April 12, Issue 79, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Blaxton & Finningley Issue No. 79

April 2012

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

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Editor’s Letter...

The route has now been confirmed for the Olympic torch in Doncaster! The route will capture the heart of Doncaster and there should be plenty of opportunities for spectators to get a glimpse of the famous torch!

We have published the route from Connisbrough to Hatfield, street by street in this month‘s arrow. There is so much to celebrate this year with both the Olympics and the Queens Diamond Jubilee and Doncaster council want to hear your plans. If you have organised a community event no matter how small, Sally Dean wants to hear about it. Sally‘s details can be found on the news pages.

We have lots of news with regards to our local primary schools and it is with much sadness that we say goodbye to Head Teacher, Mrs Crayton from St Wilfrids Primary School in Branton. Mrs Crayton has been an exceptional asset to both the school and village and I, along with many others, will be very sorry to see her leave at Easter. I hope Mrs Crayton is as happy and successful at her new school as she was at St Wilfrid‘s.

May 3rd will be polling day and this year, Kilham Hall in Branton will be the new polling station instead of Branton St Wilfrid‘s School. Branton School will remain closed on 3rd May for a staff training day.

The deadline for the May issue for advertising and articles is Wednesday 18th April. The Arrow will be delivered from Friday 27th April.

Happy Easter

Michelle Sidebottom

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School In A Box Kilham Hall remains very busy and is fast

becoming a popular venue for local, private celebrations and functions. Bev, the Booking clerk, will be pleased to hear from you and give you all the details necessary for booking the Hall and the number to contact her on is : 07856221470

Last Year, Thorne Rural Lions organised a book appeal to help a school in Sri Lanka that had been affected by the tsunami. At a recent Thorne Lions district convention Keeley Wilcox-Brown and Kelly-ann Whiteley along with School in a box coordinator George Bennett were presented with a certificate of appreciation for all their work.

Their efforts meant that 7000 books were sent to the school. left to right :District Govenor Ian Thornhill, Keeley Wilcox-Brown, Kelly-Ann Whiteley, George Bennett School in a box co-ordinator.

Chris Whiteley

Cantley with Branton WI Our February meeting was cancelled due to bad weather.

March 8th we held our general meeting to elect the new committee.

April 12th we are having a lady from Neals Yard products who will be looking for volunteers to have a facial.

May 10th Paul Wyman will be talking about the renovation of Tuxford Windmill.

June 14th we have a talk about dispelling the myths.

Forthcoming events:-

Thursday May 17th a fashion show by Edinburgh Wool.

Saturday 26th May is our usual plant sale.

Visitors are always welcome, We meet at Kilham Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Anne Oakes 536802

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A brand new Pilates class has recently started at the Hall on Monday afternoons, 2pm-3pm, which may be of interest to those unable to make evening classes. This one is called 'Rehab to Reshape Pilates' and is run by Suzanne Davis who will be pleased to give you further details. Her contact number is: 07787158180 Details of all activities held on a weekly basis at Kilham Hall can be found on the Kilham Hall Notice Board, outside the venue, or on the Weekly Timetable posted in the window of Branton Post Office.

Look out in the Arrow for further details of the 'Queen's Diamond Jubilee Children's Fun Afternoon' which is being held on the afternoon of Tuesday June 5th 2012, at Kilham Hall, and is for local children of Primary School age. Tickets will eventually be on sale at Branton Post Office, priced £1.00 and on offer will be fun and games, barbecue refreshments and a commemoration gift for each child with a ticket.

The following Tuesday, Tuesday June 12th, the Tuesday Morning Coffee Club will be having its own Queen's Jubilee celebration in the form of a Pie and Peas lunch. Tickets will eventually be on sale at the Coffee Club and we will be hoping to see most of our regulars and their friends. Pie and peas, followed by a traditional British trifle; the usual activities plus community singing as we celebrate Queen Elizabeth 11's 60 Glorious Years on the Throne.

Finally, a special mention for the Friday night Social Dance Session which takes place every Friday evening at the Hall, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Modern and Sequence dancing for all abilities. If you love dancing, you are welcome. Dance is a healthy activity for all ages and abilities and it is also lots of fun and very sociable. Cyril, our resident dance master, will be delighted to welcome new members and if you would like further details then you can contact Cyril on: 01302 532497

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CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 14 – 18 MAY 2012

We will be delivering envelopes for the Christian Aid Collection in Auckley, Blaxton and Finningley during Christian Aid Week.

Last year we collected £1887.50, a very welcome amount which goes towards relieving the poverty of some of the poorest people in the world.

Times are tough for all of us at the moment but few of us will go to bed hungry or watch our children suffer and even die from malaria or illnesses caused by dirty water!

Please give generously, every little helps.

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We desperately need help delivering and collecting envelopes in the three areas – if you can help please contact: Susan Cox 01302 537065 Chris Adamson 01302 770583 By giving as generously as you can.

If you are a U.K. tax payer by Gift Aiding your contribution.

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.

Finningley Tuesday Club Programme, April-June 2012.

Hello there, We would like to make an appeal for help with the group in the coming year. Unfortunately Christine is unable to make the full commitment she has done in the past and we do need someone to fill the gap. It does not involve a great deal. Usually a meeting in August sometime to plan the year ahead and then of course help with setting up and clearing away on the Tuesdays we meet. We would welcome your in-put. Thank you.

April 17th. Just a reminder that numbers are limited for the joint Tuesday club and Friendship Group trip to play bowls. Be sure to let Jessie know if you would like to go.

May 15th Come and join Ginny and John for an afternoon of fun! Who will get the first prize and who will get the wooden spoon? Your guess is as good as mine!

June 19th A Social and reminiscence afternoon.

Sounds complicated? It's not! Bring along a small item, a curiosity, something of interest or something special to you to share with the group along with a little light refreshment.

July 9th A date for your diary! The joint Tuesday Club/ Friendship Group summer outing, details to follow.

Results for the February 2012 Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 714 Eric Clarke wins £100 2nd No 342 Helen Warnock wins £20 3rd No 683 Sue Holmes wins £10 All previous winners can be found on our web site www.auckleyshow.co.uk Auckley Show this year will be Saturday 11th August 2012. Applications for trade and craft stands

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I am sure you will be aware this is a very important year for us all as we are celebrating not only the Queens Diamond Jubilee in June but also the fantastic news that the Olympic Torch Relay will be coming to Doncaster later on in June, in readiness for the events across the UK. I have been asked to promote and encourage celebration events, where communities want to do something for themselves or join in perhaps with one of the torch relay events, there are a number taking place right across Doncaster.

I would very much like to hear from local groups, organisations, even from your neighbours about their ideas or plans, even if its in the early planning stages.

As an Area Team we would like to show our support with any of your plans where we can, therefore please contact me at your earliest convenience with dates, times, location and theme.

Can you please indicate if this event is open to all, and whether you would like the activity promoting on our Web pages or if it is restricted to your group and you would simply like to let me know. http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/localleaders/index.php http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/ Features/DG_WP200687 Sally Dean Community Activities & Engagement Officer South Area Team, The Holmescarr Community Enterprise Centre, Grange Lane, Rossington, DN11 0PL 01302 865559 / 07824 509533

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News From Finningley C of E Primary School

The Big Pedal On Monday 5th March our school launched our ‗cycle to school campaign‘ which is part of a national campaign called the Big Pedal to encourage as many youngsters as possible to cycle to school. The Big Pedal is a national, epic race organised by the charity funded organisation Sustrans. It is a virtual race around the UK which is completed in stages. Each stage is won by the school which has the greatest number of people cycling to school - as the more that pedal to school the faster the stage is completed! We have a ―Bike it‖ champion in school, Miss Claire Waszak, who launched the start by organizing a special breakfast for those who arrived by bike, or scooter, on the first day. She was ably assisted, serving breakfasts, by her ―Bike it Crew‖, a small team of 6 pupil helpers from Years 5 and 6, who will be collating data, over each of the 15 days of the race, about the number of cyclists coming into school. The Crew will also be assisting with lots of events and competitions in school over the 15 days to encourage as many youngsters as possible on to their bikes.

Last year we came third out of all the schools who competed in Doncaster, who knows, this year we may do better – we‘re in it to win it! So… on yer bikes everybody!!

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Bhangra Dancing in Year 2.

As part of a whole-school theme day on Sikhism on 21 st March, Year 2 children enjoyed bhangra dancing.

All pupils learned about the faith, and were able to participate in cultural workshops.

In Year 4/5 the sky isn’t the limit !

Year 4/5 have been studying space and rockets and have written about what they have learnt: Space—Isaac Newton discovered gravity and decided to weigh gravity in Newton‘s. The gravity on the moon is 6 Newton‘s and on Earth it is 10 Newton‘s. There is a massive core in the centre of the Earth and in that core is gravity. Around the Earth is a ring of OUR HANDMADE gravity which is a force which pulls you to its centre.

ROCKET Therefore you need enough force to beat gravity to space in order to orbit the Earth.

Space experiment—Our topic is about space and we are learning how rockets go up into space. So far we have seen how much gravity there is around Earth, and how rockets can get past the Earth‘s gravity. An experiment we did was to attach a balloon full of air to a straw, with string threaded through it, then let it go.

This showed how the rocket propelled into space.

We built a rocket as part of our space project. We began with three tubes, two of the tubes are 50cm and the other 1.5m. The two smaller tubes were attached to the main tube as rocket boosters. We made a cone for the nose of the spacecraft from card. Then we painted it to look more realistic as it was copied from a Russian rocket

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News From Branton St Wilfrid‟s Primary School Maths Week 5th - 9th March We had an exciting time in the latest of our curriculum weeks. The theme for Maths Week was “Puzzle and Pattern”.

We began the week with a visit from the Happy Puzzle Company. Every class joined in a Puzzle Session where they were challenged to solve puzzles and problems. Some of them were quite tricky! The children needed to take turns, listen, share their ideas and work as a team.

All the classes entered a Pattern Competition.

In the hall were lots of patterns and sequences. The children had to decide what number or shape came next. Well done to all the children who took part.

Our Maths week coincided with World Maths Day and all the junior children entered this fantastic on-line global challenge. Children Mathsmagician – Tony Charles tried to answer as many maths questions as they could in 60 seconds to beat opponents from all over the world. They played many games and faced opposition from children in many countries.

Each morning we had a number of the day and different classes told us interesting information and number facts about different numbers.

All of the classes did different work in their maths lessons; some about symmetry, repeating shape patterns, Vedic maths, patterns in 100 squares, patterns in times tables, patterns in digit roots. Classes brought maths into their other work, too; patterned dances and number shapes in P.E., looking at the world map to locate the countries we played against in the World Maths Day challenge in Geography, patterns from other cultures.

We created a repeating pattern of colours and shapes which covered an amazing 46 metres and went around the school.

The finale of Maths Week was a visit from a Mathsmagician. Tony Charles performed shows for all the classes which were very entertaining but used mathematical concepts too. He showed some of our older children the maths behind the tricks and some of them performed their „mathsmagic‟ to parents at an after school workshop.

Class 1 visit to Cusworth Hall Mrs Neville, Maths Subject leader

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Mayflower Sanctuary visit Class R

On Thursday 23rd February Class R had some very special visitors. Trevor the puppy, Pippin the kitten and Honey and Bubble the guinea pigs came from Mayflower Sanctuary.

Penny, their carer, told us all about them and how to look after them correctly. We all had a chance to play with or stroke them.

We had a great time! We were very pleased to give Mayflower Sanctuary a contribution to help them with their very worthwhile work.

World Book Day To celebrate World Book Day the children dressed up as their favourite book characters for the day. We had a parade in morning assembly, so children could show their costumes, and in the afternoon members of staff shared stories with children from Reception Class through to Class 6.

Class 1 Visit to Cusworth Hall Museum—On Tuesday 21st February, Class 1 went on a school visit to Cusworth Hall Museum as part of our topic „Homes Long Ago.‟ We took part in a workshop called „Victorian Mix.‟ In this workshop we played with Victorian toys and games, did the washing without running water or electricity and experienced what it was like to go school in Victorian times.

All of Class 1 had a fantastic time at Cusworth Hall and enjoyed finding out about life as a Victorian child!

We hope you enjoyed reading our news and look forward to sharing more information about our activities next month.

Best Wishes, C. Barnes, Acting Head teacher

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Olympic Torch Route The Olympic Torch will pass through Doncaster on Tuesday 26th June on it‘s way from Sheffield to Cleethorpes.

The route starts at Connisbrough and works it‘s way through Doncaster towards Hatfield.

Torch Bearers will share the task of running through Doncaster and many schools and businesses will be involved in this historic moment. Many thousands will be expected to line the route to catch a glimpse of the famous torch. Many people have asked ‗what happens if the flame goes out?‘ Apparently this had happened many times before and it is simply re-lit! The torch has travelled in the past both in air and under water and remained alight.

Below is a copy of the proposed route on Tuesday 26th June 2012. Let‘s hope the flame burns brightly for Doncaster!

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The London 2012 Olympic Torch designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 8000 have been produced in readiness for the games.

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Local author, Mel Hague from Finningley has been nominated for an award in the Western Novels category of the GLOBAL EBOOK AWARDS set up by Dan Poynter. The awards will be presented in August in Santa Barbara, California. These awards are open to authors from all over the world.

Mel Hague has been nominated for his book TWISTED RIVER, one of three western novels he has written and had published by Boston, Lincs publisher PMP. The other two books are TO HELL WITH THE BADGE and DEATH ON A ROPE and all three books are available in paperback form from most large online book dealers and the ebook versions are all on Kindle and available from Amazon.

Mel Hague was an international Country Music Entertainer for almost 40 years. In 1980 he won the prestigious Golden Guitar Award as the Top Country Music Entertainer in the UK. He had to retire in 2004 with a severe back problem which took away his mobility. He now manages with two walking sticks or a wheelchair for longer or more difficult journeys.

He began writing seriously in 1998 and now has three western novels published as well as a supernatural horror novel entitled EMPORIUM OF DEATH and a sci fi novel called HARVEST being edited and formatted for publication on Kindle.

He‘s also working on a fourth western novel called AS GOOD AS DEAD.

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AUCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER APRIL/MAY

New Bus Shelter The new stone bus shelter at Main Street, Auckley has now been completed by IMN Contracts and looks very attractive in its rural setting. This development would not have been possible without the generosity of local resident, Mr. W. Hagan who gifted the land to the Parish Council in order for a shelter to be built which will give members of the community protection from wind and rain whilst waiting for buses.

New Play Equipment New play equipment was installed at Riverside Park by SMP Playgrounds. Their workmen were on site in all weathers and completed the installation three days before Christmas. The area is well-used and the zip wire in particular is a great attraction for youngsters.

Funding for the project was via a Section 106 Agreement for the houses built at Dursley Court, plus a contribution from the Parish Council.

Parking Outside School Parking continues to be a problem outside Auckley School and on a number of occasions recently the road has been completely blocked to through traffic as a result of vehicles being irresponsibly parked.

The Police and DMBC are aware of the problem, and the Head Teacher has highlighted the situation in newsletters to parents. Any resident of School Lane whose gateway is blocked due to parked vehicles should ring the Police on 101.

Senior Citizens’ Outing It is now time to arrange this year‘s summer outing, funded by charity land rents, for the parishioners of Auckley. Residents are invited to suggest locations they would like to visit. Please give your suggestions to the Clerk or any Parish Councillor. Clerk: Mrs. M. Caygill Tel: 01302 770922.

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What’s That Odd Noise?

Earlier in the year I was driving down Mosham Road towards Branton when I heard a strange whining sound in the car. A quick check in the mirror revealed that the kids weren‘t with me, so it was clearly something else!

It was just in the background, and sounded like an old electric milk float, kind of winding up when I accelerated and down when I slowed. But, had it been there all the time, and I just hadn‘t noticed it? I left it a few days, and then asked my wife if she had heard it too. Yes, she had, but again, we were unsure if it had been there all the time. So we left it.

A week or so later, the whine had become more pronounced, clearly there was something wrong and so we needed a mechanic. I checked my cars warranty, and was very relieved to see that it had around two weeks left on it! So, the garage was called, the fault described, and the car duly taken in.

Now I‘m no mechanic, but I know a little about engines, and so I thought I had an idea of what it might be.

Of course, I shared my thoughts with the mechanic on the ‗diagnostic test drive‘, no doubt to his great amusement. However, I did suggest that vicars, whilst not mechanics, are able to do a good service. Terrible I know!

In the end the garage had the car for almost a week. For the mechanically minded the main drive bearings had failed, and so it needed the gearbox to be removing, and all the associated work with it. This was very time consuming, and they charged labour by the hour of course.

I am so thankful that it was still under warranty, and I hadn‘t left it too long. Otherwise the bill would have been in excess of £1000, or if left the whole thing would have eventually gone bang. In either event, you may well have seen the vicar puffing his way around the villages on a bike!

In life we can have odd noises that often rumble away in the background. It could be our relationships, our work, our home, anything really. Like the car, if left unchecked it can build into a huge problem, and at times it can sadly go bang.

There is no warranty for this kind of thing, but I do believe as a Christian that God wants to help us through it and journey with us through the difficult times. The famous 23 rd Psalm says, ‗Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, because You are with me.‖ He will help us, we only have to invite Him, and no huge bill for the time he spends with us!

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Driving in the countryside Dear Readers, Driving on country roads requires an entirely different set of skills to driving in congested towns. Rural roads are arguably the best place to exploit your driving abilities and get the most enjoyment out of your driving. Traffic is usually light, you can use your observation skills, the roads are more interesting and you‘ll have to make well-judged overtakes. The same level of planning and concentration is required but you‘ll be dealing with an entirely different set of hazards and sources of information.

You will need all the selective observation skills you have developed but also consider…

Taking extra care in case people or vehicles suddenly appear around corners, drive out of isolated field entrances, farm drives etc, especially on 60mph roads.

Looking well ahead (over the hedges, where possible) to spot oncoming traffic in the distance, especially trucks and tractors. Also look for potential overtaking zones and plan your arrival time to coincide with a gap in the oncoming traffic.

Livestock in the fields might indicate that there may be mud on the road and you should also always be prepared to encounter a flock of sheep around the next bend.

The line of hedges, trees, or telegraph poles often denotes the direction the road may take around the next bend. Use this to your advantage.

Don‘t swerve uncontrollably if an animal or bird darts out in front of you. Better a broken fog light or dented bumper than a total loss of control and a serious accident.

Holes in hedges are often found on particularly sharp or tightening bends, and are usually created by some unfortunate driver who has overshot the corner and gone straight on. Treat them as a reminder to take care and to keep control of your speed.

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As I said in last months Arrow, the Doncaster Advanced Motorists Group is offering free public assessment drives this month for anyone with a current full driving licence. The drive will be in your own car and the vehicle and you must comply with all current road traffic regulations, MOT, Insurance, etc: A document check will be made before the drive. All readers who wish to have a free taster of advanced driving please contact me on the number below to book your drive, this means you ladies too!

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

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What’s On In Branton And Auckley?

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Day

Activity Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months

Meeting place Auckley Nursery School Building

Time 9.00—3.30pm

Contact

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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

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Simply Singing

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Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

5.30—6.30pm & 6.30-7.30pm

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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 Wed

Pre-School from 2 years 6 months Beavers 6 - 8yrs

Auckley Nursery School Building Scout Hut, Auckley

9.00-3.30pm 5.30 - 7.00

865405 770838

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

Auckley Parish Centre

11am

Sun

Sunday Club Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings

771326

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

771699

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings

Contact Beverley

Blaxton Community Hall Bookings

07856 221470

What’s On In Finningley & Blaxton?

Day

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Mon

Finningley Babies & Toddler Group

Finningley Village Hall

09.45-11.15

771699

Mon Mon

Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Blaxton Community Hall Finningley C o E School

1.30pm—3.30pm 771921 9-12noon 771699

Mon

Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Blaxton Community Hall

5.00—7.15pm

Tue

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9-12 noon

Tue

Soft Play for under 5’s

Blaxton Community Hall

9.45—11.15

Simone 771101

Tue

Indoor Bowls

Blaxton Community Hall

12.30—2pm

771921

Tue

Zumba

Blaxton Community Hall

7.45—8.45pm

07989 828850

Tue Tue

73rd Doncaster Brownies Weight Watchers

Blaxton Community Hall Finningley Village Hall

6.00-7.30pm 5-6.30pm

01427 754896 07966 226073

Wed Wed

Term Time Junior Youth Club See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs

Finningley Village Hall Finningley C o E School

6.30-8.00pm 9-12 noon

772924 771699

Wed

73rd Doncaster Rainbows

Blaxton Community Hall

5.30—6.30

772737

Wed

Zumba Class

Blaxton Community Hall

6.45—7.45

07899 980870

Thur Thur

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Art Club

Finningley C o E School Finningley Village Hall

9-12 noon 1.00 -3.30

771699 771800

Thur Thur

Scott Stevenson School of Dance Reach For The Stars-School Dance

Blaxton Community Hall Finningley Village Hall

5.00-7.15pm 4.00-8.30pm

079180203703

Fri Fri

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Reach For The Stars-School Dance

Finningley C o E School Finningley Village Hall

9-12 noon 4.00-9.00pm

079180203703

Fri Sun

Zumba Church Sunday School

Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall

9.30—10.30am 9.00-10.00

07899 980870 770607

07787 521700

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

101

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

42

Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements

Business Directory To advertise your business in the directory for 12 months call 01302 534256 Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman Campsall Cabinets (and joinery) Doncaster www. Campsallcabinets.co.uk

01302 701801

Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster

01302 770768

Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs.

01302 533663

Electrical Services Martin Johnson Plumbing & Heating Repairs

01302 845978 07717 300662

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.

01302534959

Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser

07784123480

Willow Dental Practice www.thewillowsdentalpractice.co.uk

01427 872106

Security Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley

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

01302623427

Taxis

Independant family business.

Established for 90 years.

Auckley Private Hire, Auckley

01302770097

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

01302531277

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

01302773311 01302772004

19 Thorne Road, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302 710285

To advertise please call 07795 387937 or 01302 534256

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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

Call James Motor Company Cantley Garage

01302 370846 for more information and an estimate.