Mar 11, Issue 67, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley March 2011

Issue No. 66

Local News Police urge us to be vigilant against theft.

The New Spar Auckley What’s your school been up to?

Local Chef

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Editors Letter...

Thursday 5th May is the local election for Parish and Town councils. Each village the Arrow covers, has their own Parish Council and each councillor sits for a minimum 4 year term.

A councillors role is a voluntary one and the time committed to the role varies on the village and individual. Anyone who may be interested in becoming a councillor can nominate them self. We have more information in the Arrow this month if you are interested in this community role.

The New Spar Auckley, is now fully open for business,. The store is refreshing and has a huge variety of services, congratulations to store owners Amarjit and Sharan Bhdaal.

With regret, we are not able to deliver The Arrow in Blaxton. I am aware there are many readers in Blaxton who would like to receive a copy and I have spoken to Finningley Post office who have kindly agreed to store some magazines for Blaxton residents. The magazine is out just before 1st of each month. I will keep you informed on any changes.

The April issue deadline for articles and adverts is Wednesday 16th March. The April issue will be distributed on Fri 25th March. Thank you to everyone who continually supports the Arrow.

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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NEWS RELEASE FROM SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE Police in Doncaster would like to raise awareness with the public of security advice in the home and urge people to be extra vigilant with their possessions and valuables.

Whilst domestic burglaries in Doncaster have reduced by 2.5% compared to this time last year, Police continue to remind residents that they can still do more to prevent burglaries.

Ensuring all windows and doors are locked even when in the home, making sure all alarms are working and set and keeping valuables, such as computers and mobile phones, out of view will all assist in preventing burglaries.

People also tend to leave car keys in visible places in their home; on tables, windowsills and left in door locks with their house keys. To a burglar, this is an ideal opportunity and whether they were looking for car keys or not, they will take them and the vehicle, so always ensure keys are also kept out of view.

Detective Inspector Steve Whittaker from the Priority Crime Team in Doncaster said: ―South Yorkshire Police take offences of burglary extremely seriously and we will do everything we can to prevent and detect burglaries. We all have our part to play in reducing offences of burglary and although burglary is decreasing, we are urging home owners to be more vigilant to assist in preventing criminal activity.‖ Free crime reduction advice is available for all residents from the Bawtry & Tickhill Safer Neighbourhood Team by contacting 01302 385338. Residents may also be eligible to receive a free SmartWater kit to mark their property and should contact Doncaster Council on 01302 736000.

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The Community skip days have been organized by the Cantley/Bessacarr and Bawtry/Tickhill neighbourhood teams and funded by the local ward members. The skips are for use by local residents FOR HOUSEHOLD AND GARDEN WASTE ONLY there are limitations as to what can be put into the skips.

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED, NO - ASBESTOS, PLASTERBOARD, FLUORESCENT TUBES, CANS OF PAINT OR OIL, TYRES, VEHICLE PARTS, (LPGs) LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS BOTTLES, FRIDGES OR FREEZERS. Community Skip Days 9:00hrs until 15:00hrs. Once the skip is full it will be removed and will not return even if it is before 15:00hrs.

Only household and garden waste allowed. No waste to be deposited on site once the skip has been removed.

Finningley Community skip day Wednesday 02nd March 2011 on the playing fields car park Lindley Road Finningley.

Branton Community skip day Monday 7th March 2011 on Valley Drive.

Auckley Community skip day Wednesday 9th March on the Nisa car park Hayfield Lane.

Blaxton Community skip day Wednesday 23rd March New Street car park.

Jenny Sadowski, Bawtry and Tickhill, Community Safety Warden 01302 539394

BAWTRY PHOENIX THEATRE NEW MEMBERS OPEN EVENING SUNDAY 6th MARCH 2011 AT 7.00 PM At the Theatre on Station Road, Bawtry.

We are looking for new members to join our theatre group. So whether your interest is in acting, set building, costume design, sound and lighting or any other backstage role, we would love to see you at our open evening.

You are invited to tour the facilities at our theatre, meet members of the adult and junior theatre groups and join in a play reading.

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KILHAM HALL, Branton 2011 has started well, with new bookings at the Hall.

Tuesday 8th February 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. saw the start of Kims "Street Beat" dance academy. For girls and boys aged 5 to 12, its an energetic upbeat modern way to enjoy dance and excercise at the same time and the music is brilliant! It was wonderful to see the boys and girls having so much fun. Ring Kim for further details or pop round on Tuesday nights and see for yourself what a 'cool' set of youngsters we have using the Hall facilities.

Simon Cowell watch out - "Branton does have talent".

Friday night is dance night for the over 21's!

Ballroom, modern and sequence, 7 p.m. until 10.30 p.m. all are very welcome.

Bored during the morning? We now have computer classes Monday and Wednesday, Art classes Tuesday and Friday. Coffee Club is Tuesday with quiz and bingo. If you would like a cheap and cheerful 'good read' we also have a book stall at the Coffee Club, which helps raise funds for the Hall. Come along and see us. Inspect the wonderful facility that Branton now has for family parties, celebrations etc that all in the locality can now hire at very reasonable rates.

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'Zumba' the South American 'fun' while you exercise new dance craze.

FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION TELEPHONE OUR BOOKING CLERK ON 07856221470 OR VISIT US ON TUESDAY MORNINGS BETWEEN 10 A.M. AND 12 NOON.

Thank you to Finningley post office for all their help with my post while I was moving house and with redirecting my post.

They were really helpful and kind and made moving a lot easier as far as the post is concerned. Julie Carl Ben and Tom Morrell and also from everyone at Arrow Publications Ltd.

Our ancient right to walk, cycle and horse ride on Common Lane at Auckley is under threat. If we do not object to the Gating Order that is proposed we will lose this right. A new law is required to keep the right to walk but exclude vehicles and for this we need time for new legislation to be passed by parliament. If you wish to keep your right please put your objections in writing to: Roger Harvey Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Acting Assistant Director of Resources Legal and Domestic Services Copley House Waterdale Doncaster By 14/3/2011 Name and Address Supplied

Auckley Parish Council would like to add that the sole intention of the Gating Order, raised by local farmers with DMBC,was to prevent fly tipping and other unauthorised activities, and to keep the amenity value of the lane for the benefit of those who like to enjoy a walk. The parish council would never support any proposal to prohibit pedestrian access.

The January Auckley Diamond Jubilee Alpha Tote Draw The winning letters for January were AJP There was one winner, Paul Alsop, who receives ÂŁ374. Anyone wanting to join the monthly draw please contact Marilyn or Pete Cockett on tel: 771460.

Auckley WI We will meet at 7.15 at Auckley Parish Centre on Thursday March 3rd.

Our speaker will be Ray Myers to tell us about The Lions and Lion Cubs International and our competition will be a photo of an aeroplane.

Please feel free to come and join us for the evening.

Joan Woffinden

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News, News, News, News, News, News... selling raffle tickets in store, with the top prize being a return flight for two to Tenerife, as well as a vast array of other prizes. The draw date is Saturday the 26th February at 1pm so make sure you buy lots of tickets before then!

A TASTE OF EASTER Wednesday 6th April 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Finningley Village Hall.

Come along to our old fashioned Tea Rooms to enjoy fresh coffee, tea, hot cross buns and a selection of cakes. There will be a raffle, tombola and crafts with an Easter theme.

This is a fund raising event for Finningley Parish Church.

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Harry Watkin cuts ribbon with Amarjit & Sharan Bhdaal.

Great fun was had by all at the opening of the new look Spar Auckley. Gone is the ―small drab shop‖ and in its place is a vibrant new spacious store, to rival the very best that Co-op or Tesco Express can offer. Entering the store you are greeted with a range of hot food snacks and a wide choice of hot beverages including fresh bean to cup coffee of restaurant quality. The store now also boasts a range of freshly baked in-store bread as well as a wider range of fresh meats & produce. ―Our aim was to give our local community a wider range of products and services, and with our bigger store I think we‘ve achieved that‖ says Amarjit Bhdaal, the store owner. ―We have always aimed to provide an exceptional customer service, which is why last year we introduced a free to use cash machine. So, if anyone has any thoughts on how we can improve our services even further, then please feel free to speak to either Sharan or myself‖.

The store was opened by Harry Watkin, the winner of a colouring competition organised by Sharan Bhdaal. Sharan invited pupils of the local primary schools to take part. Mr Magic was also on hand to entertain kids of all ages, as well as Kate Edge who was kept busy all afternoon face painting.

Sharan & Amarjit are trying to raise money for Blue Bell Hospice and the Auckley Scouts and are

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The January meeting was most interesting. Peter Young spoke on ―Why do we say that‖ explaining the origins of many sayings. We also held our New Year lunch at Bawtry Hall. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the food was excellent. Our next meeting is on February 10th. The topic is Vesta Cases. Visitors are welcome. Contact Anne Oakes 536802

Results for the January 2011 Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 450 Denise Cowley wins £100 2nd No 670 Michelle Harrison wins £20 3rd No 635 Barbara Pilsworth wins £10

Results for the February 2011 Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 625 Margaret Stockdale wins £100 2nd No 503 Keith Addy wins £20 3rd No 365 Kev and Sharon Mills wins £10 All previous winners can be found on our web site www.auckleyshow.co.uk

Fairtrade Fortnight Event Organised by Doncaster Methodist Circuit at Auckley Parish Centre on Thursday 10th March between 10.00am and 4.30pm.

Sale of fair-trade goods including food, sweets, confectionery, tea, coffee, crafts, paper products and jewellery. Refreshments—donations to Traidcraft Exchange.

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YWP’s Neville Williams and store owner Sharan Bhdaal with prize winner Harry Watkin from Auckley J & I School who won an annual family pass for YWP, runner up Jamie Mackay from Hayfield Lane Primary with their winning entries.

Alexia Lovell (not in photo) from St Wilfrids Primary came 3rd, They were all presented with a huge Easter egg .

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Cantley With Branton Parish Council March 2011 Newsletter www.cantleywithbrantonparish.co.uk

2011/12 Annual Precept After careful consideration the parish council determined that the annual precept for 2011/12 is unchanged at ÂŁ24k in view of the current economic climate.

Revisions to the 91 and 391 Bus Services Recently members of the parish council met with councillors in neighbouring villages at which representatives of SYPTE and First Buses were present. We discussed concerns regarding late and, in some cases, non arrival of buses. However, with effect from 31 January a revised timetable has been implemented and all parties hope these changes will lead to an improved service for residents.

Dog Fouling Residents are asked to please keep the parish pavements clean and in particular Kilham Lane by ensuring any dog fouling is disposed of in the dog litter bins. Anyone witnessing owners allowing their dogs to foul should let the parish council or Doncaster Council know (tel. Doncaster 736000), with details of time, date etc. The parish council will prosecute where appropriate.

Cantley Library We are aware that many residents of the parish use the facilities at Cantley Library.

At our meeting in January we discussed this issue and wrote to the Mayor of Doncaster expressing concern on the proposed closure. Ultimately it was decided by Doncaster Council to take Cantley Library and another in the Borough off the list for closure and we are grateful for this decision.

Detecting Speeding Vehicles The Safer Neighbourhood Team will be operating the speed detection equipment in and around the parish particularly on Doncaster Road and Whiphill Top Lane in order to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Election of Parish Councillors The four year term of office of the current members of the council comes to an end on 5 May 2011. Doncaster Council will be displaying relevant notices in the near future.

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Your parish Council has an overall responsibility for the well being of your local community. Their work falls into 3 categories: 

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Representing your local community Delivering Services to meet local needs Striving to improve quality of life in the parish.

The Parish Council is made up of a number of councillors who meet monthly to make decisions on the work and direction of the council. The best way to see what happens at a meeting is to attend one.

If you are interested in finding out more information on being a councillor please visit www.nalc.gov.uk or contact your Parish Council Clerk, contact numbers can be found in the back of the Arrow for all local Clerks or visit www.doncaster.gov.uk and search for parish councils.

Close of nominations is no later than noon on Mon 4th April 2011. All nominations must be on the electoral register and over the age of 18 years. Nomination packs can be obtained from DMBC along with all further information.

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Branton St Wilfrids School News

New Gym Equipment After the school building development work over the Summer holiday, our next job was to look at new gym equipment. We are very lucky to have such a supportive Parent Teacher Association who organise enjoyable events that also raise additional funds for the school.

The PTA have funded our new gym equipment which has greatly enhanced children‟s enjoyment of gym lessons.

Healthy Schools Success We are pleased to share that our school has been awarded the Healthy Schools Award for the third time. Schools who hold this national award have to re-apply every two years.

External assessors evaluate the school‟s work in supporting children to develop a healthy lifestyle through PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education), PE, Healthy Eating and Emotional Health and Well-Being (looking at pupil voice in school through School Council, the school‟s pastoral care for children etc.)

Football Success For the recent pyramid schools‟ football tournament we had two teams, Branton Stripes and Branton Maroons.

In our first match Branton Stripes scored first. The scorer was Adam. In the second half Branton Stripes got a penalty. Matti scored! That made the score 2-0. In our second match we drew 0-0. Our third match went to a penalty shoot out, which we lost 2-3. In our last match Cameron dribbled round the defenders and scored in the bottom left hand corner with his left foot and made it 2-0. Branton Stripes won the Year 4 Pyramid Football Tournament! By Ishan and Matti

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Eco Friends Our Eco Friends group, with elected members from each class, have been meeting since the Autumn term. They consider how to make our school green and how to encourage children to be environmentally aware.

Emily, Becky and Vanessa represented our school at Doncaster‟s first Eco Pupil Conference at the Mansion House on 14th February. They led a brilliant power point presentation on the work that our Eco friends group has led so far to the rest of the schools who attended. This was a very interesting day, with schools sharing good practice and presentations from local nature reserves etc. so our Eco Friends group now have even more good ideas for their future projects!

‘Astrosphere Visit’ for Classes 5 and 6 On the 9th February 2011, Steve Ibbotson came with his Astrosphere to talk to Class 5 and Class 6 about space and the solar system. Steve told us a lot space and our solar system. We found out about how the solar system was formed, and the order of the planets. Steve asked us lots of questions, like: how many seconds there are in a year? Can you work it out? (the answer is at the bottom of the article). We also learned about the stars. When Steve talked about the stars, he switched off the lights and we could see pictures of the different star signs and constellations around the dome. Then he took the pictures off and projected an image of the stars that we can see at night onto the dome! It was just like looking at the night sky.

Next we saw footage of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, who were the first men to go on the moon, and found out about people who go on holiday to space. Class 5 and 6 really enjoyed their time in the Astrosphere. „The thing I enjoyed the most was looking at the constellations,‟ said Doug in Class 5. Alice in Class 5 thought that the best thing was when Steve told us all about the dwarf planets, whilst Bethany in Class 6 thought that watching the video about how the sun was born was the best part.

Everyone in Class 5 and 6 thought the Astrosphere was out of this world, and would like to thank Mr Ibbotson and the teachers who arranged it.

Answer: There are 12 seconds in a year (the 2nd January, 2nd February, 2nd March….)!

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Indian Dance and Drumming session for Class 4 Two weeks ago we had a gentleman visit Class 4 called Mr Singh. He came in to teach us some Indian drumming.

First of all he showed us two small drums called Tabla, they were made out of goat skin. They were from the classical part of India. There was also a bigger drum called the Dholl that was very loud!!!

After that we did a dance called the Bangra. We practised little bits of the dance at a time then we put it all together. The dance was really good but it was also very fast and made us all very tired! Mrs Crayton thought we were very good at it! The dance had a lot of interesting moves but we liked them. We thought it was really fun.

The dance had some different names like basketball or turning the taps on.

At the end we were really tired so Mr Singh showed us some magic; it was great when he did the magic because it was very very fast. We had a really good morning!!! By

Freya and Alice T (Class 4)

The Great Fire of London Class 2 have been studying The Great Fire of London. Recently we had a visit from Sir William Petty, a friend of Samuel Pepys. He told us all about the fire, how it spread and how it was extinguished. Class 2 wrote about their day.

“Yesterday a visitor came into our classroom. His name was Sir William Petty. Firstly we looked at a map and he showed us his house, Samuel Pepys‟ house and lots of different houses in London. There was a big river called the River Thames. After that he told us how the fire started. It started in a baker‟s shop in Pudding Lane. When everyone was in bed, a spark jumped out of the oven and set the house on fire.” By Evie “The fire started on Sunday 2nd September 1666. People dug holes in their gardens to bury their precious things and Samuel Pepys buried his navy papers, Parmesan cheese and his best wine. King Charles helped to put the fire out. They pulled houses down and blew houses up to leave gaps. In class we made bucket chains to put the fire out. In the afternoon we mad a map of the new London for Sir William Petty.”

By Emily C

We hope you have enjoyed reading some of our school news from the last month.

Best Wishes E.A. Crayton Head teacher

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News from Auckley Junior, Infant and Nursery School Spring is fast approaching and hopefully the warmer days are getting closer. We have been very busy with lots of exciting learning this term.

African Project At Auckley School we are initiating „Creative Friday‟s‟ where children explore the curriculum and their learning in a challenging, fun, child-led way. This terms project is Africa. Year 1 and 2s theme is „The Art of Africa‟; Year 3 and 4s theme is „An African Road Trip‟ and Year 5 and 6s theme is „Speak Out for Africa‟. The whole school has linked with an African orphanage in Kenya and are currently developing innovative and creative ways of raising money to help fund the future development of the orphanage.

Year 1 and 2 – African Jewellery As part of the African project Year 1 and 2 children decided that they wanted to explore making African jewellery in order to sell within the community to help raise funds for the Kenyan orphanage.

Year 2 created some amazing jewellery with wire, suede and beads whilst Year 1s wonderful jewellery was made using papiermâché. We‟ve never seen the parents looking so dazzling in their new adornments!

Year 1 and 2 are now working on African Tinga-Tinga sculptures – their creativeness holds no bounds!

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Athletics Congratulations to our team of Year 5 and 6 athletes who won the indoor athletics competition for the Hayfield Pyramid. They went on to compete in the Doncaster Athletics Championships at the Dome where they came 4th in the whole authority. It is a pleasure to see so many of our gifted and talented athletes excelling.

Doncaster Mayor Visits Auckley Mayor Peter Davis accompanied by Councillor Milner recently attended our school to congratulate some of our Year 6 children following their involvement in the Doncaster Holocaust memorial service. The children confidently gave readings within the service and were a credit to the school.

Earlier on this year all the children worked on their drama productions for community members.

Red Riding Hood Key Stage 2 children performed their hilarious pantomime to friends, grandparents and parents. It certainly was Red Riding Hood with a difference complete with “ hoola hoola” girls (sorry boys!!) and a very outspoken Red Riding Hood.

Key Stage 1 and Foundation school productions Key Stage 1 and foundation stage children also performed earlier on this year It was amazing to see such confidence from even our smallest children who certainly performed for all with great “flair” As usual it was lovely to see so many community members in school and thanks for the many positive comments and messages we received.

Many Thanks Maggie Evans (Head teacher)

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Dear readers,

Driving Hazards

A hazard is anything that contains an element of potential danger. That includes junctions, roundabouts, hillcrests and bends, as well as the position and movement of other road users and even the weather.

Imagine combining all six of these elements in one scenario and you have a massive potential for danger.

To an Advanced Driver, any junction, say a roundabout, traffic lights or a left or right turn, is a hazard, not just a child running into the street, a blind bend or an accident black spot. This means that it is essential for you to position your vehicle correctly when dealing with them, giving you that one essential safety ‗ingredient‘ sufficient time to react.

To minimise your chances of being affected by other peoples mistakes or adverse driving conditions you must take a planned and systematic approach to your driving.

What is Commentary Driving: Commentary driving- describing aloud everything you see, think and do whilst driving- is a great way to hone your driving technique. On a busy road or in an urban environment you‘ll often find there is so much going on that you can‘t describe it all quickly enough – you simply can‘t keep up verbally.

This proves how many thought processes a vigilant driver goes through on an everyday drive. Commentaries illustrate how much you are really seeing and the level of thinking involved, not just your actions.

Driving Plans: The three simple questions.

What can be seen? Plan your drive on what you can see ahead, to the rear, and all around you.

What cannot be seen? Remember that danger can exist on every hidden section of the road What might reasonably be expected to happen? Keep a look-out for clues to dangers that may lay ahead, eg: Junction warning signs give early notice that a driver may be waiting to pull out ahead.

Dustbins outside houses on a twisty road mean that there could be a stationary dustbin lorry around the next bend.

Loose hedge clippings or straw on a country road, warn that there could be a slow moving tractor or combine harvester round the next bend.

Don‘t follow buses to closely or you may get stuck behind them when they pull up at the next stop. Drop back a little and keep a lookout for the next stop, as it provides advanced warning of an opportunity to pass.

Prioritise hazards in order of importance. Deal with each one accordingly.

With these potential hazards in mind drive within the limits of what you can see, never assume anything and plan for danger to emerge from obscured areas.

If you are interested in the courses that we offer, you‘ll be able to find this information on the Institute of Advanced Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 020 8996 9600 Safe Driving, Paul Tuke, Doncaster Advanced Motorists.

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Established for 90 years.

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St Oswald’s & Holy Trinity, Finningley

St Saviours, Auckley

Baldness vs Computers!

If you know me, then it‘s clear to see that I‘m folically challenged, or that being so tall I‘ve simply begun to grow through my hair! The simple fact is I‘m a little thin on top. But let‘s put that to one side for the moment.

This last month I‘ve had a bit of a disagreement with a financial institution. You see they didn‘t believe that I lived at the Rectory in Finningley. Why, because the computer said so! And of course, if the computer said so, then it must be true. (You may be picking up a little sarcasm or cynicism here.) Apparently, I‘m registered on the electoral roll as ‘Mr’, however, the form I completed required me to put ‘Reverend’. This caused the computer to spit its dummy out, overheat, and generally become annoying, because it simply couldn‘t accept that Mr Neil Redeyoff and my date of birth and Reverend Neil Redeyoff and my date of birth were one and the same!!

You may have thought that this would cause some kind of alarm to trigger. I‘d like to think it would be a loud claxon and a rotating red light. This would in turn attract the attention of a real human who would perhaps see the problem and override the computer, or at least ring me to check......Erm, no it didn‘t.

No call, no human override, just a lot of hassle as I now try to make them understand that I am the same person. Of course I can‘t actually speak to anyone, I have to write, and no doubt my letter will be read by a computer! Aghhhh!!

We often hear that companies have ‗excellent customer service‘, yet the information they have is based on what they store on the computer. It seems to me that there is a real danger that the more ‘information’ technology we employ, the less we actually ‘know’ people.

Luke writes, ―Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

The financial institution had information on me, but didn‘t know me, the computer clearly couldn‘t think for itself, and so didn‘t know me, and in many of today‘s experiences we are not truly ‗known‘. However, I believe in a God who knows me and loves me. So much so that He knows the number of hairs on my head – yes, not many to count, but it‘s the principle that counts. I‘m known, and I‘m loved.

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

Jack, Hannah, Joseph, Neil and Catherine

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What’s On In Branton And Auckley?

Day

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Mon

Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15 - 11.45

Mon

Weight Watchers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30am

Mon

1st Doncaster Brownies

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30 - 7.00

773174

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

Mon

Computers for Beginners

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

10.00—12noon

AFCL 862388

Tue

Coffee Morning

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

10.00-11.30

Sheila 538542

Tue

Art Group

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

10.00-12noon

Eddie 537480

Tue

Cubs 8 - 10yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

6.15 - 7.45

770838

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

07815 666068

Tue

Slimlines Slimming Club

Auckley Parish Centre

5.00—7.00

01405 818564

Tue

Ridgeway School of Dance

Auckley Parish Centre

4.00 - 8.30

710889

Tue

Street Beat Dance Academy

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

5.00-6.00pm

Wed

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30—11.00

07815 666068

wed

Computers for Beginners

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

12.30-2.30pm

AFCL 862388

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

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

9.15—11.45

865405

Thur

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

07815 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

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

9.15 - 11.45

865405

Fri

Music Bugs

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30-11am

08445 781016

Fri

Art Group

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

10.00-12noon

Eddie 537480

Fri

BINGO

Auckley Parish Centre

7.00—8.30

Fri

Mod’ Sequence & Ballroom Dance

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

7.00-10.30pm

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings

Contact Margaret Ottewell

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings

Contact Sylvia Mulligan

Contact 865405 07966 226073

07808 070300

770714 Cyril 532497

886811 10am to 4pm

07856 221470

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

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

Reach For The Stars-School Dance

Finningley Village Hall

4.00-8.30pm

079180203703

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

Church Sunday School

Finningley Village Hall

9.00-10.00

770607

Finningley Village Hall Bookings

Contact Elaine McNulty

Sun

Monthly

771699

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Contact

2nd Monday in Month

Church Friendship Group

1.30-3.30

Mrs Huxtable

Last Monday in Month

Doncaster Woodturning Club

Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall

6.00-9.00

832224

Monday 18th October

Neighbourhood Watch

Finningley Village Hall

7.00pm

770873

3rd Tuesday in Month

Finningley Parish Council

7.00pm

3rd Thursday in Month

Womans Institute

Last Tuesday in Month

Tuesday Club

Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Contact

2nd Wednesday of the month

Auckley Parish Council Meeting

Auckley Parish Centre

7.10pm

770922

1st Wednesday of the month

Branton Parish Council Meeting

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

7.00pm

772493

2nd Thursday of the month

Branton WI

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

7.20pm

537493

1st Thursday of the month

Monthly

7.15-9.00

771437

1.45pm

770992

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

www.poshfrocksltd.co.uk Epworth

01427 875380

Advice

General

Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line

01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General

01302 734444

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Doncaster Tax Office

0845 3667802

Transco - Gas Leaks

0800 111 999

Post Office - Auckley

01302 770250

Yorkshire Water

0845 124 2424 Post Office - Branton

01302 536053

Care in the Community Age Concern Childline

Robin Hood Airport 0800 009966 08001111

01302 801010

Medical Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard

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

NHS Direct

0845 4647

Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Doncaster Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm, Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year.

01302 369699

Community Auckley Parish Council

Oakwood Doctors Surgery, Masham Rd, 01302 770922 Cantley

Branton Parish Council

01302 772493

Safer Neighbourhood Team

01302 385338

Finningley Post Office

01302 770228

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

01302 537611

Business Directory Architect Wright Design

01302 733622

Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman David Wade Joinery, Doncaster

01302 701801

JHS Joinery, Auckley

01302 775184

Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster

01302 770768

LTJ Plastering Services

07932 491 022

Armthorpe Library

01302 833538

Auckley Primary School

01302 770701 Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs.

01302 533663

Cantley Library Doncaster Central Library

01302 535614 Garages —Car Service & Repair James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley.

01302 734305 The Car Workshop, Armthorpe

01302 370846 01302 834825

Doncaster Council - Education

01302 737222

Funeral Directors

Finningley C of E Primary School

W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302 873456 General Convenience Stores 01302 770330 Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley

Hayfield School Comprehensive

01302 770589 Interior Fitted Furniture

Hayfield Lane Primary School

01302 770427 DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe

Mcauley Catholic High School

01302 537396 IT Solutions

St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School

01302 537344 Mat & Mouse, info@matandmouse.co.uk

Leisure

My Vue Cinema

Medical Chiropodist Health Professions Council Regis01302 834268 tered / Home Visit Service.

Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch. Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing 08712 240240 Aid Dispenser

The Dome Leisure Centre

01302 370777

Doncaster Mobile Library

Armthorpe Sports Centre

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Security Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley

01302 623427

Taxis & Driving Schools Auckley Private Hire, Auckley

01302770097

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

01302531277

Cantley Driving school, www.cantleydrivingschool.co.uk

01302535939

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

01302 775184

The Workbench Joinery & Building Services Established 1963

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

01302 771839 07966 178639 www.joinersdoncaster.co.uk

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