July issue of the Ackworth Arrow

Also covers High Ackworth Low Ackworth Thorpe Audlin 3300 copies

JULY 2021

Issue No. 87

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Welcome to the July issue of

Ackworth Arrow Hey, summer’s here!

Hands up who is looking forward to summer? The weather in June was lovely and the light nights are such a treat. As many of us remain in this country for our summer break, I hope the sun continues to shine..

The new date of 19th July for the lifting of restrictions may have delayed some community groups from getting back to normal, hopefully, we should be in a position to meet again safely

by September. If you want to share your groups information in the August issue, please let me know.

Radiators, Leaks, Blockages, Outside Taps, General Plumbing

The deadline for the August issue is Wednesday 14th July. The August issue will be distributed the last full weekend in July.

Michelle Sidebottom

Tel: 07795 387937

michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

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Ackworth 74 Club Annual Outing.

Tuesday July 13th 2021 Non-Members Welcome!

Fare + Entry Fee to the Hall & Gardens Only £23!

Departing the Ackworth Coop Car Park at 9 am.

Spend the morning exploring the historic City of Beverley.

Enjoy shopping and lunch, before moving on to discover the delights of Burton Constable Hall and Gardens.

Treat yourself to afternoon tea before returning to Ackworth by 6 pm For further details and to reserve your seat

Call Sue on

07811698760

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TENNIS ROYALTY VISITED ACKWORTH SCHOOL IN MAY AS FORMER BRITISH NUMBER ONE TIM HENMAN JOINED PUPILS TO CELEBRATE A SUCCESSFUL LOCAL PROJECT AIMED AT GETTING MORE YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN TENNIS AND LAUNCH HIS FOUNDATION’S NEW FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN.

The par cipa on project, jointly funded by the Tim Henman Founda on and Ackworth School, in partnership with the LTA, the na onal governing body for tennis in Great Britain, has helped local coach Alice Robson bring tennis to nearly 2,000 pupils at 28 local primary schools, as well as to generate nearly 200 new members to Ackworth Tennis Club.

During the visit, Alice, who was named Development Coach of the Year at last year’s LTA Tennis Awards, delivered coaching alongside the visi ng primary school teachers to nearly 100 children at the school together with Henman himself, who was on hand to share his experiences from a 15‐year playing career which saw him reach six Grand Slam semi‐finals and win 15 ATP career tles.

Tim Henman said: “I am delighted to be at Ackworth today and see more young tennis stars coming through the pipeline. Talent is spread evenly across the country but sadly opportunity is not, which is why this Founda on ini a ve in associa on with the LTA, Ackworth School and Ackworth Tennis Club is so important.”

As we emerge from the COVID‐19 pandemic, children need these chances more desperately than ever.

“Some of us are lucky enough to remember the moment we found our spark and the people who inspired us, in my case through the tennis scholarship I was granted aged nine. By dona ng to the #FindingYourSpark you can give more special, life‐defining moments to more of our most vulnerable children.”

Anton Maree, Head of Ackworth School said: “Introducing ac vi es to children to which they do not normally have access has to take place at their convenience. We work with our partner schools at their schools with the facili es they have at their disposal. This approach allows us to reach a significant number of children and we help them to find their spark!”

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Tim Henman, Anton Maree (Head of Ackworth School) and Alice Robson

Harry Crystal & Gabriella Fullerton with Alice Robson & Tim Henman

The Tim Henman Founda on is one of a number of chari es the LTA is suppor ng through the effects of the coronavirus pandemic through grant funding from the Tennis Founda on.

Tom Shennan‐Barker

Director of Marke ng, Admissions & Communica ons, Ackworth School

Tim Henman coaching Ackworth School pupils.

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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

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Sun.

Ackworth Community Church

Bell Lane Centre

10.30am-12.30pm

Sun.

Spiritualist Church

Brackenhill Centre

6.30 pm-8.30 pm

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Mon.

Child Minder’s Group

Low Ackworth Centre

1 pm -3 pm

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Mon.

Bingo

Low Ackworth Centre

7.30 pm - 9 pm

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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

07885 536216

649320

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Thurs.

Art Club Ackworth Centre 10 am – 3 pm 10 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

07702 232212

07813 839888 01977 708868 07702 232212

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