Jan 10, Issue 52, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley January 2010

Issue No. 52

School News Local Information Latest film review ‘Where the wild things are’

Kids Corner

by Auckley School

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Editors Letter...

.. Well the

sparkly is on ice and we should all be preparing to see in 2010. For those of us past the age of 30, 2010 sounds like the name of some futuristic movie!! Maybe it‘s just me, I can‘t believe where the time goes, I know it‘s a cliché, but it‘s so true!

For those of you looking to do something different in 2010, Hayfield FE Centre offers a vast range of courses to suit every taste, enrolment is Mon 4th & Tues 5th January at The Hayfield school. For those who want to get physical, Club impact are offering special packages for the New Year.

You will see a we have a new ‗whats on‘ review page for the cinema and new dvd releases, let me know what you think of Dex‘s reviews and if there is anything you would like him to review in the future.

Unfortunately, due to the holidays, we had to go to print far earlier than normal so this month‘s issue has missed most of the special Christmas events we all look forward to. The February issue will have all the photographs from the Auckley Christmas Market and Carols at the New Kilham hall in Branton.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Arrow readers, advertisers and contributors for their support over the year and to wish you all a happy and prosperous 2010.

Happy New Year

Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937 Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk Mail: 26 Springwood Close, Branton, DN3 3UD

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News, News, News, News, News, News...

Branton St Wilfrids PTA and school would like to thank all the local businesses who have either sponsored the school calendar or donated gifts to help their fund raising efforts.

So far, the PTA has been able to award school with a cheque for £2000 to help fund new computers in every classroom. The PTA hopes to reach their target of £4000 by July 2010.

Thank you to: Yorkshire Wildlife Park, James Motors,

Roof Tops, Auckley Spar, Branton Village Store & Post Office, Flair Insurance, The Car Workshop, Yamaha Music School, Kevin D Summers Plumbing & Heating Services Ltd., Danum Scaffolding Ltd., Mat & Mouse, CM Developments, Green Thumb, Parti Animals, JHS Joinery, Scott Stevenson School of Dancing, Flying Start Day Nursery, The Arrow, The Epworth Show, The Auckley Show, Nelli Stagles School of Dance, Posh Frocks of Epworth, New Youth Theatre, Auckley Friary, BJ7 taxis and Sparkle & Bling in Armthorpe.

Finnningley Tuesday Club.

Come and join us on Tuesday 26th January for our Burn's Bash!

On that day we're starting our session at 12 noon with a lunch of Soup and sandwiches, hopefully with a Scottish feel, followed by an afternoon of dancing led by Clair and Colin Royle.

Tickets priced at £3 and can be obtained from Cynthia Scully and Maureen Marson.

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Bawtry Phoenix Theatre presents ‗The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery' on 6th to 13th February 2010 As the name suggests, this farce, by David McGillvray and Walter Zerlin Jnr, revolves around a townswomen's guild putting on an amateur dramatic production of a murder mystery, with hilarious results.

Directed by Rupert Atkinson, productions start at 7:30pm at the Phoenix Theatre on Station Rd, Bawtry.

Tickets, priced £7 (£6 concessions) and £12 for the buffet night performance on Saturday 13th, will be available from the SPAR on Station Rd in Bawtry from 9th January 2010.

More details of this and other events at the Phoenix Theatre are available on our website www.bawtrytheatre.co.uk

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Lynsey’s wild idea becomes a roaring success Parti Animals is a Doncaster based business which was set up by owner Lynsey Chambers (photographed right) in April 2009. Initially Lynsey started the business to provide party food and party bags for children, Lynsey then became a member of the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce and was asked to cater for some business lunches and has since then has branched out and now provides catering for many more of the Doncaster based businesses and for various different occasions or events such as Christmas parties, Birthdays, Christenings, Picnics, Business Lunches, Office Parties, corporate events etc, and even through the recession, Lynsey is going from strength to strength.

Lynsey has been awarded a 5* scores on the doors rating from Environmental health, the highest rating for hygiene, and thrives on providing a service that is second to non.

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New Year health advice for pet owners Now that Christmas is over, many of us may be feeling the effects of over indulgence during the festive period. January is traditionally a time when we think about joining the gym or going on a diet but owners should also be thinking about their pet‘s waistlines too.

An overweight pet is just as serious as an overweight owner, but many are not even aware their pet may be carrying extra weight. The health implications for pets can also be very serious with both diabetes and arthritis linked to pet obesity. These conditions are manageable, especially if caught early, but making sure your pet is a healthy weight will significantly reduce the risk of them developing in the first place.

At Vets4Pets in Doncaster we have been running an initiative called the Kilo Crunch Challenge, which aims to address the issue of pet obesity and offers overweight pets a free weight check along with diet and exercise advice to help achieve a target weight.

The challenge has now come to an end but many thanks to everyone that entered, We will be announcing the practice winner soon. However, we are still committed to making sure owners have the help and advice they need to ensure their pets remain happy and healthy. Managing a pet‘s diet and exercise is a long term commitment and owners can still bring their pets in for free weight check consultations.

Please ask in the practice for more details at Unit 2a, Wentworth Road, Wheatley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4DB or call 01302 556 868.

Rebecca Aldren, practice partner at Vets4Pets in Doncaster.

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News from Branton St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School

There is no nicer place to be at Christmas than in a primary school! In December we enjoyed many Christmas activities with the children.

An Out of this World Christmas All the children in the Juniors took part in our fantastic play „An Out of this World Christmas‟ that included aliens, spacemen, a space ship, Father Christmas and the nativity!

The children‟s singing was wonderful and we certainly have some budding actors and actresses in school. Our collection after the concert raised £209.64 for the Bluebell Wood Children‟s Hospice.

The Innkeeper’s Breakfast Well done to all the children in the Infants for their performances of „The Innkeeper‟s Breakfast‟. Our story was all about the very hungry innkeeper who was disturbed from eating his breakfast by continual visitors to his inn in the form of shepherds, travellers and

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kings. Of course, when the inn keeper went into the stable himself he saw baby Jesus and no longer minded his breakfast being disturbed! The Infants play included the cutest camels I have ever seen in a nativity play!

Factory Week The first week in December is always our „Factory Week‟. This involved every child in each class making a variety of craft items to sell at our Christmas Fair. The children made so many lovely things including wind chimes, Christmas snow shakers, ice cream cone edible Christmas tree treats, decorated mugs, biscuits, candle decorations, bracelets, decorated boxes, masks and the list goes on! Our Christmas Fair was very well attended, with children eager to buy the things they had made. The money raised at our Christmas Fair pays for extra curriculum events for the children e.g. Class 3‟s puppet making workshop day, our Henry V111 actor who visits Class 5 for the day etc. Many thanks to parents and relatives who supported our Fair so well.

Young Voices Concert On 25th November 2009 our Jubilate Club went to the „Young Voices‟ Concert at Sheffield Arena. Neve, Bethany and I interviewed some of the people who went and these were our answers. Mrs Dilks says “the singing and the behaviour was the best ever!” We also interviewed Mr Elvin and he said “I loved it when the arena went pitch black and the glow sticks lit up!” We had a choir practice in the afternoon and many of our parents and family came to the concert in the evening. We learned to work together and that not all children are as fortunate as us as the concert raises money for charities. By Neve, Bethany and Lydia Best Wishes, EA Crayton

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The Duke of Edinburgh- the heart of adventure

What could be better, rolling hills sun streaked meadows and blue blue skies. Laying on the top of one of those hills we took a mid- morning break, enjoying a well deserved rest and to (literally) take the weight off our shoulders.

That was the second day of our Duke of Edinburgh expedition and we were having a great time. Earlier in the year we formed a team, by the name of lynx, and since then we‘ve gone from strength to strength.

We joined the award group in Cantley after becoming interested in the scheme after looking at the duke of Edinburgh website (www.theaward.org/participants) although the website does not do justice to the fun we‘ve had! ‗The award group helps us to be more independent‘, the others chip in. It certainly does, you cook your own food and carry all your gear- what an adventure! ‗I really enjoyed it‗ someone says, ‗although I‘m not sure about the wisdom of staying up all night and getting up at six‘, we all laugh, our team all crammed into a small 3 man tent to play cards in the semi-darkness, we were still finding sweets in our sleeping bags the next morning.

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News from Auckley Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Happy New Year!

It’s customary at this time of year to look back and reflect on the year before, whilst thinking ahead and planning for the future. 2009 has seen a number of changes in school with our new foundation unit and outdoor play area, before and after school club, and Auckley PreSchool now established in the old nursery building. It is lovely to have all these groups on site and we are privileged to be part of this special community.

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Christmas Concerts As many of you will know our Nursery is now part of the main school and it is lovely to have the little ones with us here. Their nativity was just wonderful with performances from both the morning and afternoon children.

Reception and Key Stage 1 delighted us all with their „Wiggly Nativity‟. All the children dressed up and acted out their scenes wonderfully. They sang really well and there wasn‟t a dry eye in the house.

Key Stage 2 also put on a fantastic show this year with their version of Cinderella. The show took the form of a traditional pantomime complete with ugly sisters and a ghost!

There was much laughter and the children all did extremely well.

In addition to the concerts we enjoyed hosting our annual senior citizens tea party where members of our community are invited into school to enjoy coffee and mince pies. This year they were entertained by the Key Stage 2 pantomime and a lovely afternoon was had by all.

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What‘s on at the cinema or for rental... Review it here Its freezing, its winter, and after the frenzy of Christmas, you’re (Cinema) looking for something different, this my friend is the film that will hit the spot for you.

For countless people when they first premiered the trailer they perhaps concluded that this is just a children‘s film, nothing that will even survive on the screens further than a month, but when the music surges in like a bitter wind and we spectate the monumental characters exploring the mythical landscapes, we grow enthusiastic to perceive that Where the Wild Things Are will be reserved in our minds and not just regarded as a night out at the local cinema.

The now 39 year old Spike Jonze has surprisingly minimal capability in directing a film, before this he only had a couple of music videos and the remotely stylish Adaptation accredited to his name. Is this an unacceptable concept you might hesitate to think? Definitely not as the result exceeds spectacular.

The child that is Max always craves to acquire enjoyment in his life, he feels much wiser than the ones that confine him, and also possesses an endless imagination. After a miss out on supper the disobedient boy that is occasionally Max is appointed to go to his bed immediately, once there and as the night advances his surroundings begin to energize to life and abnormal creatures grasp him into the nightfall on an enchanting and inspiring journey.

Most of the population will maintain the knowledge that this is an adaptation from a children‘s classic book penned by Maurice Sendak, which is just 48 pages in length. Accommodating spine tingling animation that will literally make you feel like your there, and a momentous sound track featuring the dynamic Arcade Fire and Karen O from the indie favourites Yeah Yeah Yeahs, you will find yourself impressed by what will be a treasure for generations to come, a new apex for filmmaking has been affirmed and this is an up to date reminder of what a staggering book it was, and still is.

Where the Wild Things Are

(500) days of Summer (DVD) Ever been in love with a person that hasn‘t expressed the equal feelings for you, your left hanging on hoping for a chance? Well then this is the perfect slice of entertainment for you. At the first exposure of Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel), Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) has fallen for what he summarizes as the girl of his dreams, sadly she rejects these feelings being complicated to apprehend and calmly modifies the direction of the two into a bit of cat and mouse, everything slowly cascades down hill which bewilders young Toms mind.

I didn‘t enter this film with grand hopes my only expectations were for the actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt as his been present in such astounding projects as The Lookout and Brick which are both in my world neglected classics for our generation.

His acting I feel has elevated to a new range as he is accompanied by the pleasant Zooey Deschanel (Surf‘s Up, Almost Famous). For me these two combined makes for an un beatable compound as they struggle their ways through the ups and downs of human emotions. We embrace Tom mostly scratching his head and challenging the theory of love during the entirety of the film, supplying us with some real life facts and thoughts. While Summer on the other hand teasefully tip toes her way out of trouble by representing the girl you just can‘t quite understand.

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists

Don’t be dim this winter

A Happy New Year to all our readers.

Being able to see the road ahead to avoid danger and stop safely in an emergency is a necessity for all drivers, especially when driving in the hours of darkness.

(Doncaster Advanced Motorists) offers the following tips on how to check and use vehicle lights in preparation for the short and dark days.

Check the lights Regularly check that all lights work. While someone observes the lights around the car, switch on each light one-by-one: headlights, sidelights, fog lights, indicators, brake lights, reverse lights, hazard warning lights and number plate lights If alone, park by a reflective surface such as a garage door, illuminate all lights in sequence and look for the reflections Use the lights When away from street lighting, visibility is limited to the range of the headlights. This varies greatly between dipped and full-beam; slow down when driving on dipped headlights. Lights give motorists an early warning of each other‘s presence. Look for approaching lights when driving around corners, adjust the position of the vehicle accordingly and dip your own headlights to avoid dazzling other motorists If oncoming drivers forget to dip their lights, slow down and give your eyes time to adjust to avoid blindness. Never stay on full-beam to retaliate It is difficult to judge approaching speed in the dark so D.S.A. A.D.I. take extra care when making a manoeuvre and always allow traffic to pass when waiting to pull out FEMALE INSTRUCTOR at a junction PATIENT AND FRIENDLY The weather will also dictate when to use headlights TUITION and fog lights. Use fog lights sparingly; switch them PASS PLUS REGISTERED on only when visibility is below 100 metres. Leaving THEORY TUITION them on after fog has disappeared is an offence and a DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE danger to other motorists A general good rule of thumb is to switch on dipped headlights during heavy CATERING FOR ALL LEVELS OF DRIVER FROM rain and poor light BEGINNER TO QUALIFIED Never use lights to dazzle or cause discomfort to REFRESHER COURSES FOR THE NERVOUS TO other road users – this is against the law MOTORWAY DRIVING SKILLS If you are interested in further information regarding the courses that we offer, you‘ll be able to find this DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR information on the Institute of Advanced Motorists STUDENTS AND BLOCK BOOKINGS website at www.iam.org.uk CONTACT JANET ON: or Tel: 020 8996 9600 Safe Driving.

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Review Of The Year Well have you reviewed the year?

What has happened to you in the last 12 months? What things have changed? Were they good, bad or indifferent?

I‘m sure some TV channel or another will have had a review show of some description – the trivial ―Jordon leaves jungle‖, or the serious, ―more troops deployed to Afghanistan.‖ When we think back over a year or so, or watch a television programme, it can be a shock that some things have changed so much.

On a day to day basis we don‘t perhaps notice some changes. Yet look back over a length of time and sudRevd, Neil Redeyoff with his family denly changes are everywhere. For example, I don‘t notice my receding and greying hairline, until I compare it to a photo taken a year ago. I‘m think I‘m still good looking, but the hair isn‘t quite the same!!

A while ago I visited my home town, and went with my parents to a local nature reserve. I had lived there for 28 years of my life, yet on the way back took a wrong turning. Why? Because they‘d built a new roundabout, and stuck a McDonalds right where I wanted to go! I was very frustrated, and often change can be that – frustrating. It takes us out of our comfort zone, the familiar becomes a stranger, and the way ahead can become unclear.

As a result, I know many people who holiday in the same place each year. Why? Because they find it instantly relaxing to be somewhere they know and understand. However, I‘m not suggesting all change is negative, it can be exciting and very much needed. Yet, sometimes, we need some help and stability to guide us through it – whether it be good or bad.

On my own journey through life I face many changes, some positive and others challenging. However as a Christian I journey with Christ, and the Bible offers an amazing promise. ―Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever‖ (Hebrews 13:7) So in the changing world around us, we can find a sure and unshakable foundation on which to build and live our lives.

I pray you have a peaceful and happy new year God bless.

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

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Laminate Floor, Kitchen & Bedroom Fitting, Spindle Staircases, Doors (internal and external), Tiling-Wall and Floor, Gates and Exterior Joinery Work (made to measure if required) Fully Qualified

01302 775184

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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

Arms not long enough?

Arthur Leach Opticians Number plates blurred?

8 Church Street V d u feeling strained?

Armthorpe Fed up with spex, want contact lenses?

830168 To advertise please call 01302 534256 or 07795 387937

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What’s On In Branton And Auckley?

Day

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Mon

91st Doncaster Brownies

Scout Hut, Auckley

5.30 - 7.00

771911

Mon

91st Doncaster Guides

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.15 - 8.45

771911

Mon

Pre-School from 2yrs

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15 - 11.45

865405

Mon

Branton Junior Blades -Football

St. Wilfrids, Branton

3.45 - 4.45

Mon

1st Doncaster Brownies

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30 - 7.00

770004

Mon

Friendly Society

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 4.00

771460

Mon

Line Dancing

Auckley Parish Centre

7.30—9.30

817124

Mon

Simply Singing

Auckley St Saviours Parish Church

10.00-11.30

571874

Tue

Coffee Morning

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

10.00-11.30

537713

Tue

Cubs 8 - 10yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

6.15 - 7.45

770838

Tue

Pre-School from 2 yrs

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15—11.45

865405

Tue

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

770146

Tue

Slimlines Slimming Club

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30—6.30

01405 818564

Tue

Ridgeway School of Dance

Auckley Parish Centre

4.00 - 8.30

710889

Wed

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30—11.00

770146

Wed

Gentle Exercise

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 3.30

771326

Wed

Pre-School from 2 years

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15 - 11.45

865405

Wed

Beavers 6 - 8yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

5.30 - 7.00

770838

Wed

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

770004

Thur

Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.30 - 9.30

770838

Thur

Pre-School from 2 yrs

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15—11.45

865405

Thur

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

770146

Thur

Coffee Morning

Auckley Parish Centre

10.00—11.30

771525

Thur

St Johns Ambulance 5-16yrs

Auckley Parish Centre

5.00—9.00

535151

Fri

Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.00 - 9.00

770838

Fri

Pre-School from 2 yrs

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15 - 11.45

865405

Fri

BINGO

Auckley Parish Centre

7.00—8.30

771460

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings

Contact Margaret Ottewell Contact Gillian Warrender Meeting place

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings

Contact

Monthly

Activity

2nd Wednesday of the month

Auckley Parish Council Meeting

Auckley Parish Centre

7.10pm

770922

1st Wednesday of the month

Branton Parish Council Meeting

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

7.00pm

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—9.30

772065

Thursday fortnightly

Mobile Library

Branton

1.40pm

873456

Thursday fortnightly

Mobile Library

Auckley

2.15pm

873456

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Time

886811 537713 Contact

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What’s On In Finningley?

Day

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Mon

Parent & Toddlers 0-5yrs

Finningley Village Hall

10.00-11.30

Contact 771699

Tue

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley Village Hall

9.15-11.45

771699

Tue

73rd Doncaster Brownies

Blaxton Community Hall

5.30—7pm

Tue

Arabic/Belly Dancing

Finningley Village Hall

7.00-8.30pm

01427 754272

Wed

Term Time Junior Youth Club

Finningley Village Hall

6.30-8.00pm

772924

Wed

See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs

Finningley Village Hall

9.15-11.45

771699

Wed

73rd Doncaster Rainbows

Blaxton Community Hall

5.30—6.30

772737

Thur

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley Village Hall

9.15-11.45

771699

Thur

Art Club

Finningley Village Hall

1.00 -3.30

771800

Thur

Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall

4.00-8.20

079180203703

Fri

Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall

4.30-7.50

079180203703

Sun

Church Sunday School

Finningley Village Hall

9.00-10.00

Finningley Village Hall Bookings

Contact Elaine McNulty

773036

770607 771699

Monthly

Activity

Meeting place

Time

2nd Monday in Month

Church Friendship Group

Finningley Village Hall

1.30-3.30

Contact Mrs Huxtable

Last Monday in Month

Doncaster Woodturning Club

7.00-9.00

814656

Monday 20th July (Qtrly)

Neighbourhood Watch

7.00pm

770873

3rd Tuesday in Month

Finningley Parish Council

3rd Thursday in Month

Womans Institute

Last Tuesday in Month

Tuesday Club

Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall

7.00pm 7.15-9.00

771437

1.45pm

To advertise please call 01302 534256 or 07795 387937

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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

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 Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard

01302 534796

Doctor Okleke, 41 Ellers Lane, Auckley

01302 770327

Doncaster Council - Community First

01302736000

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 Auckley Parish Council

Oakwood Doctors Surgery, Masham Rd, 01302 770922 Cantley

Branton Parish Council

01302 772493

Safer Neighbourhood Team, Rossington

01302 385116

Doncaster Childrens Information Service

0800 138 4568

Auckley Parish Centre

01302 886811

S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency)

0114 272 7202

Revive Beauty Salon, Branton

S Yorkshire Police (non emergency)

0114 2202020

Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman

Education

01302 537611

Business Directory Architect Wright Design

01302 733622

Beauty & Hair

ADSL, Home maintenance, Auckley

01302 537912

01302 771678

Advanced Plastering Home Improvements

01302 723560 07842 684007

D & M Upvc & Window Cleaning Services

07866 878185

David Wade Joinery, Doncaster

01302 701801

Floor Coverings of Doncaster

01302 812198

01302 737222

JHS Joinery, Auckley

01302 775184

Doncaster Mobile Library

01302 873456

Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster

01302 770768

Finningley C of E Primary School

01302 770330

LTJ Plastering Services

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

Armthorpe Library

01302 833538

Auckley Primary School

01302 770701

Cantley Library

01302 535614

Doncaster Central Library

01302 734305

Doncaster Council - Education

Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs. The Car Workshop, Armthorpe

01302 834825

Funeral Directors

Hayfield Lane Community Centre Bookings

01302 770146

General Convenience Stores

Armthorpe Sports Centre

01302 834268

Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley

My Vue Cinema

08712 240240

Interior Fitted Furniture

Odeon

08712 244007

DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe

The Dome Leisure Centre

01302 370777

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01302 533663

Garages —Car Service & Repair

W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster

Leisure

07932 491 022

01302710285 01302771187

01302 886790

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IT Solutions DSITC Ltd, Computer Repairs, Auckley

08082240018

Mat & Mouse, info@matandmouse.co.uk

01302 534449

Medical Arthur Leach Optician, Church St., Armthorpe

01302 830168

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

01302534959 01677426555 07784123480

Party Time & Entertainment Palfrey‘s Lodge & Jungle Jacs, Acacia Rd, Cantley 01302534511 Security Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley

01302 623427

Taxis & Driving Schools Auckley Private Hire, Auckley

01302770097

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

01302531277

Cantley Driving school, www.cantleydrivingschool.co.uk

01302535939

JPDS Driving School, Auckley

01302775317

www.adsfencing.co.uk

The Workbench Joinery & Building Services Established 1963

Full workshop facilities available Mark Turner Proprietor Ivy Cottage 27 Main St., Auckley, DN9 3HT

01302 771839 07966 178639 www.joinersdoncaster.co.uk

To advertise please call 01302 534256 or 07795 387937

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Up to 50% savings on fuel costs with lower emissions We are members of the LPG Association with eight years experience of converting vehicles to run on LPG Call James Motor Company on 01302 370846 for more information and an estimate.