Branton & Auckley Arrow by Arrow Publications Ltd

March 24

Issue No. 222

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Welcome to the March issue of the

Branton & AuckLey Arrow The first signs of spring are upon us with the glorious sound of the birds singing in the morning and the long awaited splash of colour from the daffodils. The seasons give us hope as we sense life around us changing and Spring brings evidence of new life and energy, encouraging us to feel optimistic for the future. We are so lucky to have so many lovely walks around our villages where Spring can be experienced to the full. In addition to our lovely walks, we have lots of other news of events taking place throughout March to keep everyone entertained. Be sure to catch the Artisan Craft Fayre at Yorkshire Hive or the easter egg hunt at Boston Park Farm to name but a few. Auckley Parish Council are looking for ideas for the Hayfield Park, so please register your interest and comments if you have something to offer. Cantley with Branton Parish Council have volunteer opportunities if you would like to get more involved in helping to support your village. The 2024 Auckley Show plans are well underway and the committee have advertised their list of classes in this month’s Arrow so you can get planning for the show too! The April issue deadline for adverts and content is Friday 15th March. The Arrow will be delivered by 1st April 2024.

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AUCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL February/ March Newsletter

Precept The Parish Precept is the money collected by DMBC on behalf of the Council and used for the benefit of the residents of Auckley. 2024/25 will see a 5.97% increase in the Precept, equating to £30.78 for a Band D property. The Precept for 2024/25 is £51,500.

New Defibrillator within the Parish- Eagle & Child Pub Defibrillators are valuable resources which help to save lives. There are now four located around the parish: at Riverside Park, Hayfield Park, Auckley School and the new addition at the Eagle & Child pub. Auckley Parish Council would like to see more located around the Parish and are hopeful that a further defibrillator will be soon placed outside New College on Hurst Lane.

Hayfield Park Play Area Consultation

Auckley Parish Council wish to engage with Auckley residents regarding s106 funding. The Parish Council would like to gather opinions and suggestions of residents for potential improvements to the play area on Hayfield Park. The Parish Council is proposing to provide additional play equipment with accessibility for all. We are proposing a 4 seat swing set with flat swings, cradle swing (babies/toddlers) and an accessible swing (for people with disabilities). We are also proposing a roundabout with ‘ride on’ space for a wheelchair and a see-saw. To let us know your thoughts, please use this link to join https://forms.office.com/e/9u52eaKcBQ or scan the QR on this page. The consultation will last 6 weeks and close on the 4th of April 2024. To contact the Clerk to Auckley Parish Council (Emma Lear), please email clerk@auckleyparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 07857 568268.

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Community News THANK YOU Just wanted to say a special thank you to David Chorlton, who has recently resigned as Chair of Cantley with Branton Parish Council. David, who lives in Branton, joined the Parish Council in May 2015 and has volunteered his time and efforts to this role for the past 9 years. David has always worked in the back ground, ensuring decisions were challenged and understood, which is a critical part of being a Parish Councillor. David has helped to make the parish a better place to live for all residents and has had an instrumental part in many projects such as the ongoing development of Kilham Park and MUGA, the extension of the hall, Christmas lights, organising the Christmas pantomime, litter pick group, solar panel project and many other activities the PC has been involved in over the years. In addition to this, he has represented the PC at external groups as well as the Kilham Hall Management Committee and always provided support to his fellow Parish Councillor’s and committee members where needed. It is great news that David will continue as Secretary to Kilham Hall Management Committee on a voluntary basis. Thank you for your hard work and commitment, you have had an incredible impact on the well being of the parish and I am sure, you will be missed.

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Community News Auckley WI Meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at Auckley Parish Centre from 7.15pm, come and join us you’ll be most welcome. Thursday 7th March we are having a Bee Keeper Glen Gill to speak and will be making a beeswax candle. First visit to the WI is free or £4 for returning visitors ( additional £1 to make a candle). On 4th April we will be having a talk from Becka Lynch from Doncaster Deaf Trust.

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Community News

BRANTON LITTER PICK

MARCH END. Robin, Dunnock and Wren competing in sharp sound. The Blackbirds eye and ear angled close to the ground. Spring equinox now passed high pressure on it’s way. strong breeze under clear sky twenty degrees today. Blackthorn buds aplenty filling empty hedgerows. Magnolias now open with pink and purple shows. Green Woodpecker laughing on distant woodland perch. Whilst a spotted cousin loudly drums in it’s search.

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The litter pick group met on a bright, crisp morning on Saturday13th January. We had 15 volunteers in total and we collected over 25 bags of rubbish. The parish council arranged for Street Scene to pick up all of the rubbish later that day. Huge thank you to everyone who turns up for this event. We were finished by11.30am.

If you would like to join our next event, we meet at the back of Kilham Hall in Branton on Saturday 2nd March at 9.30am Everyone is welcome to join us.

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Community News Cantley with Branton WI

Our monthly meetings take place on the second Thursday of the month, with the next one on Thursday 14th March 2024 at 7pm until 9pm in Kilham Hall, Branton, Doncaster, DN3 3PF. We have a monthly book club, weekly coffee mornings, theatre trips, cinema trips and a walking group. If you have any questions or you would like to visit us, and make new friends, we would love to hear from you. Contact our Vice President, Catherine Rusby catherinerusby@talktalk.net Tel: 01302 831638 or 07775834607

LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORTING LOCAL SPORT Bessacarr blues under 18s would like to thank Paul, Laura and the team at The Local in Branton, for sponsoring their new away kit. Grassroot sport depends on help from such businesses and it is always gratefully received.

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Doncaster Rambler’s Press Release Mar 2024 Walks Planner Easy Thursday, 22nd February, Wentworth village, 6mi / 9.7km, Contact Tony Liversidge Leisurely Saturday, 24th February, Country walk from Hampole, 10mi / 16.1km, Contact Carol Ward Moderate Tuesday, 27th February, A stroll in Derbyshire, 11mi / 17.7km, Contact Dianne Scolari Moderate Tuesday, 5th March, Thurnscoe, Hooton Pagnell, Frickley and Clayton Circular., 10.5mi / 16.9km, Contact Stephen T. Leisurely Saturday, 23rd March, A Hop and a Skip to Re ord, 10mi / 16.1km, Contact Dianne Scolari Moderate Tuesday, 26th March, A Wander on the Chatsworth Estate., 11mi / 17.7km, Contact Stephen T. Correct at me of going to press please check website walks programme is updated regularly Please visit our website www.doncasterramblers.org.uk/ for latest informa on, including future ac vity Also follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/doncasterramblers/ for details of past Rambler ou ngs. Remember while out observe the Countryside Code and give way to other walkers.

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DONCASTER CANCER DETECTION TRUST Here we are, into Spring…hurrah! While wai ng for the be er weather, we had an exci ng day out last month when we were invited, along with other organisa ons, to see the Intui ve Da Vinci Xi robot at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. We were all encouraged to have ‘hands on’ experience with the robot which was fascina ng. Chief Execu ve Richard Parker OBE said: “Robo c surgery will soon become part of the core curriculum for surgeons and, without the robot, we could lose the ability to train some specialist surgical trainees.” Consultant surgeon Antonia Durham-Hall said: “As improvements are made in the early diagnosis of cancers it is extremely important that advancements are also made in how we treat them, so pa ents can go on to have a good quality of life post cancer surgery.” DRI are also wri ng a piece about us in their in-house magazine “Founda ons for Health” so watch out for this if you are visi ng the hospital. It will also men on our latest acquisi on the Fibroscanner which we donated recently to help in the diagnosis of liver disease. On Saturday, 23rd March Sprotbrough Library are having a cra fair from 10am to 12 noon. We will have a stall selling good quality donated jewellery including rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. There will be a variety of stalls so come along and grab a bargain! If you have any fundraising ideas we would be very pleased to hear from you. Our details are: 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (entrance by the side of Kerry Gough Florists), first floor (li available), Room 104. Tel. 01302 325029. Email: info@dcdt.co.uk. Website: dcdt.co.uk. As the office is not fully manned it is best to Email or telephone in advance if you are thinking of coming to see us. As we o en men on, it is only through the generosity of local residents and organisa ons that enable us to donate cancer-related equipment to our local hospitals. In turn, this benefits local people. We cannot thank you all enough.

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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

Music Bugs—2 x 1 hour sessions

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

9.30am-11.30am 07827 816175

Mon

Dance on

Auckley Parish Centre

2.30-4.30pm

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

Kixx Football Sessions

Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall

4.30pm to 6pm

Ben 01302 618088

Mon

Two Circles Aikido

Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall

8pm till 10pm

John 07876161156

Tue

Branton Coffee Club

Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall

10.00-11.30am

Noreen 831664

Tue Tue Tue

Art Club Cubs 8 - 10yrs Pre-School from 3 months

Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall Scout Hut, Auckley Auckley Nursery School Building

1.00-3.00pm 5.30-7pm 7.45—5.30pm

Carol 538033 07760 454188

Tue

Parent and Toddlers

Auckley Parish Centre

9.30 - 11.00

07915 666068

Tue

Craft Group

Auckley Parish Centre

2pm—4pm

01302770004

Tue

Ridgeway School of Dance

Auckley Parish Centre

4.00 - 8.30pm

07961 091708

Tue

Warren Martial Arts

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

4-6pm

Alex 07590965077

Tue

Zumba

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

6.30.7.30pm

Debbie 07952756422

Tue Wed Wed

Walking or running netball sessions Buzzy Bees Playgroup Parent and Toddlers

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

6-7pm & 7-8pm 9.30am-11am 9.30—11.00

Amy 07482785985 07915 666068

Wed

Line Dancing

Auckley Parish Centre

12.30-2.30pm

817124

Wed

Pre-School from 3 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

7.45am-5.30pm

770409 07780618299

770409

07788 539820.

Wed

Evolve in Movement Pilates—3 separate classes Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

4.45pm until 8.15pm

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

6.30– 8pm

868431

Thur

Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

7.30 - 9.30

770838

Thur Thur Thur Thur Thur Thur

Pre-School from 3 Months Parent and Toddlers Line Dancing Warren Martial Arts Scott Stevenson School of Dance Girl guiding District Choir

Auckley Nursery School Building Auckley Parish Centre Auckley Parish Centre Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Auckley Parish Centre St Saviours Church, Auckley

7.45am—5.30pm 9.30 - 11.00 12.30-2.30pm 4-6pm 4.30-9pm evenings

Fri

Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs

Scout Hut, Auckley

6.00 - 8.00

770409 07915 666068 817124 Alex 07590965077 07787 521700 01302 771354 07760 454188

Fri

Pre-School from 3 months

Auckley Nursery School Building

7.45am -5.30pm

770409

Fri Fri

Baby Massage & Yoga Coffee Time

Auckley Parish Centre The Zone, Hayfield Lane Primary School

1.00pm– 3pm 2.30—3.30pm

07748668634

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Fri

Music Bugs

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

07775844542 9.30am to 1.30pm Anna 07827816175

Fri

Dance fusion (2 Sessions)

Auckley Parish Centre

5-7pm

Fri

Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre

4.30pm—8.30pm 07787 521700

Sat

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

9.15—11.15am

Sat

Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Auckley Parish Centre

10.30am-2.30pm 07787 521700

Sun

Grace Church Family Service

Hayfield Lane Primary School

10.45-12.15

07787 521700 775160

What’s On In Finningley & Blaxton Day

Activity

Meeting place

Time

Mon

Active 40’s Exercise Class

Blaxton Village Hall

10am –11am

Contact

Mon

Chair exercise

Blaxton Village Hall

11.00am-12noon

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

9.30am - 12.30pm

07852374106

Tue

Boogie Bounce

Finningley Village Hall

5—7pm

07793 195959

Mon

Finningley Art and Craft group

Finningley Village Hall

1.00 -3.00

730559

Tue

Bowling

Blaxton Village Hall

12—2.30pm

Tue

Doncaster Guides & Brownies

Blaxton Village Hall

5.45 -7.15pm

01302 771354

Tue

Tots Play

Finningley Village Hall

9.30-12.15pm

07852374106

7.30-8.30pm

Tue

Echo Yoga

Blaxton Village Hall

Wed

Pilates

Blaxton Village Hall

Wed

Table Tennis

Blaxton Village Hall

9.45-10.45am & 1112noon 2-4pm

Wed

Fluffy Ducklings Baby & Toddler group

Finningley Village Hall

12.30pm—2.30pm

Wed

Cooks Club

Finningley Village Hall

3.45pm—5.45pm

07915666068

Wed

Puppy Class

Finningley Village Hall

6.30pm—8.30pm

Thur

Community Coffee Morning

Finningley Village Hall

10.00—12.00noon

Thur

Scott Stevenson School of Dance classes

Blaxton Village Hall

4.30-8pm

07787 521700

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

5.30-8pm

07787 521700

Sat

Scott Stevenson School of Dance classes

Blaxton Village Hall

9.45-2.15pm

07787 521700

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

Auckley Parish Council Meeting

Auckley School

6.30pm

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

831638

3rd Thursday of the month

Branton Book Club

Kilham Hall Meeting Rooms, Branton

7-9pm

07568290013

3rd Wednesday in the month

Blaxton Parish Council meeting

Blaxton Village Hall

7pm

07857 568268.

2nd & Last Monday in Month

Doncaster Woodturning Club

Finningley Village Hall

6.30-9.30

2nd Tuesday in the month

Finningley Village Hall

7pm—9PM

Finningley Village hall

10—11am

01302 771727 01302 285639

1st Tuesday each quarter

SOBS DONCASTER Saturday Help, Advice & Signpost surgery Finningley Village Community Group

Finningley Village Hall

7.15pm

770992

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

2nd Saturday in the month

078523474106

772539

To book a hall online, please contact... Auckley Parish Centre

Contact Carolynne Hanson

auckleyparishcentre@gmail.com 07835 809112

Blaxton Village Hall

Contact Trish Bowser

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Finningley Village Hall

Contact Bev Walton

clerk@finningley-pc.gov.uk

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

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General Doncaster Council - General

01302 736000

Robin Hood Airport

01302 801010

Citizens Advice Bureau Advice line

0344 4994137

01302 533663

Domestic Services/Plumbing/Electrician 01302 535151 07793750884

AJH Electrical Services Funeral Directors

Medical 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—Fri 9am—6pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun & Bank holidays CLOSED

01302 369699

Community Safer Neighbourhood Team Kilham Hall Community Centre, Branton 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

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