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HATFIELD

January 2014

Issue No. 97

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Editors Letter‌..

Happy New Year! To all our readers, advertisers, contributors and delivery staff.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helps to make the Arrow a successful magazine especially the local businesses who advertise their products or services, without the support of whom the Arrow magazine would not be possible.

Please continue to support the local shops and businesses throughout 2014.

The Hatfield Arrow magazine is celebrating its 7th Anniversary and I hope that it will continue for many years to come.

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News, News, News, News, News….

HATFIELD WOODHOUSE AMATEUR GARDENING SOCIETY The most recent meeting of the Society tool plat Hayfield Woodhouse Working Men's Club on Tuesday 3 December. This was our first meeting after the recent AGM, and the first for our new Chairman, John Brown. We had an open meeting for members to express their views on what they wanted the Society to do in the forthcoming year. Members were very constructive in their suggestions, and the committee will try to incorporate there into future meetings.

Members also discussed their own gardening and growing problems, with others suggesting ways forward to solve some of these issues. An informative and entertaining evening was completed with an early round of mince pies.

The programme for the 2014 was distributed. For the first part of the year this is: Tuesday 7 January Cheryl Sherelle - Tea and Coffee Tuesday 4 February Mr Matthewman - Growing Dahlias Tuesday 4 March Stephen Gay - Railway slide show and presentation Saturday 15 March Annual Spring Show Tuesday 1 April Chrissy Grindle - Propagating All meetings are held at Hatfield Woodhouse Working Men's Club. The Tuesday meetings start at 7-30pm, and everybody is welcome.

68th Hatfield Doncaster Scout Group On Wednesday 20th November 68th Hatfield Doncaster scout group held a service of celebration and thanksgiving for 60 years of scouting in Hatfield. The service was led by our curate Joyce who gave the sermon, and members of each scout section helped too. Scouts read bible readings, cubs led prayers, and Beavers did their Beaver rap at the end. Each section renewed their promise, including leaders past and present, and we sang hymns chosen by beavers and cubs. We were able to sing the Scout Hymn to the accompaniment of the Doncaster Scout Band, and everyone enjoyed the refreshments served at the end and some parents were heard to say how nice it had been and could we do it every year! It was lovely to see all the scout families in church sharing this event, and also some of the previous leaders of Hatfield scout group. We look forward to another 60 years of scouting here in Hatfield.

We would also like to thank everyone at church for their support with this event. yours in scouting Jeebi (Beaver scout leader) AKA Sue Lloyd For more information about joining any of the Hatfield scout sections please go online at scouts.org.uk and apply to join, or contact Sue Lloyd Tel: 01302 351203 email: paul@mrosbottom.freeserve.co.uk

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Great News for Thorne Camera Club There is great excitement in the new Thorne Camera Club. It is pleased to announce it has been successful in attracting funding from the BIG Lottery Fund. A sum of £8032.00 has been awarded to the club to further its development and fund a new project – the Thorne Moorends Photographic Development Initiative - and members are very grateful to the Big Lottery Fund.

The TMPDI will build on work already started in the club to aid members to further improve their photographic skills, no matter what their starting point may be. From beginners to experts, there'll be something for everyone in the project, culminating in an exhibition of work next year, so that everyone in the local community will have the opportunity to view members' achievements.

Expert tutors, speakers and judges will be arranged, along with demonstrations and practical sessions, giving members a range of situations aimed at further enhancing their photographic experience.

The help and advice of Susan Durant and Annie Farrand of the Thorne Moorends Miners Welfare and Community Development Centre during the application process cannot be over emphasised as they played a very important role in its success. Thorne Camera Club Committee, working closely with these two, put a lot of work into the process and should be congratulated on their successful bid.

The Big Lottery Fund, the largest distributor of National Lottery good cause funding, is responsible for giving out 40% of the money raised for good causes by the National Lottery.

The Fund is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need and has been rolling our grants to health, education, environment and charitable causes all across the UK. Since its inception in 2004 it has awarded close to £6bn. The Fund was formally established by Parliament on Dec 1st 2006.

Work is now ongoing on the Thorne Moorends Photographic Development Initiative, and as a starting point, the entries in the projected images competition held recently are a good example of the work of the members of Thorne Camera Club, their progress so far, and the starting point for the project. With a panel of 4 judges, members Frances McIntosh, Terry Lockwood, Lynda Ulyett and Bill Mitchell, with Michael Neal finalising, the photographs were marked and scored out of 20.

Elaine Snowden emerged as the clear winner with her monotone image 'Sculpture by Neil Hadlock', while in equal 2nd place were Clive Featherstone 'Spurn Lightship by Night' Peter Spate 'Humber Bridge', Lynda Ulyett ' Venetian Masks, Spalding' and Ian Meadows 3rd placed 'World Trade Centre, Hull '.

The subject of the competitions was the Outings enjoyed by members during the summer recess.

The monthly raffle lucky winners were Doreen Hookway, Stephen Wall and Graham Linley.

The Lottery Funding will allow top class tutors, speakers and judges to visit Thorne in the coming months to support members in their endeavours.

The next competition will be prints with the subject of 'Transport', giving members an opportunity to demonstrate their developing photographic knowledge and skills . Later in the month, visiting speakers Marjorie and Tony Furmston show club members how to do it 'Our Way', all as part of the new TMPDI at Thorne Camera Club funded by the BIG Lottery Fund.

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Christmas at Travis What a busy time of the year! We hope that you are all keeping safe on these dark evenings and are preparing for the celebrations. At school, we have been very busy with our ‘Friends of Travis’ Fair, our Christmas services, Christmas productions and also our special walk around collective worship.

Christmas Fair Last Friday at lower site, the ‘Friends of Travis’ had a Christmas fair that the year 6s helped out with.

It had a variety of stalls which included a tuck shop, a tombola, raffle tickets and much more. As well as that we had Santa that came in to give out presents to the younger children. It started at 2:30 and lasted until 4:30. Here is a comment from one of the children that helped out: “It was fun and very different to be at a different perspective of the fair and I would like to do it again.” Some of the Christmas decorations sold were made by children and staff at the Christmas Craft Club which was held after school. We are waiting for the final total but we are hoping that the event raised lots of money.

Sophie and Kimberly Year 5 Christmas productions After practicing extremely hard, year 5 has been able to put on a show that you will never forget!

The children and staff have worked to their limit to make this show a success, and I know they have had an enjoyable experience. Here’s a taster of what our show is about: A class at Travis St Lawrence school are desperate to find out what their Christmas show is going to be. When they find out they are doing a nativity musical, they are so upset about doing what they think is such a childish play, that the rehearsals go over time so much, that the cooking staff are getting angry, the TA’s are spending so long on the boards which eventually results in the teachers end up quitting. Can the year five classes really put on a show without the teachers?

Amy and Cole Jesus’ Visitors In Year 4, we have been learning about Jesus’ visitors when he was born. The visitors were the Wise men carrying their gifts for the new born king, the shepherds with their lambs and the angels.

We have been focusing on the shepherds and their long tiring journey to see the baby. We described how the shepherds might have felt in the freezing cold winter. Once the angels had given their message, the shepherds immediately left for their journey to Bethlehem. We also learnt about the visitors, the wise men. We understand from reading the Christmas Story that the wise men carried three gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh. We used collage materials to create a wise man image for the display, by putting wool for their hair and head dress and rich looking material for their clothing.

We now know that the wise men and shepherds were important because they were one of Jesus’ first visitors.

Walk Around Collective Worship- Upper Site.

Travis St Lawrence School had a walk around collective worship. We had 5 places to go in the school. Year 6 started off, then Year 5, Year 4 and finally Year 3. Each station told a different part of the Christmas story and we were very lucky to have visitors from the church to complete each station with us. The first station was in the hall and here you had to pass a bag around and feel the object inside. Some of the objects included an angel, a bauble and a star. All of these things are an important part of the Christmas story. The next station was in the inclusion room and this one told you about Joseph and his work as a carpenter. The third station was in the library and was about the journey to Bethlehem looking for a place to stay the night. After that we had to move to the music room where our visitor was a shepherd. Finally we had to go to the last station in the welcome area.

Here we were told about different readings in the bible and the gifts the wise men brought for Jesus.

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At this station we also got to take a comic and a gold chocolate coin away with us. We really enjoyed the walk around collective worship because it was a different way to hear the Christmas story and it was fun!

Tyler and Ellis Walk Around Collective Worship- Lower Site.

At lower school we had a walk around collective worship. We visited lots of people around the school who told us about advent, the birth of Jesus and the journey that Mary and Joseph went on from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

We enjoyed learning about Jesus and the Christmas story because we were learning from the Bible and it is an important celebration.

We are looking forward to Christmas and sharing love and joy with all our families.

Merry Christmas Hannah and Sam We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

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Crookesbroom Academy goes dotty for Children in Need!

On Friday the 15th November, Crookesbroom Primary Academy held a super spotty day to raise funds for Children in Need.

Activities on the day included a Pudsey bear raffle – with a winner in each class – a cake sale, and during lessons pupils took part in a number of Pudsey-based activities. The main event was a non-uniform day where students and staff were encouraged to come to school in spotty clothes in exchange for a donation of 50p.

Over £300 was raised on the day, all of which is going to be donated to Children in Need.

All students had a lovely day and were pleased that the money they had raised was going to such a good cause. Thank you to all who took part and donated!

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The Difference Top 10 awards for 2013…

Ho! Ho! Ho! folks. It’s that time of the year again when old Difference Claus wraps up a metaphorical slap on the back for all the local people or organisations I feel have made a positive and worthwhile contribution to our local community in 2013. However, I must explain that this year’s list has been a little rushed as I have spent the last fortnight hiding from Julie Rylands and Lisa Hunter who have both declared a Yorkshire version of a fatwa on my head. I knew I should have changed the names to protect the innocent (me) in the last edition. Anyway, without further a festive ado, here is this year’s top 10 (in no particular order).

The Barn Coffee Morning Ladies – This list includes my wonderful mum who successfully made her debut in 2013. Almost every Saturday these ladies arrange and manage a coffee morning which not only provides an immensely popular social occasion for the village folk but also raises muchneeded cash for charity. I salute you all, although I will admit I do have a soft spot for Cath Watson as she makes the most amazing cakes!

The Woodhouse Players – By the time this gets circulated the Players will have once again brought a smile to many faces with their wonderfully crafted pantomime. This group works tirelessly over the year to provide entertainment and laughter down at the Woodhouse Village Hall. Long may it continue!

The Quiz Masters of Hatfield – This salute goes out to all those people who give their time and effort in hosting their weekly pub quizzes. This includes Bob Fotheringham, Ken Phelps, Archie, Tim Sweede and even my good self! It is not easy hosting and setting a quiz, however, always remember, the quiz master is always right.

Patrick Platt – Patrick is not only the longest-serving member of Hatfield Town Cricket Club he is also the Chair. Ever since he was a sprightly 14-year-old capable of bending his back and knees, he has been gracing the well-kept turf down at Carr Side Lane. However, as he gets older there is less bending and he is now onto his third pair of knees. That’s over 30 years at the club and you could not meet a nicer fellow than Patrick, who has put a great deal of time, effort and self-sacrifice into the village cricket club.

People who pick up litter – This may seem like an odd one but recently my tolerance levels for those people who seem to have no respect for the village they live in has plummeted through the floor. However, I have also become aware of an army of those community conscious people who now make an effort to pick up what those less respectful leave behind. You know who you all are and I congratulate you on being champions.

Hatfield Sheltered Accommodation – This award goes not only to the residents but also to those who look after and care for them. Every now and then I will see them all go for a stroll through the village for some fresh air and it never ceases to make me smile that they and us all benefit from being residents of such a wonderful and respectful community.

Chorlton’s Handyman Shop – Situated on Station Road, Dunscroft, the CHS is nothing short of a local treasure. Why? Because it is a local shop for local people (pardon the intentional comedy reference) and supplies those things that you always never expect to need until you actually do.

Besides that, it has kept going through some tough economic times without the need for loyalty cards or all the other modern gimmicks.

Hatfield Health Centre Staff – Now, for the first time ever a group has made it into the Xmas awards twice! A friend once remarked that there is nothing as fearsome or obstructive as a doctor’s receptionist. I beg to disagree. Over the last 12 months or so I have had cause to witness some of the stresses and strains that these people are put under, not only at busy times but also when

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people’s needs are at their greatest. They have always remained polite, professional, caring and have tried to help all before them. And they have often done this with no thanks or appreciation, so once again I would like to say a big thank you from all the community.

Julie Parker & The Methodist Chapel – I will admit, as I originate from Woodhouse I do sometimes wax lyrical about the people who live there. However, with Julie I must say that she and her family and those others who help run the chapel are great people. Not only does Julie help with the Chapel coffee morning, she also helps with the organising of trips and excursions that mean a great deal to those who want to see and experience new things. And, do you know what ladies and gentlemen I have never once seen Julie miserable? And Finally, last but by no means least……

John & Lorraine Heslop – A great many of you readers will not necessarily know John & Lorraine who live in a small cottage on the High Street. I once recollect someone stating that there are ‘talkers’ and ‘doers’ in this world. Well John & Lorraine are the latter. From helping the cricket club and local fund raisers to organising social events and competitions in the pub, this pair are a definite asset to the village and deserve a big pat on the back.

There you have it ladies and gentlemen, my top 10 for the year 2013. As I type this list we are quickly approaching the New Year and 2014. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the coming year and hope that it brings you and your friends and family good fortune.

Maybe in 2014 I will find myself a woman (I say that every year) and maybe I will once again win the Bay Horse racing competition. And maybe, just maybe, someone will finally realise that lorries coming up Station Road and the one way system in the Tesco car park is an accident waiting to happen.

Happy New Year everyone…. PW AKA The Difference. ##

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News from Ash Hill Academy It is difficult to capture the wealth of activity that has taken place here at Ash Hill Academy, as there have been so many exciting events that have happened, but we wanted to share some of them with our community.

Back in October, Year 5 students from our 8 feeder schools all attended the Academy for the Big Draw. The theme for the event was ‘Draw Tomorrow’ and the aim was to encourage everyone to draw.

The students from Crookesbroom Primary Academy, Sheep Dip Lane Primary, Longtoft Primary, Kirton Lane Primary, Holy Family Catholic Primary, Travis St Lawrence C of E Primary, Dunsville Primary and Hatfield Woodhouse Primary were all involved in the workshops, where they had the opportunity to see how drawing can be fun and a positive shared activity.

The Academy’s annual Firework Frenzy Event went off with a real bang as over 1500 people attended the event. There were many activities for all the family to enjoy, especially the Rodeo Bull and Velcro Wall; these proved to be a big hit with all ages. For the younger ones there were fair ground rides, face painting and other creative activities like decorating Jars for Christmas.

The evening events were brought to a close with a spectacular firework display by Fuse Fireworks.

(The photograph was taken by a member the Camera Club, which meets at the Academy on Tuesday evenings).

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Staff and students at the Academy dressed in ‘Onesies’ or came as their favourite super hero, to help raise money for Children in Need. We managed to raise over £760 which was a fantastic effort from all. There were cake sales, Xbox competitions, sporting events and Mr Williams (Principal) got a real soaking, all in aid of a very good cause.

A number of students and staff from the Academy’s 6th form have been busy raising funds towards the ‘Kenya Dig it’ project. The core objectives of this expedition are to raise the educational and living standards within rural districts of Kenya and also to assist with ongoing wildlife conservation programmes. To date, there have been various fund raising events which included a music gig at The Leopard in Doncaster, artists who were involved were Polly Tickle, Biffins Bridge Collective, The Players and headlining, the Academy’s own group, Chalkface, which is made up of teachers from the Academy. Mr Deakes, the lead vocalist from Chalkface said, ‘It was a truly magical night that surpassed our expectations’.

On the 23rd October, 106 year 7 students from the Academy visited Kingswood Activity Centre in Conisborough, for a two night stay. The students took part in a range of activities which helped them to work as teams, develop self-confidence and to set individual goals. Whilst some of the students were apprehensive about some of the activities, they all set themselves their own personal challenges and some even overcame their fear of heights. Kingswood staff commented on the very good behaviour of all the students.

The Academy held two Traditional Carol services on the 16th and 17th December, at St Edwins Church, Dunscroft. Students from years 7 and 8 and their families attended the service and sang traditional carols.

Going forward into the New Year, we now have the date confirmed for the second DN7 Festival which proved to be a huge success and this will take place on Saturday 21st June, 2014. Acts are still to be confirmed, but more information will be released nearer the time.

Finally, the rehearsals for the Academy’s production of Fame are well under way and this will take place on 12th - 14th February 2014. The performance starts at 7.15 pm and tickets are available to purchase from the Academy: Adults £5.00 and child/OAP £3.50.

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Fantastique!

What a morning we had in the Barn, it was hot, noisy and confusing and great fun raising £403 for a very worthwhile cause. More than 80% of the people who attended were new to the Barn Saturday morning charity event and hopefully will attend other coffee mornings.

Many attendees wore French berries and stripy tea shirts but it was “Michelle” who set the mood only speaking ‘franglais “and dressed in a beautiful grey berry she greeted and guided people to the wheel of fortune. During rehearsal the wheel had produced two winners out of five but on the journey to the barn it seems it had a manic malfunction and began paying out prizes in an over generous manner. It wasn’t long before Rene began to panic that he would soon run out of prizes. Family members were cajoled into recycling their wins. Mr W a very generous patron asked for £10 worth of tickets “You can’t” said Rene “you will wipe me out”. “Ok I will have five pounds worth then”.

Mr W then won four prizes straight off. Very generously he put them back only to win another three. Rene then banned Mr W from any more games he was obviously too lucky.

There was a pot cat that was won three times being rewrapped secretly in the kitchen between wins. The cat was rehomed eventually.

Everyone seemed to arrive at once and understandably mistakes were made in the accounting but good humouredly customers corrected mistakes although a certain person managed to bring home an apple pie his family realised no one had actually paid for. The cake stall groaned with cakes and pies a labelling and pricing marathon for cake stall manageress. One donator was dismayed to find her granny’s recipe for “Lemon Luscious Cake” had been re labelled “Lemon Drizzle” in her opinion a much more inferior modern invention and worth at least 50p less.

In the end all the prizes were claimed but the biggest prizes were the helpers. The kitchen team Mandy, Michelle and Heidi produced the warm croissant and various drinks in steady stream. Betty “at the table” collected and sorted the money. Janet coped with the mad rush at the cake stall. It is a toss up who caused the most noise Colin or Pat but they certainly livened up the morning. Tina aka Michelle created the atmosphere and generally kept the ideas flowing behind the scenes. Thanks to Joan who constructed a quiz that got everyone talking and provided the prizes. Last but not least my dear friend and “gofor” Anne who kept the visitors served and cleared the table ending the morning with a very pink face.

Finally, a big thank you to all the traders, friends and supporters who donated prizes but most of all a big thank to all those who came. As soon as the money was sent off to MSF disaster struck the Philippines’ and already, two days later, doctors and medical equipment are on the ground helping the victims all thanks to people like us.

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Harper Building Official Opening Ash Hill Academy held their official opening of the Harper Building on Wednesday 10th July 2013. Mr Blackett, the Head of Sixth Form at Ash Hill Academy was joined by guest of honour Peter Harper (Brother of Corporal John Harper) and members of the Harper family, Colonel Geoffrey Norton the Chair of the York and Lancaster Regiment's Trustees, Julian Fox the Honorary Colonel of the 4th Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Second World War Veterans Mr Arthur Green and Mr Geoffrey Cooper also attended. Mr Cooper gave his account of the heroic acts that were carried out by Corporal John Harper on 29th September 1944.

Mr Peter Harper unveiled the picture of Corporal John Harper that was drawn by Ash Hill Academy art teacher Mr Deakes.

Members of the Yorkshire Regiment were in attendance and a lone bugler sounded for Corporal John Harper. Mr Peter Harper cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the building.

Hatfield’s Forgotten Personality Whilst asking various age groups around the village:- “who remembers Dame Janet Baker?” I was astonished to find that no one knew who I was talking about!

I know that Mezzo-Soprano Dame Janet was one of Britain’s greatest opera and concert singers and actually graced the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in 1966. Janet was awarded an O.B.E in 1970 and was made a dame in 1976 and a companion of Honour ins 1994.

Janet was born in our village of Hatfield on 21st August 1933 and was educated at Yorks College for Girls and Wintringham Girls Grammar School in Grimsby. I believe she now lives in Harrow Middlesex.

As far as I know there is no recognition in the village which acknowledges Dame Janet’s achievements. Should our council feel she is worthy of acclaim and her birth home could be located, then perhaps a Blue Plaque might be appropriate.

Are there any readers who might be able to throw some more light on Dame Janet, ie where in the village did she reside, has she any family still living here etc.

Gordon Harper.

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News From Small World Nursery Small World's BIG WORLD TOUR

During November Small World Day Nursery transformed its rooms into exciting and exotic places chosen from destinations around the world. All children were given the chance to visit each room within the nursery to see and taste different foods and to experience the diverse cultures in our big wide world.

Children have been given special passports which are stamped as they travel around the world within the nursery! " The children of Small World Day Nursery were very excited to see the South Yorkshire Fire Service visit in October. All of the children got the opportunity to sit in the fire engine, flash the lights and see the hose in action. The firemen also discussed with the children about the dangers of fire. The children presented the firemen with a book of their drawings of fire engines and what they do. The firemen said the children were very well behaved and will be visiting again in the new year.

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Happy 2014 from all of the children at Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School!

There has been so much going on in school since our last report.

Christmas Did you have a lovely Christmas holiday? We broke up for the Christmas holidays on 20th December with a lovely assembly of Christmas songs and retelling of the Christmas Story.

We also gave gifts to the dinner-ladies to thank them for looking after us during the year.

Our Christmas tree was rather special this year with decorations from every class made from felt, sequins, card and glitter!

Of course we held our Christmas fair and concerts, including the KS1 ‘Prickly Hay’ show, the Christmas story from the point of view of a stable boy. The message of the show was that every-one is important to God, no matter how small their job is. The stable boy filled the manger with soft hay – replacing the prickly stuff!

The KS2’s Christmas show was called ‘Will Santa Get Shot Down’ and was set during the Blitz. It contained some haunting songs and we impressed the audience with soloists singing in three part harmony. The message of the show was that peace starts with individuals making friends.

Children in the choir went to Dr. Anderson’s Lodge on Monday 16th December 2013 to sing Christmas carols for the residents who really enjoyed hearing familiar and new songs!

Samba Band Our new venture during the last half term has been Samba lessons. Isaac is our drumming teacher and he teaches Year 4 and Year 6 every Wednesday. We hope to entertain you with a concert soon.

Reading Buddies Our reading buddies are meeting regularly to raise standards of reading throughout school.

The children really enjoy sharing books with children from another class and trying to meet their targets together!

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Rocket Day We are aiming to get the Primary Science Quality Mark during 2014. We launched this (literally) with our Rocket Day in November where every child designed a rocket in the bid to get a rocket to stay in the air the longest and fly the highest. It was lots of fun …and a little damp when the pop bottle rockets leaked.

We look forwards to sharing our news of 2014 with you soon, The Hatfield Woodhouse Reporters!

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Don’t Drink Drive DRINK-DRIVERS NOW FACE TOUGHER RULES Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers, Drink-drive rules involving the most serious offenders are to be tightened up. Under new regulations the most dangerous offenders will have to prove they are no longer dependent on alcohol before they are allowed to get back behind the wheel.

The new measures will also see those drink-drivers who obstruct the police by refusing to allow their blood samples to be analysed being treated the same as other high-risk offenders.

Currently, all high-risk offenders must pass a medical examination before they can be issued with a driving licence following their disqualification. However, drivers can start driving as soon as they have applied for their licence and before they have taken and passed the necessary medical.

But from June 1st this year the most dangerous drink-drivers will have to pass a medical confirming they are no longer alcohol dependent at the end of their disqualification and BEFORE they start driving.

Also, those offenders who refuse to allow their blood samples to be analysed will also, from June 1st only get their licence back following disqualification if they pass the required medical.

Under the High Risk Offender (HRO) scheme, drivers convicted of certain serious drink/driving offences must have a medical investigation to confirm that there are no on-going problems with the misuse of alcohol before they can be issued with a licence.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA is notified of such offenders by the courts. Last year the DVLA was notified by the courts of just over 50,000 drink-driving convictions.

Nearly 22,000 of those were classed as high-risk offenders. Of those, around 5,000 drivers either failed, or failed to attend, their medical.

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WHAT’S ON? St Marys Art Group at St Marys Church Community Centre Stainforth.

We are a small group of people who meet on Thursday each week at 10am for 2 hours except when our teacher Dave Woolass comes to help us at 1pm monthly.

Classes cost three pounds each week and four when the teacher comes plus 20p for refreshments. We are a very friendly nondenominational group and have a good natter while painting. There is disabled access and amenities. Please contact Jane on 01302 891301 and Annie on 01302 843026.

HATFIELD CAMERA CLUB 2014 We meet every Tuesday evening at the Ash Hill Academy 7pm till 9pm (enter by the side entrance)

BUDDHIST MEDITATION/ STUDY GROUP. Meets every Tuesday 7-9pm.

Everyone Welcome.

Gomde, Lindholme Hall, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster. DN7 6DT. Web site: www,gomde.org.uk Tel: 01302 842 503 for more information.

Laminate Floor, Kitchen & Bedroom Fitting, Spindle Staircases, Doors (internal and external), Tiling-Wall and Floor, Gates and Exterior Joinery Work (made to measure if required) Fully Qualified

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HATFIELD LIBRARY Needles and Pins will meet on Friday 10th and the 24th January. Come along and bring your crafts. £1.00 per session.

Pre-school story time sessions are on Monday mornings between 10.30 -11.00 all welcome.

The reader’s group will meet on the last Thursday of the month 30th January at 5.30pm, collect your book and join in the discussion.

The Purple Vouchers are now in stock for £20.00, This little book can make a difference on leisure family and retail savings. Pop in today and have a look.

Beginners computer classes starting in January 10 week course, for £40. enrol on the 6th January at 10.00am Reserve your place by contacting 01302 842064 Graham Hanks our local artist will start Art Classes every Tuesday between 10.30-12.30, contact 01302842064 for details £5.00 per session. Materials and brushes can be provided for your first session, On the 14th and 21st of January ,between 2.004.00 learn computers and get on line, with our "Learn My Way" website it 's free and easy to use. Reserve your place today.

On Tuesday the 28th of January we have Sue Ryder support workers attending a drop in session, for people or families that are suffering from memory loss or dementia.

It's an opportunity to share information, a chance to meet other families, share experiences and have help at hand. Call in anytime between 1.00-3.00 have a chat, refreshments available..

Household Waste Recycle Permits for trailers and vans are now available from the library with proof of address and vehicle documents for more details contact 01302842064 If you have not looked at the Digital Library recently please give it a go. It’s so easy you can now borrow up to 10 items all free. We are expanding the range of titles in our collection all the time. If you want to request a book, we will try our best to provide it for you. For more guidance on how to use this service just press the help icon when you view the Digital library.

Doncaster Library Service is also pleased to announce that we are now offering a free music

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download service to our library members. Each library member is able to download a maximum of 3 of your favourite tracks of music per week, which will be yours to keep for as long as you want to, with no return dates and no overdue fees. Doncaster Libraries' Digital Music Download Service will allow members to select from a choice of over 7 million songs, including Sony Music Entertainment UK’s catalogue of legendary artists. A product supplied to library services worldwide by Library Ideas, the Digital Music Download Service includes free mobile apps for registered library members.

Lifewise, a Free Safety session for over 60s will be held on Friday 31st of January at 12.00 noon.

Come along speak to the professionals. Free refreshments, It's as a chance to book on a free safety event on Monday 10th March at the Lifewise Centre in Rotherham between 10-2.30 with lunch provided for more details tel 01302842064

FRIENDS OF HATFIELD CHURCH BUILDING TRUST Fun with Antiques Evening with the Leeder Brothers at the Barn, Hatfield on Wed 29 Jan at 7pm, tickets £3, including refreshments, from Janet on 849377, On Wed 19th Feb at 7.30 pm it's the Fashion Show and Clothes Sale at Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall. Book your tickets from Anne on 840556 or Janet 849377 as soon as possible for this popular event.

HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Tea/Coffee Morning, Saturday 25th January 2014. 10am onwards. Craft Stalls, Tombola stand and Raffle. Help raise money for the community fund of Hatfield Woodhouse Village Plan.

The Christmas fayre was a great event. We would like to thank everyone who helped to raise a fabulous £1019.31

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USEFUL NUMBERS

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

Vue Cinema

08712240240

Odeon Cinema

08712244007

The Dome Leisure Centre

01302 370777

Hatfield Village Watch

01302 841527

South Yorkshire Fire Service

01142532509

South Yorkshire Police (non - emergency)

01142202020

Travis St Lawrence Primary Lower School

01302 840200

Travis St Lawrence Primary Upper School

01302 842164

Ash Hill Academy

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

Richardson Accountancy Limited, Hatfield 07891481446

Hatfield Library

01302 842064

CAR Sales & Repairs

Home Library Service

01302 734304

Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Church

01302 880450

Hatfield Church Parish Office

01302 350591

CATERING

Hatfield Health Centre

01302 384200

Lite Bite. Catering for all occasions/ 01302 782630 Novelty cakes. Lynsey Chambers 07779 715898

Dunsville Medical Centre

01302 890108

Counselling

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

01302 366666

NHS Direct

0845 4647

Clouds Community Counselling, Free Client Line Confidential Counselling Service 07962 907053

Weldricks late night pharmacy

01302 369699

Thorne Rural Lions

01302 350797

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Business/Finance

All Car Service/Repairs Japanese & Korean Specialist

01302 830400

Barry Gill Sales & Repairs, Hatfield

01302 842878

COMPUTER SERVICES It To Go Computer Services

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01302 351641

01302 352352

W: www.ittogo.co.uk E: sales@ittogo.co.uk

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01302 820137 07876 595574

Casanova Pizzeria

01302 350888

Ash Hill Crescent, Hatfield

Executive/Chauffeur Driven/Wedding Transport Ex-zec Travel Services www.exzectravel.co.uk Health & Beauty All About Me

Hair & Beauty

Jessie Credland Foot Clinic 31 High Street Hatfield

01302 351545

Lisa’s Toning & Tanning Studio,

01302 845633

The Willows Dental Practice

01427 872106

Home & Garden Blind Ideas, High Street, Hatfield

01302 842627

The Friendly Gardener Affordable Garden Maintenance

01302 352087 07903 018885

Sunnybank Garden Centre, Hatfield Woodhouse

01302 842954

07989 299285

Security Complete Fire and Security Systems Ltd Auckley

Special Offers Available for Party Orders with Prior Notice OPEN 5pm - 11.30pm {Fri & Sat Delivery until 12pm} Now Open 7 Days a Week Open Bank Holidays

WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Locksmith Total Lock Services, Hatfield

‘Established 1989’

01302 511050

Fast & Friendly Delivery Service

Tel: 01302 843364 Kissimmee Florida

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

01302 885401 07749 519557

C M Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd Building Services

01302 351760

Dean Brown Joinery, Hatfield,

01405 949008 07795 321054

E P G Roofing

01302 532676

Holgate’s Home Improvements and Maintenance

07456 524004

Longstaff Electrical Services, Hatfield, 07902 008118

01302 840500 07985 076500

Martin Johnson Plumbing & Heating Repairs, Hatfield

01302 845978 07817 300662

P.Woods Builder All General Building Work

01405 818771 07733 021023

Steve Blunt Electrical Contractor 07900188126

01302 350557

3 bed, 2 bath bungalow on a gated residential community with 24 hour Security 3 pools, gym, Jacuzzi & tennis courts on complex. Ideal location for all theme parks (Disney 15mins)

From £250 per week Tel: 01302 842607

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