Gulley” for those that don’t know he was a Prizefighter, Race Horse Owner & Local MP. There will be stalls, cream teas & talks.

ACKWORTH BEER FEST At Rory’s Return 1 Fothergill Avenue Ackworth WF7 7PF – follow the road Hardaker Lane on to Holly Bank & then to Fothergill Avenue FRIDAY 7th June 4pm to 10pm SATURDAY 8th June 2pm to 10pm SUNDAY 9th June 12noon to 10pm Wide selection of Real Ales & Ciders from Yorkshire plus a Gin Bar Admission £5 including 1st pint & commemorative glass Ales £2.50 a pint and food available Supporting the Rory James Embling Foundation at CRY ( Cardiac Risk in the young ) Please come along and support this fantastic cause!

SKY DIVE Wonderful news Jennie Simmonds completed her sky Dive on the 18th April raising money for CRY & smashed her target of £1000! “Well Done” to her and a massive “Thank You” to all who donated & supported her.

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Dr Jackson’s charity is named after the late Dr. Ken Jackson GP & was established in 1977 as a local charity to help make a positive impact on those of us who are touched in some way by cancer.

Ascot Ladies Day is an extremely popular fundraising event, this year being held on Thursday 20th June at Kings Croft, Pontefract .

So popular is the event that is already a SELL OUT! If any businesses or person is able to offer a donation of a raffle prize to be auctioned at the event to raise vital funds please contact – email charlton68@aol.com

CRY – FREE HEART TEST On the 22nd June there will be free heart testing at 1 Fothergill Avenue, Ackworth WF7 7PF for anyone aged 14 – 35.

To book visit www.testmyheart.org.uk using the Password : Rory31.

The aim is that every young person should have the choice to have their heart checked and is being funded in the memory of Rory Embling.

PARISH COUNCIL PUMPKIN EVENT For the last nine years the Council has invited local children to take part in the Parish Council’s annual pumpkin event, which sees children planting seeds in the spring & then gathering in October to show off their pumpkins.

This year the event took place at Brackenhill Allotments and great fun was had by all! The event was supported by the Brackenhill Allotment Association.

Giant pumpkin “Dill’s Atlantic Giant “ jumbo variety can grow to 200 pounds - the children’s may not grow that big but hopefully they’ll be some woppers! We’ll let you know in November.

For anyone wishing to have their own allotment at Brackenhill please contact the Parish Council for more details.

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Your Community News “DOWN MEMORY LANE” This is a singing group for people with dementia/ memory problems and their carer’s. Celebrating 4 years this is a very friendly group who welcome new members with open arms.

The group gather every Wednesday 1pm – 3pm at Carr Bridge Pavillion to sing, chat and make new friends.

Remember on the 13th June its Cupcake Day raising as much “dough” as possible to beat dementia. If you feel you can host an event, at home, at work, anywere its up to you, then go on their website & SIGN UP!

We are extremely lucky in Ackworth to have a number of defibrillators situated around the village.

Locations include – Hinnits Bakery, Parish Rooms, Carr Bridge Playing Fields and now thanks to Ackworth Runners and Ackworth Cricket Club one at Ackworth Cricket Club.

To use a defibrillator call 999- they will advise on the nearest to you, give a code and then ask you to follow their instructions.

DIFIBRILLATORS IN THE VILLAGE Defibrillation is a treatment for life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and delivers a dose of electric current (often called a countershock ) to the heart.

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Your Community News NEW LOOK TO COLLEGE LANE SURGERY

ACKWORTH GALA SATURDAY 29th JUNE

As some of you may be aware construction work has been taking place at our local doctor’s surgery. The reception area is being re-located giving much need space & a new modern look.

Completion should be within the next few weeks.

Appointments – Book On-line You can now book & cancel appointments & telephone consultations.

The practice is offering a number of these to book on-line with a doctor. If you would like to have access to this 24/7 from your own computer, you will need a log in & password from the reception staff. Please request this at reception, providing personal identification to validate your request in person. The log incredentials are unique to each person & will not be given out to anyone other than the patient to protect confidentiality & access to their medical record.

Saturday morning appointments are available between 8am – 11.30am & are pre-bookable.

Please check with reception as they may be subject to change.

The first Ackworth Gala was held in 1977 to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and has since turned into an annual event held at Carr Bridge Playing Fields ever since. Comprising of a parade, arena events, fundraising stalls and activities for the children.

The theme for the gala this year is Movie Superheroes & Villians and the fancy dress competiton will be split into 4 categories: Age 5 and under Age 6-8 Age 9 and over And NEW for this year Adults – all adults are encouraged to take part as part of the fun and games!

Rory James Embling Heart Screening Rory’s Foundation provides heart screening for local people in the age group 14 – 35. The next screening will be Saturday 22nd June at 1 Fothergill Avenue, Ackworth . Any Ackworth Arrow reader who would like to take up the offer can do so on the CRY website using the password RORY31.

SUMMER FAYRE To be held at Ackworth Cricket Club on Saturday 27th July .

There is to be a Fun Fair & Craft Stalls 11am – 4pm plus a memorabilla auction from 4pm anyone wishing to have a stall at this event please contact the club.

Please look out for further details in The Ackworth Arrow nearer the event date.

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The primary schools in the Village take it in turns each year to choose a Gala King & Queen and this year it’s the turn of Outwood Academy Primary School, Bell Lane with Howard School & Mill Dam School choosing the Gala Queen/King Attendants.

Stalls are provided free of charge to local community groups and charities. Local businesses can also apply to have a stall at a cost of £20 per stall to promote their business, please contact the Council if you are interested. Cut off for applications is Monday 3rd June.

The arena acts booked are: Melton Mowbray Toy Soldiers Clown Bluey Crazy Fire Engine The Falconry School CG Dance Academy The Parade leaves at noon so get out onto the streets cheer & support.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS DAYS Outwood Primary Academy, Bell Lane will be held in JULY dates to be confirmed Ackworth Howard CE (VC) J & I School, Low Ackworth will be held on 21st JUNE Ackworth Mill Dam J & I School, Millgate will be held on 1st JULY For more information please contact the school.

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Your Community News Ackworth 74 Club Summer Outing Tuesday July 9th 2019 Some seats still available!

Non Members Welcome

Enjoy a varied and interesting day out in Lincoln! Take in the Castle or the Cathedral or simply spend time exploring. Coach departs Ackworth Coop 9 am

Fare only £10

To book call Sue on 615608

SPRING INTO SUMMER CLEAN REFRESH REVIVE GARDEN & HOME

PINK RIBBON DAY at THE MASON’S ARMS – 14th JULY 2019 Situated on Bell Lane, Ackworth telephone – 01977 612117 This year see’s the start of a amazing new event taking place at The Mason’s Arms in conjunction with Pontefract & District Breast Cancer Support Group.

The event is to take place on SUNDAY 14th July starting at 2pm until 5pm. There will be a bouncy castle, bar-b-que, raffle, bands and so much more!

T-shirts and raffle tickets will be available to buy nearer the date or on the day.

If any bands/musicians would like to be a part of this worthy cause and can donate their time for free please contact – Maxine.kendrick@btopenworld.com.

They are also asking for raffle prizes so again please contact Maxine if you are able to support this cause.

All proceeds will be going to support Breast Cancer charity and as one Ackworth local resident Colin McCluskey pointed out “ you never know when cancer will touch you!” so please come along and support whilst having fun at the same time.

RUGBY - TOUCH AND PASS “Calling all gentlemen of a certain age”.

Do you fancy getting fit & having a laugh at the same time? If the answer is yes then why not join the lads at Carr Bridge Playing Fields Thursday’s at 7pm. Its free, great exercise & lots of fun!

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GRASS CUTTING Grass cutting, hedge trimming & strimming.

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1st Ackworth Cubs 1st Ackworth Cubs Another new term is with us and the Cub section are already hard at work. The end of last term saw some of the Cubs working towards helping the local community - a section in their World Challenge Badge. They discovered all about food banks and the need locally for them. A collection of food items was made and donated to local food banks. When the goods were taken to the Co-op in Ackworth it filled the box there! The photo shows some of the Cubs with just a small sample of what was collected.

To start this term Senior Sixer Joel Hanley was presented with his Chief Scout Silver Award, the highest a Cub can achieve. Joel is the fourth member of the group to have recently been awarded this honour, the others being, William Hart, Abi Graham and Kacper Gorol. To gain the award Joel achieved 7 Challenge badges, Adventure, Outdoor, Skills, World, Teamwork, Team Leader and a Personal Challenge. To achieve these Joel undertook and successfully passed such diverse things as climbing and orienteering, bouldering and hiking, camping and fire lighting, first aid and model making. He learned about other faiths and celebrated festivals from other countries.

He also learned how to cook and tried new sports, Lacrosse and Curling. Other activities too numerous to mention here were also undertaken.

As well as achieving these Challenge badges, Joel also gained 11 other Activity badges.

The Cub section are busy planning their Summer programme of activities. At the moment they are working towards their Road Safety Badge, and are looking forwards to many new outdoor and challenging activities during the Summer months, when they really will put the OUT into Scouting.

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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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07813 839888 01977 708868 07702 232212

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