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March 2019
Issue No. 61
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Welcome to the March issue of The Ackworth Arrow.
I hope everyone enjoyed the half term break, the weather was rather kind to us all (those of us who stayed at home!) This month’s Arrow is jam packed full of local information, making it easier than ever to become involved in your community. I just realised earlier this month, The very first Arrow will be 14 years old this year! Thank you for welcoming the Arrow into your home, I hope over the years, you have found it useful. You may have had a word with local lady, Mel Wright this month. Mel has joined the Arrow team and will be making sure she keeps her ear to the ground for information on local groups and events. If you have anything you want to share in the arrow—please get in touch with Mel, her contact details are at the end of this note.
We are currently restructuring our website to bring it up to date,. I will share more with you next month but hoping it will be even more informative and easier to navigate on all smart devices. If anyone wishes to advertise on our website—please get in touch. The deadline for the April issue is Wednesday 20th March The April issue will be distributed the last weekend in March. Best Wishes Michelle Sidebottom Mobile: 07795 387937 Email:michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk www.arrowpublications.co.uk Please contact Mel Wright if you have community information to share or you are interested in advertising in The Ackworth Arrow. Mel Wright Mobile: 07973 669743 Email: melanie570@btinternet.com
Your Community News The Ackworth Big Spring Clean 2019 Following on from the massive success of last year’s campaign we are holding another event over the weekend of 23rd & 24th March 2019. Starting at various locations through-out the village so please look out for information SUPPORTING “ KEEP BRITAIN TIDY” EVENT UPDATE ON THE ADDITIONAL BINS Following on from the bin survey carried out by the students of Ackworth School in 2018 plans are now being finalised regarding the location & installation of the additional bins. However, donations are being requested towards a PARK BIN & litter picking equipment to be available for individuals, groups & schools across the village. If you are able to help please get in contact. The aim is simply to reduce litter around the village & with your support we can achieve this, protecting our wildlife & preserve the environment.
Ackworth Community Drop-In Founded 11 years ago this is a very popular community facility held within the Parish Rooms, Bell Lane, Ackworth. It is open to anyone living in Ackworth - FREE & is held every 4th Tuesday of the month – the next being TUESDAY 26th MARCH. There is a warm & friendly atmosphere, bingo, raffle & light refreshments so please come along.
Coffee Morning Held at ALL SAINTS church, Wakefield Road, every Thursday from 10am until noon Everyone welcome so come along, have a coffee or tea with a nice slice of cake & enjoy a chat
Fashion Show Wednesday 6th March at 7pm Top Brands & High Street Fashions available to purchase on the night. Top Shop, River Island, Dorothy Perkins, M & S & more... Venue : Oakfield Park School, Barnsley Road, Ackworth WF7 7DT. Tickets £3 which can be obtained from either the office 01977 613423 or pay at the door on the night Refreshments available to purchase on the evening. Oakfield is a Local Authority maintained school for people aged 11 to 19 providing education for children with severe, complex or profound & multiple learning difficulties. This event is to raise fund for – Friends of Oakfield Park. Friends are a range of volunteers.
Friends Constitution Oakfield Park School A fundraising organisation, the funds from which are used exclusively to provide additional support for the pupils over and above Local Authority budgeted resources. Meetings are usually held on Monday at 3.30pm new members are very welcome please contact - 01977 613423 for more information
Little Friends Baby & Toddler Group Held at ALL SAINTS church, Wakefield Road, every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month TIME CHANGE – from March onwards 1.30pm until 3pm This is a FREE group providing social sessions for children such as singing, crafts, etc. There is refreshments & cake available. For more information please contact – JACKIE FOX on 01977 613834
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Pontefract Breast Cancer Support Group Have you ever been diagnosed with Breast Cancer? Would you like to meet others in a similar position? If the answer to these questions is YES then please join us. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 10am until 12pm for coffee & a chat offering support, information & yes FUN! Venue – The Conservative Club, Market Place, Pontefract Please come along & meet us or if you would prefer contact – Rachel Brown 07891 908641
We are looking for any Beauty Therapist/ Complimentary Therapists who may have a few hours to spare and are willing to give our ladies a little pampering Free of Charge, please get in touch. Also anyone who is able to offer free transport to take our ladies to & from appointments to get in touch.
Thank you.
The Ackworth 74 Club Annual General Meeting Methodist Church Schoolroom Tuesday March 12th at 7.30 pm Members are encouraged to come along and have their say about the Club and find out more about the wide variety of interesting talks and activities planned for the year ahead. Membership Fees of £10 now due for 2019 / 2020 Following the AGM there will be a Faith Supper and Bring and Buy Sale. So please bring along any unwanted items. ********** Thinking of joining the Ackworth 74 Club? New Members Always Welcome! Call Sue on 615608 for further details.
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Your Community News Ackworth Community Library Situated on Bell Lane the library has lots of wonderful things to offer. Not only are there lots of books, but they also offer computer access, printing, photocopying, children’s activities, refreshments & a BOOK CLUB. The Book Club meet at 7pm on the 3rd Monday of each month. The library is open Monday 9am to 12pm Tuesday 1pm to 6pm Wednesday 1pm to 6pm Thursday 1pm to 6pm Friday 9am to 12pm Saturday 9am to 12pm New members are very welcome you just need to take along some form of ID & proof of address
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Ackworth Community Library are looking for volunteers to provide support to the library & have a range of roles which may interest you. If you would like to be part of a warm, welcoming & friendly atmosphere; volunteering with them may be a great way to meet people & work to provide a great service to the community. Whether you can commit to just one hour now & again, or several hours over one or more days each week, they would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Leah on 07984691149 or better still pop in & have a chat!
DROP & SWOP We at Ackworth Arrow are constantly looking for new ideas to improve our community and so in partnership with the library are launching a new service they offer. Along with all the other fantastic facilities, we are now asking you to take your used jigsaw to the library & swop for another one. We all know that feeling, once you have completed your jigsaw you wonder then what to do with it? This offers a solution & also gives the opportunity for you to obtain another one. This of cause may take some time to get up & running & so we are also asking for donations of jigsaws as well – please make sure they are in good condition & all the pieces are in the box.
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Ackworth Heritage Group The group was formed in 2000 when a small number of residents got together to raise funds for the repair to the preaching cross on the village green High Ackworth. As a result of the fund raising activities the interest in Ackworth, its history , buildings and activities increased & the group was developed to promote, preserve & protect Ackworth’s Heritage. Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday in the month in the Parish Council Community Centre, Bell Lane starting at 7.30pm All are welcome with tea & coffee afterwards LECTURE PROGRAMME 2019 March 28th Chris Helm, Resolutions, Superstitions & Traditions April 25th Eric Jackson, The History of Almshouses May 30th Stewart Atkinson, My life in Music June Trip to Oxford Sept 26th Pat McLaughin, Great English Castles Oct 24th Janet Niepokojczycka, Once Upon a Time Nov 21st David Skillen, Cyclones in Calico. American Civil War Dec 12th Ivan Brown, Christmas Tradition
For members of the Group attendance is FREE for non-members £1
St Cuthbert’s and All Saints’ Churches are holding their Spring Fair at All Saints Church Wakefield Road Ackworth on Saturday 23 March 1 pm to 3.30 pm. There will be stalls selling Handbags and Shoes (New or almost new), Easter Gifts, Spring Bulbs, Plants and Planters, Jewellery, Pre-loved items and Donated new and hand made cards. There will be a Tombola including prizes for children, cakes and the usual refreshments. Admission free. Come along and join in the fun and fellowship!
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Ackworth Tennis Club Mother & Daughter Day th
10 March from 1pm to 3pm 51 Pontefract Road, WF7 7LT Ackworth Tennis Club welcomes females of all ages to come & play tennis for FREE! Equipment will be provided for you to come and play with your family/friend (it doesn’t have to be your mother ) To book your places please go to : www.clubspark.Ita.org.uk/ackworthtennisclub/Events
Nordic Walking Nordic Walking is one of the best cardiovascular & toning exercises there is. It’s like cross country skiing without the skis or the snow! All equipment is provided & the walks are suitable for all ages & abilities – all you need is sensible footwear & outdoor clothing. Walks are FREE & follow various routes lasting approximately an hour. They are held every MONDAY at 1pm Meeting Point – Rustic Arms Car Park , Long Lane, Ackworth WF7 7EZ
ACKWORTH HOARD goes on display at Pontefract Museum Wakefield Council has secured £37,000 of national funding to wards to cost of keeping a part of the “Hoard”, which was found in a garden in Ackworth last year. The “Ackworth Hoard” was discovered by a resident last July while digging in their garden. The “Hoard” has been assessed to be more than 300 years old. Another £2,000 was raised through public donations which has allowed a selection of the “Hoard” to be displayed in Pontefract Museum. “Thank You” to those that have donated already but donations are still being asked for to keep the items in Yorkshire. Donations can made to – Pontefract Museum , 5 Salter Row, Pontefract WF8 1BA
Pathway Linking Dando Way to Heaton Street
Residents were delighted to see work to create a pathway linking Dando Way to Heaton Street taking place this month. Work is now complete & is a fantastic addition to this very popular walkway. A big Thank You to Ackworth Parish Council.
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SPRING INTO SUMMER CLEAN REFRESH REVIVE GARDEN & HOME
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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
613704
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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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