Branton & Auckley Arrow by Arrow Publications Ltd

JUNE 2022 August 2022

Issue No. 203

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Branton & AuckLey Arrow Hot hot hot! I hope everyone coped with our heatwave in July. A sunny day improves the mood of us all, but sweltering temperatures like the ones reached in July made it difficult for many of us (Animal friends included) to function normally. We have been told to expect more summers like this, a further effect of climate change. The Arrow went to print earlier than usual due to the holiday period and I had just found out the news that Doncaster Sheffield Airport has started a 6 week consultation to review its future. The closure of our airport would have a detrimental effect on our villages and Doncaster City and I plead with you to do all you can to support our Airport. Lobby our MP Nick Fletcher, sign petitions and keep up to date on what’s happening. The airport is something we are proud of and part of our landscape, heritage and history, please help to save our Airport. On a brighter note, our annual Auckley Show is ready to go with an abundance of events and shows lined up starting on the evening of Friday 19th August till Saturday evening. You will find all the information you need in this month’s Arrow. Checkout the show schedule and get your exhibits ready!! The September issue deadline is Wednesday 17th August. The Arrow will be delivered before 1st September.

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Community News FINNINGLEY WI We have our summer break in August, but we will be back on 15th September with our regular third Thursday of the month meeting at 7.15pm in the village hall. We always welcome guests so come along and see what we have to offer. Unusually, Cantley with Branton WI are holding a meeting in August, as we had to cancel one earlier in the year. It would be lovely to see new faces, so why not come and join us as we listen to our speaker, former radio presenter, Gerry Kersey? The meeting takes place in Kilham Hall on Thursday 11th August at 7 pm until 9 pm. Our monthly meetings are always held on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm - 9pm in Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton, DN3 3PF. The hall is wellventilated and spacious and hand sanitiser is available. Light refreshments are served during the evening and, of course, there is a raffle. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary, Susan Webster susanjwebster@sky.com Tel: 01302 772853 or 07910746925.

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The 24th June saw the official opening of Misson Primary School’s unique outside classroom and learning area, as well as the planting of our Queen’s Jubilee tree. Blake from The Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust cut the ribbon before we enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games at our summer fayre. The support and kind words we have received from children, parents and the local community has been nothing but astounding, as we embark on a new, exciting chapter at Misson Primary. This amazing addition is already proving to be very popular, as we have taken our classroom learning outside. The facility caters for all our children, regardless of age. Our Key Stage 1 children have produced some fantastic pieces of artwork as they enjoyed doing observational drawing, using our new easels and water colour sets. Key Stage 2 learnt about separating materials, filtration and evaporation in their science lesson, using the soils and various other natural resources within the area. As we move into the summer holiday, the excitement is certainly felt in and around our school. We have so many things to look forward to. This is just the beginning of a very promising future for the children of our school.

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Community News It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Patricia Schofield. As many will know, Patricia was a long standing resident of Blaxton and active for decades working on behalf of the community in local organisations and at DMBC. She was a Member of the Parish Council for around 50 years, a member of the Blaxton Village Hall Committee from before that and a staunch supporter of the Blaxton and Finningley Joint Playing Field and the efforts to establish a Pavilion there. Patricia regularly attended Cantley with Branton Parish Council meetings in her role as Ward councillor. Patricia was committed to her role and a keen supporter of local community life and doing the right thing, all with an abundance of energy which defied her age. RIP Patricia, and sincere condolences to your family and friends. Patricia’s funeral will be held on Thursday 28th July at 12:45 at St Wilfrid's Church, Cantley, followed by short committal at Rose Hill and then on to Mount Pleasant. This abandoned jewelry box was found by local resident, Garry Burns at the bottom of Whiphill Top Lane on Monday 11th July. It has been there some time and contained some costume jewelry and a couple of watches none of which are valuable but may have sentimental value to someone. If you recognize this item, please contact michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

Patricia Schofield (In Lilac) at the opening of the Blaxton/Finningley Pavillion.

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BRANTON ST WILFRID’S PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS Race for Life returned again this year, and we were thrilled to welcome parents and friends back into our school! Everyone had a fantastic time, and it was great to see families running together to raise money for a great cause. This year we have raised over £750!! Thank you to everyone for their donations, which will go a long way to finding a cure for Cancer.