Jul 11, Issue 70, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley Jul 2011

Issue No. 70

Auckley Show

Saturday 13th August Branton’s Fun Day Photographs of the event

School News

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Editors Letter...

It was lovely to see Kilham Hall community centre and the playing fields buzzing with local people on Saturday 18th June. This is what the community centre is there for and to see it used for such a worthwhile cause only adds to the pleasure of having such a facility within Branton. We have lots of photographs in this months issue, some of which were sent to me from locals. Thank you very much.

Don’t forget, you can view all of our magazines going back to the end of last year. If you can’t find a number or want to look at back at an old issue log on to our website at www.arrowpublications.co.uk The August issue deadline will be Wednesday 13th July, if anyone would like to submit an article or an advert, please send it to me by this date.

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

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The Auckley show is warming up for it’s big day on Saturday 13th August.

Once again, this show seems to go from strength to strength with good support from the local community. This months magazine has a centre page pullout with the show’s schedule of events as well as details from Neil Woodward, the Chairman of the Show with what we can expect from Auckley Show 2011!

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Fancy A game of Cricket? In

Branton Fun Day was a great success and was supported well by many local people. It was the first event of it’s kind since Kilham Hall Community Centre opened. The organisers, Emma Gebbie, Rachel Laycock and Lyndsey Parry, all live locally and planned the event together to raise money for the charities close to their hearts, Parkinsons and MND (Motor Nuerone Disease).

Their efforts were rewarded with a grand sum raised of £1632. There were many stalls to browse around and the Arena was used to the full with gymnastics and Dance Groups. It would be great to see Branton Playing fields used for such events again in the future. Well done ladies for all your hard work, worry and effort!

Branton, Cantley and Finningly we have 3 cricket pitches but no team. I play for a team but as I’m new, I rarely get a chance to do anything, but I love the game!

I’m sure there are plenty of amateur cricket fanatics in our villages but they are either put off by some of the clubs attitude to new players and the formalities of the game. I want to start a small 5 a side cricket tournament for the people of our villages. I want the event to be families, old and young a like from ages 10-110!

My captain is always saying that at our level cricket is dying but I believe that the sport is in fact very popular but people are being put off by certain attitudes! So, for all amateur cricket fanatics in our villages., I am trying to organize weekly (every Saturday) 5 aside cricket tournament. For the love of the game for all ages from 10-110 and talents.

For further details write to Tom at thomasscottchambers@yahoo.co.uk or phone him on 07849039427 Lets get enough together and lets play cricket”

Finningley WI In June, our meeting was an amusing and interesting talk by local historian Garry Swann on the evolution of Doncaster Royal Infirmary. In July, we delve into the History of Surnames. Finningley WI meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month in the Village Hall, call Jayne Sims on 01302 772539 for further details. Come along and meet the friends you don't know yet !

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Reported Vandalism, Kilham Hall, Branton Three fence panels have been removed and two others damaged on Monday 13th June at Kilham Hall. The matter has been reported to the police and the parish council have also informed the local PCSO to request the area be visited. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the police at your earliest convenience.

Acknowledgement Jan Clapton would like to take this opportunity to express deep, sincere, and grateful thanks to all the friends and neighbours in Branton for their help, support and kindness following the sudden and tragic death of husband Phil on 25th May 2011.

Results for the June 2011 Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 166 Claire Mandeville wins £100 2nd No 26 Liz Sapsted wins £20 3rd No 188 Dorothy McNab wins £10 Well done Dorothy second time winner! Numbers in draw 388. All previous winners can be found on our web site www.auckleyshow.co.uk Date for your Diary Auckley Show Saturday 13th August 2011

Auckley Queens Jubilee Alpha Tote Draw The May winning letters were X P B there were no winners therefore the prize money will roll over to June's draw with the prize money around £500. Anyone wanting to join the draw contact Pete 771460.

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It has been nearly two years since Flying Start Day Nursery was rebuilt and we are very pleased and proud of our state of the art purpose built Nursery which has large play areas, a sensory garden, vegetable garden, living willow den, Early Excellence furniture and resources, separate sleep rooms, large indoor play area, easy parking, CCTV and secure entry using biometrics.

It has been a very busy Spring out in the garden planting all the vegetables and watching the willow den sprout into life, which has been of great interest to the children, we are looking forward to harvesting and eating our own vegetables. The light airy canopy allows free flow indoor/outdoor play in all weathers and the babies have their own garden and wooden shelter.

One of the highlights this Spring was a trip to our sister Nursery based on Coneygarth Farm, Haxey, the preschool children were taken there to see the newly born lambs, they especially enjoyed riding in Martin's Landrover Defender! At the farm as well as the sheep and lambs the children watched the Lincoln Red Cows, paid a visit to the resident hens, looked at the dogs and went for a walk in the nursery wood.

In the holidays we cater for the 5-11year olds with our exciting holiday club (8am - 6pm). All the children need to be at Flying Start by 9am and they are transported to Coneygarth Farm Day Nursery where they always have an action packed and fun filled day.

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Branton Fun Day

Allegro Theatre Dance Academy Branton Funday was a great success. The organisers, Rachel, Emma and Lyndsey raised a grand total of £1632 which will be split between Parkinson's and MND and would like to thank everyone who helped raise this money by coming along and supporting the event. Also, they would like to say a special thank you to the volunteers on the stalls, the stalls who donated some of their profits, all the fantastic businesses who donated raffle prizes and to Branton football club who did a raffle in the Three Horse Shoes and donated the proceeds.

Allegro school of dance, Cisco dance school, Doncaster Gymnastic Academy display team and RLC cheer leading squad did a fantastic job entertaining the crowds in the Arena. There was a great turnout and the weather was very kind indeed!

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School News from Branton St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School Class 2 Visit to Austerfield Study Centre Class 2 went on a visit to Austerfield Study Centre.

When we got there we learned how to take care of plants. First we learned about parts of a plant, like the root, stem and leaves. Then we went outside to play “Sam‟s Game” and we made a tree of children. Some children were the trunk, some were branches, leaves, flowers and roots. The teachers had to be the bees! Next we went to Christmas Tree Woods and we looked for the robin.

We had a magnifying glass and a magic eye to look at the trees. Finally we had a mini-beast hunt.

We had a brush and spoon so we could catch the mini-beasts and put them in our container. We looked at them, then ticked them on our list. I enjoyed my day at Austerfield. By Anouk

Jubilate Club News ‘Jubilate‟, our after school worship group have recorded their first ever CD! The children had a wonderful time and worked very hard, and with the help of a recording technician have produced a CD containing thirteen of their favourite worship songs. We are selling copies of the CD for £7.99 and any profits will be shared between the „Rays of Sunshine‟ and the „Rhys Daniels Trust‟ in memory of Harry, a special little boy at our school. If anyone would like to buy a copy of 32 enthusiastic children singing their favourite hymns, please send a cheque for £7.99, made payable to „St Wilfrid‟s School Fund‟ to: Mrs S Dilks, Branton St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School, Valley Drive, Branton, Doncaster, DN3 3NB Thank you, on behalf of the

children of ‘Jubilate’.

Year 6 Church Visits We have developed a friendship school link with Denaby Main Primary School. The children in both Year 6 classes have a pen pal partner whom they write to and send emails. The children have taken part in many joint activities including a talent show, craft day etc. and in May children showed their pen pals their local area and visited their local church.

The children from Branton St Wilfrid‟s C.E. Primary were shown the Miners‟ Chapel by their Denaby friends. The winding wheel is an impressive symbol of Denaby Main‟s mining history.

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Children compared the altar at St Wilfrid‟s Church to the altar at Denaby Main Parish Church.

The altar at Denaby Main Parish Church was crafted by miners in the local community. It represents a carpenter‟s bench.

Year 4 Visit to Conisbrough Castle At Conisbrough Castle we had lots of fun. First we went through the Barbican and gatehouse. Next we went in the Bailey, on the grass we smelt some smelly cubes of medieval smells. Then we went into the Keep and the guide showed us all the rooms. We went to the top of Keep.

After lunch we did a drawing of the Castle.

Finally we did a fun search of where the buildings were in the first place.

By Adam + Matti Medieval Arms and Armour For our work about Medieval Castles, Jim (Sir Laugh-a -lot) and Alan (a bowman) came to talk to us about the weapons and armour used in Medieval times. They showed us some weapons and some armour.

Archery In the afternoon we had a go at Archery, a sport that has developed from the use of medieval weapons.

Class 1 Visit to The Deep As part of our topic about water, Class 1 went to The Deep to find out about animals that live under the water. Our workshop session was called „Lost at Sea‟ where we had to find out where different creatures lived. Below is Joshua‟s recount of our school trip: „Class 1 went to The Deep on the 7th of June. First we went on the coach. It took a long time. Then we explored The Deep. I saw a shark. Then we watched a 3D film about a shark. Then we had our dinner. I had four sandwiches. I liked it when we went up in the lift. It was a good day.’

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Auckley Show Saturday 13th August 2011 First a few words about last year and a big thank you on behalf of all the committee for everyone’s support. Once again we declared the Show a success, a damp start turned out to be fantastic sunshine by lunchtime, which in turn produced a record turn out.

All the events were well attended and the evening was a sell out. Entries in the horticultural and produce show were up yet again with some excellent exhibits. We have introduced some new classes for this year. Check out the schedule to see what you will be entering this year.

Web Site www.auckleyshow.co.uk There are still some out there who are not aware of our web site. We update the site regularly so keep giving us a visit when you are surfing the net. Have you signed in to our guest book yet? If you are interested in a little history, have a look at the poster from 1937 ‘Awkley Village Sports’. Find it on our web site plus the article ‘blast from the past’ If you have any interesting stories or photographs of Auckley Show / Gala / /Sports days, please get in touch for inclusion on our web site.

Auckley Show 200+Club This is still going strong and there are numbers available for the monthly draw. Prizes currently stand at £100 for first £20 for second and £10 for third. It is a great way to support the Show and keep our traditional community event alive. You can find out who has been winning on our web site and for those who do not access the internet we thank Michelle at The Branton & Auckley Arrow including Finningley for publishing the winners each month. Contact any committee member if you wish to take part, or apply online at www.auckleyshow.co.uk Fishing competition This will be held at Bank End Fisheries on Tuesday 9 th August 2011. Draw for pegs 10am and fish 11am to 3pm.

Spectators are welcome. Entries from Mandy 01302 770097 Auckley Show’s got Talent and Disco Everyone welcome, come along to the Marquee 6pm Friday 12 th August. Adults £1 children £2 a ticket entries must be submitted in advance, either by the form on our web site or by contacting Mandy on 01302 770097. The talent show is followed by a children’s disco. Parents are invited to bring their own refreshments and make this a family event. Bar facilities will be available.

Tug of War The Eagle Child are current holders of the shield, have we any challengers to take it from them? First pull will be at 3.30pm on the show field with trophies and prizes for the winning team. There will be a gallon of ‘Auckley Show Stopper’ale for each registered team who enters before show day. Contact Chairman 01302 770818 to register your team. Thanks to the sponsor of the competition ‘The Eagle and Child’ Auckley. Thanks to Brian at the Idle Brewery, West Stockwith the Beer Festival; including our very own ‘Auckley Show Stopper’ ale will be on sale.

Fancy Dress Parade will set off from the village green at 12noon. The Armthorpe Elmfield Band will start the entertainment for the afternoon followed by the kid’s favourite Mr Magic. Also we have vocalist Vinny Deane and the famous Mark Gauden as Gingerbread Mark. This year the ‘Show Jumping’ will be on the main field. To keep with tradition we have Children’s sports, duck race down the river, displays, classic cars, tractors, rides, refreshments, ice cream and much more.

Craft Marquee If you would like to promote your business there are still places available in the craft marquee and trade stands on the main field. Application forms can be downloaded from our web site. ‘Car booters’ turn up on the day from 8am £6 a pitch.

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Evening Entertainment The ‘Acoustic Angels’ a six piece top class band, are topping the bill this year, they really are first rate musicians, of which the lead guitarist has written hits for ‘Take That’, and the saxophonist tours with the Stereophonics.

We also have a two course meal to a very high standard by ‘Occasions of Epworth’. Tickets are available at £20 each can be ordered by contacting Neil Woodward on 01302 770818 or place your reservation via our web site. As last year we can expect a sell out, don’t leave it too long before you organise your night out.

Thanks On behalf of the Committee and the Community we would like to express thanks to the generosity of Auckley Parish Council who provide free use of the venue and a cash donation to support us, those who have donated prizes, organised displays, and friends who have helped out on the day.

I hope to meet you all again at the Auckley Show and don’t forget, the day event continues to be free admission and free parking.

Tombola Appeal Our sources of Tombola prizes are drying up, can you help, this fund raiser is popular and gives another life line to help us break even, please contact 01302 770818 if you can donate.

Regards Neil Woodward Chairman Auckley Show

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News from Hayfield Lane Primary School We started Gardening Club at Hayfield Lane Primary School in September and have had so much fun!

The garden was created in 2010 from an overgrown piece of land which wasn’t being used and now has 9 raised beds for us to grow fruit and vegetables. We didn’t have many tools so we sent out an appeal to our parents and were overwhelmed with all of the wonderful things they sent in for us! There are 2 representatives from each class who meet every week to look after the garden. We started sowing seeds early in Spring and now our garden is almost full. We are growing peas, beans, potatoes, courgettes, tomatoes and lots of other exciting fruit and vegetables.

Everyone is getting involved, with our Caretakers and Cleaners keeping everything watered in the holidays. It’s not just the children who are enjoying the crops; we have had to make a bird-scarer from old CDs as the pigeons are finding our peas quite tasty! We are very proud of our lovely garden and can’t wait to see what will be ready to harvest next!

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists

Traffic Lights Dear Readers, When approaching traffic lights, stop at or just before the stop line and then apply the hand brake and select neutral. Never pull up to close behind other traffic at lights, leave yourself enough room and always stop your vehicle so that you can see the rear tyres of the vehicle in front on the tarmac. By doing this you’re able to manoeuvre around them should they stall or breakdown and if an approaching emergency vehicle wants to pass you will have the room to get out of the way, At the lights, try to keep an eye on the lights controlling the other routes. As soon as they turn amber, consider selecting first gear and prepare to release the handbrake as your lights should go to green in the next few seconds.

If you can’t see the other lights, look for signs of the traffic slowing as their lights go to red. Use this anticipation to your advantage but never move off before your lights turn green. This advanced observation at traffic lights can speed up your progress. Look ahead and if there are several lanes choose the lane of least ‘resistance’- the one with less traffic in it or the one without the slow- moving lorry or bus. Often the inside lane is empty which not only gives you a clear run, but also means you won’t get held up by other traffic that will have to stop to turn right.

Observe the traffic you can see beyond the lights. Often lanes will merge.

Aim for the lane that lets you make the best progress.

Time your arrival at traffic lights when they are green. If you see a red light ahead, lift off the accelerator to delay your arrival instead of ‘steaming’ up to the light and having to brake firmly and change gears.

Always be aware of drivers running red lights, also keep an eye out for the peddle cyclist who ignores the red as this trait is increasingly common on today’s crowded roads.

Making well- timed intelligent and planned progress on busy roads is a uniquely satisfying experienceespecially when you slip effortlessly pass the high-revving, push-in-at-any-cost driver who rocketed by you moments earlier only to end up in the wrong lane at the traffic lights.

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.

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St Oswald’s & Holy Trinity, Finningley

St Saviours, Auckley

Olympic Prelude Just 12 months from now, in July 2012, we will be witnessing the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London, and I wonder what it will be like...

Synchronised black cab hailing followed by a ‘fly past’ of London Routemaster busses and rounded off with a London Underground strike? Or, perhaps Boris Johnson and David Beckham singing Land of Hope and Glory accompanied by the mass bands of the UK brush and comb band?

Of course I jest, but whatever happens at the Olympics in 2012, Great Britain will be at the very centre of the world’s attention for two weeks or so.

Were you allocated tickets to any events? I discovered that I’d been successful. Imagine my delight when I found out I had tickets to the 100 meters! Better still, trackside, and for the final!! Of course Vicars shouldn’t boast, we should be humble, but this is the final of the 100 meters, a once in a life time opportunity to see the final of the 100 meters...three legged race!!! I think I applied for the wrong games.

Oops!

On a serious note though, one of the aspects of the Olympics that I find encouraging is the apparent unity.

The games bring people from all over the world together, and nationality, race, creed, background, rich, poor...none of these matter. The differences that at times have divided now bring together, and that has to be good.

The Olympic Creed, written for a service at the 1908 games, and displayed throughout the games today reads, "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."

The Olympics should remind us that we are all members of the human race, made in, I believe, the image of God. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if the unity we witness for those two weeks, and the sentiment contained in the Olympic Creed became the norm – right to the end of the human race?

Regardless of your religious outlook, there is a wonderful moral message contained in the Olympics.

We can all play a part in some way in living that out.

If you believe, then pray too that it might continue.

If you have tickets, then enjoy the event. If you don’t, then we’re told that there will be a second chance soon, so have another go.

Est. 1973 HIGH CLASS DECORATORS

Finally...can I interest anyone in a ticket for the three legged race final?

Blessings Revd. Neil Redeyoff

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What’s On In Branton And Auckley?

Day Mon

Activity Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months

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Contact

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Weight Watchers

Auckley Parish Centre

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1st Doncaster Brownies

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30 - 7.00

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Friendly Society

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 4.00

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Line Dancing

Auckley Parish Centre

7.30—9.30

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Simply Singing

Auckley St Saviours Parish Church

10.00-11.30

Mon

Twinkle Toe Tots, Movement to Music

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.30-10.15am

Mon

Computers for Beginners

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

10.00—12noon

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 Tue

Art Group Cubs 8 - 10yrs

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Scout Hut, Auckley

10.00-12noon 6.15 - 7.45

Eddie 537480 770838

Tue

Street Beat Dance Academy

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

5.00.6.00pm

Tue

Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15—11.45

865405

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 Wed

Zumba Parent and Toddlers

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Auckley Parish Centre

6.30.7.30pm 9.30—11.00

wed

Computers for Beginners

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

12.30-2.30pm

AFCL 862388

Wed

Painting & Drawing Starts 13/7/11 enrol 10 –3pm 29/6/11

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

10.00-12noon

819069

Wed

Gentle Exercise

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 3.30

771326

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

770838

Wed

Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill)

Auckley Parish Centre

6.15 - 7.45

Wed Thur Thur Thur

Pilates 91st Rainbows Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months

Auckley Parish Centre Scout Hut, Auckley Scout Hut, Auckley Auckley Nursery School Building

8.00—9.00 5.30 - 6.30 7.30 - 9.30 9.15—11.45

01427 752548 770727 770838 865405

Thur Thur

Parent and Toddlers Coffee Morning

Auckley Parish Centre Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00 10.00—11.30

07915 666068 771525

Thur

Slim & Zumba Exercise

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.30-10.45am

07952 756422

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 Fri Fri Fri Fri

Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Music Bugs Art Group BINGO

Scout Hut, Auckley Auckley Nursery School Building Auckley Parish Centre Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Auckley Parish Centre

7.00 - 9.00 9.15 - 11.45 9.30-11am 10.00-12noon 7.00—8.30

770838 865405 08445 781016 Eddie 537480 770714

Fri Sat Sat

Mod’ Sequence & Ballroom Dance Circuit Training Children’s Art Class

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Auckley Parish Centre Auckley Parish Centre

7.00-10.30pm 9-10am 10-12noon

Cyril 532497 Luke 07709 489311 Tony 01302 728239

865405 07966 226073

571874 07853893917 AFCL 862388 Vicky 07899980870

Kim 07808070300

710889 Andrea 07709175830

07915 666068

868431

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 771327

Wednesday fortnightly

Mobile Library

Branton

1.40pm

873456

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

What’s On In Finningley?

Day

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Mon

Finningley Babies & Toddler Group

Finningley Village Hall

09.45-11.15

771699

Mon

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9-12noon

771699

Tue

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9-12 noon

Tue

73rd Doncaster Brownies

Blaxton Community Hall

5.45—7.15pm

01427 754896

Tue

Weight Watchers

Finningley Village Hall

5-6.30pm

07966 226073

Wed

Term Time Junior Youth Club

Finningley Village Hall

6.30-8.00pm

772924

Wed

See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9-12 noon

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

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9-12 noon

771699

Thur

Art Club

Finningley Village Hall

1.00 -3.30

771800

Thur

079180203703

Reach For The Stars-School Dance

Finningley Village Hall

4.00-8.30pm

Fri

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9-12 noon

Fri

Reach For The Stars-School Dance

Finningley Village Hall

4.00-9.00pm

079180203703

Fri

Zumba

Finningley Village Hall

9.30—10.30am

07899 980870

Sun

Church Sunday School

Finningley Village Hall

9.00-10.00

770607

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings

Contact Margaret Ottewell

886811

Finningley Village Hall Bookings

Contact Elaine McNulty

771699

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings

Contact Sylvia Mulligan

10-4pm Mon -Sat

07856 221470

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Advice

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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

LTJ Plastering Services

07932 491 022

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

The Workbench Joinery & Building Services Established 1963

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 Security Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley

01302534959 07784123480 01302623427

Taxis 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

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

01302 771839 07966 178639 www.joinersdoncaster.co.uk

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