The Barnby Dun & Edenthorpe Arrow October 2022

October 2022

Issue No. 96

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Welcome to the October 2022 issue of the Barnby Dun & Edenthorpe Arrow.

Autumn has definitely arrived. The nights are getting longer, the days are getting shorter and there is so much to look forward to.

This month brings Halloween Celebrations.

Maize Maze has lots going on for all ages.

You will find full details on page 5 Please send me any information you would like including in the November issue, The deadline for the November issue is Friday 14th October.

My contact details are listed below.

Best Wishes Julie Morrell Tel: 07854 880882 Julie@arrowpublications.co.uk

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Community News Learn, Laugh and Live Doncaster U3A is an organisation for retired and semi-retired people and enables them to have an active social life, with over thirty groups meeting in the Doncaster area and being run by group leaders who are DU3A members.

We will be promoting DU3A with a stand on the 11th October between 10-4pm at Doncaster Interchange (Bus Station), volunteers from DU3A will be there through the day and if anyone requires more information about us or just fancy a natter please come and see us, you will be made most welcome, or contact our membership secretary on 07735436176.

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The Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers Rehearsals are held every Tuesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm All rehearsals are held at The Quaker Meeting House, Oxford Place, Doncaster DN1 3SL For further information or to arrange to attend one of our rehearsal, please contact The Chairperson, Dorothy Miller on 01302 770007 or 07703358889. Visit our website on www.doncasterwheatsheafsingers.co.uk

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Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust

Hello again. We hope you have enjoyed the summer months despite the high temperatures at times, although some people we have spoken to definitely liked it hot!

We would like to say a big thank you to Hickleton Golf Club, Ladies Section. They raised a wonderful £666.05p for our charity. Well done ladies!

We had a stall at Auckley Show in August which made £325 and a stall at St John’s Hospice open day early September which raised £185. Thank you so much to everyone who bought items and gave donations. The weather was fine on both days which really helped.

We would also like to thank people who donate money in lieu of flowers at funerals. Those are very difficult times and we are grateful to everyone who thinks of us.

Just a reminder that Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers are holding their very popular Annual Charity Christmas Concert on Saturday, 17th December at Doncaster Minster. Once again they will be supporting Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust, for which we are extremely grateful.

Also, we will be holding our Memory Tree in Frenchgate Centre on the lead up to Christmas. This will be for two weeks only from Monday, 28th November to Saturday, 10th December (excluding Sunday, 4th December). Times are 10am to 3pm. We have all new items, so please do come along to see us.

We have now moved down a floor in our office block. We are still at 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (entrance by the side of Kerry Gough Florists), but are on the first floor (lift available), Room 111. Tel. 01302 325029. Email: info@dcdt.co.uk. Website: dcdt.co.uk. It is always best to phone ahead if you are planning a visit to ensure someone is in the office as there are now security keypads on the doors.

We hope to have some news soon regarding our latest talks with Doncaster Royal Infirmary as to cancer-related equipment they would like.

SCOUTS DN7 FOODBANK COFFEE MORNING Help the 68th Hatfield Scouts raise money for the DN7 Foodbankor just pop in for a coffee and cake at our Foodbank coffee morning on Saturday 15th of October. Why not try a bacon sandwich or have a go at our activities that will be running from 10-12 am So stop by the Hatfield Scout Hut (on Westfield Road, Hatfield DN7 6PY) from 10-12 for the 68th coffee morning on 15th October and help us raise money for the DN7 Foodbank (all profits go towards the DN7 Foodbank) Jack Williams (patrol leader) As part of their World challenge badge work our scouts at 68th have been volunteering at our local foodbank. Part of the challenge was to find out how the foodbank operates, how and who it helps, and then to come away with a way forward for the scouts to assist. Each group of scouts that have volunteered so far have thought of different ways to help, and we will be taking up all their ideas over the coming months. The coffee morning will go towards World challenge badge and Fundraiser badge and will also be good experience for them in teamwork, planning and execution. thank you in anticipation. Jeebi (scout leader)

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Friends of Quarry Park We reported last month that Quarry Park had once again retained the prestigious Green Flag award for the sixth consecutive year.

The raising of the new flag took place at Quarry Park on the very hot and sunny afternoon of Friday 12th August. This was attended by representatives of DMBC and the Friends of Quarry Park. We are immensely proud of this award which is testament to the hard work by everyone involved.

There was a good turnout for the Orienteering event on Monday 8th August. Nine adults and 11 children attended the event which was organised by the DMBC Rangers who instructed the participants on how to use a map and compass. The 7 groups then headed off to navigate their way around the park to locate the 24 Orienteering posts.

There are three courses to follow, some groups chose to do one course but some did all three! The children then made their own medals from wooden discs, marker pens and twine. The Friends were on hand to provide refreshments during the event. A great time was had by all!

On Sunday 28th August the Friends were invited to visit Thorne Community Wood. Karl from the Friends of Thorne Community Wood gave a guided tour and explained about the work that goes on there.

The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, native trees and several large ponds. It is a wonderful and naturally diverse area to explore and well worth a visit and right on the doorstep for those living in Thorne.

We had another successful Volunteer Work Party on Friday 2nd September with 7 volunteers, 2 junior helpers, and 2 DMBC Rangers. Gareth from Doncaster Green Spaces Network joined us to see what we were doing and to lend a hand.

Tasks included tidying up around the zip wire where the brambles had got out of hand as well as cutting back some overhanging tree branches.

There was a mass litter pick around the park, collecting six bags of rubbish, as well as trimming the shrubbery around the car park. We had a break for refreshments before finishing off the cutting back and then we scattered wildflower seeds in a couple of areas. Hopefully they will germinate and give a colourful display next year. A huge thank you to all our volunteers for a great morning’s work.

A date for the diary – the Friends of Quarry Park are holding a Coffee Morning at Hatfield Community Library on Saturday 29th October from 10am – 12 noon. More details will be published on our Facebook page nearer the time.

Work parties are usually held on the first Friday of each month, weather permitting. There is always plenty of work to be done, from litter picking, clearing paths and cutting back vegetation. Equipment is provided but please ensure you wear suitable clothing and footwear. The next events are scheduled for Friday 7th October and Friday 4th November at 10am – 12 noon, meet at the Green Flag. Full details are published on our Facebook page ‘Friends of Quarry Park’ or you can email us at

thequarrypark@gmail.com or call us on 07546 595144.

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THORNE CAMERA CLUB It has been an excellent summer for the club's photo-shoots and it continued with our final scheduled outing to the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington near York. The museum is situated on a former World War II RAF bomber base and contains many aircraft throughout the history of aviation. The museum's presentation of the aircraft and the associated artefacts together with the flavour of life on the base during the war period was excellent. The day was completed with a visit to the 'NAAFI' for a well deserved coffee before heading back to Thorne.

We had a further early evening photo-shoot at West Stockwith Basin with the attractions of the marina and the Sea Lock into the River Trent. The Waterfront Inn provided an additional interest for the evening with a 'Bike Night' where dozens of bikers congregated with their machines. Members had the opportunity to make the best use of the available evening light and to capture the vistas around the boats in the marina and the architecture surrounding the area during the 'Evening Blue Hour'. A good night was had by all.

Our annual Autumn Social Evening on the 5th September at the Punch Bowl was well attended with members looking forward with enthusiasm for the new and exciting Autumn programme.

The club's Autumn Programme starts with a 'Members Night' on the 12th September with members presenting their printed images to share with other members and will be followed on the 19th September with a Digital projected Image presentation 'The Summer Picture Show' with images taken by members throughout the summer from the club's outings, holidays or any other activity.

The first speaker for the new programme will be Wild Life Photographer Tracy Lund from Hull on the 26th September. Tracy, a telecommunications engineer has always enjoyed photography together with wildlife and whilst on a trip to Africa began to take both interest seriously and has been presented with many awards for her excellent work on wildlife. Every one is welcome to the club to attend her talk on wildlife complimented with images and listen to the stories of her travels. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, King Street, Thorne DN8 5BA. Visitors fee at the door £3.00.

Monty's Monthly Tip For 'Light Trails' it is advised to go in a small group and wear clothing that is easily seen by passing motorists.

Select a busy road and find a safe location for your tripod. Set your camera with a slow Shutter speed for a long exposure, a small aperture (f18) and a low ISO (100). Take a few test shots and adjust Shutter Speed and/or the Aperture to suit your requirements and enjoy the results.

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darts launches new Tap to Donate box

darts has launched a new fundraising appeal, asking visitors to The Point to use the new Tap to Donate box. Contactless payments can be made using a credit/debit card or ApplePay/GooglePay on phones. Donations start at £3 but can be increased easily by pressing the arrow – every donation makes a difference and supports the charity to create art with people in Doncaster to improve life, learning and health. darts is a charity that depends on fundraising and donations to deliver all of its activities, events and exhibitions. With over 30 years’ experience, we know that taking part in creative activity helps people fulfil their potential by making positive changes.

“I am so very thankful for all the opportunities that you are putting on my path. I don't think that I will ever be able to express in words my gratitude to the service that darts has provided to me over the past months. It has been invaluable in my recovery.” - Participant The Point – darts’ home - is located in central Doncaster and is a safe, inclusive and friendly venue that is open to everyone. darts artists also deliver creative activities across the borough, in community halls, schools, nurseries, care homes, sports halls, parks and on the street.

“The Point is one of the most beneficial places with the most beneficial events I can think of. I can’t sing its praises highly enough!” – Parent Donations of any size will support a wide range of programmes, including: Singing for Memory for those living with dementia and their family carers Creative Directions for adults to improve their mental health and wellbeing All Aboard for Disabled children and young people Creative Classrooms to build emotional resilience in Doncaster primary schools Dance On for over 50s to become more active and reduce isolation Tuneful Chatter to improve 0-5’s communication and language Volunteer development and Artist Training programmes Regular, free exhibitions in the gallery at The Point Swag - a choir with a difference for young people Breathe & Connect for adults living with Long Covid and other breathing related conditions Donations can also be made online through the website – whether a one off donation or a monthly direct debit: www.wearedarts.org.uk , by dropping cash into the donations box at The Point, through Business sponsorship or by raising funds on darts’ behalf. There is a downloadable Community Fundraising Pack on the website: https://wearedarts.org.uk/community-fundraising/ darts’ fundraiser, Sophy Sylvester, said: “By donating, you are genuinely making a difference and helping us to keep our opportunities accessible for more people across the Doncaster borough. We know that our programmes have an impact and transform lives, but we can only do that with your support. We are truly grateful for donations of all sizes.”

If you are interested in discussing how you might support darts and its work, contact Sophy on sophy@wearedarts.org.uk or 01302 493994.

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Imminent Destruction of Hungerhill Woodland Edenthorpe To all residents of Edenthorpe, Barnby Dun and Kirksandal concerned about the above.

We spoke to a teacher at the Hungerhil Academy last week, she said that none of their staff or children knew anything about the above and indeed only about 10% of Edenthorpe residence are aware of the fact.

Clearly the people who have most to lose from this devastating destruction of the above should be the first to know.

Doncaster Council must now call an open meeting in Edenthorpe before it's too late to inform the biggest Stake Holders (adults and children living in the area) of the Council's intentions to rob them of such a valuable resource and get an update on the residents feelings here and now on the subject.

I am aware that such a meeting was held in 2019 in Edenthorpe, but since then COP 26, extreme heat and flooding caused by Global Warming have taken place in Doncaster. Also an exceptionally large amount of houses are being built in our area, plus a further 650 to be built on the Mere Lane site in Edenthorpe.

We desperately need an update now from Doncaster Council as to whether they still intend to fell several acres of our established Woodland depriving us of the welcoming cooling effect it has on our village in the extreme heat we have all been experiencing.

It will now make much more sense to Conserve our Biodiversity, Wildlife and Trees in the area, and to think of our land as so much more to our community than just a money making machine.

Please email me and let me have your response to the above.

All residents of Edenthorpe Barnby Dun and Kirksandal who are interested in Saving the Hungerhil Woodland site in Edenthorpe from being demolished please contact Mary Gee by email: marygeesmail@gmail.com so that we can form a group to protect the Woodland.

We're Stronger Together Sincerely, Mary Gee.

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