The August issue of the Branton & Auckley Arrow

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August 2021

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Welcome

to the August issue of

Branton & Auckley Arrow It looks like all the hard work and effort the Auckley Show committee have put into this year’s event has paid off! After missing last year, there was uncertainty on whether this year’s show could go ahead.

But they did it!

Congratulations to the committee and everyone else who has helped make this happen and the amazing sponsors. We have published lots of information as well as the show schedule, there is also an Auckley Show programme being circulated nearer the time. I hope everyone has an amazing time and the sun shines for us all!

It’s that time of year when our young people leave a familiar environment to move onto bigger and exciting challenges. I would like to wish all of our young people the very best of luck for September and what ever it may bring.

After the last 18 months, I hope everyone can relax and enjoy the summer break and return in September revitalised and ready for our new world!

The deadline for the September issue is Wednesday 18th August.

The September issue will be distributed the last full weekend in August.

Happy holidays and keep safe.

Michelle Sidebottom

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Community News Branton & Old Cantley Litter pick Saturday 24th July at 9.30am Meet at Kilham Hall Litter picks provided All help welcome

Kilham Hall Car Park Cantley with Branton Parish Council have agreed to open the car park to users of the park from 9am till 6pm, 7 days per week when not in use by hirers of the Hall.

From 19th July, the hall will be in use at weekends for parties and special occasions.

The parish council is sourcing signage so park users will know whether the car park is in use by users of the hall.

We ask if it is in use, to please avoid parking in the car park.

All users are asked to vacate the car park by 6pm to allow for the gates to be locked.

BLAXTON VILLAGE HALL Hello to residents of Blaxton

We are having an Open Morning on Saturday August 28th 10:00 un l 12:00 Come along and see what your Village Hall has to offer you.

Give us your opinions and sugges ons – what do YOU want from your village hall?

TOMBOLA & Refreshments provided with proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Community News Cantley with Branton WI We hope to be back in September.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary:

Susan Webster

susanj-webster@sky.com Tel: 01302 772853 or 07910746925

FINNINGLEY WI If all goes to plan we should be able to resume our regular meetings on Thursday 16th September in the village hall at 7.15pm.

Come along, you will be made most welcome with a cup of tea and cake (often homemade).

We will keep you informed of developments but In the meantime keep up to date by following us on Facebook or visit www.finningleywomensinstitute.yolasite.com.

DEADLINE FOR SEPTEMBER IS WEDNESDAY 18TH AUGUST

Kilham Hall Community Centre in Branton, is

OPEN Many of our classes are back at Kilham Hall. Our timetable can be found on our face book page and the Cantley with Branton Parish Council website.

If you want to book a party or special event, please contact the booking clerk now on 07856 221470 as the diary is starting to fill up.

If we are unable to open due to covid restrictions, any money paid to book the hall will be refunded in full.

Branton Coffee Club All being well with government guidelines we are very pleased to announce that the Tuesday morning coffee club at Kilham Hall, Branton, will be restarting on September 14th at 10am.

We would appreciate if you intend to join us to ring one of the following numbers just to give us an idea of how many are interested.

We will be doing all the old favourites such as bingo, quiz, raffle as well as tea, coffee, biscuits and of course a good natter Looking forward to seeing you soon

Sheila 07517115411 538542 Noreen 07975547998 831664 Barbara 07972414650 536154

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Community News

Saturday 21st August 2021

Auckley Show

200 plus club update.

S.O.S. Support Our Show We are continuing with our monthly draw, a way in which everyone has an opportunity to support the show. The current situation restricts the way in which we can call and collect payments that are due for renewal. During the last year we have been sending our supporters a letter with suggestions on how best to renew. We thank you for your continued support. Any new members can apply on line through our website. www.auckley.show.co.uk or give me a call to arrange 01302 770818.

We are keeping our discounted price at £10 for twelve months with a chance of winning £100 each month.

It's really sad news we had to cancel 2020. However, plans are well underway for this year which will be Saturday 21st August 2021. With your support we’ll make it the best ever annual community event.

Winner of the July 2021 draw number is 301 Carol Smith wins £100.

Please note you don’t have to live in Auckley to help support our show.

Regards Neil Woodward Chairman, Auckley Show

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Beginner’s course Couch to 5K Starts 7th September Do you fancy a challenge and getting fit at the same time, with a kick start to your fitness following a very difficult year. Government guidelines permitting and Covid 19 restrictions being eased.

How about coming along to our club and joining in the next Couch to 5K running course for beginners. You can undertake the course as a personal challenge to yourself or come with a friend and meet others at the club. If you think you can’t reach the goal of running 5K think again, we have a number of members who were in this position and now are regular runners at the club.

They would be able to talk to you and share their own experiences of the couch to 5K. If you would like to know more about the course and our club, get in touch with us via our website and the come and join us on a Tuesday or Thursday.

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Boston Park Farm fully reopens…..

Boston Park Farm are pleased to announce that the Maize Maze is opening again from 17th July!

Get lost around the miles of paths whilst searching for flags and Maizie Maze, who is hiding in a dead end. As well as these all-indoor areas of the farm, including the indoor soft play area, sandpit and bouncy castle are fully reopened. The cafe is also open with indoor or outdoor seating and selling a wide range of drinks, lunches and cakes. New for 2021 is the ‘Snack Baaa’ which serves takeout drinks, snacks, and ice-creams from 11-3 everyday in school holidays.

Boston Park Farm is an open farm which is mainly outdoors, the animal trail allows visitors to get up close with a wide range of farm animals. You can pet and feed most of the animals too with food purchased from the café.

As well as the newly re-opened indoor play areas there are fabulous outdoor play areas, mud kitchens and a nature trail, as well as a super fun Tractor Track for children to race around, on the go karts. You and your family can have hours of fun exploring everything there is to offer at the farm.

The farm also offers birthday parties which include admission to the farm, party food and animal handling. Parties can be booked from 19th July on the website below.

Remember to ensure the visitor numbers remain at the right level and keep everyone safe you MUST prebook your tickets via the website: www.bostonpark.com

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Local schoolgirl takes on marathon challenge for charity A local schoolgirl is undertaking a challenge to help people with kidney disease.

Ten-year-old Ellie Reynolds, from Branton, is taking part in the National Kidney Federation’s (NKF’s) Best Foot Forward event, which asks fundraisers to walk or run 60,000 steps throughout the month of June to support people living with kidney conditions.

The 60,000 steps represent the 60,000 people in the UK who are on dialysis or have received a kidney transplant.

Ellie Reynolds, 10, from Branton, will walk 60,000 steps, the equivalent of 25.5 miles for the National Kidney Federation.

Mum Louise said: “I’m incredibly proud that Ellie is fundraising for charity.

“In the summer of 2018 my mum received a kidney transplant and my sister selflessly donated a kidney. I am privileged to have these two people in my life and know that without the amazing gift my sister gave things would be heartbreakingly different today.”

“She decided she wanted to do something as her auntie Tracey, donated one of her kidneys to her grandmother Sue.” Pete Revell, head of marketing and fundraising at the NKF, said: “We are delighted that Ellie is supporting us. I really hope she not only raises lots of vital funds for our charity but also raises awareness of kidney disease.”

Ellie’s grandmother, Sue, was born with one kidney and was told that she needed a transplant. Luckily for her, her daughter Tracey, Ellie’s auntie, was found to be match and Sue received the ‘gift of life’ three years ago.

Ellie is determined to complete the challenge during half term week and has already passed her fundraising target.

You can support her and at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/LouiseReynolds19.

More information about kidney disease can be found at www.kidney.org.uk.

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Laura and Paul look forward to welcoming you back to The Local Beer TEN taps of draft, FULL beer fridge (70+ beers), 15% off takeaway beers

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August is usually the main holiday month, although it will still be different this year for many of us. Whether you are having a staycation or are holidaying abroad, we hope you enjoy the break and change of scenery.

We must apologise for the delay in updating our website which we mentioned last month.

The problems have finally been resolved and you can read all about the biopsy machine which has been installed in the Urology Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

It has been made possible through your generous donations and those of various organisations, clubs and groups who have continued to support us through one of the toughest periods most of us have known. We cannot thank you all enough and you should be very proud of yourselves.

We would also like to mention that we have bought 50 bags of toiletries for breast cancer patients at a cost of £1,200. This was made possible through funeral donations in lieu of flowers for a lady who died earlier this year.

Our new appeal has been slightly delayed, but we hope to bring you news of it next month.

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Should you wish to contact us in the meantime our details are: 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (entrance by the side of Kerry Gough Florists), second floor (lift available), Room 209. Tel. 01302 325029. Email: info@dcdt.co.uk. Website: dcdt.co.uk.

Thank you for your support over the last, very difficult year! We look forward to seeing you all!

At the time of writing further restrictions had not been lifted, but we sincerely hope you all stay safe and well as we look forward to more freedom.

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Auckley Parish Council August/September 2021 Newsletter Auckley Neighbourhood Plan The Auckley Neighbourhood Plan is currently out to public consultation until 28th August 2021.

The Neighbourhood Plan is an important local document that details new housing growth, supports local services and facilities and protects areas of land from development. It has been put together by a group of local residents based on information from the community through surveys and consultation feedback. Once finalised, it will be used to determine planning applications within the Neighbourhood Plan area. The Plan covers Auckley and Hayfield Green and we need your comments so we can finalise the plan and then submit it to DMBC for its inspection. Members of the Neighbourhood Plan Group will be at the Auckley Show on the 21st August where we would encourage you to come and have a look at the documents and make your comments.

Alternatively, the Neighbourhood Plan and associated documents can be viewed at: www.auckley.org You can submit your comments via email, letter or through social media such as Facebook with all the details of how to do so on the website address above. ________________________________________________________________________

New Hayfield Park This venue is proving to be a popular place with all age groups where friends can site and meet on the field or play football and netball within the multigames area (MUGA). There are some problems relating to litter and anti-social behaviour which Council is endeavouring to resolve.

Speeding Traffic Following recent complaints regarding speeding traffic on Main Street, South Yorkshire Police have been informed and the local Police Inspector advises that the operation of speed cameras will now be resumed, following the completion of road works at the Mosham Road/Hurst Lane Junction.

Riverside Park Two picnic benches with seats have now been installed at the park and will be welcome for anyone wishing to have a ‘picnic in the park’, and provide parents with somewhere to sit whilst supervising their children using the play equipment.

Meetings at School Council wishes to thank Auckley School, including the Caretaker, for opening up the building to allow the Parish Council and Neighbourhood Plan Group to hold some of their meetings. This is greatly appreciated.

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AUCKLEY SHOW AUGUST

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This year the Auckley Show will be officially opened by Malc Cooke who has been involved with the Show since 1989 as a commi ee member. Over the years Malc has kept us all safe by u lising his skills as an electrician to install the electrics to the marquees. He also adopted the role of our M.C. for the day and Auc oneer of the unclaimed exhibits, which has raised hundreds of pounds for the Show. Malc has decided to re re from the commi ee so we thought it would be right and proper for him to actually open the Auckley Show on this his last show. On behalf of the present commi ee, and the community of Auckley and surrounding villages, we wish him well and thank him for his services. It would be nice to make this year’s auc on a record breaker.

Scarecrows and Yarn Bombing.

A reminder that you are invited to get involved before the show to create a community atmosphere by displaying a scarecrow in your front garden and /or get involved with the trend of ‘Yarn Bombing’. It has been suggested that the simplest way may be to make some pompoms and hang them in your garden.

Perhaps you could also contribute to displays on the village green and other suitable areas throughout Auckley by Aug 1st. This year there is no compe on we are just doing it for fun and all scarecrows are invited to the show to decorate the Marquees.

Auckley Show Programme Our 2021 programme will soon be circulated throughout Auckley with full details of what’s on and when.

A really big thanks to the local businesses that have supported us with sponsorship and adver sing. With the help, in par cular, of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park we have been able to create a much bigger under cover sea ng area for the children’s entertainer Mr Magic.

Exhibits/Compe

ons

We are again appealing for your help to break records this year; our target is 1000 exhibits being entered into the compe ons. There are 141 classes to choose from and something we hope for everyone. The rose es look par cularly good this year thanks to our sponsor Amazone. Have a look at the schedule on our website and, with thanks to the Arrow magazine, published in this issue. Encourage the children to get involved too, give them a break from the computer stuff. Easy to enter just bring you exhibits along on show day between 8.30am and 10.45am. Judging starts 11am.

Car boot will be trading from 8am all other traders from 10.30am.

Fun Dog Show will be taking entries form 11am in the main arena with judging from12.30pm. This year we have a demonstra on of Agility by ‘Agility at Wagtails’ I’m informed your dog will be able to ‘have a go’ Live Entertainment in the Main Marquee featuring Freightdogs, Helen Evans and Vinny Dean.

The Eagle and Child outside stage will host a line‐up of local entertainers featuring 7 year old Anabel Tang on drums. For those unable to join us at our adult’s only night event (TICKETS SOLD OUT) we have arranged a special appearance at 4pm of the Oompah Band The Bierkeller Schunklers.

Classic cars will be joined by some interes ng tractors and motorbikes.

Free Parking and Free Entry will be marshalled by our local Air Cadets the 558 Finningley Squadron.

First Aid will be located next to their command and control tent.

Raffle Appeal Unfortunately this year we took the decision to cancel the tombola. This is a fantas c fundraiser but generates such a crowded area. Could we ask you to instead buy a few raffle ckets to help the show pay the bills to keep this fantas c community event going?

See you all on Saturday 21st August 2021.

Regards Neil Woodward Chairman

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There will be a special prize donated to the

Best in Show class.

An original Drawing by a local artist of the winner.

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At Auckley school we have had a fantastic end to a school year unlike no other. Despite many of the normal events having to be arranged differently this year, it has not stopped us from celebrating. This has included a fantastic sports week event across school. We have had a bouncy castle, inflatable obstacle courses, Sports day, a World cup football tournament and our very own Race for Life event.

On Wednesday 7th July the entire school took part in our Cancer Research Race for Life. Key stage 1 raced in the morning and aimed to complete 10 laps of the school field accompanied by a bear and rhino.

We were lucky enough to be joined by the Leeds Rhinos Mascot and a dear friend of Mr Flint, dressed as a bear. Key Stage 2 then took to the field in the afternoon to complete 15 laps of the course. All the children and adults had a fantastic day and raised an overwhelming amount of money (currently £1870) for a wonderful cause. We would all like to take the opportunity to thank all those who donated and made the day a truly memorable experience.

Well done everyone!

Leavers 2021 As the end of the year arrived, we had a few goodbyes to make. These included our Year 6 children. Despite the less than conventional last year they have had, they still managed to end it with a few special events to celebrate their time at Auckley School. These included a trip to a theme park, laser tag and a party! We think they are all superstars and wish them the very best as they make their move to secondary school.

We also had a special goodbye to make to our head teacher Mr Flint, who retired this year. We were all sad to see him leave but know that it is the start of a very well deserved retirement. The children completed a secret mission to help tell Mr Flint what a star we think he is and why, by completing individual stars. These were made into a beautiful display that Mr Flint could treasure.

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Thank You Mr Flint Enjoy your retirement We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Flint for the time that he has spent at Auckley School. We wish him all the best in his retirement and know that he will be missed by everyone.

To say thank you to our children for being incredibly resilient this year we paid for a Virtual Magic Show with the amazing Magician Andy Green which went down a storm.

Additionally, APSA have also liaised with Tesco to ensure that each child enjoyed an ice lolly during

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Auckley Parent and Staff Association would like to say a big thank you to each and everyone of you for making our fundraising efforts a success this year.

It has been an extremely challenging year as we have not been able to hold many of our traditional fundraising events however we have been completely blown away by the incredible support that we have received from parents/guardians, teachers, school support staff, school governors, local businesses, members of the community and, of course, our amazing children.

With your continued support and generosity, we have been able to raise much needed funds for our school.

2020/21 Fundraisers Christmas cards designed by the children Knitted Christmas decorations Easter raffle Super Sunflower Growing competition Break the rules Day

With your incredible generosity and support we have been able to organise, purchase and/or make partial contributions towards the following: Four new iPads * Forest School equipment Kindness stickers * Tooth Fairy Envelopes Year 6 leavers T-shirts * leaving disco end of year production costumes Core books for each year group to support the national curriculum

APSA is made up of a group of parents and teachers who kindly give up their time throughout the year to raise funds for the school. The education, wellbeing, and happiness of all our children is of the utmost importance to us. We wish to work collectively as part of the school and wider community to try and ensure that all our children have the best educational experience possible.

Any parent/carer can become a member of APSA. We would love to hear from you if have any fundraising ideas and/or ideas as to how the money we raise could best be used to support the school. Meetings usually take place of the first Tuesday of each month please keep your eye on our Facebook page for our next meeting.

Auckley

School Parent and Staff Association.

If you do not wish to take up an active role with APSA, we are always looking for volunteers to help at events such as school discos, movie nights etc. Please get in touch if you feel that you can volunteer or assist us with any other services and/or donations.

Thank you again for your continued support and we wish you all an amazing summer break.

We look forward to seeing you all in September.

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Doncaster Ramblers The Re ord Ramble We at Doncaster Ramblers are not immune to the effects of a long lockdown and have witnessed friends slow to return, and splinter groups dri ing away. Yet today we celebrate two new recruits Amelia (15 months) and her friend Harry (18 months) who brought their mums on a Ramblers walk from the Hop Pole in Re ord. We are overjoyed, to have them and I for one couldn’t stop smiling. This walk planned and executed by Neil (the leader) and Charlie (the back marker) a racted and almost unprecedented twenty‐three grownups, two bambinos and three dogs! Who said Doncaster Ramblers are dead? This walk was reminiscent of our halcyon days in the 2018’s and 19’s. But back to today, all credit to the mums who carried their youngsters, over s les and under branches like true pros, for over ten miles, even Rebel our mascot Greyhound struggled at one point, as the string of walker stretched beyond the horizon. It’s a credit to walk leaders who plot, plan, recce and risk asses each walk, so the rest of us can wonder, chat, make friends, and enjoy the surroundings in safety. Star ng off in pouring rain, we headed east crossing railway lines to march along Shady Lane, surrounded both sides by high hedges and wet grass. Turning le onto The Baulk, the going got easier under tarmac, as we took a northern loop crossing the railway twice more, including a metal s le which proved a doddle for the mums, but a struggle for Rebel. By now the rain had eased off, and it was me for 11’s. and a chance for Amelia and Harry to meet their walking buddies. A moderate climb to 280 followed giving extensive view across the landscape including West Burton Power Sta on. Heading for Caddow Wood we turned north once more passing Clarborough Nature Reserve joining the Trent Valley Way for ½ mile before turning le towards Clarborough village for our lunch stop at the St John The Bap st Church, where Amelia and Harry both enjoyed the freedom to roam. Leaving the church on a northerly route we joined Lovers’ Walk to see acres and acres of purple linseed across the landscape. Crossing Townend Bridge for a photo op., we turned south along the Cuckoo Way which follow the towpath of the Chesterfield Canal. By now the sun was out and it didn’t feel like five hours had passed. Our group can celebrate offering first independent and then led walks throughout the lockdown and hopefully in years to come Amelia and Henry will remember their first Rambler walk with us.

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The last week in June saw our Year 6 children escape school, travelling to North Yorkshire for 5 days of excitement, adventure and thrilling activities.

They travelled the 74 miles by minibus to Malham, staying at the ‘Hilltop Farm Bunkbarn’. By staying at this self-catering accommodation it meant we could still run this annual residential trip, even though Covid-19 restrictions were in place across the country. Home cooked food kept the children fully fuelled as they all pushed themselves out of their comfort zones.

Rock climbing, abseiling and caving were voted the favourite hair-raising experiences this year by the 13 children who made the journey, along with three members of staff and Jonathan Tompkins from Rough Edges.

Experiences like the evening swims in Janet’s Foss and eating ice cream at Brimham Rocks all contributed to some really special memories made by our Year 6 children before they move onto their next journey at secondary school.

Good luck to our year 6……they should be really proud of what they have achieved.

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Dance On Returns to Doncaster Communi es darts’ successful Dance On programme for over 55s is making a comeback. The sessions have been running over Zoom and on Sine FM radio throughout the pandemic and has recently returned to The Point, darts’ building in central Doncaster. Now, people living in Edlington, Bessacarr and Auckley can get back to dancing and socialising in a safe way.

Dance On is a fun, friendly way to get moving, keep fit and feel healthy. Whatever the level of mobility, people can get involved in a way that is comfortable for them – si ng, standing, or boogying around the room. The sessions are really varied with dancing from a variety of styles, eras and cultures, adapted to suit everyone. Those who have carried on par cipa ng in Zoom sessions have really felt the benefit: ‘The Zoom sessions have saved our sanity during lockdown (we have been shielding for a year)!’

Dance On sessions will be designed safely and in line with current Government restric ons.

Professional dance leaders will ensure that people feel comfortable in each session. There will be fewer places and a shorter me slot of 45 minutes so that more sessions can take place.

Sessions star ng soon are: Dance On at ECO in Edlington restarts on Monday 19th July Sessions are at 10am and 11.15am Dance On at St Francis' Church in Bessacarr restarts on Friday 23rd July Sessions are at 10am and 11.15am Dance On at Auckley Parish Centre restarts on Monday 26th July Sessions are at 3pm Dance On at The Point is now running every Tuesday ‐ 11:15am is full but there are a few places le in the 10am group Sessions are by advanced booking only ‐ those who have not booked won't be admi ed.

Sessions are available to book in blocks of 6 via Eventbrite at a cost of £15 (£3 per session, 6th session free). For the booking links, go to www.doncaster.dance‐on.org or www.thepoint.org.uk/ whats‐on/ Dancer, Charlo e Armitage said, “We cannot wait to be back in the room and dancing with people again! There is nothing more joyful than a group of dancing, smiling par cipants just le ng go and ge ng stuck in. We know that moving and ge ng together with others can make a huge difference to people’s health and wellbeing, and we’re thrilled to be able to start our community‐based groups again as we emerge from lockdown.”

If you would like more informa on about any of the opportuni es or want to get involved, please contact amy@wearedarts.org.uk or telephone 01302 341662.

This ac vity is funded by Sport England and Doncaster Council and is part of Get Doncaster Dancing.

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Dance on at Auckley Parish Centre. Photo Credit to James Mulkeen

Pathfinders ... great walks on the footpaths & byways all around us Three mes a week we set out in a small friendly group for a 4‐6 mile walk ( some mes a bit more ) going all over The Isle & some mes a bit beyond too . Every walk is chosen to explore somewhere new , trying not to repeat a route we’ve done before , so there’s usually a surprise to be found en‐ route Recent walks have taken us to Crowle , Langholme , Misson , West Bu erwick , Cantley , Haxey , Rossington , Epworth , Clayworth , Blaxton, Thorne, Doncaster, Finningley, Wroot, Misterton, Garthorpe & many more.

You don’t need to be super fit for these walks, just be able & properly dressed for a brisk country‐ side walk , always finishing by lunch me. We don’t like to get wet through, but some mes the weather isn’t kind so we do go prepared.

Come and join us! Maybe discover some of the Isle you didn’t know about.

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What’s On In Branton and Auckley Activity

Meeting place

Time

Mon

Pre-School from 3 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

7.45am—5.30pm 770409

Contact

Mon

Yoga

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30—10.30am

07990 513138

Mon

Gentle Yoga

Auckley Parish Centre

10.45-11.30am

07990513138

Mon

Branton Buzzy Bees & Butterflies Playgroup

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.30am-11am

Amy 07482785985

Mon

Dance on

Auckley Parish Centre

2-4pm

07881201791

Mon

Fitness class for ladies over 40

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

1.45-2.45pm

07368216114 Linda

Mon

Little Fishes

The Zone, Hayfield Lane Primary School

9am—11am

775160

Mon

1st Doncaster Brownies

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30 - 7.00

01302 770004

Mon

Line Dancing

Auckley Parish Centre

7.30—9.30

817124

Mon

Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall

6.30-7.30pm

Vicky 07899980870

Mon

Booty Barre Burn

Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall

7.30—8.15pm

Vicky 07899980870

Tue

Coffee Morning from Sept 21

Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall

10.00-11.30am

Sheila 538542

Tue Tue

Art Club from Sept 21 Cubs 8 - 10yrs

Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall Scout Hut, Auckley

1.00-3.00pm 6.15 - 7.45

Carol 538033 07760 454188

Tue

Pre-School from 3 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

7.45—5.30pm

770409

Tue

Clinical Pilates

Auckley Parish Centre

2.30—3.30pm

07787158180

Tue

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

07815 666068

Tue

Ridgeway School of Dance

Auckley Parish Centre

4.00 - 9pm

07961 091708

Tue

Warren Martial Arts

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

4-5.15pm

Alex 07590965077

Tue

Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

6.30.7.30pm

Debbie 07952756422

Tue Tue Wed Wed

Boho Warrier Yoga Walking or running netball sessions Buzzy Bees Playgroup Parent and Toddlers

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Hayfield School, Hurst Lane, Auckley Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Auckley Parish Centre

8-9pm 6-7pm & 7-8pm 9.30am-11am 9.30—11.00

Nikki 07889206783 07788 539820.

Wed

Gentle Exercise

Auckley Parish Centre

2.00 - 3.30

771326

Wed

Pre-School from 3 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

7.45am-5.30pm

770409

Wed

Yoga and Meditation—Womans Circle

Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall

7.00-8.30pm

Kerry 07908573158

Wed

Beavers 6 - 8yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

5.30 - 7.00

770838

Wed

Table Tennis Club

Hayfield Community Sports Centre

6-7pm

01302 774510

Wed

Chunma Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill)

Auckley Parish Centre

6.15 - 7.45

868431

Wed

Pilates

Auckley Parish Centre

8.00—9.00

01302537915

Thur

91st Rainbows

Scout Hut, Auckley

5.15 - 6.30

770727

Thur

Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.30 - 9.30

770838

Thur

Pre-School from 3 Months

Auckley Nursery School Building

7.45am—5.30pm 770409

Amy 07482785985 07815 666068

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 Thur Thur

Boho Warrier Yoga Warren Martial Arts Girl guiding District Choir

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre St Saviours Church, Auckley

11.15—12.15pm 4-5.15pm evenings

Fri

Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.00 - 9.00

Nikki 07889206783 Alex 07590965077 01302 771354 07760 454188

Fri

Pre-School from 3 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

7.45am -5.30pm

770409

Fri

Music Bugs

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30-11.30am

07827 816175

Fri

Coffee Time

The Zone, Hayfield Lane Primary School

2.30—3.30pm

Fri

Salsa (Alternate weeks)

Auckley Parish Centre

6.30—8.30pm

Fri Sat

Scott Stevenson School of Dance Irish Dancing

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Auckley parish Centre

4.30pm—8.30pm 07787 521700 9.30-10.30am 07772585108

Sat

Scott Stevenson School of Dance pre school Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.15—10am

Sat

Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Auckley Parish Centre

10.30am-2.30pm 07787 521700

Sun

Yoga (meditation)

Auckley Parish Centre

5.30-7pm

Sun

Sunday Club

Auckley Parish Centre

11am

770240

Sun

Grace Church Family Service

Hayfield Lane Primary School

10.45-12.15

775160

07989 346391

07787 521700 07894554513

What’s On In Finningley & Blaxton Day

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Mon

Fluffy Duckling Baby & Toddler Group

Finningley Village Hall

10—11.30am

07843 939379

Mon

Active 40’s Exercise Class

Blaxton Village Hall

10am –11am

Mon

Knit & natter

Blaxton Village Hall

1pm—3pm

Mon

Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Blaxton Village Hall

5-8.30pm

07787 521700

Mon

Tots Play Classes age 0—3 yrs

Finningley Village Hall

1pm

07852374106

Tue

Boogie Bounce

Finningley Village Hall

6—6.45pm

07793 195959

Tue

Doncaster Guides & Brownies

Blaxton Village Hall

5.45 -7.15pm

01302 771354

Wed

73rd Doncaster Rainbows

Blaxton Village Hall

5.30—6.30

01302 771354

Wed Wed

Table Tennis Pilates

Blaxton Village Hall Finningley Village Hall

2-4pm & 7-9pm 6.15-7.15pm

07780618299

Thur

Finningley Art and Social Club

Finningley Village Hall

1.00 -3.00

730559

Thur

Zumba

Finningley Village Hall

6.00—7.00pm

07905671322

Thur

Scott Stevenson School of Dance classes

Blaxton Village Hall

4.30-7.15pm

07787 521700

Fri

Scott Stevenson School of Dance classes

Blaxton Village Hall

4.30-8pm

07787 521700

Fri

Burlesque Chair Dance UK

Finningley Village Hall

7pm—8pm

07852 298883

Sat

Fitness Class

Finningley Village Hall

9.15—10am

07969 063338

Sat

Scott Stevenson School of Dance classes

Blaxton Village Hall

9.00-3.30pm

07787 521700

Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley 2nd Wednesday of the month

Auckley Parish Council Meeting

Auckley Parish Centre

6.30pm

770922

1st Wednesday in the month

Dementia Support Group

Auckley Parish Centre

1—3pm

07899 050622

1st Thursday of the month

Auckley WI

Auckley Parish Centre

7.00—9.30 771327

1st Wednesday of the month

Cantley with Branton P C Meeting

Kilham Hall Meeting Rooms, Branton.

6.30pm

07761525584

2nd Thursday of the month

Cantley with Branton WI

Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton

7.00pm

772853

3rd Thursday of the month

Branton Book Club

Kilham Hall Meeting Rooms, Branton

7-9pm

07568290013

2nd Monday in the month

Knit and Natter

Blaxton Village Hall

1-2pm

3rd Thursday in the month

Blaxton Parish Council meeting

Blaxton Village Hall

7.35pm

2nd & Last Monday in Month

Doncaster Woodturning Club

Finningley Village Hall

6.00-9.00

3rd June 2019

Neighbourhood Watch

Finningley Village Hall

7pm

07854694258 07976605497

2nd Saturday in the month

Saturday Help, Advice & Signpost

Finningley Village hall

10—11am

1st Tuesday each quarter

Finningley Village Community Group

Finningley Village Hall

7.15pm

1st & 3rd Thursday in Month

Finningley Village Coffee Morning

Finningley Village Hall

10-12noon

3rd Tuesday in Month

Finningley Parish Council

Finningley Village Hall

7.00pm

3rd Thursday in Month

Finningley WI

Finningley Village Hall

7.15-9.00

3rd Tuesday in Month

Tuesday Club

Finningley Village Hall

1.45-3.3pm 770862

770992

772539

To book a hall, please contact Auckley Parish Centre Blaxton Village Hall Finningley Village Hall

Contact Carolynne Hanson Contact Trish Bowser Contact Chris Lee

auckleyparishcentre@gmail.com 07835 809112 triciabowser@me.com 770671 histologychris@aol.com 772264

Kilham Hall, Branton

Contact Jo Rushby

www.cantleywithbrantonparish.co.uk 07856 221470

Kilham Hall Meeting Rooms Contact Jo Rushby

www.cantleywithbrantonparish.co.uk 07856 221470

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Useful Numbers General Doncaster Council - General

01302 736000

Robin Hood Airport

01302 801010

Citizens Advice Bureau Advice line

0344 4994137

Time For You , Domestic Cleaning

Auckley Pharmacy

01302 771392

Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard

01302 810888

Ellers Lane Surgery, 41 Ellers Lane, Auckley

01302 770327

Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Doncaster Mon—Sat 9am—8pm, Sun 10am-8pm, 01302 369699 Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year.

Auckley Parish Centre

101 07856 221470 07835 809112

S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency)

0114 272 7202

Education Auckley Primary School The Hayfield School

01302 770701 01302 770589

Hayfield Lane Primary School

01302 770427

Mcauley Catholic High School

01302 537396

St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School (Branton)

01302 537344

01302 533663 01302 352941

Domestic Services/Plumbing/Electrician AJH Electrical Services

Medical

Community Safer Neighbourhood Team Kilham Hall Community Centre, Branton

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01302 285 411 SE Electrical, fully qualified electrician 07800 914882 Funeral Directors W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster IT Solutions Mat & Mouse IT Services Ltd e mail: info@matandmouse.co.uk

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01427872106

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