The Ackworth Arrow

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March 2022

Issue No. 96

GIFTS FOR SPECIAL OCCASSIONS AND BIRTHDAYS

Ackworth Flower Shop Sunday 27th March We are now taking orders for

Mother’s Day

& delivery slots are filling up quickly .

We have a full selection of pick ups available along with BALLOONS,CHOCOLATES, GIFTS & CARDS

BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF FRESH FLOWERS ARRIVE DAILY FREE DELIVERY TO ACKWORTH ADD ADDITIONAL GIFTS TO YOUR ORDER CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR DELIVERY Debbie Harrod @ ACKWORTH FLOWER SHOP

92 Wakefield Road, Ackworth, WF7 7BD :01977 619944 Farmery’s Florist, 32a Barnsley Rd, South Elmsall, WF9 2SA :01977 642434 2 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements

Welcome to the March issue of

Ackworth Arrow

Spring is in the air!! Oh how I love those words…

It’s great to see our communities working together for the benefit of their village. We have another opportunity for everyone to meet up as we celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee in the Summer, everyone is encouraged to hold a street part over the weekend, the celebrations start on Thursday 2nd June until Sunday 5th June. Feel free to share your plans and ideas in the Arrow.

March is the month of celebrating that special person who plays a huge part in our lives. Whether it is your Mum, Aunt, Mother in law, Grand parent, past or present, we raise our glass and thank you all for your guidance, support and strength. Happy Mothers Day. The April issue deadline is Wednesday 16th March. The magazines will be delivered the last full weekend in March.

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

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Introducing the Anne Robson Helpline.

If you or someone close to you is dying, you can talk to us.

At the Anne Robson Trust we aim to be there to listen to anyone who is struggling with the imminent death of someone they care about. We know that facing the end of life can leave you isolated and alone.

Calls are free and confidential – Call us on 0808 801 0688 Being able to access support whilst a loved one is dying is really important for a number of reasons. Gaining knowledge of what may happen towards the end and having a sense of ‘preparedness’ helps both the person dying and their family gain as much control as possible.

Please visit www.annerobsontrust.org.uk/helpline-service to find out more.

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Ackworth 74 Club February Meeting.

At their February Meeting the 74 Club welcomed a distinguished speaker, Veronica Bird OBE. Veronica’s talk entitled” From Prison to Palace” was interesting, informative and at times amusing. Veronica spoke about her fascinating life, first as a Prison Officer, later as Prison Governor, serving at Wakefield and Armley Prisons and meeting such notorious prisoners as Myra Hindley and Charles Bronson. Finally, it was her work as a Prison Reformer which gained her the OBE received from the Queen.

Veronica, one of nine children born to a Barnsley miner in the late 30’s was no stranger to Ackworth having won a scholarship to Ackworth School, though she was later removed by her family who needed her to help at home. Veronica joined the Police Service at 21 before transferring to the Prison Service where she was to spend the next 35 years.

Members thoroughly enjoyed hearing Veronica speak and many bought her book. Veronica donates all the proceeds from her book sales and fees for her talks to charity.

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The Ackworth 74 Club Annual General Meeting

Methodist Church Schoolroom Tuesday March 8th at 7.30 pm Membership Fees of £12 per annum now due for the Club Year Apr. 2022 – Mar. 2023 Following the AGM there will be a Faith Supper and Bring and Buy Book Sale.

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Thinking of joining the Ackworth 74 Club?

New Members Always Welcome!

Call Sue on 01977 615608 for further details.

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Telephone (01977) 611860

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Including Vehicle still with a Warranty

Phone Garry for a FREE Quote!

£30 MOT With this voucher

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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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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

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Low Ackworth Centre

613704

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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