Dec 11, Issue 75, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley

December 2011

Issue No. 75

Local News School News What‘s on at Christmas Parish Council Newsletters

Guests will be greeted with a glass of fizz and canapĂŠs and will be able to enjoy traditional Strauss favourites played by the Hall Gate Orchestra under the baton of maestro Carey Williams

and more...

We Wish All Our Readers a Merry Christmas

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Editors Letter...

Yipeee, it‘s my favourite time of the year again, I can‘t believe how quickly it has arrived!

In this months Arrow we have listed some must see events including the ever popular Auckley Christmas Market. There is also Christmas Carol singing in Branton, Auckley and Finningley, a festive favourite for everyone.

Kilham Hall Management Committee arranged a fantastic Halloween Party hosted by Mr Dan for the children in the village. The party was a huge success and on behalf of all the children who had a thrilling time and their parents,

Thank you... when‘s the next party?

Doncaster Council are again giving out Smart Water packs, we have the information in this issue, so please make sure you call them asap to book your pack. The offer is only available whilst stocks last and Smart water is such a powerful deterrent to criminals.

This month, we have lots of information about what is happening in school. Thank you to all the parents and teachers who provide us with this information each month. It‘s lovely to see what our children are up to in school and see how things have changed!

Finally, I would like to thank all the Arrow readers and advertisers for 6 years of support, The Branton & Auckley Arrow had it‘s 6th Anniversary with our October issue. Where does the time go?

The deadline for the January issue will be December 14th . The January issue will be distributed between Christmas and New Year.

Merry Christmas Michelle Sidebottom

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

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Correction from last month – Eddies Art Group starts at 1.00 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons.

A warm welcome awaits newcomers. The Group held a very successful exhibition of their paintings on Tuesday 3rd November. These exhibits are held monthly, superb pictures for sale at very reasonable prices. Phone Eddie 01302 537480 for further details.

Don‘t forget Tuesday 13th December special Christmas Coffee Club 10 a.m. until 12 noon with Reg and his music.

Kilham Hall Our first Halloween party on Sunday the 30 th October was fabulous! Mr Dan entertained all 50 children who all dressed up for the occasion and was great. Not sure who enjoyed the party most, children or adults! Thanks to everyone who came and supported the event, parents you should be proud of all your children, they behaved wonderfully and all so polite. The Committee members (all grandparents bar one), were in bed and sleeping by 8pm!

If you have ideas/suggestions /want to be on the Committee – Phone 07856221470 Thanks - June

Cheryl Williams from Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Emily Greenwood who came first in the fancy dress competition.

Good news – Debbie who runs the Zumba Thursday morning group, has agreed to take over the Tuesday night class 6.30 until 7.30 from the 3rd January 2012 as Andrea is off on her worldwide travels. On the same evening Debbie from 7.30 until 8.30 will start a Pilates group.

Please come and support this new class and if any further details are required contact Debbie on 07952756422.

At last! We have a mothers and toddlers group commencing in the hall (for a five week trial) on the 11th January 9.30 until 11.30, term time only.

Simone Turner Doncaster 771101 will be in charge so please come and give her your support. The Hall is a great place for children and of course the play park and field adjoin so all you young mums(and grandparents)bring your little ones for a morning of play. A great way to make new friends and another step in bringing the community spirit to Branton.

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New Table Tennis Club at Hayfield.

Why not come along and have a game? There is no commitment needed so you can attend as little or as often as your like. We use the Sports Hall at Hayfield School and there are six table tennis tables. The emphasis is on having a social game and some fun rather than extreme competition, although we do have a weekly competition. We have a wide range of attendees of all abilities and ages. Anyone is welcome, regardless of ability.

The cost is £3 per person and runs every Wednesday at 7pm. Contact Stewart Morley on 01302 530905 or 0770 3014818

ONE TO ONE PILATES WITH SUZANNE DAVIES MFHT A new class starts at Auckley Parish Hall on Tuesday 10th January, 2.30-3.30pm.

ONE TO ONE PILATES is designed to improve every day activities, giving you confidence to enjoy life! This class is a real celebration of using the body well and being aware of what each part is for and how it works. We all take our body for granted and then wonder why it doesn't work well at times. These classes will give TLC to the joints and muscles, leaving you feeling relaxed but energised. Older adults will maintain mobility and independence at least and will gain strength and tone in very little time.

Pilates is for all ages and abilities, all conditions and ailments. Functional exercises are taught so that Pilates can be done at home every day doing every day things.

For further details contact Suzanne on 07787158180 the cost of the course is £27.50 for 6 sessions or £6 per class.

EPG Roofing I would like to endorse the recommendation by Cheryl Brough in the July Arrow. Elliot has done some work for ourselves and our daughter. His workmanship is first class and prices reasonable. We would recommend him anytime. Tony Heaton, Auckley.

Holy Trinity and St Oswald’s Church Finningley

A Year in God’s Acre 2012 All Proceeds to Support Holy Trinity and St Oswald’s Church, Finningley

The above calendar is now on sale to support Finningley Church

£4 each

Available from Church after Sunday services and on Wednesday afternoons, 1.30-4.00pm Also from Finningley Post Office during opening hours The calendar celebrates our churchyard through the seasons

Distraction burglaries We would like to inform you, in particular the elderly community, that there has been a spate of distraction burglaries around Doncaster, namely Bentley, Conisborough and Balby, all claiming to be Water Board employees. These are taking place between 1400 and 1930 hours. There have also been some reported in Branton so please be aware and report anything suspicious to the police.

Its Panto time again! Oh yes it is!

This years FAB[ulous] production is called Sinner-Ella and will be on at the Parish Church in Finningley. We will have 2 performances on Sunday 11th December at 2.30pm and 6.00pm.

Tickets are £2.50 each to include interval refreshments. They are available from Karen Robinson on 770607. We look forward to your company. Oh yes we do!

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Cantley with Branton WI We all enjoyed the Harvest Supper of pie and peas. It was a very social event and everyone had a chance to chat to new and old friends.

The year races on and Christmas is not that far away. So in December we have a lady showing us how to make a gift very special with expert wrapping of our presents. This event is on December the 8th. Visitors are welcome.

Contact Anne Oakes 536802. Chris

Results for the October 2011 Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 445 Kay Fletcher wins £100 well done Kay who won in Jan 2010 2nd No 301 Geoff Gaulkrodger wins £20 well done Geoff who won August 2009 3rd No 23 Janet Perry wins £10 All previous winners can be found on our web site www.auckleyshow.co.uk

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Auckley Parish Council Newsletter December 2011 ‗Carols Round The Tree‘ - Carol singing round the tree will take place at the village green on Tuesday, 20th December 2011, commencing at 7.00 p.m. The Armthorpe Elmfield Band will accompany the singing, and Santa will make a visit. A collection will be held in aid of funds to provide a Family Room for relatives of patients being treated in Doncaster Women‘s Hospital.

Provision of Bus Shelter, Main Street, Auckley - Council is pleased to announce that, weather permitting, work will start on the construction of a stone-built bus shelter during the week commencing 20 th November. A temporary bus stop will be provided further along the road whilst the work is in progress.

Parking Outside School and Ellers Lane Shops - Irresponsible parking continues to be a problem outside the Auckley School and on the double yellow lines in front of the shops. Enforcement Officers will be monitoring the situation and tickets will be issued to offenders.

Eagle and Child Public House - Council is to apply to English Heritage for the Eagle and Child to be made a listed building. We would appreciate any photographs or other memorabilia relating to the building that members of the public might own which could be copied and used for our application.

Improvements to Hanson Quarry, Hurst Lane - The Hanson management is planning to make improvements to the site by moving the machinery further back from the road and providing a wheel wash in order to reduce the amount of sand being spread on the highway at Hurst Lane.

Auckley Parish Council wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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A SMART SOLUTION TO DETER THEFT SmartWater is a colourless liquid solution that is simply dabbed onto the uneven surfaces of your valuables.

It can be used to code all sorts of items such as jewellery, ornaments, electrical items and even your motor vehicle. Each bottle contains a unique chemical ‗code‘ which is registered to you – conclusively proving ownership. It cannot be easily seen by the naked eye and is almost impossible to remove. The liquid glows under ultraviolet light making it easy for the Police to detect.

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Local student is set to be the Next BRIT thing Talented local guitarist Travis Speight from Hayfield Academy in Doncaster could soon be playing at London‘s O2 and be on the next BRITs album thanks to a nationwide competition for young musicians. The 13 year old‘s track ‗Rock of Ages‘ has already been number one in the Official UK youth chart and he has had nearly 2000 plays.

Travis, who has been playing guitar for 8 years with Doncaster Youth Jazz Association, describes his music as ―Rhythmic, energetic and versatile‖ and is really excited about his prospects, ‗‘Winning this competition would give me the credibility I need to take my music to a higher level.‘‘ “It's tough to get started in the music industry and Next BRIT thing is a brilliant competition that gives all young people in the UK a chance to make it big. If you love music, get involved.”

Pixie Lott He only has until 16th December to get enough votes to qualify for the next round. You can hear his track and vote at https:// www.nextbritthing.com/track/226/rockofages Some of the UK‘s biggest music stars have already supported Next BRIT thing, encouraging young people to get involved – including Jessie J, Pixie Lott, Paloma Faith, Tinchy Stryder, Laura Wright, Chipmunk, Eliza Doolittle, Dionne Bromfield, Cairo from Encore, Siva from The Wanted and Dappy from NDubz.

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Auckley Academy School News A Visit from Florence Nightingale Children in Year 2 brought history to life this term by participating in a Florence Nightingale workshop event. The children had opportunity to role play the conditions and experiences Florence encountered during her time in the Crimean War using real life Victorian artefacts and costumes. This involved cleaning the ward, preparing a stew, praying and writing letters home on behalf of the wounded soldiers. The school hall has never looked so clean! Fun was had by all.

Harvest Festival Year 1 and 2 have recently performed a lovely harvest festival to the parents and school.

This year our thoughts were about bread: how it is made and where it comes from. Year 2 children read lots of facts about bread and told the audience how they had made their own bread whilst Year 1 children acted out the story of The Little Red Hen. All of the children performed very well. Many thanks also to the children who donated gifts for our harvest display. Year 6 delivered packages to the senior citizens in the area who were very pleased. Thank you.

Austerfield Visit Year 6 have recently visited Austerfield as part of their science topic – Interdependence and Adaptation. There the children had first hand experience in a woodland environment, such that they were able to understand and appreciate the inter-relationship of all life and were encouraged to care about the environment. They enjoyed a woodland nature walk, games about food chains and then were thrilled to hold and pet a variety of animals from giant centipedes and snails to an albino hedgehog. Fun was had by all! ”.

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Halloween Disco All the children had a lot of fun at the Halloween Disco run by Friends of Auckley School. They all came dressed in scary costumes and enjoyed dancing and playing games. Lots of money was raised for future projects. Thanks to all those involved. If you wish to join Friends of Auckley, meetings are held at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Next meeting in January.

Help the Heroes Day Auckley School went all out to support the members of the UK’s armed forces who have been injured while serving their country in conflicts around the world. Every child dressed up in clothing linked to the forces and donated money to help the charity. To make the day more fun, year 6 set up a gruelling assault course and put the other year groups through their paces. We’re happy to report that everyone passed the Commando training and £194 was raised!

A Visit to Eden Camp On Friday 14th October Year 3 visited Eden Camp, a World War 2 museum situated on the site of a former prisoner of war camp. On arrival we saw lots of military vehicles including tanks and planes.

First we went to see a puppet show about famous wartime entertainers. We joined in with the singing and some people got squirted with water!

Then we visited the different huts. The Blitz which recreated a bomb attack was a favourite, despite the fact that it was very dark, noisy and scary. The German U-boat was also popular because it had various buttons and levers which emitted loud noises when pressed! The hut depicting everyday life was also interesting.

After dinner we had the obligatory visit to the shop where all year 3’s money was duly spent! Even though it was a long journey a very enjoyable day was had by all.

One child even judged it to be “the best museum in the world”.

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Finningley CE Primary School ‗Get Bright Day 2011‘

On Friday 11th November Finningley CE celebrated its second annual Get Bright Bike It day with all our pupils helping raise awareness of how important it is to be seen at night.

School has been a Bike It school for two years now and under the excellent leadership of our own Bike It staff champion Miss C Waszak we have trebled the number of pupils who ride to school.

Throughout the year Miss Waszak and her Bike It pupil team work with Sustrans‘ Tom Collister to deliver cycle safety training for all pupils, help younger pupils off stabilisers and increase children‘s awareness of how to travel safely.

This has had so many benefits for our school with a reduction in the number of cars around school and much increased fitness levels for children and, of course, a sense of independence for young people.

This week we have been encouraging cyclists by giving daily raffle prizes to all who ride to school, awarding the brightest bike with a new set of lights and choosing a class Bright Buddy that shows off the best of high visibility.

Abbigale in our youngest class is a cracking example of the thought, effort and enthusiasm that the pupils and parents have put into the week.

Next up is our Cycle to Santa competition so look out for that.

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Cantley With Branton Parish Council Winter 2011 Newsletter www.cantleywithbrantonparish.co.uk Christmas Carol Singing

This will take place on Wednesday 14 December 2011 at 6.30 p.m. at Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane Branton accompanied by the Armthorpe Elmfield Brass Band and attended by children from Branton St Wilfrid‘s School. Festive refreshments for a small charge will be available and also a raffle.

New Notice Board at Old Cantley A new bespoke notice board is now in place with a small stone planter as it was necessary to remove the old plant trough to make way for the larger notice board. It is hoped residents of Old Cantley will enjoy the improved provision of information.

Basket Ball Facilities

Arrangements are being made for a basket ball to be installed on the hard standing area adjacent to the ball wall at the Kilham Lane recreation ground for the enjoyment of young people.

Parking on Pavements

Residents are again requested to refrain from parking on pavements in order to keep pedestrians safe by not obstructing the footpaths.

Dog Control Order – Kilham Lane Recreation Ground

As no representations were received regarding the introduction of a Dog Control Order at the above site the parish council agreed its introduction with effect from 1 November 2011. As a consequence it is an offence for anyone to allow a dog to enter the site unless any of the exceptions contained within the order apply. A copy of the order can be viewed on the council‘s website or obtained from the Clerk.

DMBC‘s Core Strategy Document

The parish council has considered representations relating to a section of the strategy (Policy No. 13) that relates to the provision of gypsy and traveller sites and has expressed concern that the policy seems to favour the establishment of sites in areas where other development may be restricted. The council has also supported DMBC‘s proposal for changes to national planning policy to seek a more equitable distribution of traveller sites.

Request for Old Photographs of the Parish The parish council‘s website has attracted many favourable comments since its inception and requests have been received for more old photographs to be added. If anyone has any photographs that would be of local interest please contact the Clerk.

Your Parish Councillors

Email Address

Telephone

Gillian Warrender (Chair) Jennifer Worthington (Vice-Chair) Barbara Fussey

gillian-warrender2011@hotmail.co.uk Jennifer.worthington@homecall.co.uk barbara.fussey@gmail.com

537713 771244 536053

Yvonne Butterworth Brian Cheetham

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539476 831373

Michelle Sidebottom Neville Williams

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Clerk to the Council Julia Staniforth

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The parish council would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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News From Branton St Wilfrid’s Primary School During the last few weeks we have planned many additional visits out of school and we have invited many visitors into school as part of our R.E. Curriculum Focus Week, to enrich and enhance our creative delivery of R.E. throughout school.

Year 6 Visit to Denaby Main Parish Church Last year Class 6 developed a close link with the Class 6 pupils at Denaby Main Primary School and they planned and enjoyed many joint activities and projects together. As part of our R.E. Week activities, our new Class 6 pupils were shown round Denaby Main Primary School and Parish Church by their pen pals.

Year 5 Residential Visit to Walsingham On Wednesday the 2nd of November Class 5 went to Walsingham and had a brilliant time. First of all we walked the Holy Mile, following the route that Henry VIII and countless pilgrims have made in the past and reached Walsingham; it was very exhausting but we made it!

After we had finished the Holy Mile, we walked to our bedrooms and unpacked. Then we looked at the Stations of the Cross. The Stations of the Cross are pictures of Jesus and tell the story of how Jesus was crucified on the cross. There were fourteen different stations and they were all over Walsingham.

Next we had a workshop and role play session about the history of Walsingham and how it was founded by Lady Richeldis who had three visions about Mary pointing at the house where Jesus was born. The house was built and is now called England’s Nazareth. After that we made some pilgrim’s badges to wear around Walsingham. After having a tiring day we all had tea and made our way to bed.

The next day we had breakfast and we went to mass in the Holy House, we also drank water from the holy well. Afterwards we went to look at some Tudor buildings and looked at the ruined abbey.

Then we all dressed up and went to a Tudor banquet. Our banquet included pottage and chicken legs (we were very good and we did not throw our chicken leg bones on the floor as the Tudors did!) We really enjoyed it and would love to go again!

Class 5 would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped take us to Walsingham, and to the PCC for their kind contribution towards our visit. By Georgina and Freya

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Doncaster Minster On Thursday 13th October, Classes 3 and 4 visited Doncaster Minster as part of their R.E. Week work.

Both classes found it an enjoyable and informative visit.

The children learned about the special clothes that a priest wears and some children tried on the clothes.

They listened to Reverend Jude tell them about Communion. They looked at the font where people are baptised.

The children took part in a quiz where they had to visit different parts of the church and find pieces of information about the statues, the stained glass windows, the chapel, the font, the lectern or the pulpit. Thank you to Marion and the other Minster volunteers who made us feel very welcome and answered all of our questions.

Samaritan’s Purse-Shoe Box Appeal Jean Gravett from the Samaritan’s Purse Charity visited school as part of our R.E. Week to talk about the Shoe Box Appeal. Children and families were invited to pack a shoe box with gifts and useful items e.g. toothbrush, soap, sweets, crayons, colouring book/paper, small toy etc. and to cover the shoe box with Christmas wrapping paper. Our 50 boxes have been collected and will be delivered to children in the Crimea, who will have no other Christmas present this year.

Doncaster Mosque Visit On Wednesday the 2nd of November 2011 Class 5 went to the mosque.

An Imam showed us around the mosque and we looked at the different features, like the minaret.

Then we went inside the mosque and took our shoes off. After that, we went in the main hall. It was very big and had a beautiful carpet. We also looked at the Arabic books the boys and girls use to learn about Islam.

Then the Imam told us about the rules of Islam. The first rule is that there is only one god: Allah.

The second rule is that the Prophet Mohammed is the messenger of Allah. Then we went to the girls’ classroom and the Imam told us about the third rule of Islam, which is that there is a Judgement Day, where Allah will judge everyone. After that we went back to school. We really enjoyed our visit and learnt lots! By Benson, Charlie and Tom P

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British Legion Poppy Appeal Every year we sell poppies and collect contributions for the British Legion, Year 6 pupils study what life was like during World War II and we always observe the two minutes’ silence, as it is so important for our children to learn about the sacrifice made by so many in the service of our country. Many thanks to the Parish Council, who send us a poppy wreath each year. This is a focal point for our acts of worship around Remembrance Day and the wreath is taken to St Wilfrid’s Church, on behalf of all the children and staff, for the Remembrance Sunday Service.

Congratulations to Mrs Dilks Many congratulations to Mrs Dilks, who leads our Jubilate worship group with great dedication and creativity. Mrs Dilks has undertaken many months of training through the Diocese and at a wonderful service at Doncaster Minster led by the Bishop of Sheffield recently, Mrs Dilks was ordained as a Children’s Minister.

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

Best Wishes EA Crayton Head teacher

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How To Write A Christmas Card In this age of the internet, emails, and text messaging, the one thing that hasn‘t changed too much is the giving and receiving of Christmas cards.

However, should you get stuck with what to say, the internet has some helpful web sites.

Here is a real example...

“Christmas card messages say something about you. What you decide to write in your Christmas card and then send out to the masses can bring cheer to your friends and family. Business holiday messages show customers that you appreciate them and keep you in touch through the holidays.

You may have trouble thinking of the just the right thing to say in your Christmas card. You can use this page and the links included to give you the Christmas message examples and the inspiration you need to write a great message. Edit them to your taste before sending them out on your own personal Christmas cards. Your message will be best when you make it personal.

Try listening to Christmas music to put you in the mood to write your Christmas wishes

Some helpful examples: "Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and happy holidays."

"May we all show each other the love and patience that we may not deserve this Christmas. This is the true spirit of Christmas."

"It's easy to get caught up in all the business of Christmas, but I'm wishing you a peaceful Christmas full of the most important things."

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you be surrounded by all the things that bring Christmas cheer."

"We hope you are surrounded by beauty and comfort this Christmas season."

"Blessings, love, and peace to you this Christmas."

"Hoping you can feel love, joy, and peace this Christmas season."

"Keep Christmas a time of celebration and love. Don't let Christmas become a chore. Don't let Christmas bring strife to your home."

You may notice that there was nothing ‗religious‘ in all of that, despite Christ being the reason for Christmas. I wonder therefore what God would write to you in a Christmas card? Here is what I think:

―I Love You‖ I hope you have a Christ filled Christmas and a peaceful new year.

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

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists How to avoid a frosty welcome A very Merry Christmas to all our readers, Weather conditions will be turning frosty, leaving motorists searching for their ice scrapers. Following is for drivers seeking to avoid a frosty welcome: Prepare the vehicle for winter early. Have the anti freeze checked, replace damaged wiper blades, stock up on de-icer, add a frost inhibitor to the screen wash and buy a window scraper and two cloths: one to clear condensation and dirt from the inside windows and one to clean lights and exterior windows.

Check that the windscreen wipers are off when leaving the vehicle the night before to avoid damaging the wiper motor and blades when the engine is started the next day. Use external temperature gauges, if the vehicle has them. An indicated temperature of 3°C means that extremely slippery conditions are possible. Remember that ice on the windscreen could mean ice on the carriageway at some points, especially side roads. Observe other road users reactions to conditions ahead as a pre-warning of what is to come Stopping distances will increase in frosty or wet weather. Stay focused, look further ahead than usual and allow for the extra time needed to stop by increasing the gap ahead. Where the road surface is likely to be slippery, stay in the highest gear possible to minimise the risk of wheel spin. Consider setting off in second gear, releasing the clutch and accelerating very gently.

If the vehicles front end begins to lose grip, a front wheel skid will begin. Reduce acceleration, consider disengaging the clutch and steer smoothly. If the vehicle goes into a rear wheel skid, lift off the accelerator, consider de-clutching and steer into the skid.

Always ensure windows, lights and mirrors are clear of dirt and ice before setting off.

Arms not long enough?

Safe Driving.

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 9.15 - 11.45

Contact

Mon

Weight Watchers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30am

Mon

1st Doncaster Brownies

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30 - 7.00

770004

Mon

Friendly Society

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 4.00

770097

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

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

1.30-3.30pm

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

9.15—11.45

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 - 8.30

Tue

Pilates (from 3rd January)

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

7.30—8.30pm

Debbie 07952756422

Vicky 07899980870

770838 Kim 07808070300 865405

710889

Tue

Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

6.30.7.30pm

Andrea 07709175830

Wed

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30—11.00

07915 666068

Wed

Gentle Exercise

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 3.30

Wed

Parent & Toddler Group

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.30—11.30

Simone 771101

Wed

Pre-School from 2 years 6 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15 - 11.45

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

Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

7.30—8.30

Kasia 07989828850

771326

770838 530905 / 07703014818

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

9.15—11.45

865405

Thur

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

07915 666068

Thur

Coffee Morning

Auckley Parish Centre

10.00—11.30

771525

Thur

Slim & Zumba Exercise

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.30-10.45am

07952 756422

Thur

Soft Play from 12/1/12 St John Ambulance, 5-10yrs

Auckley Parish Centre

1-3pm

771101

Thur

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

9.15 - 11.45

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

Circuit Training

Auckley Parish Centre

9-10am

Sat

Talegate Theatre (Drama)

Auckley Parish Centre

10.30am

Sun

Sunday Club

Auckley Parish Centre

11am

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Blaxton Community Hall Bookings

865405 07827 816175 As above Eddie 537480 770714 Cyril 532497 Luke 07709 489311 07784 560062 770240

Contact Margaret Ottewell

886811

Contact Kathleen

771921

Finningley Village Hall Bookings

Contact Elaine McNulty

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings

Contact Beverley

771699 10-4pm Mon -Sat

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 Tue Tue Wed Wed

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

07787 521700

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

Wednesday fortnightly

Mobile Library

Auckley

2.15pm

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 16th May 2011 3rd Tuesday in Month

873456

Christmas Events in December Monday 5th at 6.30pm, Carols Around the Tree at Finningley Green followed by mince pies and mulled wine in the village hall.

Sunday 11th at 2.30pm and 6pm, FAB Parish Panto at St Oswalds in Finningley, Sinner Ella, Tickets £2.50 and include interval refreshments. Call Karen for tickets 770607.

Tuesday 13th at 4pm till 9pm Auckley Christmas Market.

Wednesday 14th at 6.30pm, Christmas Carol Singing at Kilham Hall, Branton.

Tuesday 20th at 7pm, Carols Around the Tree, Village Green, Auckley

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 Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard

08444 140726

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

01302 385338

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

01302 537611

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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