February 2011
Issue No. 36
Local News Local Chef
Laurent Berges Beauty page Motoring What‘s on And more... Mandarin Duck at Cusworth Hall, Photograph taken by Mr P Bell of Sprotbrough
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Editors letter... Before going to print, there was speculation regarding the closure of many of our local libraries in Doncaster. Times are changing, but our libraries are too. They provide many services to all walks of life and to lose them would leave a hole in our communities. If you use your local library or know someone who does, please find out how you can give your support and keep your library open. If you have any views on this issue, please e-mail me on my address below before the March issue deadline,16th February. Regards Michelle Julie
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Photograph of Cusworth Hall taken by Mr P Bell of Sprotbrough
Cusworth Hall hosts the ‘1950’s Having it So Good’ exhibition which runs from 12th February until 24th April this year. The exhibition celebrates this period which began with rationing and seen the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the Festival of Britain. There will be iconic objects on show including a Clarice Cliff Tea Set, Muffin the Mule and Sooty Puppets. There is also a 1950‘s playtime drop in on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th February 1.pm to 3pm. Make and take crafts inspired by the era of DIY toys and games. Normal admission prices apply.
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News
Christmas Concerts Thank you for all the positive comments we received about the performances by the children in the concerts at the end of last term. All children in school took part in some form or other and a great time was had by performers and audiences alike. I think the children did particularly well to get the performances to such a level despite losing three days rehearsal time.
The boys attempted to steal the show but this time were kept in order by Amelia – can you spot her above?
Year 4 Visited Conisbrough Castle Brave knights entered the crowded arena, Heaving their heavy armour, Marching towards the king. Waving at the screaming audience, They bowed down to their king. Knights, staring at each other, the battle began. Swords clashing, crowds screaming, Blood erupting from an arm like a volcano exploding. Agonizingly, one fell to the ground clenching his leg. The other marching towards the king, bowing down, The king held up his arm and shouted Champion! Fans were screaming as loud as a dinosaur‘s footsteps, As his opponent lay still on the floor, dead. Ewan 4H
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Vintage Beauty Salon in Sprotbrough village is celebrating its 7th Birthday this February. Co-owner Diane Powell says, ―It has been an amazing 7 years here at Vintage; we are so thrilled with how the business has developed alongside our excellent reputation. It is our mission to ensure our customer service is priority, as we strive to be the first to offer the latest beauty treatments and trends. We offer an exceptionally friendly service aiming to make every client feel comfortable and at ease whilst in the salon. You will leave feeling pampered and cared for.‖ Diane and Danielle, co-owners of Vintage are very proud of their staff knowing that they are very important to the business. All the staff are fully qualified in Beauty Therapy, with training sessions regularly put in place to ensure they are always up to date with the latest treatments. All at Vintage would like to say a big thank you to their loyal customers throughout the 7 years, and are looking forward to seeing the old and new in the years to come.
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Dear Reader, It's that time of year when 'Love is in the air'. Yes, the 14th of February is looming so, to help out all those of you who don't wish to buy that special somebody the customary chocolates or flowers, I thought I would explain the benefits of massage - a wonderfully thoughtful gift you can present to your loved one in the form of a beauty gift voucher. The benefits of regular massage, which have been appreciated for centuries, include improvement of blood circulation, easing of muscular tension, and general relaxation of both body and mind. There are many different types of massage. 'Swedish Massage', which is a muscle-centred massage, involves considerable deep kneading and tapotement movements, such as hacking, cupping and clapping. It can be a full body massage, which would guarantee approximately one hour of bliss, or a thirty minute back massage to ease all those aches and pains. Aromatherapy involves aromatic oils being applied to the skin via relaxing effleurage movements. 'Hot Stone' massage, which incorporates the placement of hot stones, achieves a wonderfully warm and deep sensation. 'Indian Head' massage involves pressure point stimulation of the head, neck and shoulders. Whichever you choose – and this article only draws attention to a few of the available techniques - a massage is definitely one of those things you have to experience to appreciate their potential impact on our general well being. How to achieve the perfect lips for your Valentine’s day kiss! A few days before, whilst showering, use a facial scrub and spend some extra time over your lip tissue, and use plenty of moisturiser and lip balm morning and night. Each night cleanse and moisturise well and apply your foundation over your lips whilst applying it to your face. Using a sharpened lip liner, rest your hand on your chin for support and steadily draw around the outline of your lip. Using a lip brush, apply your chosen colour in small strokes, blot with a tissue and apply a second coat. If you prefer extra shine, apply a line of gloss to the bottom lip and press the lips together to achieve a sensual, sexy look perfect for your valentine!
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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Road Signs Dear Readers, The ending of the red flag requirement in 1896 heralded the ear of the motorcar and some motoring associations took up the business of placing signs. The Motor Car Act of 1903 made local authorities responsible for placing certain warning and propitiatory signs. For crossroads steep hills and dangerous bends. A hollow red triangle indicated a warning sign a solid red disc signified prohibitions. Speed limit signs had a hollow white ring above the plate giving the speed limit in figures. Other notices were on diamond shaped boards. Advanced Drivers know what all road signs mean and update their knowledge from time to time with a glance from the Highway Code. Road signs are the shape they are because, even if you can‘t see the sign clearly, say in fog / snow or heavy rain, you‘ll still know when you see a triangular sign that there may be a significant hazard ahead. That‘s why the Stop sign is shaped octagonal like the fifty pence coin. If it‘s covered in snow or traffic dirt you still will be able to tell what the sign is by its shape, a Stop sign. All warning signs are triangular. Advisory signs are rectangular. Round signs are ―the law‖ you must do what they say. Don‘t ignore them, road signs are there for a reason they provide advanced information to help you avoid danger. You should be extra vigilant about some signs, like those warning signs of schools nearby, as they may indicate a 20mph speed limit ahead. A pole with two or more signs on it should be read from the top down the top sign being the first hazard. Also don‘t ignore farmer‘s signs eg: Mud on the road or PYOS, yes (pick your own strawberry‘s) you may find extra traffic movement and pedestrians around the entrance to the field. The provision of new signs is a continuous process. As the volume and type of traffic on our roads change, ways of giving essential information to drivers and improving traffic flow and road safety have to be reviewed. New signs and road markings are well and truly tested at certain locations to demonstrate their effectiveness before their wide-scale use is recommended. Special signals and road markings at pedestrian crossings and signs and markings to indicate min-roundabouts and bus lanes ect: it‘s an ongoing research program by the Highways Agency. 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: 020 8996 9600 Safe Driving, Paul Tuke. Senior Training Observer. Doncaster Advanced Motorists.
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Sprotbrough Road Community Church (Methodist)
The Family Table Now all the festivities are over, our tables will not be so loaded down. Like every other family, our Church family has to look to our yearly cost of living. We are all suffering from the increased costs. So my friends this months‘ ‗Table‘ will be our last entry in the Arrow. Coming from Weymouth, Dorset, I and my sister were lucky enough for our Mother to take us every day to feed the swans in the backwater. So I suppose we could say this is my ‗Swan Song‘. I have enjoyed writing some of my memories for us to share. This is not goodbye because we at Sprotbrough Road Methodist Church at the Goldsmith Centre will still be meeting, and you are all welcome to come and join with us anytime. We meet for Worship each Sunday 10am to 12noon. We have a real good natter and some fun at the Tuesday Club 1.30pm to 3.45pm in the main hall of the Goldsmith Centre. Then every other Wednesday morning we meet for Coffee Cup Corner at 10.30am to 12noon in the little back room where we sit and chat, putting the world to rights. We want the family feeling of the community to grow, so we also have a monthly Sunday Fun Day for children, parents, friends and neighbours to share in our new way of being a Church. Please accept our invitation to the regular activities and watch for our handouts and leaflets. My Table will still be what it‘s always been, a place where memories are made. It‘s just like the Lord‘s Table on Sundays, where you can make memories for yourselves. Come one, come all! God Bless you all. Love from Jean xxx
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What’s On In Sprotbrough? Day
Activity
Meeting Place
Time
Mon
Mums & Toddlers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.30-11.00am
Mon
Breast Start Breastfeeding
Sprotbrough Childrens Centre
9.30-11.30am
Mon
Rising 2‘s play session
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.30am
Mon
Under 5‘s Playgroup
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.00am
Mon
Rising 2‘s play session
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
12.30- 3.00pm
Mon
Hatha Yoga
St Mary‘s Church Hall
2pm—3pm
Mon
The Reading Club 0—5yrs
Sprotbrough Library
1.30-3.00pm
Mon
Brownies
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
6.15-7.45pm
Mon
Beavers (6-7yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
6.00-7.30pm
Tue
Playgroup
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.15-12.15pm
Tue
Under 5‘s Playgroup
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.00am
Tue
Coffee Morning
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
10.30-11.30am
Tue
Tuesday Club
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
1.30-4.00pm
Tue
Painting Class
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
2.00-4.00pm
Tue
Dancing
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
4.00-7.00pm
Tue
Taekwondo
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.00-9.00pm
Tue
Cubs (8-10yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
6.30-8.00pm
Tue
Cubs 'Kestrels' (8-10yrs)
The Barn, Main Street
6.45-8.15pm
Wed
Rising 2‘s Playgroup
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.30am
Wed
Mums & Toddlers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
1.30—3.00pm
Wed
Dancing
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
4.00-7.00pm
Wed
Taekwondo
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
5.30-6.30pm
Wed
Playgroup
Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall
9.15—12.15
Wed
Sequence Dance Club
St Mary‘s Church Hall
7.30pm—10pm
Wed
Cubs 'Falcons' (8-10yrs)
The Barn, Main Street
6.45-8.15pm
Wed
Scouts (11-14yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
7.15-9pm
Thurs
Coffee Morning
St Mary‘s Church Hall
10—11.30am
Thurs
Under 5‘s Playgroup
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.00am
Thurs
Mums & Toddlers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.30-11.00am
Thurs
Thursday Club
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
1.30-4.00pm
Thurs
Dancing Class
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
4.45-8.45pm
Thurs
Brownies
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
6.00-7.30pm
Thurs
Beavers (6-7yrs)
The Barn, Main Street
5.30-6.30pm
Thurs
Scouts (11-14yrs)
The Barn, Main Street
7.00-9.15pm
Thurs
Explorer Scouts (14-18yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
7.30-9.30pm
Thurs
Music Bugs 6mths-4yrs
St Edmunds Community Hall
10.00-11.00am
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What’s On In Sprotbrough? Day
Activity
Meeting Place
Time
Thurs
Starlight Dance Studio
St Edmond‘s Church Community Hall
4pm—6.45pm
Fri
Playgroup
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.15-12.15pm
Fri
Tea Dance
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
1.00-4.00pm
Fri
Taekwondo
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.30-9.00pm
Fri
Fun Club
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
7.00-8.00pm
Sat
Sequence Dancing
Royal British Legion Club
7.30—10.30pm
Sat
Dancing Class
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.15-3.15pm
Sun
Fun Club Extra
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
10am—11am
Sun
Sunday School
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
10.00-12.00noon
Sun
Sunday School
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.15-7.45pm
Sprotbrough Community Centre, Bookings Tel: 788093 Methodist Church Hall, Bookings Tel: 570036 (office hours 10am-12noon Tue & Fri) St Marys Church Hall, Bookings Tel: 850890 St Edmund's Community Hall Bookings Tel: 781347 Monthly
Activity
Meeting Place
Time
3rd Monday
St Mary‘s Mothers Union
The Stable, Main Street, Sp‘boro
7.30pm- 9.30pm
1st Saturday
Car Boot Sale
The Royal British Legion Car K
Gates open at 8am
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Sequence Dancing
Royal British Legion Club
7.30-10.30pm
1st Saturday
Car Boot Sale
Sprotbrough Royal Legion Hall
9am to 12noon
1st Wednesday
Sprotbrough Wives
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
8.00-10.00pm
2nd Thursday
Lunch Club
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
12noon - 2.00pm
2nd Tuesday
Sprotbrough WI
St Mary‘s Church Hall
7.30—9.30pm
4th Thursday
Chatroom
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
1.30-3.30pm
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Advice
General
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line
01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General
01302 734444
Electricity Emergencies
0800 375 675
Doncaster Tax Office
0845 3667802
Transco - Gas Leaks
0800 111 999
Sprotbrough Post Office
01302 853187
Robin Hood Airport
01302 801010
Care in the Community Age Concern
0800 009966
Childline
08001111
Medical AKS, High Melton Ltd
01709 583121
NSPCC
0808 8005000 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital
01302 366666
RSPCA
08705555999
0845 4647
NHS Direct
Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Doncaster Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm, 01302 369699 Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year.
Community Sprotbrough and Cusworth Parish Council
01302 788093 Sprotbrough Village Pharmacy
Safer Neighbourhood Team, Edlington.
01302 385488
Sprotbrough Children Services, Melton Rd
01302 786457
Doncaster Childrens Information Service
0800 138 4568
Security
Goldsmith Centre
01302 788093
S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency)
0114 272 7202
Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley
S Yorkshire Police (non emergency)
0114 2202020
Education Copley Junior School, Sprotbrough
01302 856445
Orchard Infant School, Sprotbrough
01302 853655
Richmond Hill Primary School
01302 782421
Ridgewood School
01302 783939
Doncaster Council - Education
01302 737222
Doncaster Mobile Library
01302 873456
Sprotbrough Library
01302 782436
Doncaster Central Library
01302 734305
01302 855622
Business Directory 01302 534256 01302 623427
Tradesmen/Craftsmen A1 SK Plastering
01302 786395 07960 859499
D@J Plasterers, Sprotbrough
01302 811646 07885 615209
Davey Plastering & Lime, Sprotbrough
0777 4210320 01302 853030
Drivebond, New Rossington
01302 865322
Leisure Adwick Leisure Centre
01302 721447
My Vue Cinema
08712 240240
Odeon
08712 244007
The Dome Leisure Centre
01302 370777
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Reverend Dr. Frank Okai-Sam Tel: 01302 857952 E-mail: okaisam@yahoo.com Minister in Local Appointment The Reverend Robert F Stevens Tel: 01302 852069
The Methodist Church mcsprot.co.uk
Sunday Services Morning Worship 10.00am Evening Worship 6.00pm Holy Communion 8.30am, 2nd Sun in Month Fun Club Extra 10.00am in the Hall
Church Stewards
Mrs Janet Parker (Senior Steward) Tel: 851962 Mr Keith Crouter (Steward) Tel: 342301 Mr Michael Topliss (Steward) Tel: 853856
Sprotbrough Road Community Centre
Morning Worship with Adventurers for Children – 10.30am Evening Worship – on the 4th Sunday of the month at 6.00 pm
The Parish Church www.stmarys-sprotbrough.co.uk
Sunday For times of Services and all other enquiries, please contact the Church Wardens on the numbers below. Thursday Holy Communion 9.15am
Church Wardens Mrs Betty Holden 852366 Mrs Barbara Perry 853031
Diocesan Reader Miss Betty Brockman Tel: 852046 Mrs Therese Paskell Tel: 853587
Parish Evangelist Mr Robert Heaton
St Edmunds Community Hall Hall Secretary David Allen Tel: 781347
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