The Ackworth Arrow

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July 2022

Issue No. 101

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Welcome

to the July issue of the

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Ackworth Arrow What an amazing June we had, so many lovely events held all over the country to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

It was great to see all the bunting decorating our streets, homes and shops. A huge well done to everyone involved in the Jubilee celebrations.

Congratulations to all students who have now finished their Sats, GCSE’s, A’ Levels and BTEC qualifications, I wish you all the best of luck with your results and a relaxing summer.

The August issue deadline is earlier than usual this month due to the holiday period, please send your adverts and articles no later than Wednesday 13th July. The arrow will be delivered before 1st August.

Best Wishes

Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937 michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

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Ackworth 74 Club June Event A Summer Walk followed by a Buffet Supper at The Masons’ Arms.

On a beautiful June evening, instead of their usual monthly meeting at the Methodist Schoolroom, Members of the Ackworth 74 Club were to be found gathering on the Bell Lane Car Park, ready for their annual Summer walk. Prior to setting off along the Dando Way the 25 walkers paused for a photo.

This year the weather was just right, a warm, balmy evening, perfect for a stroll in the countryside. There was much laughter and chatter as Members enjoyed the opportunity to be out and about, and catching up with news.

Leaving the Dando Way they turned right on to Hardaker Lane to follow paths and track down towards the little River Went, along it’s banks and back into the village. Then the walkers continued on to the Masons’ Arms on Bell Lane, where another 13 of the, slightly less energetic, Club Members waited to greet them in the newly refurbished Lounge Bar. Then all the 38 Club Members present, enjoyed a delicious complimentary buffet paid for by Club funds, provided and served by the Masons’ Arms, current, in-house, catering team, The Yorkshire Smoggie.

The rest of the evening was very pleasantly and convivially spent doing a quiz. Committee Member, Sue Sidwell won the raffle and everyone agreed it had been a very successful, enjoyable social evening.

The next event of the Ackworth 74 Club is their Annual Outing in July, this year to the Piece Hall in Halifax and then on to Shibden Hall.

The Club will next meet at the Methodist Church Schoolroom on the 2nd Tuesday in September.

For further information about the 74 Club call Sue on 01977 615608

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Ackworth Ladies 74 Club Summer Outing Tuesday July 12th 2022

Halifax Piece Hall & The Town Shibden Hall & Country Park “Home of Gentleman Jack” For further details and to book call Sue on 01977 615608

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1ST ACKWORTH SCOUT GROUP SCOUTINGS HIGHEST HONOUR 1st Ackworth Scout Groups longest serving leader, Tom Peacock, has just been awarded the Scout Associations highest honour, ‘The Silver Wolf’.

The Silver Wolf Award is the unrestricted gift given by the Chief Scout (Bear Grylls) to people who have given the most outstanding service over many years, and upheld as an accolade that reaches the highest level of scouting.

The award consists of a silver wolf suspended from a dark green and yellow neck ribbon, a cloth badge to be worn on the uniform shirt, and a framed certificate signed by Bear Grylls, the Chief Scout.

The award was made by the County Commissioner of Central Yorkshire Scouts at the Quaker School, which is where the group meets, with all sections - Beavers, Cubs and Scouts present. The Commissioner praised Toms length of service given to scouting over 50+ years - in the Pontefract and Castleford District. He is the first person in the group to receive this award. He was given a rousing scouting ‘BRAVO’ after the presentation of the award, before everyone enjoyed refreshments in the sunshine.

Toms involvement in Scouts began as a boy, then he became a leader with groups 5th Pontefract, 1st Pontefract and later Ackworth. During this time he has seen a multitude of changes and advancements, but most important has been the continued growth of the movement and its adaptability to continue to inspire and challenge children, giving them adventurous and demanding activities that fit them for life.

When considering people for the award other aspects of service to the community are often taken in consideration. As well as his role in scouting Tom has been a voluntary Peak Park Warden, worked with the Probation Service in setting up an Outdoor Centre in Semerwater in the Yorkshire Dales, was a selector for ‘Operation Raleigh’, (now called Raleigh International), has worked as a volunteer at St.George’s Crypt, a centre for Down and Outs in Leeds, was involved in Riding for the Disabled, has been Chair of Trustees at Ackworth Community Library, is a trustee of the Elizabeth Love museum in Pontefract, and has worked as a volunteer fundraiser for the Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract for over 20 years.

He has also been awarded the ‘Mayor says thanks’ award for his contribution to scouting in particular.

A big Well Done Tom!

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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

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07870 294412 649320

01977616547 625617

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

612859

4thThurs

Heritage Group

Bell Lane Centre

7 pm – 9 pm

619356

07947001393

625617

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

Sat.

Community Library

Bell Lane Centre

9 am – 1 2 noon

Sat

Zumbini

Bell Lane Centre

10.30am -11.15am

Sun.

Ackworth Community Church

Bell Lane Centre

10.30am-12.30pm

Sun.

Spiritualist Church

Bell Lane 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

Line Dancing

Low Ackworth Centre

8 pm - 9.30 pm

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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Tues.

Beavers

Quaker School Sports Hall

5.15—6.15

676906 07868496858

Tues.

Cubs

Quaker School Sports Hall

6.15—7.45

Tues.

1st Ackworth Scouts

Quaker School Sports Hall

6.15—7.45

Tues.

Ackworth Road Runners

Cricket Club

6.30pm

612677

Thurs.

Ackworth Road Runners

Cricket CLUB

612677

Wed

'Down Memory Lane' Singing Dementia Sufferers & Carers

All Saints’ Church

6.15pm beginners 7pm Open for all 1.30pm—3pm

615210 07947331980 602751 615608 07960038024 612913 07903819409 613834

730188

07950825094

The Ackworth Churches Mon. Mon Tues.

2nd Tues.

Wed. Thurs.

Thurs.

1st & 3rd Thurs.

Mon.

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 St Mary’s Ackworth St. Cuthbert’s Ch. Methodist Church Methodist Church All Saint’s Church Methodist Church All Saint’s Church

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

Brownies

Bell Lane School

6pm – 7.30 pm

Mon Thurs

Guides 2nd Ackworth Brownies

Oakfield Park School Oakfield Park School

7pm—9pm 6—7.30pm

www.girlguiding.org.uk

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.

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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