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January 2022
Issue No. 87
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Welcome to the January 2022 issue of the Barnby Dun & Edenthorpe Arrow.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helps to make the Arrow a successful magazine, especially the local businesses who advertise their products or services, without the support of whom the Arrow magazine would not be possible. Please continue to support the local shops and businesses throughout 2022. Please continue to support the Arrow magazine by sending me any information that you would like to include and if anyone has any ideas for regular articles or would like to see anything different in the Arrow, please email the details to my email address below….
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Community News RETIRED – ACTIVE – BORED If the answer is “YES” to the above then DU3A is for you. Doncaster U3A is a non-profit charitable organisation which provides activities and interest groups for retired and semi-retired people in and around Doncaster. We have been operating for 27 years and currently have around 300 members. We offer more than 30 interest groups ranging from “active” groups such as walking, tenpin bowling and walking cricket, to more sedentary groups such as languages, history, quizzes and art. The groups are all led by our members, for our members. Since the end of March 2020, most of these groups have been unable to meet at their usual venues, however, using digital technology, we formed various groups on Zoom. This proved to be highly successful, with about 16 groups meeting this way. Over the last couple of months many of our groups have restarted meeting up, at their various venues. If you are interested in knowing more information our website is: https://u3asites.org.uk/doncaster or to speak to someone please telephone 07735436176.
It's that time of year when we are looking forward to the warmer summer times and getting back into the swing of things at indoor net sessions. The Women and Girls over 13 are currently training each Monday evening at Trinity Academy, Thorne. From Monday 7th February we then revert to junior training at the same venue. 6:00-7:00pm Under 9's (School years 3/4) 7:00-8:00pm Under 11's/13's (School years 5-8) 8:00-9:00pm Under 15's (School years 9-10) From Wednesday 9th February 7:00-8:00pm it is School year 11 and above with Senior Men's training. It all takes place with fully qualified and DBS cleared coaches and volunteers. If your child would like to come along to any of the sessions feel free to turn up at the relevant time or contact us at hatfield.towncc@outlook.com or drop us a message through our Facebook page'
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Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy A very busy term for pupils and staff at Edenthorpe Hall. Despite the weather and Covid restrictions, pupils and staff at Edenthorpe Hall still managed a small, outdoor Christmas event, and raised £888 towards playground equipment and a fish tank for the main reception area. We have held outdoor (socially distanced) Christmas performances, the children were wrapped up warm and the dance moves helped to keep out the cold. The story of Christmas was shared through the children’s singing. It was lovely to see the smiles on parents’ faces. Year 4 pupils have taken part in an immersive and magical creative writing experience that they will never forget. Pupils participated in a ground-breaking writing programme called ‘Chapter & Verse’, run by literacy charity Grimm & Co. Pupils have developed their confidence, wellbeing and creative writing skills through drama, music, poetry, and storytelling. “Ever since Grimm came into my life, I put my hand up more and am being more confident with my work.” Anna-Lise “I’ve improved in writing and reading. I am braver when reading out in front of 33 people in my class.” Violet Pictured below is the Edenthorpe School choir busy rehearsing for their performance for the Christmas fair and Year 5 and 6 have been busy learning basic, but essential CPR skills during their swimming sessions.
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Thorne Camera After the first few meetings since the restrictions of Covid were lifted there is a new enthusiasm within the membership. This enthusiasm was present when the club held a 'Photo Clinic' when members brought photographs for a critique from other members in order to improve their photography. The photographs, laid out on tables, with members formed into small groups circulating around the tables discussing the merits each photograph leaving notes on each which they thought would improve the photograph. 'Still Life' is not every ones 'cup of tea' and on our 'Studio Night' members set up miniature studios complete with lighting and 'Still Life' sets for all members to photograph or to rearrange to suit their artistic requirements. Members interacted with the challenge of the evening and discussed the intricacies of the miniature 'Light studios' that the members brought. Our guest speaker for the month was David Hewson who provided a excellent lecture on the 'Successful Wild Life Photography'. David presented a series of prints of birds and animals with a detailed explanation of how and where the image was taken. The lecture concluded with projected images that included a series of tips and advice on taking wild life images followed by questions from the members. The lecture was extremely well received by the members who will go out and try to emulate the images shown by David utilising all the information and tips provided. Enthusiasm was again evident on our 'Challenge Night' where members brought their laptops and were given three images to work their magic through their editing programmes and provided a varied and inspirational interpretation of the images. Our second print competition themed 'Two Linked Images' provided a diverse range of subjects for the members to judge. The members choice were first Terry Lockwood with Itchy “Back” Bacon and Back Bacon, second Brian Kirsopp with Ludo 1 and Ludo 2 and third Bob Allen with First Snow- Peak District 1 and First Snow- Peak District 2. Our spring programme commenced in January and we welcome any of the readers of our column interested in photography of whatever experience to join us on Monday evenings at 7.15pm at the Methodist Chapel Hall. For more information please email Terry at cameraclubthorne@gmail.com. The Thorne Camera Club send belated Christmas Greetings to all members and readers of Arrow Publications and wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. MONTY'S MONTHLY TIP In order to minimise camera shake, the shutter speed should be set to 1/Focal Length ie Focal Length 250mm shutter speed set at 1/250sec.
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Friends of Quarry Park
The Quarry Park volunteers met on Friday 3rd December for the monthly work party. There were eight of us this time plus support from two DMBC staff. Gareth, a representative from The Conservation Volunteers working with the Doncaster Green Space Network also came along to see first-hand how our work parties run and to provide information on how we might be supported in future activities. Three of the volunteers carried out litter picking, with two covering the perimeter pathways where the greater amount of discarded items often tend to be found. We collected two full bags of litter this time, as well as a couple of larger items. It’s always really heartening when members of the public stop to tell us that they actually notice how litter free the park is. Two more volunteers tackled lopping and cutting back vegetation to keep pathways clear, which is one of our regular work party activities. The other focus of the day was the installation of the new memorial bench, sponsored by grants from the DMBC Elected Members Ward Budget and the Rotary Club of Doncaster and St George’s. It’s sited on the right coming from the car park on St Mary’s Road, facing up towards the flower meadow, and is dedicated to NHS frontline workers and everyone affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. We hope that it will provide park users with somewhere to pause and reflect, as well as enjoying the views across the park. The pictures show the bench as it arrived and, after two hours’ hard work by the DMBC staff and three of our volunteers, how it looks on completion. Many thanks to the DMBC staff for their help and for providing all the relevant tools needed to ensure its safe and secure installation, and to our sponsors for funding it. The Friends have recently received confirmation that two more of our funding bids have been successful, namely a DMBC Members’ Ward Grant and one from Hatfield Town Council. These funds are very much appreciated and will allow us to take forward some more planned projects in the New Year. Work parties are usually held on the first Friday of each month but at the time of going to press, we’re not sure whether there will be one in January so if anyone is interested in coming along to help, please check for details of the next date via the links below. Equipment is provided but it’s advisable to have sturdy footwear and gloves. There’s always plenty of work to be done, from litter picking to clearing paths and cutting back vegetation. We meet in the car park at the end of St Mary’s Road, Dunsville at 10.00am. For more information, please email us on thequarrypark@gmail.com or message our Facebook page ‘Friends of Quarry Park’. Finally, we would like to wish all Quarry Park users a happy and hopeful New Year.
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