Sep 10, Issue 60, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley September 2010

Issue No. 60

Manor Farm could double the size of ‘The Cantley with Branton Parish’, is this good news?

Auckley Show Record turnout Finningley Parish Council Newsletter

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Editors Letter...

Get ready for the heat wave... planned around 1st September, just as most children head back to school for the new term! What is it with our weather? Just wait and see, September will be blue skies and red hot!

I have resembled a pack horse for most of August, a trip out needs waterproofs, a fleece, sun hats and sun cream, whichever you don’t pack you need! Never mind, at least there was no chance of anyone getting sun burnt.

However, the sun did shine at the Auckley Show and helped organisers achieve a record turnout, we have many photographs of the event in this month’s arrow however the results from the show will be in the October issue.

We also have an article this month for the residents in the parish of Cantley with Branton (every household in Branton, Old Cantley and the Bessacarr side of Warning Tongue Lane). The new development at Manor Farm falls within your parish boundary so all new dwellings will come under your parish council. The article explains how this effects your parish. If you are a resident, make sure your voice is heard whether you agree or not. A boundary review can only be achieved if you ask for it. The Council need your views.

Thank you to everyone who has sent in articles of interest and information. The deadline for the October issue is Wednesday 15th September.

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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Record breaking turnout for

The 2010 Auckley Show

Kilham Hall, Branton Coffee morning 10am—12 starts again from Tues 7th September.

Art Club 10am—12 Tuesday Dancing 7.30pm till 10.30pm every Friday Everyone welcome, for bookings please call Gillian Warrender 01302 537713

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your green recycle box over flowing? Do you know you can request a Saturday 14th August started a bit cool and dull, however, the sun soon came out to shine as did many locals for this year’s show.

Many local businesses were there supporting this annual event including local architect, Antony Snowden who with the help of his wife Vicky and Mandy Tuite, entertained children, and parents with lots of sporting competitions including a tug of war—where the girls won!

second green box from Doncaster Council? If you need one, just call 01302 736000 and they will drop it off within two weeks.

Is anyone interested in setting up a tennis club? If so, please e-mail your details to michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

Flying start had a stall and helped to entertain some of the younger children with colouring in activities and Doncaster’s Astronomical Society welcomed show goers to take a safe look at the sun!

There were many performances in the main marquee, from dancing and singing to Punch and Judy! Well done to all of the hard working committee members who made 2010 Auckley Show such a success. Auckley show continued on p8.

Matti Chorlton does some star gazing at the Auckley Show

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Cantley with Branton WI Our last meeting was a talk by Paul Freeman-Reel about the wills of the rich and famous. He encouraged us all to make a will and pointed out some of the pitfalls to look out for.

On Tuesday August 17th we are going on a canal trip from Thorne. Our next meeting is Thursday September 9th at 7.20pm. We have Janet Lee with Armchair Exercises. All visitors are welcome. Contact Anne Oakes 536802

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‘the showground was buzzing with families and friends’

Tug of war, well done girls!

Auckley Show 2010 declared a total success, with what must have been a record turnout, the show ground was buzzing with families and friends from near and far enjoying a true community annual get together. The bonus was the weather which was kind, a damp start turned into brilliant sunshine.

We are only a small committee so planning well ahead was the key to success. All the committee has worked so hard during the previous 12 months on their various projects and I, as Chairman, am proud to be part of a great team. We also had helpers on the day which we thank. A special mention should go to the 1053 Squadron Air Cadets based in Armthorpe. There have been so many comments of how smart, professional, efficient and helpful they all were. Their main duty was the car park, all the car parking areas were full to capacity, and I don’t know what we would have done without them. We have good feedback also from residents that the streets were not blocked up. Well done 1053 Sqd. The exhibits were well up again on last year, a total of 586 entries were judged. I was glad the new eggseedingly good class was supported with eggs, the wines and beers proved popular also with 29 entries.

It was just amazing to see how all the youngsters were captivated by Mr Magic’s good old fashioned Punch and Judy. They also enjoyed and had great fun in the children’s sports; the mums enjoyed it too with the space hopper race.

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The Eagle and Child staff was once again stretched to the limit as more than ever sampled the many real ales on offer. It was good to taste once again our ‘Auckley Showstopper Ale’. The Eagle and Child won the tug of War for the first time. A full list of all winners of the show’s events will be published in the October Issue of the Arrow and will soon appear with photographs on our web site www.auckleyshow.co.uk.

The new second marquee used for the arts and craft was a brilliant idea which relieved the pressure in the main entertainment marquee. I hope we can afford to provide this again next year.

Friday night’s Auckley Show’s got talent was well attended and the Saturday night Dance was a sell out.

The committee meet in the Parish Centre at Auckley every 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you would like to get involved come along and meet the team, share your ideas for the 2011 Auckley Show.

A very big THANKYOU to all who provided prizes for tombola and raffle and helped out to make Auckley Show special.

‘May the sun continue to shine’ Regards Neil Woodward Results from show in next month’s arrow

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Mr Magic getting ready for Punch & Judy

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Two very cute rabbits from White Post Farm

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Finningley Neighbourhood Watch We are happy to report that our membership has significantly increased over the past 3 or 4 weeks bringing the total to 345 thanks to Mrs Maureen Gofton and our chairperson Mrs Dorothy Pidcock. We now have more than 50% of the properties in the Village registered with us together with a few from Blaxton. It is easy to join if you are still not a member. Just call 770873 (Mrs Dorothy Pidcock) or 771574 (Keith Robinson) to register. It will cost you just £1 to join and £1 per year subscription thereafter. In return you will receive a quarterly newsletter and an invite to our quarterly meetings, usually attended by our beat manager, Julie.

There have been quite significant changes to the way in which local villages are now policed. They used to come under the Safer Neighbourhood Team based at Robin Hood Airport, but due to increased airport traffic the responsibility for policing our villages has been transferred to Rossington and as far as we are concerned policed by 2 PCs and 3 PCSOs The officer responsible for Finningley and Blaxton is PC Julie Gibbon.

Crime remains very low in this area but the summer has seen a number of hanging baskets being stolen and a set of newly purchased garden furniture. The advice from the Police is to lock up what you can when not in use and don’t forget to set your alarm at bedtime if at all possible.

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Manor Farm CANTLEY WITH BRANTON PARISH BOUNDARY TO REVIEW OR NOT TO REVIEW?

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Following the successful appeal by Persimmon Homes (South Yorkshire) Ltd to develop the Manor Farm area the Cantley with Branton parish council has considered the implications of the scale of the proposed development and the appropriateness of the existing parish boundary.

The parish currently has 1,157 dwelling and around 2,282 electors.

The current parish stretches from Old Cantley through to Branton just beyond the A614 and to the river Torne at Auckley Bridge. It also includes the area of Bessacarr along Warning Tongue Lane to the east and part of Warning Tongue Lane to the west from the railway line beyond Bawtry Road containing the Manor Farm area up to Rossington Bridge and almost to Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. Many of the boundary lines follow the main drainage

Information has therefore again been sought as to whether it is possible to revise the boundary of the parish and the procedures required to undertake this. At the moment Doncaster Council has no plans to conduct any reviews but the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 introduced provisions for a boundary review to be undertaken following the submission of a Community Governance Petition.

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The proposal to build in the region of 1,100 homes, a retirement village of around 250 homes, plus associated facilities would therefore double the number of residents in the parish consequently impacting on the role and responsibilities of the parish council.

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If you wish to request a review of the boundary The community Governance Petition needs to be signed by at least 250 electors of the Parish based on the current number of electors.

The petition must define the area to which the review relates (whether by maps or otherwise) & must specify one or more recommendations which the petitioners wishes the review to consider making.

Once a valid petition has been submitted DMBC must, with certain exceptions, conduct a review, in view of the length of time to complete the procedure the earliest any changes made as a consequence of the review could take effect would be at the Parish Elections to be held in May 2015. The review procedure provides a range of options to be considered including to make no change.

Conversely an increase in the number of electors would reduce the amount of precept paid by each individual household for the provision of similar services.

Alternatively if the precept remained at the current rate this would raise more revenue and enable the parish council to provide additional services for the benefit of the parish.

Residents are asked to consider this information and to decide if it is felt that a review of the parish boundary would be appropriate.

Please send any views you have to: Julia Staniforth (Clerk to the Council) 24 Ellers Lane Auckley Doncaster DN9 3JF or email julia.staniforth@mypostoffice.co.uk .

There are of course implications arising out of any change and the extent of any boundary change could impact on the amount of precept paid by individual householders. In the event that the boundary was revised to remove only the area of Manor Farm then the effect on the precept would be minimal as there only a very small number of dwellings situated on Warren Lane and the south of Bawtry Road. To revise the boundary for example to the centre of Warning Tongue Lane and Bawtry Road would have a greater impact as this would remove properties e.g. those on Bawtry Road, Warnington Drive and Plantation Avenue and the west of Warning Tongue Lane.

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Branton St Wilfrid’s School News Year 6 residential visit to Marrick Priory

After working hard all year Class 6 were greatly looking forward to their residential visit at Marrick Priory. Marrick Priory is a licensed activity centre in beautiful countryside near Richmond, and our school has been leading successful residential visits there for over twenty five years!

During the week Class 6 enjoyed taking part in a variety of outdoor and adventurous activities. A huge part of the week was working together as a team and supporting each other to try out new challenges and Class 6 did this really well. The children took part in team building exercises, orienteering, rock climbing and abseiling, kayaking, archery, a variety of activities on the ropes course, a long day walk and the list goes on! On the Thursday evening a campfire with songs and certificates for everyone brought the week to a great conclusion. What a way to finish seven years at Branton St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School!

We hope our former Year 6 pupils will enjoy their new secondary schools and hope they will keep in touch to tell us about their successes in the future.

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SALSA AND BALLROOM CLASSES CANTLEY- STARTS ON Wed 15th September 2010 7-8pm BALLROOM (Beginners) 7-8pm LATIN EXCERCISE (Beginners-no partner required) 8-9pm SALSA & LATIN

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Local History and Country Notes Compiled by Brian Tansey F.R.G.S. 34 Springwood Close, Branton, Doncaster, DN3 3UD. Tel: 01302534959.

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Swallow nesting on Porch Lamp in Blaxton

While I was collecting a supply wild bird food from Andy and Jacquie Shearmans bird food outlet at their home ‘THIE GENNAL’, Mosham Road , Blaxton, I was delighted to get this photo of a swallow feeding its young, in its nest built upon their front door light. The parent birds were quite oblivious to our presence, as they went about their business.

The Swallow (Hirundo rustica). Both sexes build a saucer-shaped nest of mud and dried grasses lined with feathers, usually on a ledge or rafter in buildings, they lay 3-6 white eggs, heavily speckled with red-brown markings, between May and August. Swallows feed on flying insects including dragonflies and butterflies, so it was not Andy and Jacquie’s bird food that attracted them. Have you any unusual bird nesting photos?

Branton House Query You might recollect a couple of months ago we had Cynthia Scully asking why there was a house on the south side of the main road through Branton facing away from the road and thus being out of line with all the other housing on that side. Well Sarah Munday has found the answer. ―I saw the question about the house that faces the wrong way in Branton. I have spoken to a farmer (Norman) who lives in Branton, he told me that the house owned the fields where the bungalows are built. They kept horses there, which were used to transport liquid paraffin that they sold for lamps etc. So the house was built that way to overlook the fields’.

Branton and Cantley Cricket Club Colin Wood of Branton tells me that the cricket field only had two homes A/ in the field behind the Old Cantley Primary School and B/ in the field to the east of St Wilfred’s Church. He also tells me that there was a wooden Village Dance Hall, just off Warning Tongue Lane in the area of the present Catholic Convent.

With further reference to the cricket club Alan Lindley writes; ‘I first played for Cantley & Branton in 1957 aged 14, in friendly matches. My first league match was the first game of the 1958 season away to Sprotbrough. The field at Cantley was indeed owned by Mr Davies who was club president. The rule regarding the tree was as you stated except that you scored 4 not 2 for hitting it, regardless of hitting the trunk or just a leaf. Strangely the tree didn’t get hit very often. The changing rooms were two old rail freight wagons. Horses and sometimes cows were kept on the field, being kept off the square by an electric fence. The players had to remove the fence and go round with bucket and shovel cleaning up the outer field before play could start. I last played on the ground in 1966, having topped the batting averages in 1964. The captain during my time there was a Branton farmer named Ken Turner. The headmaster of Old Cantley school, Gerry Walls, also played. The mainstay of the club however was Roy Wood from Auckley. He was groundsman, odd job man, fixture secretary and anything else that needed doing. His wife was roped in to help with the teas. I moved back to Auckley in 1977 and the club was playing home games then at Cantley Park then, but I think it folded about 1980.’

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Beyond The Standard Driving Test Dear readers, The government has made the standard Driving Test more d ifficult in rec ent years, with the addition of a multiple-choice t est and a computerised hazard-awareness assessment.

Howev er it still only involves learning the most fundamental driving skills and doesn’t include p reparation for poor-w eather or motorway driv ing. The standard L-test is simply an introduction to driv ing a vehicle.

Your further education takes place on today’s congested roads and provides a steep and often precarious learning curv e, this is where Driv er education comes in.

On the U/K’s congest ed roads it’s important that you’re always in the right fra me of mind to driv e. A positive attitude will help to reduce the risk of collisions through tolerance and courtesy , by being realistic as to your own abilit ies, and by maintaining a high degree of ca re for your own safety and others.

Driv ing on UK roads can be very st ressful, but you must always remain cool- headed tolerant and courteous–helping to avoid or diffuse any threatening situations.

Don’t let your driving standards be affected by other motorist ’s mistakes or behaviour.

Stay relaxed , don’t be prov oked and remember that, if you do make a mistake an apologetic wave is often all it takes to put things right.

Don’t let your enthusiasm for driving tempt you into brea king the speed limit or driving dangerously always know what speed you are doing and know what the maximu m speed limit is. Rememb er timid drivers can be as dangerous as aggressive d riv ers.

Always expect the worst from other motorist s and try to understand what they are aiming to achieve. If you allow f or poor observation and slow reactions, you’ll find you’re alway s prepared for the worst-case scenario.

Whether y ou’re a novic e motorist or an experienced d river, you’ll always find room to improv e your driving skills. Keep an open mind, be realistic about your limitations and always be prepared to learn f rom any errors y ou make.

When follow ing other drivers, always apply the two-second rule if you suspect they may not be totally focused on their driv ing, leave an ev en bigger gap to giv e you extra b raking time. Tailgating is a common cause of collisions, it is dangerous and antisocia l and can never be condoned .

The Driving Position.

One of the most important aspe cts of driving a mode rn machine involves achieving the perfect driving position every time yo u get be hind the wheel. This allows yo u maximum co ntrol over your ve hicle and will kee p you mo re comfo rtable and ale rt on longer journey’s It’s als o the positio n mos t often ado pted by racing drive rs, es pecially rally and to uring car drive rs.

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Your legs sho uld be slightly bent too whe n yo ur feet are on the pe dals.

The back of the seat should be fairly upright giving you a good view of the road ahe ad, mirro rs, display and dials.

Ensure that head restraints are adjusted s o that the y align with the to p of you he ad.

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What’s On In Branton And Auckley?

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91st Doncaster Brownies

Scout Hut, Auckley

5.30 - 7.00

771911

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91st Doncaster Guides

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.15 - 8.45

771911

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Pre-School from 2yrs

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15 - 11.45

865405

Mon

Branton Junior Blades -Football

St. Wilfrids, Branton

3.45 - 4.45

Mon

1st Doncaster Brownies

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30 - 7.00

770004

Mon

Auckley Monday Club

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

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Coffee Morning

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

10.00-11.30

537713

Tue

Cubs 8 - 10yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

6.15 - 7.45

770838

Tue

Pre-School from 2 yrs

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15—11.45

865405

Tue

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

770146

Tue

Slimlines Slimming Club

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30—6.30

01405 818564

Tue

Ridgeway School of Dance

Auckley Parish Centre

4.00 - 8.30

710889

Wed

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30—11.00

770146

Wed

Gentle Exercise

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 3.30

771326

Wed

Pre-School from 2 years

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15 - 11.45

865405

Wed

Beavers 6 - 8yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

5.30 - 7.00

770838

Wed

Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill)

Auckley Parish Centre

6.15 - 7.45

868431

Wed

Pilates

Auckley Parish Centre

8.00—9.00

01427 752548

Thur

91st Rainbows

Scout Hut, Auckley

5.30 - 6.30

770004

Thur

Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.30 - 9.30

770838

Thur

Pre-School from 2 yrs

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15—11.45

865405

Thur

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

770146

Thur

Coffee Morning

Auckley Parish Centre

10.00—11.30

771525

Thur

St 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

Auckley Nursery School Building

9.15 - 11.45

865405

Fri

BINGO

Auckley Parish Centre

7.00—8.30

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings

Contact Margaret Ottewell Contact Gillian Warrender

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings

Contact

770123-771344

886811 537713

Monthly

Activity

Meeting place

Time

2nd Wednesday of the month

Auckley Parish Council Meeting

Auckley Parish Centre

7.10pm

Contact 770922

1st Wednesday of the month

Branton Parish Council Meeting

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

7.00pm

772493

2nd Thursday of the month

Branton WI

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

7.20pm

537493

1st Thursday of the month

Auckley WI

Auckley Parish Centre

7.15—9.30

771327

Thursday fortnightly

Mobile Library

Branton

1.40pm

873456

Thursday fortnightly

Mobile Library

Auckley

2.15pm

873456

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

9.15-11.45

771699

Tue

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9.15-11.45

Tue

73rd Doncaster Brownies

Blaxton Community Hall

5.30—7pm

773036

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

9.15-11.45

771699

Wed

Journey Christian Library

Finningley Village Hall

1.15-2.45

Every fortnight

Wed

73rd Doncaster Rainbows

Blaxton Community Hall

5.30—6.30

772737

Thur

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9.15-11.45

771699

Thur

Art Club

Finningley Village Hall

1.00 -3.30

771800

Thur

Reach For The Stars-School Dance

Finningley Village Hall

4.00-7.00pm

079180203703

Fri

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9.15-11.45

Fri

Reach For The Stars-School Dance

Finningley Village Hall

4.00-8.30pm

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

Finningley Village Hall

1.30-3.30

Mrs Huxtable

Last Monday in Month

Doncaster Woodturning Club

Finningley Village Hall

7.00-9.00

814656

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

7.15-9.00

771437

1.45pm

770992

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

Doncaster Childrens Information Service

0800 138 4568

Kilham Hall, Branton

01302 537713

Business Directory Architect Wright Design

01302 886811 Revive Beauty Salon, Branton

S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency)

0114 272 7202 Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman

S Yorkshire Police (non emergency)

0114 2202020

Armthorpe Library

01302 833538

01302 537912

Advanced Plastering Home Improvements

01302 723560 07842 684007

D & M Upvc & Window Cleaning Services

07866 878185

David Wade Joinery, Doncaster

01302 701801

Floor Coverings of Doncaster

01302 812198

JHS Joinery, Auckley

01302 775184

Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster

01302 770768

Auckley Primary School

01302 770701

Cantley Library

01302 535614

Doncaster Central Library

01302 734305

Doncaster Council - Education

01302 737222 LTJ Plastering Services

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 Funeral Directors

St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School

01302 537344 W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster

Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs.

07932 491 022 01302 533663

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

The Car Workshop, Armthorpe

01302 370846 01302 834825 01302710285

General Convenience Stores

Leisure

Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley Armthorpe Sports Centre

01302 834268 Interior Fitted Furniture

My Vue Cinema

08712 240240 DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe 01302 370777

The Dome Leisure Centre

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01302 733622

Beauty & Hair

Auckley Parish Centre

Education

01302 537611

01302771187 01302 886790

Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements

IT Solutions DSITC Ltd, Computer Repairs, Auckley

08082240018

Mat & Mouse, info@matandmouse.co.uk

01302 534449

Medical Arthur Leach Optician, Church St., Armthorpe

01302 830168

Chiropodist Health Professions Council Registered / Home Visit Service.

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

01302534959 01677426555 07784123480

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

01302 623427

Taxis & Driving Schools Auckley Private Hire, Auckley

01302770097

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

01302531277

Cantley Driving school, www.cantleydrivingschool.co.uk

01302535939

JPDS Driving School, Auckley

01302775317

The Workbench Joinery & Building Services Established 1963

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

01302 771839 07966 178639 www.joinersdoncaster.co.uk

To advertise please call 07795 387937 or 01302 534256

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