Hatfield Arrow June 2023

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Welcome to the June 2023 issue of the Hatfield Arrow.

This month I’m looking forward to spending more time outdoors with family and friends, as we hopefully see the weather improving, as we head towards the longest day on the 23rd June!

I would love to include more local stories in the Hatfield Arrow. Please email me any details of upcoming events, anything inspiring or positive that has been happening in the community, any good news stories that you would like to share. It can be something your child has achieved or a local team has achieved. I’m sure there is a lot going on and it would be great to be able to share the details.

Also if you or someone you know owns a local business, please send me the details and I will email you the cost for advertising. It would be great to include more local businesses in the Arrow.

The deadline for the July issue is Thursday 15th June

Best Wishes

Julie Morrell

Tel: 07854 880882

www.arrowpublications.co.uk

Julie@arrowpublications.co.uk

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Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Chapel

Monday Coffee Afternoons 2-3.30pm (we do not meet on Bank Holidays)

Saturday Coffee Mornings 10-12 with Bacon

Butties and we do take a ways. Everyone welcome.

Scarecrow weekend 28th & 29th October see below for more information

Our monthly Charity Coffee Afternoon was held for the Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust we raised £150.

We held our Coronation Afternoon Tea at Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Chapel for 80 people. Entertainment was provided by the Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School Choir with amazing singing and at the end we all joined in with the National Anthem for King Charles

Thank you to all our helpers, supporters and the School children and staff for a wonderful afternoon.

St. Lawrence Church Annual Garden Party

8th July 2023, 2 - 5 pm

The Barn Field (adjacent to the Church).

All the usual Stalls / Attractions.

Entrance only 50p per adult (children free).

A great family event.

See the back page for more information

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Hatfield Town Cricket Club

Our first mention this month has to be to those members who have put so much time in over the last few weeks to make sure matches and training has been able to go ahead largely as planned. We are one of the few clubs that have been able to play all our home fixtures but sadly the seniors haven't yet been able to play an away fixture, with some lads still to pick up a ball or bat in anger. Your 1st XI have only played one league and one cup fixture and by chance both were against Parkhead CC. The league fixture was very one-sided with Town coming out on top easily before a rain affected cup fixture saw Town win on runs scored after 10 overs to move into round 2. The 2nd XI have played both home fixtures and had wins against Millhouse Works and Eden Grove to see them top of the league at this early stage. The ladies softball side fielded several juniors as they came up short against a much more experienced Stainborough side. With the both hardball and softball fixtures on the same day we expect to see more of the young talent given game time in the top division softball league this season. The juniors have had a disrupted start with the Under 9's and 15's starting with big wins, whilst the inexperienced 13's fell short at Hensall. The 11's are still to play a league fixture but have been training hard.

Wednesday senior training has been very popular with a great turn out each week and we hope to see this build throughout the season, all players male and female are welcome to come along. Junior Fridays have been off to a good start despite the appalling weather and we welcome any child to come along and join in. There are already a good number signed up for the All-Stars programme following our in school coaching sessions so it promises to be another great year!

As always a big thank you to sponsors and supporters, you are much appreciated!

DONCASTER CANCER DETECTION TRUST

As mentioned in last month’s news, everything is progressing well with buying the Fibroscanner for the Hepatology Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. This will help in the fight against liver disease which, in some cases, may lead to cancer. Prevention is always best.

We are still looking for someone to help our Secretary. It is an interesting job and will only take a couple of hours a week on average. If you would like more information as to what is involved please telephone Ruth on 07510 963542 for an informal chat.

Would you like to receive our regular news updates by Email? We will shortly be starting an informal newsletter which will be sent to your inbox. If you would like to be included please send your name and Email address to: info@dcdt.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our regular contact details are: 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (entrance by the side of Kerry Gough Florists), first floor (lift available), Room 111. 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.

Reminder! Please let us know if you are planning to fundraise on our behalf so we can advertise your event on our website.

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The Friends Of Quarry Park

Our Volunteer Work Party took place on Friday 5th May. As well as our two DMBC Rangers we were joined by 16 volunteers, including local Councillors Glynis and Lee. Despite the intermittent rain showers, we had a very successful session and completed several tasks.

A team of volunteers headed to the woods to remove several overhanging tree branches from along the pathways as well as cutting back an overgrown hedge near the woods. A couple of the volunteers planted some more wildflower seeds, and the Rangers checked that the Orienteering posts were all present and correct.

Our wonderful team of litter pickers set off around the park and collected 4 large bags of rubbish.

We ended the session with refreshments and indulged in Coronation themed cakes baked by Debra. Great work by everyone once again.

Judging for the Green Flag award took place recently, which seemed to go very well. There were some suggestions made regarding various tasks which would be beneficial, so we are keen to incorporate these into our plan. The team at DMBC did an amazing job before the judging took place by repairing the broken benches, handrails and sign boards. As usual, the work is ongoing and there is always something to do! We are very hopeful that we will retain the Green Flag for another year. The results will be announced in the coming months.

Our Community planter is looking good at the moment, planted up in red, white and blue to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles lll.

A date for the diary – our Annual General Meeting will take place at 7.30pm on Monday 5th June at The Flarepath, Dunsville. All welcome to attend

Work parties are usually held on the first Friday of each month, weather permitting. There is always plenty of work to be done, from litter picking, clearing paths and cutting back vegetation. Equipment is provided but please ensure you wear suitable clothing and footwear. The next events are scheduled for Friday 2nd June and Friday 7th July 10am – 12 noon, meet at the Green Flag.

Full details will be published on our Facebook page ‘Friends of Quarry Park’ or you can email us at

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PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLANS covering all areas

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Hatfield Community Library

Lego Robotics. This was the first of our Easter activities. Lego Robotics is an exciting way to learn about construction and programming. It was pleasing to see that there were as many girls as boys taking part. The children enjoyed experimenting with different sound effects and speeds. They were able to choose which model to make. The car was very popular as it could be driven round the library floor. (No borrowers were run over during this activity.) The other choices included a fair ground ride, a crocodile, a helicopter and a drumming monkey. ( Yes really!)

Lab Rascals. The Lab Rascals is always a well attended session and this one was no exception. Everyone learned about the light spectrum and did different experiments with beams of light and special glasses. All the children made a bracelet of neutral coloured beads to take home. The idea was to see how the beads reacted to sunlight when they went outside. Tech tablet course. We have a group of people ready to begin the course which teaches you how to manage your tablet. The tablet is given to the participants at the end of the 6 week course. We are taking names for a possible second course if anyone is interested. Ring the library to put your name down but you must be committed to the 6 week course.

Half Term Activity. June 2nd 1-3pm. We have a really exciting new activity planned for half term. We have a published author coming to read one of her stories-”Jamming in the Jungle”- followed by a drawing session with the book illustrator. Nicola Holmshaw and finishing off with one of our popular hectic activities Circus Skills. You can book for all or one of these sessions depending on the age and interests of your child/children. As usual all our activities for children are free.

WEEKLY CLASSES - If you are looking for some activities for leisure or learning and would like to meet new people, come to the library and join some of our groups. It is a good way to keep the brain working and enjoy a social occasion. You are welcome to come in to look at the groups in action and chat about what is going on. Then you will be able to see if it is for you. Refreshments (£1 for coffee/tea and biscuits) are available for all groups Or you can just pick up a book to browse and have a coffee and a chat or come in to keep warm and save on heating.

MONDAY. Needles and Pins 10am. Bring your own work and chat with like-minded people or ask for advice about a project you might want to start. (free activity) Bridge 1pm for beginners and improvers. (free activity) Yoga 6:00-7:30pm Gentle Hatha Yoga This is a new class which has started to give people more chance of coming to enjoy our yoga sessions with Jayne.

TUESDAY Games café 10:00-12:30 Join us in the library to play a variety of games including Mahjong. Refreshments are provided for the small charge of £1. We have used some recent funding to replenish the games. (Free activity). Readers’ groups One is on the last Tuesday of the month 2-3:30 and the other on the last Friday of the month at 10:30 We read a variety of books and most of us have read and enjoyed books which we might otherwise have passed over on the shelf. Books are provided by the library service. (Free activity). Yoga 6:00-7:30pm, Gentle Hatha Yoga. This is a lovely way to relax, strengthen muscles and keep supple. Everyone can work at their own ability level The cost is £6 a session

WEDNESDAY. Art Class 10:00-12:30

Tuition from an artist is available to help beginners and experienced artists. New members are welcome. You do not have be good at art to enjoy this class. A recent member had no art experience but is turning out some great pictures. If you don’t have any equipment, there is some which you can use to have a go. If you are not sure, come along to see what the group are doing. (£30 for 4 weeks) Yoga (gentle/chair yoga) 3:30-5pm £6. This is a lovely session for people who have trouble getting up and down off the floor or have some health problems. A few new members have joined recently and are really

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enjoying it. I have been recruiting in the school yard when I do the school run. Yoga is a really good way to help you to keep supple, strengthen muscles and improve your movement ability.

Friday sing- a- long 6:30-7:30 £4 Includes refreshments.

We continue to have sing and have fun. Sometimes it is hard to drag yourself out on a Friday evening but we always leave with a smile and feeling good afterwards – and there is plenty time to go out afterwards if you want. Sadly, I only have the energy to go home and get ready for bed!! I have put a list of most of the songs we have sung in the library if anyone wants to see what we have been singing. Requests are always accepted. In our last session we celebrated the coronation by singing songs to do with the words King (eg Elvis) Queen (eg Queen, ABBA) Prince (eg Adam Ant) you will have got the gist by now. We did not have such a large group as there was a big thunder storm and heavy rain that night which may have deterred some people. Finally, we toasted the King and sang God save King for the first time for some of us.

Other services

Computers. Library members can use the computers with no charge for 2 hours. It is worth joining the library to be able to do this. If you are interested in your family history you can use Ancestry or Find my Past to research your family.

Printing/photocopying. Lots of people are coming to the library to use our printing and photocopying services from their devices for a reasonable charge. I'm getting quite good at printing out parcel labels and sizing them. If you are a library member, you can use our computers to print items. Or you can email your printing job to us to print off for you. We also print for non-library members.

Photocopying per sheet A4 B&W 15p Printing per sheet A4 B&W 20p A4 colour 50p A4 Colour 50p

A3 B&W 50p A3 B&W 50p

We also have a fax facility if you need to send documents in this way. If you wish to contact the library Tel. 01302 842064 Facebook @hatfieldcommunitylibrary Email: hatfieldcommunitylibrary@gmail.com

THORNE CAMERA CLUB

Now that spring is here, it is time for all photographers get out and about looking at nature progressing with new leaves and flowers appearing in gardens, parks and woods - get close up and see the fine details and take a nature shot. Look out for the insects warming up in the early sun making it relatively easier to photograph close up, see the full fascinating details of them and while doing so expand your enjoyment of macro photography.

The club was treated to an excellent presentation by Tom Marsh known in the photography world as 'The Flat Capped Photographer'. His talk asked 'What is Photography'? and covered an 'in depth' look at a number of images and the meaning behind them leaving the members food for thought on how and why they take the images they do.

Our latest DPI Competition was judged by Ray Brammall from Doncaster Camera Club. Ray Brammall ARPS, DPAGB, APAGB and EFIAP a photographer with expertise in Street photography, Sport, Portraiture and landscapes gave a kindly and detailed critique on each entry giving all members ways to improve their images whether it was composition, over detailed backgrounds or unwanted highlights. Ray's final choice for the competition was:- Joint First Colin Jarvis with 'Dandelion Seed' and Jacki Greenwood with 'Fur Family' Joint Second Bill Mitchell with 'Looking for the Next Meal' and Terry Gunnill with 'Car Street' and Joint Third Steven Salmon with 'Water Droplets', Terry Gunnill with 'I'm Here' and Bill Mitchell with 'Quiet Time at Thorne Lock'. The programme Highlights up to the summer break are:-

15th May Two cameras Out and About , Speakers - David and Sheila Coates

22nd May Social Evening

We welcome all who are interested in photography to join our club on Monday evenings at 7.30 pm at the Methodist Church Hall, King Street, Thorne. For further details please contact:-

Chair thornecc2022@gmail.com

Secretary horburyjune@gmail.com

Membership Sec. tccmembership@gmx.co.uk

Monty's Monthly Tip

Do you use UV (Ultra-Violet) filters to protect your lens? There are arguments for and against their use, for instance they will protect the lens from sea spray, dust, sand when on the beach, finger marks, scratches and damage through dropping. The argument against is that it reduces the light to the sensor and reduces the resolution of the image especially if it is a poor filter and the guidance on the quality of filters is by experience and possibly not by price. There is no consensus on the use of UV filters but it may be wise take precautions for situations described above but otherwise it may be reasonable to dispense with the filter. Always fit a lens hood as is will provide additional protection should the camera be dropped.

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