Sep 11, Issue 72, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley September 2011

Auckley Show Photographs, Trophy Results and Chairman's update

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Issue No. 72

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Editors Letter...

I hope everyone enjoyed the summer break, I was away for the first part of the holidays but the sun was shining brightly when we returned!

Due to holidays, we missed the Auckley Show, but I have heard so much about it.

Sounds like our annual show was a great success once more. Neil Woodward has mention in his report in this months Arrow, that there is a great need for more help, hopefully he will find it as It would be a real shame for such a well attended local event to end.

St Saviours church in Auckley are starting a new Sunday school from September at 11am. My children both attend Sunday school in Finningley at present and absolutely love it. They get involved in all sorts as well as learning about the bible. A club well worth joining!

Kilham Hall Community Centre in Branton have been trying to start up a parent and toddler group without success. If you know of anyone who would be interested in starting a group, please contact the committee as soon as possible. Contact details on ‘what's on’ page.

The deadline for the October issue will be Wednesday 21st September. The October issue will be distributed from Friday 30th September.

Best Wishes Michelle Sidebottom

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Finningley Church

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Money and unsold items can be collected between 3.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.

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Auckley Show Success The Auckley show was a spectacular success with more people than ever turning up for this annual event.

We have 5 pages dedicated to the show including photographs and show results. Chairperson, Neil Woodward has provided us with a report on how the Show went, along with a plea for more help in readiness for next years show. If you would like to be a member of the Auckley Show Committee or simply part of the team of supporters, contact Neil on 01302 770818 or e mail chairman@auckleyshow.co.uk. The committee meets every third Wednesday at Auckley Parish Hall.

Photograph above: Charlie Fox (left) shows off his prize winning lettuce, alongside Matti Chorltons entry. Well done boys!

New Sunday School at Auckley Church From September 11th there will be a new Sunday Club running at St Saviour’s Auckley.

It will run during the 11.00am Sunday morning services and is aimed at children aged 5 – 11.

There will be lots of fun, creative things to do, and as its new the opportunity to choose a name the group.

We hope to see you there!

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Flower Festival & Harvest at Auckley Church On the 24th and 25th of September St Saviour’s Auckley will be holding a Flower Festival during the Harvest celebrations.

Saturday 12.00noon until 4.00pm Sunday 10.00am until 2.00pm with a break for the Harvest Service at 11.00am.

For more information speak to Helen Meehan or ring the Rectory on 01302 770240

Cantley With Branton WI The strawberry Tea was very enjoyable on July 2 nd.

Visitors were welcome and we had a chance to chat to our new and old members. The July meeting was a talk about Winthrop Park Gardens in Wickersley. A very interesting presentation on the story of how it was set up as a charity, well worth a visit and a cup of tea. The August meeting was a talk about the South Yorkshire helicopter operations unit.

On September 8th we have the ladies from Bawtry Natural Health Shop speaking about women’s health. In October we hold our harvest supper for our members only.

Any further information please contact Anne Oakes Tel: 536802

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Results for the July 2011 Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 184 Rick Woofenden wins £100 Well done Rick second time winner (Sept 2008) your investments are paying off.

2nd No 698 Mrs Robinson wins £20 3rd No 9 Vicki Warrender wins £10 Numbers in draw 40 All previous winners can be found on our web site www.auckleyshow.co.uk

Results for the August 2011 Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 569 Sally Jameson wins £100 Well done Sally second time winner (April 2011) 2nd No 407 Gwen Higgins wins £20 3rd No 358 Mr Roughton wins £10 All previous winners can be found on our web site www.auckleyshow.co.uk

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At our last meeting we inducted into our Lions Club our first lady members, Tracey Roberts of Rossington & Auriol Henton of Dunscroft. Thorne Rural Lions has a proud history, having just celebrated its 41st year of serving the community & beyond.

We serve the community in many ways to the benefit of those in need. Our fundraising includes Charity golf days (the next being 19 th August @ Doncaster Town Moor GC), casino nights, race nights, raffles, we hire out our marquee’s & not forgetting our Christmas sleigh in December. Remember when donating to the Lions Clubs every penny you put in goes to good causes.

The strawberry Tea was very enjoyable on July 2 nd.

Visitors were welcome and we had a chance to chat to our new and old members. The July meeting was a talk about Winthrop Park Gardens in Wickersley. A very interesting presentation on the story of how it was set up as a charity, well worth a visit and a cup of tea. The August meeting was a talk about the South Yorkshire helicopter operations unit.

On September 8th we have the ladies from Bawtry Natural Health Shop speaking about women’s health. In October we hold our harvest supper for our members only. Any further information please contact Anne Oakes Tel: 536802.

Who are the Lions – we are all volunteers who want to give something back to the community whist enjoying ourselves knowing we are part of the biggest service organisation in the world with over 200 countries involved. You can find out more about Lions Clubs International on our web site www.thornerurallions.org.uk - we are just ordinary people doing amazing things – we thank every one who supports the Lions.

Lion Barry Goforth, Secretary Thorne Rural Lions Club

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Kilham Hall Update Unfortunately, due to lack of support at the Hall for a Parent 7 Toddler group on Monday mornings, this activity has been cancelled for the time being.

Should anyone wish to start a new group, please contact a member of the committee.

A Yoga class starts on a Monday from 19th September, 10.30am to 12.30pm. The classes cover two modules lasting 5 weeks each and each class if for 2 hours. The cost of a five week course is £20.00 and enrolment is on Monday 12th September between 10.30am till 11.30am.

Plans are in full swing for our Halloween party which will be held on Sunday 30th October at 3.30 till 6.30pm. Tickets for village children will be £1.00 each (age 5 to 11yrs). There will be a prize awarded for the best fancy dress outfit and a childrens entertainer has been booked. There will be a bbq serving sausages and burgers. More details will be available in the October Arrow.

We are looking for three new members to join the Kilham Hall committee. If anyone is interested in joining us, or would like some information on what is involved, please contact chairperson Mrs N Pearson on 831664.

Kilham Hall coffee club commences on 6th September, we look forward to seeing you all after our summer break. The Macmillan Cancer support hold their ‘Worlds biggest coffee morning’ event officially on 30th September, this is a worldwide event. We will hold ours on Tuesday 27th September and all monies raised will be forwarded to this worthy cause. Everyone will be made very welcome.

The next "Phoenix Folk and Blues Etcetera" concert will be held at the Phoenix theatre, Station Road, Bawtry on Friday September 30th when there will be a return visit from Yorkshire based Scottish folk musicians "Fyrish".

Cellist Marjorie Patterson and David Cowan (Guitar and Vocals) have a repertoire of worldwide folk music to engage the Phoenix crowd. John Millington, from Tickhill, has been entertaining select audiences for many years with his charismatic delivery of memorable songs and anecdotes and also appeared at the Phoenix in the early days. "Scratch Duo" or maybe "Scratch Trio" as the name suggests has been formed especially for this concert by two or possibly three members of Leeds function band "Kabuki" www.kabukimusic.co.uk . Jon (trumpet and vocals) and Lloyd (keyboard and accordion) and also Ben (Guitar) will be performing popular Jazz standards.

Barrie of "Best of Intentions" will be host for the evening which will start at 7.45pm.

Tickets, priced £6, will be available from "Petology" at the end of August and you may also reserve tickets by contacting Barrie by email at fand@bawtrytheatre.co.uk or telephone 01302 770992

Finningley Village Tuesday Club. Hello there. The Tuesday Club reopens on Tuesday the 20 th of September . We continue to meet in the Village Hall on the third Tuesday of each month at 1.45p.m. and have planned a varied programme of activities and events for the coming year.

On September 20th we welcome Laura Thickett who will give a talk based on her book, ―From Russia To Mexborough, With Love‖.

Intriguing isn't it! Come along and find out more, you'll be made very welcome. Tea, coffee and a raffle as usual and of course don't forget our book swap.

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Cantley With Branton Parish Council Autumn 2011 Newsletter www.cantleywithbrantonparish.co.uk Provision of a Ball Wall and Sport Surface A ball wall with a tarmac area has now been completed and arrangements are being made for a basket ball net to be attached to the wall for use with the tarmac surface. It is hoped that young people (particularly those who attended a parish council meeting to request some recreational provision for older children) will enjoy the new facility.

Support for the Fun Day on 18 June 2011 Congratulations to Emma, Lyndsey and Rachel for organizing the successful Fun Day which raised over £1,800 for two charities. The parish council was pleased to be able to support the event by making the recreation ground available free of charge and by funding the necessary insurance cover. It is hoped that a similar event may take place in the future.

Creation of a Dog Control Order for KIlham Lane Recreation Ground Whilst the parish council has always had a policy not to allow dogs to be brought onto the recreation ground it is felt that the policy should be legally enforceable. It is therefore proposed to create a Dog Control Order to ensure this. Anyone who wishes to comment on the proposal is asked to notify the Clerk to the Council, C/o 24 Ellers Lane Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3JF in writing by 4 October 2011. The parish council will consider any representations received at the meeting on 5 October with a view to determining a date that the Order will become effective.

Keeping Our Parish Clean, Tidy and Safe Please remember that dog fouling on pavements and grassed areas creates a serious health and safety risk particularly to children. Dog owners are asked to ensure that if a dog fouls any public area the deposit is collected, wrapped and disposed of in the litter bins provided. Residents are also requested to refrain from parking on pavements as this creates difficulties for those using wheelchairs and prams/pushchairs as well as damaging the surface of the pavement.

Invitation to Buckingham Palace Gillian Warrender the Chair of the Parish Council was delighted to accept an invitation to the Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of her hard work, dedication and commitment over many years in helping to achieve the building and managing of the Kilham Hall Community Centre for the benefit of residents of the parish.

Next Newsletter – Diary Date The next newsletter will be in December 2011 and will include more details on the Christmas carol singing due to take place on Wednesday 14th December at 6.30 p.m. at Kilham Hall Community Centre.

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Finningley Parish Council Autumn 2011 Newsletter Parish Councillors’ Surgery For the next six months, as a trial period, a member of the parish council will be at the village hall from 10am to 11am on the second Saturday of each month, to commence on 10 September.

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Excellent feedback was received again from the Craft Marquee which was full to capacity with a variety of products.

All the events were well attended. Entries in the horticultural and produce show were a little down on last year but the quality was top class with some excellent exhibits.

This year the ‘Show Jumping’ was such a success on the main show ground we are already planning to extend this for next year with a ‘warm up area’. Thank you Lucy Chappel and her team at Boston Park Farm.

This is now becoming a highlight of the day with our local youngsters displaying their skills.

Chairman’s Message The 2011 Auckley Show was soon declared a success, a damp start turned out to be fantastic sunshine by lunchtime, which in turn produced another record turn out. Car parks along the River Torne were full to capacity.

The fishing competition started the events at Bank End Fisheries on Tuesday 9th August 2011, Lydia Wade once again took the biggest fish Trophy with a whopping 7lb 8oz Car, see results for other winners.

New for 2011 in the Children’s sports was fun with a parachute, thanks to sponsor local Architect Anthony Snowden and coordinators of this fun packed session Vicki Snowden, Chris and Jim Armstrong.

Another youth group involved again were Auckley Scouts who provided refreshments and organised a duck race down the river.

Something I feel we have missing out on of late is live animals on the show ground, thanks goes to Jonathon Toothill for making that extra effort to bring along a few lambs for the children to interact with. We would like to develop this further; if anyone has idea’s let me know.

‘Auckley Show’s got Talent’ and Disco was held in the Marquee 6pm Friday 12th August and confirmed Auckley Show has got talent and well supported, a brilliant family night out.

Thanks to ‘Feed the Birds’ Blaxton and Martin Gaffney builders for sponsorship of these events.

The Fancy Dress Parade set off from the village green at 12 noon to be met by our special guest Paige Stephens, Miss Teen of Doncaster 2011 who officially opened the show and helped to judge the competition with retired Head Teacher Mr Richard Cuell and Councillor Yvonne Woodcock Mr Magic entertained followed by street dancer ‘The Ginger Bread Man’ and local entertainer Vinny Deane who sung throughout the afternoon. This year The Armthorpe Elmfield Band took advantage of the good weather and played in the band stand on the sports arena.

You will recall 1053 Squadron Air Cadets, based at Armthorpe, last year took command of communications and car parking, this year they were joined by Doncaster Sea Cadets. It was nice to see these two youth groups working so closely together and delivering an exceptional service to our community, we hope they can join us next year.

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Thanks to Brian Cooper and his team at the Idle Brewery, West Stockwith for the Beer Festival; including our very own ‘Auckley Show Stopper’ ale which was first to sell out. Brian also sponsored the Tug o War, the current holders The Eagle Child held onto the trophy for 2011.

The ‘Acoustic Angels’ a six piece top class band, topped the bill this year, the event was a complete sell out to a capacity of 350. We dined in style; with a two course meal supplied ‘Occasions of Epworth’.

Auckley show has had its own web site since 2008 and now has a good photographic record of the show, if you would like to view this visit www.auckleyshow.co.uk We thank our photographer from, Doncaster Camera Club, Rod Gunn who has provided the majority of these. Moving with times we have also developed a ‘Facebook’ page if you use this why not request to be a friend.

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 local businesses, family, friends and neighbours who have donated prizes, to make the tombola and raffle a great success, and not forgetting volunteers who helped out on the day.

Would you like to be part of our Committee? We meet the third Wednesday of every month in the Parish Centre at Auckley, get in touch, get involved.

I am aware that there are some of you who would like to help on the day but not be fully committed to the committee. I fully understand this and we would like to develop, to run alongside the committee, an ‘Auckley Show Team’ to help with a variety of tasks.

We can tailor your involvement to your time available.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss how you get involved 01302 770818 or e mail chairman@auckleyshow.co.uk I hope to meet you all again at the Auckley Show Saturday 11th August 2012 but please note, we need help to make it happen.

Regards

Neil Woodward, Chairman Auckley Show All the Auckley Show photographs on p20, 21,22 & 23 were taken by Malcolm Johnson.

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Armthorpe & Elmfield Brass Band Mark Torrington with Daughter Charlotte and son Jack

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Auckley Show 2011 Trophy Winners

Boston Park Farm Results Class 1 - Timed Clear Round 1st - Jasmine Watson on Red Hot Chilli Pepper 2nd - Kristie French on Bounty 3rd - Annie Barrass on Bliss 4th - Danielle Wilson on Ollie 5th - Elaine Snowden on Chilli 6th - Caroline Barrass on Bliss Class 2 - 70cms Ponies: 1st - Annie Barrass on Bliss 2nd - Jasmine Watson on Red Hot Chilli Pepper 3rd - Kristie French on Bounty 4th - Shannon Perry on Brooke 5th - Jasmine Watson on Polo King of the Mint Horses 1st - Claire Sayles on Woody 2nd - Sarah Edwards on Jack 3rd - Holly McSweeny on Maisie 4th - Sarah-Jo Gregory on Jack 5th - Zoe George on Just Enough 6th - Kerry Godfrey on Oscar

Class 3 - 80cms Ponies 1st - Shannon Perry on Brooke 2nd - Suzannah Barrows on My Little Thunder 3rd - Jasmine Watson on Polo King of the Mint 4th - Annie Barrass on Bliss 5th - Kristie French on Bounty Horses 1st - Claire Sayles on Poacher 2nd - Holly McSweeny on Maisie 3rd - Claire Sayles on Woody 4th - Sarah-Jo Gregory on Jack Class 4 - 90cms 1st - Tia Merrell on Piper 2nd - Suzannah Barrows on My Little Thunder 3rd - Charlotte Toothill on Will Class 5 - Chase-me-Charlie 1st - Charlotte Toothill on Will 2nd - Tia Merrell on Piper

Auckley Show Junior Fishing Results Under 11’s 1st LYDIA WADE 25lb 8oz 2nd TOBY RICHARDSON 23lb 3oz 3rd GIANNA NIXON 18lb 4oz

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Over 11s 1ST ALEX DOCKERTY 65lb 8oz 2nd RORY SMITH 59lb 3rd CONNOR SHADLOCK 30lb 8oz

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News From Branton St Wilfrid’s Primary School Year 6 residential visit to Marrick Priory Having attended our Leavers’ Service at St Wilfrid’s Church and the Leavers’ Service for Diocesan schools at Doncaster Minster, our Year 6 had a wonderful week at Marrick Priory in Swaledale during the last week of term.

Marrick Priory is a licensed activity centre and we have led successful residential visits here for over twenty five years! The scenery is beautiful and the centre provides excellent accommodation.

The visit gives pupils opportunity to take part in a variety of outdoor and adventurous activities, including climbing and abseiling, kayaking, the ropes course, archery, orienteering and initiative exercises. After the first night, when Year 6 children were excited about being away with their friends, they were very good at going to sleep straight away, as they had so much fresh air and exercise! On the Thursday the whole party went on a long walk to see more of the beautiful scenery, led by our guide from Marrick Priory. The exact distance of the long walk is a closely guarded school secret, and is always just referred to as ‘the long walk’ so that nobody is discouraged before they begin! The last evening at Marrick is Finningley Church Presents always a special occasion, with a campfire and songs.

Well done to all our Year 6 pupils who supported each other well through the week, showing good team work, as many children attempted adventurous activities that they had not tried before. We wish our Year 6 children every success as they move onto secondary school and hope that they have lots of happy memories of their time at Branton St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School.

Best Wishes EA Crayton Head teacher

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News from Auckley Junior, Infant & Nursery School

We hope you are having a lovely summer and enjoying the holidays.

Auckley School’s sports day was a great success again this year. All the children enjoyed joining in the activities and well as running in their races. A big thank you the Hayfield students who came to help us organise the activities throughout the day.

Sports Day

Year 6 Leavers Assembly It is a sad goodbye we say to our year 6’s again. They left us by performing a fantastic play for the end of term. All of the pupils joined in with acting, sing or dancing and it was clear that great fun was had by all. We wish them all the best of luck at their future schools.

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Auckley School gets fairytale revamp!

It was a case of all hands on deck back in June when a team led by environmental charity BTCV brought a story of fairytale magic to Auckley School to brighten up and inspire the nursery site.

Fifteen corporate volunteers from RBS worked tirelessly all day under BTCV’s guidance to build raised beds, repaint an outdoor classroom, tidy the nature area and paint three huge murals – all themed around the classic fairytale Alice in Wonderland. The group were joined by volunteers from Hayfield Social Enterprise who made a fantastic contribution mucking in and helping making it happen.

It was great to see the look on the children’s faces and has certainly freshened and brightened up the place. All we have left to do is organise a tea party in honour of Alice and the Mad Hatter!

A massive thank you to everyone involved! anthony.snowden@btinternet.com

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Overtaking Dear readers, Ask yourself do I really need to overtake? Is the overtake necessary and worthwhile, what’s the point in exposing yourself to unnecessary danger to jump one or two places up a queue of traffic.

At best you’ll only arrive at your destination a few seconds earlier! Instead of getting agitated, drop back, (not to much) and enjoy the ride. The bully driver, who speeds up the wrong side of the road -only to cut up other drivers when he forces his way back in to avoid on-coming traffic-is a danger to himself and everyone else.

Every overtake requires planning, quick thinking and decisiveness. Ask these questions before you attempt any overtaking manoeuvre.

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Is their sufficient clear road ahead to carry out the manoeuvre safely? Is anyone ahead slowing down or turning right?

Does your car have enough acceleration to pass safely?

Which gear will provide the best acceleration to complete the manoeuvre?

Will you get a better overtaking opportunity soon?

Is the vehicle in front hiding another vehicle that may block your attempts to pull-in?

Beware of slow moving vehicles they can turn quickly.

Are there any concealed hazards such as obstructed lay-bys, side turnings, entrances, buildings or gates.

Never overtake near a junction, even one that looks clear. The vehicle you’re passing might turn without warning or some one might pull out. When joining a main road, a lot of ordinary drivers only take the time to look right before pulling out. This is the cause of numerous high-speed accidents.

Observe around and underneath any vehicle you’re passing to check all is clear in front of it. Often, shadows are a good way to judge whether for example, a large lorry is hiding a motorcycle.

Never make risky overtakes. If in doubt stay back.

M.C.P.

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Overtaking in bad weather is more dangerous as visibility can be seriously reduced by spray and braking distances are significantly increased. Also remember that, just because you can’t see headlights doesn’t mean that there’s no vehicle there. Many motorists forget to put their headlights on except when driving at night.

To be continued...

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What’s On In Branton And Auckley?

Mon Mon

Day

Activity Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months Weight Watchers

Meeting place Auckley Nursery School Building Auckley Parish Centre

Time 9.15 - 11.45 9.30am

Contact

Mon

1st Doncaster Brownies

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30 - 7.00

773174

Mon

Friendly Society

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 4.00

770097

Mon

Yoga

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

10.30– 12.30pm

Mon

Line Dancing

Auckley Parish Centre

7.30—9.30

Mon

Simply Singing

Auckley St Saviours Parish Church

10.00-11.30

Mon

Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

5.30—6.30pm &

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

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

Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

6.30.7.30pm

Wed Wed

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

Auckley Parish Centre Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.30—11.00 10.00-12noon

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 Thur

Pilates 91st Rainbows

Auckley Parish Centre Scout Hut, Auckley

8.00—9.00 5.30 - 6.30

01427 752548 770727

Thur Thur

Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months

Scout Hut, Auckley Auckley Nursery School Building

7.30 - 9.30 9.15—11.45

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

Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months

Scout Hut, Auckley Auckley Nursery School Building

7.00 - 9.00 9.15 - 11.45

770838 865405

Fri Fri

Music Bugs Art Group

Auckley Parish Centre Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.30-11am 10.00-12noon

08445 781016 Eddie 537480

Fri Fri

BINGO Mod’ Sequence & Ballroom Dance

Auckley Parish Centre Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

7.00—8.30 7.00-10.30pm

770714 Cyril 532497

Sat Sat

Circuit Training Children’s Art Class

Auckley Parish Centre Auckley Parish Centre

9-10am 10-12noon

865405 07966 226073

817124 571874 Vicky 07899980870

770838 Kim 07808070300

710889 Andrea 07709175830

07915 666068 819069

770838 865405

Luke 07709 489311 Tony 01302 728239

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

Monday 16th May 2011

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

3rd Tuesday in Month

What’s On In Finningley & Blaxton?

Day

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Mon

Finningley Babies & Toddler Group

Finningley Village Hall

09.45-11.15

771699

Mon Mon

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

Blaxton Community Hall Finningley C o E School

1.30pm—3.30pm 771921 9-12noon 771699

Mon

Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Blaxton Community Hall

5.00—7.15pm

Tue

See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Finningley C o E School

9-12 noon

Tue Tue

Indoor Bowls 73rd Doncaster Brownies

Blaxton Community Hall Blaxton Community Hall

12.30—2pm 6.00-7.30pm

771921 01427 754896

Tue Wed

Weight Watchers Term Time Junior Youth Club

Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall

5-6.30pm 6.30-8.00pm

07966 226073 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 Thur

Zumba Class See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs

Blaxton Community Hall Finningley C o E School

6.45—7.45 9-12 noon

07899 980870 771699

Thur Thur

Art Club Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Finningley Village Hall Blaxton Community Hall

1.00 -3.30 5.00-7.15pm

771800

Thur Fri

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

Finningley Village Hall Finningley C o E School

4.00-8.30pm 9-12 noon

079180203703

Fri Fri Sun

Reach For The Stars-School Dance Zumba Church Sunday School

Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall

4.00-9.00pm 9.30—10.30am 9.00-10.00

079180203703 07899 980870 770607

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Blaxton Community Hall Bookings

07787 521700

Contact Margaret Ottewell

886811

Contact Kathleen

771921

Finningley Village Hall Bookings

Contact Elaine McNulty

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings

Contact Sylvia Mulligan

771699 10-4pm Mon -Sat

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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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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

It To Go Computer Services W: www.ittogo.co.uk E:sales@ittogo.co.uk

01302 352532

Mat & Mouse IT Services Ltd info@matandmouse.co.uk

01302 534449

Medical Health Chiropodist Health Professions Council Registered / Home Visit Service.

Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch. Security Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley Aid Dispenser

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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

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