April 11, Issue 64, The Hatfield Arrow

April 2011

Issue No. 64

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Editors Letter….

I hope everyone is looking forward to a well earned Easter Break. The weather looks to be improving,, the daffodils are out in bloom and with any luck we could enjoy some lazy sunny days relaxing or taking the children out somewhere exciting.

There‟s lots to read inside this months issue including articles from local schools and a new report from the local Scouts group. There is lots of „What‟s On‟ information and some new business details.

Please keep sending in your news, articles or event information.

Also, if you would like to advertise in the Hatfield Arrow or if you know of anyone who‟s business might benefit from advertising please contact me. My contact details are printed below.

Every month I receive more and more lovely comments about the magazine and I would like to thank everyone who takes the time to write, email, phone or even stop me in the street to tell me their thoughts and ideas. Thank you.

Best Wishes Julie Morrell

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Coffee Morning A coffee evening was held on the 16/02/2011 at the Hatfield Woodhouse Village hall in aid of Guide Dogs for the blind.

DONCASTER AND DISTRICT INFIRMARY20-20 EVENING CRICKET LEAGUE The League is quite unique, as its objects are as follows-

The evening was arranged by Sue Lloyd of the 68th Doncaster and Hatfield scouts the parents of the scouts and members of the public made the evening well worth while with a tombola stall and tea/coffee and cakes and biscuits the total amount raised was a grand total of £151.55p.

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And on behalf of Guide Dogs myself Derek Mattocks and Rufus and Ann Lifsey and Alvie for a great evening we would like to say a big thank you to Sue and the scouts and everyone who attended THE PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF HATFIELD WOODHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL would like to thank Mr & Mrs Garrett and everyone at the Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Chapel for their warm and friendly welcome and for their help at the coffee morning held on Saturday 12th March. A fantastic sum of £389.81 was raised. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make fundraising a big success.

Thank you!

To raise funds for the Doncaster Royal Infirmary

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To provide competitive Evening Cricket To foster junior cricket in the district.

Since 1947, the League has raised over £18,000 for the hospital, the money going to different appeals or causes within the hospital on an annual basis.

The League historically was played over 16x 8 ball overs, but in 2010 the members decided to change the match format, and embrace the 2020 revolution.

18 teams make up the League, they are split into 3 divisions, and games usually last for 2 hours 30 minutes altogether, starting at 6pm- 6 15pm.

The League were rocked by the sad loss of its President , Gerry Nolan, on 1st Jan 2011. Gerry suffered from Bowel cancer, and was a superb servant to the League for over 40 years, having held the positions of treasurer and fixture secretary, amongst others.

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Travis Children Are Fire Safety.

On Tuesday 8th March, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service visited Year 2 children at Hatfield Travis Infant School. The reporters wanted to share their experiences.

The day the fire fighters came, they told us lots about fire safety. There were a few things that they told everybody such as about what number to call, stop, drop and roll and about good and bad fires. – Sam I learnt that if there is a fire that you stay on your bed or sit in the middle of the floor and shout “FIRE HELP”. Then your adult will come to rescue you. The phone number for the fire and rescue service is 999. Some good fires can turn into bad fires, like if you are a girl and you are blowing your birthday cake, if your hair is down it can set on fire, if you have it tied up then it will not set on fire.- Amy. We learnt that if your children are messing around in the car and you turn around to tell them off then there could be a crash. –Jack.

The firefighter put on a cartoon where there was Bleeper and Battery. Battery is Bleeper’s best friend because Battery makes Bleeper go bleep, bleep. –Mitchel.

If your fire alarm is not working you call the firefighters and they will put in a new one, it does not cost any money.- Bekah.

We found out that the ‘top tips’ to stay fire safe are  Tell an adult if you find matches or a lighter- do not touch it yourself.  If your clothes catch alight then stop, drop and roll.  If you are caught in a fire then shout FIRE HELP.  Call 999 to contact the fire service only if there is an emergency.  Test your smoke alarm every week and contact the fire brigade if you need new smoke alarms.

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NORTH EAST DONCASTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Advice Column Our circumstances recently changed and my spouse and I are considering rewriting our will. We had a leaflet through the door advertising will writing services which seemed quite reasonable. Is this method recommended?

We would not recommend will writing firms as they are not regulated by the Law Society so there are few safeguards if things go wrong.

It is generally advisable to use a solicitor or to have a solicitor check a will you have drawn up to make sure it will have the effect you want. It is easy to make mistakes and, if there are errors in the will, this can cause problems after your death.

However, if you don't use a solicitor, it is better to use a firm which belongs to the Institute of Professional Willwriters. These firms must follow a Code of Practice which covers the training and assessment of willwriters. There is also a complaints and conciliation procedure which can help you sort out problems if things go wrong. You can find details of The Code and of firms which belong to the Institute on the Institute's website at: www.ipw.org.uk.

If you belong to a Trade Union they may offer a free will writing service. There are also books which provide guidance on how to draw up a will. These can help you decide if you should draw up your own will or if any of the pre-printed will forms available from stationers and charities are suitable. It is also possible to find help on the Internet. However, you should only consider doing it yourself if the will is going to be straightforward.

If you need further advice on making or changing a will you can visit www.adviceguide.org.uk If you would like any advice/assistance from our Thorne or Stainforth offices, concerning the above or any other issue, please contact our Assessment Team at North East Doncaster Citizens Advice Bureau on 0844 499 4137 Mon-Thurs between 10:00 & 2:00, Fri 10:00 -12:30. Or email: advicecabthorne@fsmail.net Contact details and opening times are also available on our website at: www.northeastdoncastercab.org.uk We currently have a new self-help information kiosk at our Thorne bureau that can be used by anyone during opening hours.

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CARING FOR RABBITS Rabbits are now the third most common pet but unfortunately many people are unaware of how to properly care for these active sociable animals.

HUTCHES

Whether your rabbit lives indoor or outdoor hutches should be large enough to allow the rabbit to take several hops, and tall enough so they can stretch up on their hind legs. All rabbits need regular exercise to ensure good health.

FEEDING

Many of the problems we see as vets originate from poor diet. Access to fresh water, lots of good quality hay and small amounts of good quality dry food such as Burgess Rabbit Excel is extremely important. Green foods such as food such as grass, carrot and swede should also be given daily but avoid fattening foods such as fruit and rabbit muesli type mixes.

GENERAL HEALTH

You should check your rabbit at least once a week, paying particular attention to their teeth. During warmer weather it is important to check daily their back-end daily to ensure that the fur is not soiled otherwise rabbits become susceptible to flystrike. If your pet is prone to soft faeces it is always advisable to have them checked by a vet to make sure there are no underlying problems, Rearguard can then be administered to prevent this distressing condition.

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Whether rabbits live indoors or outside they should be regularly inoculated against the following diseases: Myxomatosis. We regularly treat animals in this area infected with this disease which causes extreme suffering and is nearly always fatal! Biting insects such as mosquitoes and fleas spread this deadly virus, so any rabbit can catch it whether they live outdoors or in your home. It is always distressing to see animals affected by myxomatosis, especially when it can be easily prevented by routine vaccination.

The current recommendations advise 6 monthly boosters to protect against myxomatosis.

VHD. This is a viral disease that may be spread through the air. It causes sudden death and has no obvious symptoms, but can be protected against by routine vaccinations.

NEUTERING

As is the case with cats and dogs, these routine operations will often mean that an individual rabbit is friendlier towards their owner and with female rabbits removes the considerable risk of uterine cancer and unwanted pregnancy. In nearly every case when rabbits are kept together they are more likely to be sociable if they have been spayed (females) and castrated (males).

Should you be thinking of obtaining a rabbit then the local RSPCA centre at Bawtry are always looking for homes. Alternatively choose a reputable breeder who is able to show you the parents of any young rabbits for sale. You will then have a better idea of what your rabbit will grow into. APRIL & MAY 2011 EVOLUTION WILL BE OFFERING FREE BUNNY MOTs TO DURING GIVE HEALTH CHECKS & ADVICE TO CURRENT AND POTENTIAL RABBIT OWNERS. TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT PLEASE RING OUR SURGERY ON 01405 812142

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Hatfield 68th Scouts Hatfield 68th Scouts have started back for another busy and exciting year of events and fun activities.

Last year the beavers visited Potteric Carr for a pond dipping and nature spotting one warm evening in the summer. We also went to district Bungalee event at Squirrel Wood and had great fun with all the activities and met Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from all over Doncaster.

In September Beavers spent another great evening at Yorkshire Wildlife Park finding out about the many wild animals who live there and how YWP is caring for our local indigenous species as well.

Despite the bad weather many members of 68th Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were able to go to the district Carol Service at St Georges minster in Doncaster in December.

This year Beaver Scouts is 25years old, and 68th Beavers are looking forward to completeing all 25 fun challenge activites based around the number 25.

This has already included a fund raising coffee evening on February 16th in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind charity. We had fun with activites especially based on using your eyes, or helping a friend who was blindfolded. We ran a tombola, a raffle and a cake stall, and were thrilled to be able to hand over £155.55p to one of our local puppy walkers. Our thanks must go to all those parents and supporters of the scouts who came to participate in such a successful fund raising event.

Look out for more news of what we've been up to!

Jeebi Beaver leader

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Angie Skidmore of Hatfield became Axholme Camera Club's Photographer of the Year 2011 with her brilliant colour photograph 'Nuthatch Eating Nuts'.

She was presented with the Tom Dennis Trophy by David to much appreciative applause.

Angie's achievement is all the greater as she is a relative newcomer to photography and has been a member of the Club for only a couple of years.

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The Hatfield Village Plan, Lottery Funded, Well done Hatfield.

We hope that you have already heard something about this, if not, the village plan, is a plan that is developed by residents, for the community, in this case your community.

It will cover as much as possible about the village of Hatfield, not the whole Hatfield Ward, Dunsville have completed their plan – now its the turn of Hatfield village.

The Village Plan group is very pleased to announce, with the help of all the village, we have been able to secure approx £10,000 of lottery funding, to develop a plan for Hatfield. The plan will develop from a questionnaire, which we envisage going out in June. The questionnaire findings, which can be returned unnamed if you wish, will be collated by a third party, Rural Action Yorkshire, to ensure that it is discreet and accurate. Before that we need to know what you want to see in the questionnaire, to ensure that everything that‟s important is included.

There have been several public meetings to date – we now wish to announce a few more Public Events during the lead up to the questionnaire There will be Public events at;

Hatfield Visual Arts College 7pm to 9pm APRIL APRIL MAY

Tuesday 12th or Thursday 14th Thurday 19th

At these events there will be; A Hatfield Quiz , with prizes and free gifts Quiz 1st prize a meal for two at a local venue of your choice - value £25 Question 1. Where was the original Travis School located Also there will be; Plans of the village, information about what is proposed for the area- as well as residents, we will invite guests who have interests in our region. A summary of the plan to date and what happens next.

Bring us your ideas for what is needed for Hatfield, fill in the feedback forms which are already in the library or on the day, or via the website www.hatfieldvillage.org.uk

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Doncaster Nightstop will offer vulnerable young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless short term accommodation in the homes of volunteers.

Accommodation is arranged night by night whilst the young person is helped to find a lasting solution to their housing needs.

Some young people only need a night‟s breathing space whereas for others it may lead on to a wide range of accommodation options suitable to their needs.

M25 are looking for volunteers who can help us make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable young people. If you have a spare room and time to listen and give support to a young person who may be in distress then we would like to hear from you.

We offer comprehensive training and support and volunteers will be provided with financial assistance to cover expenses. Even if you can only spare one night a month we still want to hear from you ý that one night can make all the difference.

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Wigan Wedding Cake I write this month‟s article seeking sympathy after suffering a rather nasty beer injury following a night out with some old school mates. These nights happen two or three times a year and, to be honest, was much needed after a working week that consisted of impersonating the grim reaper. It was refreshing to be with a bunch of people who are happy to remind me that a) I live in a barn next door to my parents; b) my best friend is a dog called Mr Mole; c) my mum still leaves hot dinners in my slow cooker; d) I am hopeless with women. As I get older I realise that my friends are not only a link to my past but also a link to my future - and that sometimes they know me better than I really know myself. One of the many subjects discussed on our evening out was the sad loss of a social club that lay halfway down Broadway. Going under several names in its time, „The Regal‟, „PJ‟s‟ and „The Midas‟ to name a few, it was often a haunt of my mates and I on a weekend when we were young and looking for some female attention. Although far from fancy and pretentious The Midas was simply a bar area at the front and then a large function room at the rear. I used to marvel at Tony Green‟s Charlie Chaplin impression when the strobe came on and white-shirted locals looking for maximum impact from the various bright lights. Everyone benefited, except Tony Roberts, who had a rather nasty dandruff complaint that used to show up in the neon like Blackpool illuminations.

It was also at Midas that I witnessed the greatest piece of Dairy vengeance known to man. One Sunday myself, Tony, Ash Burdock, John Milburn and Mick Mosby heard on the grapevine that strippers were performing there and, as we had nothing better to do, decided to pop along in the interests of scientific research and take in events. The function room was a heaving mass of testosterone by the time we arrived, with dozens of men drooling in anticipation of what was to follow. For the next hour three women (and I use that term loosely) from Wigan, gyrated and contorted themselves into a state of undress, luring the regulars into choppy waters like some middle-aged Lancashire sirens. For those who don‟t know, people from Wigan are known as “Pie Eaters” and if either of these ladies had been stamped with „Holland‟s‟ on their backsides it would not have been a surprise. Number one‟s thighs generated enough static to light the East Riding in December – you get the picture. Not being the tallest of chaps I found myself at the back of the room standing on a chair but stifled by restricted viewing while our guests completed their set to a rousing applause. For my first experience of strippers I wasn‟t that impressed to be honest and came to the conclusion that, rather than stripes, stretch marks must be the in-thing in Lancashire that summer. Little did I know that the afternoon was far from over.

Suddenly the curtains were closed and the doors bolted, while a gravel-pitched man walked around with a bucket asking for further „donations‟. Confused, I turned to Ashley for guidance and he explained the strippers had agreed to a private show on the stage and that I needed to splash some cash in the bucket or I would have far less than a restricted view.

I ended up at the back of the room again while our red roses undertook a far more revealing show on centre stage. I watched on bemused as a frenzy of blokes stood on whatever they could in order to get a better vantage point. I counted at least 12 balancing, with circus precision, on a wooden pint pot rest that ran along the side of the room. Every so often one would fall off, taking a few of his mates down with him in the process. We were only two songs into the Abba medley when I noticed the back door to the club was almost coming off its hinges, eventually giving way with a mighty thud as an angry looking woman entered the room armed with four bags of shopping from The Fairway supermarket. After surveying the arena with Kes-esque accuracy she spotted someone who shouldn‟t have been where he was. After a number of attempts to attract her prey‟s attention, her anger bubbling up like a pressure cooker, I could sense something spectacular was about to happen.

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In one fluid motion she delved into her bags before pulling out a tin of marrowfat peas, gently tossing it inside her throwing arm to assess its suitability for the task. With the expert assessment of a baseball pitcher she rejected the peas and delved once again. Next out was a tin of Jolly Green Giant sweetcorn, her eyes flickering red like a terminator as she computed her options. Dismissing the second option possibly due to weight, liquid content, inside air pressure or just the fact a manslaughter charge was on the cards she went for third time lucky. Like a child with a stocking on Christmas morning she dug deep yet again, pulling out a block of Anchor butter. This one felt right and she tossed it up and down in her hand, checking for both grip and weight, and smiled to herself like a fast bowler with the new ball. Her victim was a rather large man who had engineered himself a prime spot at the front of the stage, some 20 yards away – blissfully unaware of the fate that lay before him and utterly engrossed in the show.

I stood frozen on my chair as the woman, with an action that would have pleased any Eastern European shot putter, propelled the slightly salted pack the full distance with the accuracy of a sniper and planted it squarely on the back of the head of what I assumed was her husband. Thwack!

The butter achieved its objective, knocking his head forward with a jolt before he turned around in a state of confusion to confront the culprit. The man behind him protested his innocence, as did the man behind him, and so on until eventually there was no one left to blame. Suddenly, like Moses parting the Red Sea, the crowd split to leave the poor chap faced with his angry other half who was waving an accusing finger in his direction. All of a sudden the man mountain was as soft as his buttery assailant and realised his game was up. With almost sheepish reluctance the man followed the path before him and awaited his fate. As any proud Broadway woman would do in this situation she grabbed him by the ear wailing: “If I ever catch you in here again it will be more than a block of butter that hits you on the head, now get thee-sen home and cut that bloody grass you lazy lump of crap.” His humiliation was not complete, however, because as the woman began her frog march she realised she would be down a block of good old healthy butter, instructing her hubby to go and retrieve said item. As meekly as possible he returned to the scene of his crime and attempted to recoup his Anchor. What he failed to realise was that said block of butter was now (quite expertly I have to admit) part of what could only be described as a Wigan Wedding Cake on centre stage.

With a look of despair he returned to his wife to explain only to find himself on the receiving end of another thick ear for his troubles. The door slammed behind the couple and I never saw them again.

The Midas was a superb education for myself and other lads making the transition from boy to man.

I genuinely miss the fact that every now and then, when the drink had taken over, we would get on the dance floor and turn out a few shapes in the hope of attracting the attention of a good looking girl. And I bet some people still have their white gear hidden away somewhere for the next time the neon lights of the Midas shine again.

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Report from Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School

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On Wednesday 16 February it was India day for our class. In the morning, we all came dressed in Indian clothes (even Miss Richards!) and couldn‟t wait to start the day.

We started off with Indian literacy which was really difficult as they have different letters in India. It looked very strange and was very hard to translate and to write.

Then we were all taken to the hall where we tried some „Bollywood‟ dancing which was great fun. FS2 joined us also and learnt about hand gestures in Indian dancing.

For our lunch, we went on a school trip to Lakeside Indian restaurant.

The man who greeted us was called Harry and he was fantastic! When we came in he said “Hello!” to us and lead us up stairs. When we got up stairs we sat down and we went to get up to get some food. Harry called up the tables one by one so we could get our food.

They served us different types of curry including korma and Tikka, pilau rice and more. They even had English food, just in case it was too hot! There was chicken nuggets, fish fingers, baked beans and chips. It was such a good trip we thought we had better let the teachers come too! Miss Richards, Mr Wain and Mr Kirk.

The view was amazing. You could see ducks and geese out floating on the lake. When we were getting ready to go, Harry‟s assistant gave us a dip in a bag of chocolate bars! That was even after we had eaten ice cream with sauce and sprinkles!

The restaurant has an amazing view over the lake and there was lots of fairy lights on the walls and ceiling inside which are pretty. We really enjoyed our visit and the restaurant is amazingly luxurious. The hospitality was

amazing. They were very kind, helpful and caring. Thank you Harry and your staff for fantastic food and amazing service.

We wish all our school trips were as tasty and as fun as this one!

Finlay McRoy and Monte Hellawell (Year 4)

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Speed and Acceleration

Dear readers, Knowing when to use your car‟s power and when to take it easy are skills which every driver needs to master. It isn‟t about driving around at a snails pace, its about using power and acceleration wisely, smoothly and safely.

Power is nothing without control. This is true of all aspects of driving and a maxim the Advanced Driver lives by.

A powerful sports car is at best wasted and at worst deadly in the hands of the amateurish or lazy driver. Never abuse your car‟s power. Instead learn how the car delivers its power then use the experience to make the most of it by driving as safely, smoothly, and as progressively as possible.

Firm acceleration is sometimes necessary –when joining a motorway or when overtaking for example but to make the best use of your car‟s power band takes practice and an understanding of the way it delivers its torque (the power that creates acceleration).

Being in the wrong gear at the wrong time can „bog‟ the engine down, restricting the car‟s acceleration and possibly putting you in a hazardous situation. It‟s important to learn which part of the rev band delivers the most torque and acceleration. This will ensure you select the right gear for the conditions and the job in hand.

Test your sense of deceleration.

Here‟s a useful way to test your sense of deceleration. The next time you‟re driving along the road at the national speed limit and see a 30mph or 40mph speed limit sign ahead, try to time the point at which you „lift off‟ the accelerator so that the car reaches the speed limit sign at the correct speed, without the need to touch the brakes.

On twisty roads you can take this technique a stage further by managing the speed of the car between the bends with accurate use of the accelerator. This will limit the amount of braking you need to do, producing a smoother, more satisfying drive.

With smooth road surfaces and powerful, quiet cars, it can take serious concentration not to creep over the speed limit.

Advanced Driving is not about driving slowly. A driver who tootles along at 50mph on a busy motorway or a clear country road can be just as dangerous and frustrating as a speed demon. The skilled Advanced Driver looks to make good progress whenever possible by carrying out welltimed overtakes; with smooth, progressive Bathroom Suites - Fitted & Tiled controlled acceleration.

General Plumbing Remember just how difficult it would be to enjoy Door Hanging & Locks Fitted your motoring without a driving licence!

If you are interested in the courses that we offer, you‟ll be able to find this information on the Institute of Advanced Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 020 8996 9600 Safe Driving Paul Tuke.

Doncaster Advanced Motorists.

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WHAT’S ON? HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Sunday services start at 6pm

Sunday, April 3rd (Mothering Sunday) Rev H Harbottle – Communion Service.

April 10th Mr David Hepworth April 17th Palm Sunday – Mr Peter Gilliland April 24th Easter Sunday – Rev H Harbottle Communion Service

HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Saturday Coffee Mornings - 10am to 12noon April 2nd Action for Children April 9th Premature Baby Unit April 16th Church Easter Event – 10am to 2pm April 30th Cleft Palette AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE with Darren Brittain, at Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall, Friday 6th May. 8pm. Tickets £10 from Ray Harper 01302 842607. 50% of ticket sales to SSAFA Forces Help Thorne. Refreshments available.

HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Saturday 16 April 2011 Easter Fayre with Easter Egg Hunt for the children (free but must be accompanied by an adult)10-1pm.

An „Early Afternoon Tea‟ served 12-12.30pm Easter basket competition – all baskets to be auctioned at 12.45pm. Stalls, Raffle, Chocolate Tombola etc. Everyone welcome – free admission Vermuyden Support Group Action for Children (NCH) Coffee Morning at Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Chapel. Saturday 2 April 2011 10-12. Raffle, Tombola, Cake Stall etc The usual bacon butties And to make it a full day of Fundraising Saturday 2 April 2011 at 7pm BINGO evening Monday 4 April 2011 Vermuyden Support Group Action for Children Meeting – any new members welcome At Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Chapel 7pm

HATFIELD LIBRARY Make your own Easter Cards with decoupage on 14th April between 10.30-1.30pm £5.00 to reserve a place please contact 842064 Easter Children's Activity Friday 15th Join us for a Dewy Easter Egg Hunt between 2.153.15pm Free tickets available from the Library.

Throughout the Easter Holidays Hatfield Library will be holding a "A Real Royal Competition" come and long learn the History of the Royal Family right through to present day. Fun and prizes for all the family .

PUB QUIZ AT THE BAY HORSE, Hatfield at 9pm on Monday 11th April. Teams of up to 4, entry £1 per person. Winning team prize 4 bottles of wine. Also a lucky table number prize and raffle. Proceeds in aid of Friends of Hatfield Church Building Trust.

ALSO A 'QI DONCASTER' event at the Barn, Hatfield on Thurs 19th May at 7.30pm including a photo quiz with QI prizes & raffle.

More details next month .

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ST LAWRENCE CHURCH SOCIAL COMMITTEE FAMILY OUTING TO SCARBOROUGH Saturday 25 June 2011 Adults £10.00 Under 12’s £8.00 Leaving Ingram Arms Car Park at 9.00am Come and join us for a day at the seaside.

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Gas Emergency

0800111999

Age Concern

0800 009966

Electricity Emergency

0800375675

Doncaster Council Community First

01302 736000

Yorkshire Water

08451242424

Child Line

0800 111

BT Faultline

0800800151

NSPCC

08088005000

DMBC

01302 734444

RSPCA

01302 719790

Crimestoppers

0800 555111

Hatfield Florist

01302 845597

Doncaster Childrens Information Service

0800 1384568

Hatfield Water Park

01302 841572

South Yorkshire Fire Service

01142532509

Vue Cinema

08712240240

South Yorkshire Police (non - emergency)

01142202020

Odeon Cinema

08712244007

The Dome Leisure Centre

01302 370777

Hatfield Travis C of E Infant & Nursery School

01302 840200

Hatfield Manor Junior School

01302 842164

Hatfield Visual Arts College

01302 840961

Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School

01302 840448

Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School

01302 842464

Hatfield Dunsville Primary School

01302 882958

Hatfield Crookesbroom Primary School

01302 841337

Dunsville Community Centre

01302 882602

Hatfield Library

01302 842064

Home Library Service

01302 734304

Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Church

01405 812101

Hatfield Church Parish Office

01302 350591

Hatfield Health Centre

01302 384200

Dunsville Medical Centre

01302 890108

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

01302 366666

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0845 4647

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Thorne Rural Lions

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS/FINANCE Richardson Accountancy Limited, Hatfield 07891481446 01302 351641 CAR Sales & Repairs

Casanova Pizzeria Ash Hill Crescent, Hatfield

All Car Service/Repairs Japanese & Korean Specialist

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Barry Gill Sales & Repairs, Hatfield

01302 842878

Special Offers Available for Party Orders with Prior Notice

CLOTHING / FASHION Sheila`s Fancy Dress Hire,& Alterations—inside Elite Photography High Street, Dunsville

01302 841728 07519 713160

COUNSELLING Clouds Community Counselling, Free Confidential Counselling Service

Client Line 07962 907053

COMPUTER SERVICES It To Go Computer Services W: www.ittogo.co.uk E: sales@ittogo.co.uk

01302 352352

HEALTH AND BEAUTY Jessie Credland Foot Clinic 31 High Street Hatfield

01302 351545

Lisa’s Toning & Tanning Studio,

01302 845633

HOME & GARDEN Blind Ideas, High Street, Hatfield

01302 842627

Sunnybank Garden Centre, Hatfield Woodhouse

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L.T.J Plastering Services

SECURITY Meteor Security Solutions Ltd, Auckley

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SERVICES/TRADES A.E.S. Tiling (ceramic floor & wall tiling) Dunsville www.aestiling.org.uk

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C M Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd Building Services

01302 351760

Dean Brown Joinery, Hatfield, 07795321054

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E P G Roofing

01302 532676

NWR Plumbing & Heating, Hatfield 07917524645

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P.Woods Builder

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