Mar 12, Issue 78, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Blaxton & Finningley Issue No. 78

March 2012

Local News Primary School News Parish Council Newsletter and more...

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Editor’s Letter

Do you think we made it? Did we really get away with ‘that’ winter?? I hope so, fingers crossed I am not tempting fate!

Last month we featured the new look ‗Eagle and Child‘ which has moved seamlessly back into the hearts of locals. This month, we have another local pub to celebrate, The Harvey Arms in Finningley has recently undergone a major refurbishment bringing it bang up to date with how we dine and relax today.

It is so refreshing to have these much loved public houses brought back to life when so many are closing down. Villages need these hubs to help keep communities close, so be sure to support yours when you can!

The Diamond Jubilee may be a few months away now but already plans are taking shape. Kilham Hall have planned a Diamond Jubilee party to celebrate the occasion and we have a local celebrity who will be involved in the main event! ‗Broad Ambition‘, part owned by Charlie Griffin (Auckley) and Howard Griffin (Finningley) will take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on Sunday 3rd June! You can read all about it in this month‘s issue.

‘The deadline for the April issue is Wednesday 21st March. If you need to book space for community events and have not done so before, please let me know as early as possible so I can confirm we have the space. The April issue will be distributed from Friday 30th March.

A date for your diaries... Sunday 18th March, Mother‘s Day, if you are planning to take your Mum/Wife out for lunch, book early!

Happy Mother’s Day to Mothers’ everywhere!

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Finningley Women's Institute Finningley WI are hosting a Fashion Event called VIVA Women at the Crown Hotel in Bawtry on 15 March 2012. Event partners are Viva Fashion, Crown Hotel, Elements Medispa, Diamond Shoes, Top to Toe Fascinators and Al-Simers DJ and Karaoke. Proceeds are being shared between St John's Hospice, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospice. Tickets are available from Viva Fashion Bawtry, Crown Hotel Bawtry, Elements Medispas Thorne Road, Doncaster and Dower House Square, Bawtry and Diamond Shoes, Armthorpe.

St Wilfrid’s School Head Teacher prepares to say Farewell.

Head Teacher, Mrs Crayton will be leaving St Wilfrid‘s school to take up another opportunity after the Easter break. Mrs Crayton has been the Head at the school for fourteen years and will be sadly missed by staff, children and parents alike.

Mrs Crayton has a message for the Arrow readers.

After fourteen very happy years at Branton St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School I will be leaving at Easter to take up a new Headship post. I am looking forward to the new challenges ahead, but will certainly miss everyone at Branton St Wilfrid’s. Branton is such a special school and this is due to our distinctive Christian school family ethos, our hardworking and dedicated staffing team and governors, supportive parents and of course our wonderful children! For the Summer term our school will be under the capable leadership of Mrs Barnes who will be Acting Head teacher. I look forward to hearing about Branton St Wilfrid’s many successes in the future.

Very best wishes, E.A. Crayton

Holy Trinity & St Oswalds Finningley present Caroline Flint’s Surgeries Will be held on Friday 2 March at the following times by appointment – please ring 01302 623330: 9.15am – 10.00am Elm Green Community Centre, Elm Green Lane, Conisbrough 10.30am – 11.15am Yorkshire Main Community Centre, Edlington Lane, Edlington 11.45am – 12.30pm Tickhill Library, Castlegate, Tickhill 2.15pm – 3.00pm Assembly Rooms, Fieldside, Thorne.

3.30pm – 4.15pm Community Centre, St Lawrence Road, Dunscroft 4.45pm – 5.30pm Miners Welfare, West End Lane, Rossington 5.45pm – 6.30pm Meteor House, First Avenue, Hayfield Lane, Auckley

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A Potpourri of Light Entertainment.

Featuring Songs from the shows, comedy and more...

At the Church on Saturday 10th March - 7.00pm Tickets £5.00 (includes refreshments) available from Jess Daniels 535344 or Jean Mell 771854 Also...

A Taste of Easter Finningley Village Hall Wednesday 28th March @ 10.00pm to 4.30pm Come along and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee a hotcross bun or scone and a slice of cake.

Served by our waitresses.

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Kilham Hall We are delighted to be able to say that Kilham Hall is busy and all the weekly events are very well attended. The new Pilates class on a Tuesday evening is proving to be very popular. There is a good weekly attendance and an excellent mix of ages taking part. If you are still thinking about Pilates, it costs £4 per session, you do not need to provide any equipment -Debbie provides the mats and balls - and you simply need loose, comfortable clothing. Tuesday evenings, 7.30pm-8.30pm.

Beginners are welcome as you work at your own personal level and Debbie always gives you options.

The new Mums and Toddlers group is also proving popular on a Wednesday morning and we are hoping that it will become an established, weekly feature so to all mums with young toddlers out there, please recommend it to others and do come along. 9.45am - 11.15am and Simone will be pleased to hear from you on 01302 771101 if you have any questions or just come along on the day.

Weekend bookings for private functions are especially popular and we are so pleased that people are using the Hall for personal celebrations.

A word of advice, February and March weekends are already very much booked up and bookings have even been taken for September! So please don't wait until the last minute to make your Hall reservation. Booking reservations to Bev on 07856221470.

Tuesday July 12th, Tuesday Coffee Club is going to have its own special Diamond Jubilee celebratory morning. Having asked members for their preference, it has been decided to have a Pie and Pea lunch which is always very popular and there will be patriotic community singing as well as the usual bingo and quiz, of course. Further details to follow.

Finally, make a note in your diary of Tuesday June 5th - the Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday. An afternoon of Diamond Jubilee fun and games is to be organised for local children at Kilham Hall.

More details to follow, so watch this space!

Awaken Village Interest in Dance Folk dance (Live band) in Finningley village hall on Wed March 14th at 8pm £1 entry. all ages are welcome!

Thursday Coffee Mornings at Auckley St Saviour’s We hold a friendly coffee morning every Thursday during term time, from 10 – 11.30 am.

We meet in the small meeting room at Auckley Parish Centre, where you can call in for tea/coffee and biscuits and enjoy a chat with friends. Open to all. Contact Barbara on 01302 771525.

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As a Sport Maker you can: •Get FREE Adidas kit •Be a part of London 2012 •Enhance your CV •Gain new experiences •Boost your health & fitness •Have fun and meet people •Complete 10 hours of Sport Making and be in a draw for Olympic tickets!

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee A celebratory long weekend of parties and pageantry will mark The Queen‘s Diamond Jubilee (60 years) between Saturday 2 and Tuesday 5 June 2012. If you are a community group or resident wishing to share your event or want support to enable activities in your area, then let Doncaster Council know, it can be anything from a street party, family picnic or big lunch to a tea dance.

Call Sally Dean on 01302 865559 or email Southareateam@doncaster.gov.uk to register your activity or seek help and support for your planned event.

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The Queens Jubilee Thames Pageant

‘Broad Ambition’ confirmed to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant The afternoon of Sunday 3rd June will see a thousand boats gather on the river Thames in celebration of the Queen‘s Diamond Jubilee. It will be the largest flotilla in modern times on the river with rowing boats, working boats and pleasure vessels of all shapes and sizes beautifully dressed with streamers and Union Jacks, stretching for an estimated twelve and a half miles.

It has proved extremely popular with three boats applying for every place. The pageant organisers and representatives from the river community were involved in the selection process which included considering safety, fitness-for-purpose and range of vessel type as well as exploring whether the vessel was of historical significance or had an interesting story to tell. At the end of 2011, organisers confirmed to applicants the lucky boats who will take part in this historic event.

Broad Ambition‘ owned by four friends and crewed by a party of ten is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. ‗Broad Ambition‘ is one of the motor boats which will be travelling in the flotilla.

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Every vessel will proudly take its place in the flotilla alongside Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the Royal Family aboard the Royal Barge, The Spirit of Chartwell. It will be a once in a lifetime moment for all of us aboard ‗Broad Ambition as part of this glorious moment in our rich royal history.

The ‗Crew‘ (owners) from left to right are:- Dave Dalton (Beverley) Derrick Wilkinson (Bentley) Charlie Griffin (Auckley) Howard Griffin (Finningley)

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March 2012 Newsletter www.cantleywithbrantonparish.co.uk 2012/13 Annual Precept After careful consideration the parish council determined that the annual precept for 2012/13 should be increased by £2,400 to cover all households in the parish which is an average of £1.67 per household per year. No increase has been levied for the past two years. This will ensure that the parish facilities continue to be maintained to a high standard for the benefit of residents.

Basketball Facilities The installation of a basketball at the hard standing area to the rear of the ball wall is now complete for the enjoyment of young people.

Dog Fouling – Please Clean It Up The instances of dog fouling particularly on Kilham Lane are still apparent spite of previous requests. All dog owners are asked to ensure that when dogs foul any public area it is collected, wrapped and disposed of in the litter bins provided. Please also remember that dog fouling on pavements and grassed areas creates a serious health and safety risk particularly to children.

Detecting Speeding Vehicles The Safer Neighbourhood Team continue to operate the speed detection equipment in and around the parish particularly on Doncaster Road and Whiphill Top Lane in order to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Parking on Grass Verges Residents are asked to refrain from regularly parking on the grass verges as the appearance of a number of the verges along Doncaster Road and Chapel Lane is being spoilt.

Christmas Carol Singing Thank you to all the residents who again attended the very enjoyable Christmas Carol Singing event at Kilham Hall on Wednesday 14 December which was specially attended by Father Christmas. If anyone wishes to give feedback or has ideas for this year‘s event please notify the Clerk to the Council.

Provision of a Skip Following a request by the Parish Council a skip is to be provided by DMBC on Saturday 24 March 2012 between 10.00a.m. - 2.00 p.m. at the bottom of Valley Drive.

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Councillor Cynthia Ransome, Cabinet Member for Communities said: ―The event promises something for all, from the Family Fun Run to the more competitive races - each taking in some of the wonderful open spaces that we have in Doncaster.‖

A Great New Event for 2012 Organisers Metres to Miles launching the Run Doncaster 2012 event at Doncaster Race Course.

Left to Right: David Tune of organisers Metres to Miles, Mark Warmby Northern Territory Sales Manager of sponsors Brooks, Councillor Cynthia Ransome, Mike East UK Marketing Manager Brooks

The event has attracted sponsorship from global sports brand Brooks, and UK Marketing Manager Mike East was delighted to come on board as title sponsor for the event for the next two years ―We have been looking for a big event to sponsor in the North of England and Run Doncaster fits the bill exactly. The run appeals to the new jogger as well as the seasoned athlete and it‘s great that it is in a place as accessible as Doncaster‖.

Entry to the event is £18 for UKA Members and £20 for standard entry. Fun Run entries cost £8.

Online registration for both the Run Doncaster 10k and the Community Challenge Fun Run is available NOW at www.metrestomiles.co.uk For further information please contact Julian Moorhouse on 0759 0018230 or info@metrestomiles.co.uk

Runners from across the country and even beyond will be hitting the streets of Doncaster next May as the town will be hosting its first mass running event for many years. The Brooks Run Doncaster 10k takes place on Sunday 13 May and will see people taking part in a 10k which will start and finish at the famous Racecourse and taking in the Markets area, Town Centre and Town Fields.

The event promises to attract participants from across the UK and even runners from abroad. A Corporate Team Challenge will also feature in the event, with teams of 3 or more employees from the same firm competing to win the Corporate Shield.

Following the 10k event will be a Community Challenge Family Fun Run for children and families, with all finishers receiving a medal and certificate.

Julian Moorhouse of organisers, Metres to Miles said ―We are delighted to be working with the council to bring this event to Doncaster. The response has been tremendous since we opened entries last week. We had hundreds of people register in the first 36 hours, with entrants coming from London, Cumbria and even one entrant from the Isle of Man. It really is a great year to get the event off the ground, 2012 is a tremendous year for sport in UK and this event is for everyone‖.

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News From Finningley C of E Primary School

It’s Freezing in Foundation!

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In our recent cold snap and snowy weather our foundation stage 2 children have been adding to their topic on Polar Region by building their own igloo. Miss Waszak and the children went out to enjoy the snow and gather new experiences when it struck them that all the research they have being doing about the arctic and the Inuit people could be put to excellent use in constructing a replica of an Eskimo house.

They used school draws to pack snow into rectangular blocks which they then built up in layers. All the pupils spent time in the structure and had a fantastic time.

Year 1 at Natureland Year 1 have been undertaking a great deal of work on animals and plants from the rainforest in their recent ‗Looking After Our future‘ topic in school. As a result the children went on a school visit to Natureland near Skegness. An 8.00am early start for the children ensured they got a good day at the animal reserve and pupils were not disappointed with chances to stroke lizards, crocodile eggs waiting to hatch and see seals being fed. Pupils returned full of enthusiasm and with real expert knowledge about animals in our world and how to care for them.

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A Dahlicious Day in Year 3 and 4.

Year 3 and 4 in Mrs Middlebrooks class have been studying the works of Roald Dahl this half term and on their journey to becoming awesome authors they decided to have a dress up day as any one of Mr Dahl‘s characters. The levels of initiative and inventiveness displayed by pupils and parents was excellent. A full range of costumes walked through school‘s doors on the last Wednesday of half term.

Mrs Middlebrook got to teach Willy Wonka, Mr Twit, Mike TV, Matilda and a whole host of others.

Pupils chose their favourite book by Roald and created their own work in the style of it so school got excellent English from a fantastic event.

A Spring Home for Mr Hedgehog!

Year 5 and 6 have been cutting and sawing like there‘s no tomorrow this half term. After surviving the stress of mid year SATs test Mrs Booth and her pupils decided to get the wild area ready for spring by providing new homes for the numerous hedgehogs‘ we get around school. The children spent a great deal of time researching the size, shape, weight and feeding habits of hedgehogs before they started to gather materials for the big build.

Mrs Marbrow came armed with power tools and saws came to help on several afternoons and the children set about creating wonderful woodland homes.

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The Harvey Arm’s are wide open As you step into the newly refurbished Harvey Arm’s in Finningley, a warm, hugging welcome awaits you. With open roaring fires, comfy sofa‘s and spacious dining areas, the new look Harvey Arms has moved forward with the times, but still maintained it‘s traditional village pub atmosphere.

New owners, Warren and Sandy Kennedy who have been at the Harvey Arms since early last year, were quite happy running the very successful White Hart in Wadworth where they have been for the last 3 years. The brewery approached them and asked them to take a look at the Harvey Arms. Although they did not have plans for another pub at the time, they decided to take a look. Thankfully, they fell in love with both the pub and the village of Finningley! Sandy says ‗As soon as we saw the Harvey, we fell in love with it, we loved the village atmosphere and the setting with the duck pond and roaming peacocks. The pub looked tired and in need of some improvements, we also knew that the pub had loyal customers who had been eating and drinking here for years so the refurbishment was well deserved. The locals are really friendly and have welcomed us to the village; they love

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what we have done to the place and now have a local to be proud of.‘ The refurbishment has opened up the pub and dining area by knocking down an internal wall which separated the two.

Comfortable sofas and adequate eating areas arranged throughout the pub create a really relaxed dining experience. The ladies can all now take a much needed sigh of relief at the luxurious new toilet facilities which are a vast improvement to the old!

Sandy and Warren have more plans for the future, they hope to provide a new beer garden for the summer where customers can eat and drink outside. Warren say‘s ‗We want to create somewhere nice where our customers can come and relax with friends and enjoy the early evening sun, after a long day at work‘.

The Harvey Arm‘s serves a range of cask ales and fine wines and offers food throughout the week. There is a new menu featuring old favourites and some new comers. Sunday lunch is served as usual but proving to be very popular so it is important to book ahead to avoid disappointment.

One thing is for sure, a visit to the Harvey Arm‘s will not disappoint you, This village pub has been transformed and a truly warm welcome awaits old customers and new.

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Mother’s Day, Sunday 18th March Special Menu available. Book early to avoid disappointment Here at the Harvey Arms we serve home cooked food every day. Choose something different from our special‘s board where we offer a range of mouth watering meals, such as Pheasant with root vegetables and red wine gravy, Game pie or maybe Pork loin and mustard sauce. Enjoy our fine wines or choose from three cask ales which are regularly changed to offer you plenty of variety.

Food serving times are 12noon to 3pm & 5pm until 9pm Monday to Friday, Saturday 12noon through to 9pm and Sunday 12noon to 6pm.

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News from Hayfield Lane Primary School Healthy Cafe At the end of last term, Year 5 opened a Healthy Cafe, to celebrate their work on healthy eating. Their homework task was to make a healthy snack which could be served in the cafe. Everyone worked so hard and there were some very tasty dishes on offer. At school, they designed games about keeping healthy to show their learning to the other children. They invited the wholeschool along, as well as their parents.

They loved trying the food and playing the games and learnt that being healthy can be fun.

National Farmhouse Breakfast Week Year 4 visited the Ramada Encore Hotel in Auckley to learn about the importance of having breakfast, this was part of the „National Farmhouse Breakfast week.‟ Whilst at the Ramada the children took part in the „breakfast pot challenge‟ the challenge was to make the healthiest breakfast possible whilst only using four ingredients, once the challenge was completed the children then enjoyed eating their breakfast creations. During the visit the children met two members of the Doncaster Rovers Belles and two children were lucky enough to win family season tickets to watch them play.

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Year 1 As part of their learning challenge “What were granddad and grandma‟s toys like?” our year 1 children visited Cusworth Hall to look at toys from many years ago. They played with spinning tops, marbles, skipping ropes, wind up toys and kaleidoscopes. Whilst there the children dressed up in Victorian clothes and went into a Victorian classroom and washroom to experience what life was like back then. They then went to a Toys R Us store to look at toys that are available today paying particular attention to what materials the toys were made from.

Also some of the children‟s grandparents came into school to take part in a Wii challenge.

The children had great fun challenging the grandparents and were very surprised with their computer skills. All the children and grandparents thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to a rematch in the not too distant future.

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Aztecs Vs Greeks at Hayfield Lane Primary school

Aztecs Vs Greeks This term Year 5 have been answering the Learning Challenge, Who Were Greater: The Aztecs or The Greeks?

The class was split in two, with half representing the Aztecs and half representing the Greeks. The first challenge was to design and make a costume for homework and to wear it on Aztec Vs Greek day. Everyone worked so hard on this, with amazing results. During the day they researched Greek and Aztec temples, in order to make a model. Their other Learning Challenges have covered different areas such as warfare, inventions and Gods. One of the things they most enjoyed was filming their own versions of The One Show, where they interviewed a Greek soldier or an Aztec warrior. They are just coming to the end their Learning Challenge when they will be able to use all their knowledge in a debate about who were the greatest.

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News From Branton St Wilfrid‟s Primary School Fun in the Snow!

As our first heavy snow of the winter fell, our very creative children had fun during playtimes building a series of snow sculptures, from walls to igloos to ice dens with built in seating!

THE ASTROSPHERE On Wednesday 2nd February, Class 5 and Class 6 went in the Astrosphere to learn about the planets, stars and different things that are floating around in space! First we talked about how the Earth moves around the Sun, and then the man who owns the Astrosphere showed us what the sky looks like at night! We looked at the different stars and talked about the constellations we can see, and how they got their names.

Next, we watched videos about the planets in the solar system, and learnt what they are like. We found out that Jupiter spins on its side, which makes it different to the other planets that we know of. So, all in all, we had a great time and Class 5 cannot wait until next year to see it again. By Joseph Sidebottom and Henry Cutts, in Class 5.

A Visit by Sir William Petty Class 2 spent the day in the company of Sir William Petty, a close friend of Samuel Pepys, as part of our studies about the Great Fire of London.

During the day we heard the story of how the fire started, how it spread, and how the people used bucket chains to try to extinguish the flames. We acted out the spread of the fire from building to building and the attempts to put it out. We then created a new map of London by drawing our ideas to put before the King. To complete our day we drew portraits of Sir William.

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Sportshall Athletics Tournament The annual Pyramid Indoor Athletics tournament took place at the Hayfield School on Wednesday 25th February. It was a well attended event with girls and boys from four of the pyramid schools attending. St. Wilfridâ€&#x;s School took 10 girls and 10 boys from Year 6 to the event. They were invited to take part in field and track events. The field events included indoor javelin, sitting ball throw, vertical jump, standing long jump and speed bounce. The track events were 1 and 2 lap sprints, 1 and 2 lap hurdles and relays.

It was an exciting evening, with lots of cheering and team spirit. Some children were presented with individual certificates for demonstrating Olympic values such as respect, determination and friendship. But the main event was the winner of the team trophy for the school with the most points. We were very excited when our school name was announced as the winner! Well done Year 6 team.

We look forward to sharing more of our school news next month.

Best Wishes EA Crayton, Head teacher

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Auckley Academy School News Eggstra Special Event at Auckley Wow! What happened at Auckley School? Mysterious eggs – giant ones, appeared on the school field. They were huge, three of them complete with nest. The staff were puzzled!

What on earth could they be? Immediately the police were called in! An emergency assembly was held and police, along with children, investigated the area for clues. Other visitors quickly came to investigate too.

Community officers, and special guest journalists and scientists! “Our week had to be totally changed” said Mrs Evans, Headteacher.

Children quickly set to work writing their news reports about the incident. Some children thought they were alien eggs, others dinosaurs and Chinese dragons.

Lots of drama took place as children became news reporters and journalists. Throughout the week our work in school revolved around our „mysterious eggs‟. Poetry, dance work, fact finding, art, sculpture and story writing were all undertaken with great excitement.

And where are they now? “I wish I knew!” said Mrs Evans. “Three schools have contacted me to ask if they could borrow them. Unfortunately the last I knew they were being investigated by scientists. They were amazing, totally out of this world – it‟s true! Well at least it was in the hearts and minds of the children at Auckley school.”

St John Ambulance If you are injured when you at school you are in safe hands as Year 3, 4 and 5 have all taken part in first aid training by St John Ambulance.

They learnt how to check the area is safe and what to do in an emergency. Well done to all the children on gaining your certificates.

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Leeds Art Gallery Following on from arts week, Year 1 have been to visit Leeds Art Gallery. They looked at different pieces of art and discussed what story they might be telling. They children explored the gallery, looking at paintings and sculptures, and decided which pieces they liked the most. In the afternoon, the children had the opportunity to look at two sculptures in more detail. They had to decide what the sculptures were doing and thinking and finally they had to draw the sculpture. All the children enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot about looking at and enjoying art.

Holocaust Service Children from Auckley School attended the Holocaust service at Doncaster Museum on Friday 27th January. The children read out poems they had written in front of an audience which included the mayor, Peter Davies, the Civic Mayor and members of parliament Caroline Flint and Rosie Winterton.

Yamaha Music sessions We have been very lucky to have a visit from the Yamaha Music Point who played their electric guitars for us. Some of the children were even able to try playing the electric guitars themselves.

Flair Insurance Services Authorised & Regulated by the Financial services Authority Private Car, Van, Motorcycle, Motor traders, Fleet & Taxi insurance, Household, Property Owners, Travel Insurance & Commercial Insurance

Competitive premiums with a friendly service and ample free parking.

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact Terry.

Doncaster Road, Branton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3LT

Telephone 01302 537614 Fax: 01302 532070 To advertise please call 07795 387937 or 01302 534256

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Little Fidgets Languages for Children Launches in Doncaster!

Local linguist, Hayley Kirkby, is launching a new business called Little Fidgets, teaching French and Spanish to children from 2 to 11 years of age. Hayley is a fluent French and Spanish speaker and has spent four years working as cabin crew from Doncaster Airport travelling to destinations like France, Spain, Switzerland, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Hayley loved the opportunities her airline job gave her and now she wants to share her language skills with children by running Little Fidgets classes.

31 million Brits visit France or Spain each year and lots of families want their children to benefit from the advantages of starting languages young when children‘s brains soak up new words like sponges. Research has also shown that early language learning can reduce the risk of getting dementia in old age. According to a recent announcement from the British Council, ‗languages are essential to our children‘s future if they are to survive in the global economy.‘ Hayley will be launching her new classes, ‗French for Fidgets‘ and ‗Spanish for Fidgets‘ in Doncaster, Bawtry and Retford and in surrounding villages. Classes will include puppets, songs, games, role play and snacks, with the children using all the 5 senses as much as possible. Hayley will be running classes for 2 -4 year olds in church halls, she‘ll be running classes in nurseries and playgroups and she‘s also planning some after-school classes to be held in local primary schools. ‗I want to show people that learning languages is really easy if you start young‘, said Hayley. ‗Languages are so much easier when you start young and children can copy accents instantly.‘ If you want to join a class or find out more give Hayley a call on 01302 461 123 or visit www.littlefidgets.co.uk

Fun classes for 2–11 yr olds Puppets, songs, craft & snacks

Bawtry, Doncaster and Retford littlefidgets.co.uk Tel 01302 461 123

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Community Feel I was speaking to a wedding couple the other week, and explaining that part of the process of getting married is to have your ‗banns‘ called in church.

My understanding is that this goes back hundreds of years to when people in communities knew one another quite well. So, the local Parson would stand in church on a Sunday and say something like: ―I PUBLISH the Banns of Marriage between M. of _____ and N. of _____. If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy Matrimony, ye are to declare it. This is the first [second, or third] time of asking‖ The idea being that someone in the village might say, ―Hang on, John is already married to Eliza, so he can‘t marry Mary.‖ or, ―Aren‘t they related already?‖ or, ―She‘s below the age of consent!‖ In those days the community was close knit, with folk knowing one another‘s business far more than we do today.

However, I‘ve noticed that with some couples now they don‘t know who their neighbour is, never mind anything about them. Why? Because of increased mobility. Many villages and new estates are simply places where people sleep. They get up, leave the house, shut the door, get in the car, and drive to work and the process is reversed later in the day. In addition, there are fewer local shops as people travel for out of town shopping, so little chance to catch up on local news in the corner shop. Then, when weekend arrives, we travel to see family and friends, or spend time in our gardens with our 6 foot fences, so no chance (unless you‘re as tall as me) of chatting over the garden fence! So, it seems that as time goes by ‗community‘ might become a thing of the past.

In our villages there is still, to a degree, a ‗community feel‘ but I do hear people saying that it appears to be diminishing.

The answer?

Well, from my perspective Jesus said, ―Love your neighbour as yourself.‖ Now that would transform things!

Blessings

Revd. Neil Redeyoff St Saviour's, Auckley & St Oswald's & Holy Trinity, Finningley

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Road Surfaces Dear readers, Urban roads can be more slippery than country roads as the coating of oil and rubber on the streets becomes more polished by the constant traffic, Take care in dry weather but remember that a light shower (especially on a hot day) is likely to make road surfaces especially hazardous. Look for oil spills on the road in places where cars stop regularly (junctions, traffic lights etc). Unfortunately, grip is often reduced where it is most essential.

High friction compounds (like shell grip) are applied to road surfaces near hazards and accident blackspots (roundabouts, junctions, traffic lights etc). Be aware that moving from these high grip compounds to a normal Tarmac surface can unbalance a car particularly in the wet, on bends and when travelling too quickly.

Finally, slippery spilled diesel is very common on bends, roundabouts and tight junctions near petrol stations. This is especially dangerous to motorcyclists so allow them plenty of space.

An offer to all our readers In the spring this year for all our loyal readers we will be offering you all a.

Free Assessment Drive Check and you can also have a free taster of Advanced Driving. Ladies this includes you too.

This will consist of an Observed drive on different types of roads in and around Doncaster in your own car with one of Doncaster Advanced Motorists Observers. You will receive a debrief on completion of your drive.

If would you like to book your place watch this space. Mid week and weekend dates will be available.

If you are interested in the courses that we offer, you’ll be able to find this information on the Institute of Advanced Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 01302 886 276

Safe Driving Paul Tuke.

Senior Training Observer.

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What’s On In Branton And Auckley?

Mon

Day

Activity Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months

Meeting place Auckley Nursery School Building

Time 9.00—3.30pm

Contact

Mon

Weight Watchers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30am

Mon

1st Doncaster Brownies

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30 - 7.00

Mon

Friendly Society

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 4.00

Mon

Zumba Gold

Auckley Parish Centre

12—1.30pm

Mon

Line Dancing

Auckley Parish Centre

7.30—9.30

817124

Mon

Simply Singing

Auckley St Saviours Parish Church

10.00-11.30

571874

865405 07966 226073 770004 770097 07788262783

Mon

Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

5.30—6.30pm & 6.30-7.30pm

Tue

Coffee Morning

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

10.00-11.30

Sheila 538542

Tue

Art Group

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

1.00-3.00pm

Eddie 537480

Tue

Cubs 8 - 10yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

6.15 - 7.45

Tue

Street Beat Dance Academy

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

5.15—6.15pm

Tue

Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.00—3.30pm

865405

Tue

Clinical Pilates (from 10/1/12)

Auckley Parish Centre

2.30—3.30pm

07787158180

Tue

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

07915 666068

Tue

Ridgeway School of Dance

Auckley Parish Centre

4.00 - 9pm

Tue

Pilates

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

7.30—8.30pm

Debbie 07952756422

Vicky 07899980870

770838 Kim 07808070300

710889

Tue

Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

6.30.7.30pm

Debbie 07952756422

Wed

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30—11.00

07915 666068

Wed

Gentle Exercise

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 3.30

Wed

Soft Play for under 5’s

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.45—11.15

Simone 771101

Wed

Pre-School from 2 years 6 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.00-3.30pm

865405

Wed

Beavers 6 - 8yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

5.30 - 7.00

Wed

Table Tennis Club

Hayfield Community Sports Centre

7pm

Wed

Chunma Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill)

Auckley Parish Centre

6.15 - 7.45

868431

Wed

Pilates

Auckley Parish Centre

8.00—9.00

01427 752548

Thur

91st Rainbows

Scout Hut, Auckley

5.30 - 6.30

770727

Thur

Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.30 - 9.30

770838

Thur

Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.00—3.30pm

Thur

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

Thur

Coffee Morning

Auckley Parish Centre

10.00—11.30

771525

Thur

Slim & Zumba Exercise

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.30-10.45am

Debbie 07952 756422

Thur

Soft Play for under 5’s

Auckley Parish Centre

1.15-2.45

Simone 771101

Thur

St John Ambulance, 5-10yrs

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30-6.45

535151

Thur

St John Ambulance 10—16yrs

Auckley parish Centre

7.00—8.30

535151

Fri

Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.00 - 9.00

770838

Fri

Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.00-3.30pm

Fri

Music Bugs

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30-11.30am

Fri

Music bugs

Auckley Parish Centre

1.30-2.30pm

Fri

Art Group

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

10.00-12noon

Fri

BINGO

Auckley Parish Centre

7.00—8.30

Fri

Social Dance

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

7.30-10.30pm

Sat

Art Class

Auckley Parish Centre

10—12 noon

Sat

Talegate Theatre (Drama)

Auckley Parish Centre

10.30am

Sun

Sunday Club

Auckley Parish Centre

11am

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Blaxton Community Hall Bookings

771326

770838 530905 / 07703014818

865405 07915 666068

865405 07827 816175 As above Eddie 537480 770714 Cyril 532497 Tony Byrne 728239 07784 560062 770240

Contact Margaret Ottewell

886811

Contact Kathleen

771921

Finningley Village Hall Bookings

Contact Elaine McNulty

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings

Contact Beverley

771699 07856 221470

What’s On In Finningley & Blaxton?

Day

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Mon Mon Mon

Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley Village Hall Blaxton Community Hall Finningley C o E School

09.45-11.15 771699 1.30pm—3.30pm 771921 9-12noon 771699

Contact

Mon

Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Blaxton Community Hall

5.00—7.15pm

07787 521700

Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Soft Play for under 5’s

Finningley C o E School Blaxton Community Hall

9-12 noon 9.45—11.15

Simone 771101

Indoor Bowls 73rd Doncaster Brownies Weight Watchers Term Time Junior Youth Club See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs

Blaxton Community Hall Blaxton Community Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley C o E School

12.30—2pm 6.00-7.30pm 5-6.30pm 6.30-8.00pm 9-12 noon

771921 01427 754896 07966 226073 772924 771699

Wed

73rd Doncaster Rainbows

Blaxton Community Hall

5.30—6.30

772737

Wed Thur Thur Thur Thur Fri Fri Fri Sun

Zumba Class See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Art Club Scott Stevenson School of Dance Reach For The Stars-School Dance See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Reach For The Stars-School Dance Zumba Church Sunday School

Blaxton Community Hall Finningley C o E School Finningley Village Hall Blaxton Community Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley C o E School Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall

6.45—7.45 9-12 noon 1.00 -3.30 5.00-7.15pm 4.00-8.30pm 9-12 noon 4.00-9.00pm 9.30—10.30am 9.00-10.00

07899 980870 771699 771800 079180203703 079180203703 07899 980870 770607

Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley 2nd Wednesday of the month

Auckley Parish Council Meeting

Auckley Parish Centre

7.10pm

1st Wednesday of the month

Branton Parish Council Meeting

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

7.00pm

770922 772493

2nd Thursday of the month

Branton WI

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

7.20pm

537493

1st Thursday of the month

Auckley WI

Auckley Parish Centre

7.15—9.30 772065

Wednesday fortnightly

Mobile Library

Branton

1.40pm

873456

Wednesday fortnightly

Mobile Library

Auckley

2.15pm

873456

Wednesday fortnightly

Mobile Library

Gatesbridge Park, Finningley

4pm

873456

2nd Monday in Month

Church Friendship Group

Finningley Village Hall

1.30-3.30

Mrs Huxtable

Last Monday in Month

Doncaster Woodturning Club

Finningley Village Hall

6.00-9.00

832224

Neighbourhood Watch

Finningley Village Hall

7.00pm

770873

Finningley Parish Council

Finningley Village Hall

7.00pm

3rd Thursday in Month

Finningley WI

Finningley Village Hall

7.15-9.00

772539

3rd Tuesday in Month

Tuesday Club

Finningley Village Hall

1.45pm

770992

Monday 23rd April 2012 3rd Tuesday in Month

Private, Modern, Classic & Sports cars.

Light Commercials and Fleet Maintenance Unit 3, Ash-Holt Industrial Park, Blaxton Doncaster DN9 3NT

Tel: 01302 772668 Mob: 07940 592648

Advice

General

Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line

01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General

01302 734444

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Post Office—Finningley

01302 770228

Transco - Gas Leaks

0800 111 999

Post Office - Auckley

01302 770250

Yorkshire Water

0845 124 2424 Post Office - Branton

01302 536053

Care in the Community Age Concern Childline

Robin Hood Airport 0800 009966 08001111

01302 801010

Medical Auckley Pharmacy

01302 771392

Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard

08444 140726

Doncaster Council - Community First

01302736000

NSPCC

0808 8005000 Doctor Okleke, 41 Ellers Lane, Auckley

01302 770327

RSPCA

08705555999

Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital

01302 366666

NHS Direct

0845 4647

Community Auckley Parish Council

Oakwood Doctors Surgery, Masham Rd, 01302 770922 Cantley

Branton Parish Council

Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Doncaster 01302 772493 Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm, Bank 01302 369699 holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year.

Safer Neighbourhood Team

01302 537611

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Finningley Parish Council

01302 771224

Kilham Hall Community Centre, Branton

07856 221470

Auckley Parish Centre

01302 886811

S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency)

0114 272 7202

S Yorkshire Police (non emergency)

0114 2202020

Education Armthorpe Library

01302 833538

Auckley Primary School

01302 770701

Cantley Library

01302 535614

Doncaster Central Library

01302 734305

Doncaster Council - Education

01302 737222

Doncaster Mobile Library

01302 873456

Finningley C of E Primary School

01302 770330

Hayfield School Comprehensive

01302 770589

Hayfield Lane Primary School

01302 770427

Mcauley Catholic High School

01302 537396

St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School

01302 537344

Leisure Armthorpe Sports Centre

01302 834268

My Vue Cinema

08712 240240

The Dome Leisure Centre

01302 370777

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Business Directory To advertise your business in the directory for 12 months call 01302534256 Architect Wright Design

01302 733622

Children’s Activities Twinkle Toe Tots, Parent & Tots, Branton Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman Campsall Cabinets (and joinery) Doncaster www. Campsallcabinets.co.uk

07853893917 01302 701801

Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster

01302 770768

Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs.

01302 533663

Funeral Directors W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster

01302710285

Garages —Car Service & Repair James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley.

01302 370846

The Car Workshop, Armthorpe

01302 834825

General Convenience Stores Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley

01302771187

Interior Fitted Furniture DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe

01302 886790

IT Solutions It To Go Computer Services W: www.ittogo.co.uk E:sales@ittogo.co.uk

01302 352532

Mat & Mouse IT Services Ltd info@matandmouse.co.uk

01302 534449

Medical Health Chiropodist Health Professions Council Registered / Home Visit Service.

Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch. Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser Willow Dental Practice www.thewillowsdentalpractice.co.uk Security Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley

01302534959 07784123480 01427 872106 01302623427

For care and support when you need it the most Personal service 24 hours a day.

Independant family business.

Established for 90 years.

Taxis Auckley Private Hire, Auckley

01302770097

BJ7 Taxis 4,6,7 & 8 seaters, Cantley

01302531277

19 Thorne Road, Bawtry, Doncaster

01302773311

01302 710285

Takeaway Food The Amraj, Indian Takeaway, Auckley www.amraj.biz Emilios Takeaway Pizza, Auckley www.emilios.biz

01302772004

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Why travel to town, can anyone beat our

Competitive Prices?

We offer a reliable service & exceptional value for money Take advantage of the convenience of a local garage you know you can trust MOT CENTRE MOTOR ENGINEERS DIESEL ENGINE SPECIALISTS BODYWORK & REFINISHING CENTRE

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