Jauary 11, The Hatfield Arrow, Issue 6

January 2011

Issue No. 61

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Editors Letter‌.

Happy New Year to all our readers, distribution staff, contributors and advertisers. Let's hope you enjoy another year of the Arrow delivered to your door!

This month is the start of the sixth year in business for the Hatfield Arrow. I hope I can bring as much news, events, local stories of interest and details of local businesses offering their products and services for many more years to come!

As I write this letter for the January edition it is a snowy 2nd December. I can't get out of the house; I seem cut off from the world except for the computer - which, at least, ensures that my e-mails still get through! By the time you read this issue of the Arrow we will be reflecting on how we started the count-down to Christmas with snow up to our knees. The kids had what seemed to be an early Christmas break, not knowing whether they would return to school before their official holiday.

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who delivers the Arrow, you have all done a tremendous job and delivered in all weathers. I know it was particularly tough delivering the December issue. It is much appreciated by myself and of course our readers.

Here is to a prosperous New Year, and don't forget keep your articles coming in and if anyone would like to advertise, please be in touch. Enjoy the read.

Best Wishes Julie Morrell

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News, News, News, News, News, News…..

Mr Drummond Window, MBE, RVM, OPR, of the Dunscroft, Hatfield and Stainforth branch of the Royal British Legion retired this year as Parade Marshall of Hatfield's Remembrance Sunday parade after forty four years service. He handed the position over to Mr Michael Bizeray, also a member of his branch. At the December meeting of Hatfield Town Council Mr Window was awarded with a certificate of appreciation for services to the local community. This year he also retired as Hatfield district Poppy Appeal co-ordinator, handing the position over to Legion branch member David Fiennes-Gregory. Many thanks to Mr Window who is a former Commandant of Doncaster Division Special Constabulary, a Yeoman of the Guard, and with a coloured service history both to country and community.

FLOWERS FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL I would like to nominate my friend Amanda Colclough, as someone special and very deserving of flowers to cheer her up. I have been friends with Amanda for 25 years now.

During that time she has always been there whenever I've needed her. When her daughter Tara was pregnant and had a blood clot, Amanda went to Tara's house twice a day to give blood thinning injections. When Amanda's brother Mark was ill with pneumonia and on ICU, she was there all the time, and Mark told me she was the best sister in the world.

Amanda's world collapsed a year ago when her brother mark died suddenly at the age of 44.

This was a terrible time for the whole family and I know Amanda was under extreme pressure and tried to prop up everyone especially her Mum Jean. Amanda has had another bereavement recently when her Grandad 'Pops' lost his battle with cancer.

Flowers won't make any of this go away Julie, Amanda is really down at the minute. But it may make Amanda realise that a lot of people love and appreciate her and what she does for other people.

Thanks Jill Hughes

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Caroline Flint celebrates School Dinners’ Week Caroline Flint gave her backing to National School Dinners Week, this week, with a visit to Thorne Brooke Primary School.

Ms Flint met head teacher Sally Kimber before joining children for a healthy school dinner, including cheese quiche, jacket potato and salad, with a desert of fruit wedges or chocolate sponge pudding and custard.

Said Caroline: “School dinners have been greatly improved in recent years.

“A good school dinner is sometimes the most nutritious meal a child has in their day; and plays an important role in getting children familiar with eating fruit and vegetables.

“Eating a balanced diet, with healthy and varied options makes for healthy children who can enjoy school and are ready to learn.

“Like many schools Thorne Brooke‟s tasty and varied menus are cooked on the premises and the staff do a wonderful and important job.”

Head teacher Sally Kimber said: “The children really enjoyed showing Caroline around school, and having the chance to ask and answer questions over lunch. They are all asking when they can go to visit her in London. We look forward to future visits.”

FLOWERS FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL I would like to apologise to Mrs K Shaw and her sister Eileen Agar for printing incorrect information in last months issue.

Mrs Agar is Kathleen Shaw‟s sister and calls round twice a week to see if she can offer any help to Mrs Shaw‟s husband Pete.

Mrs Shaw is looked after by her husband Pete and carers from the Andrea Thompson DMBC Council Carers. Mrs Agar helps many people as well as having 2 jobs and running her own home. Mrs Shaw says that Mrs Agar is amazing.

She is caring and kind and is always willing to help others.

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Congratulations! To Mrs Evelyn Hoff from Hatfield.

Mrs Hoff loves spending hours in the Garden and last year arranged an Open Gardens weekend in Hatfield to raise much needed funds for Cancer Research. As Mrs Hoff‟s garden was so beautiful and because she had taken a lot of pride in preparing it for the Open Gardens weekend, Mr Hoff decided to enter it into the „21st Doncaster in Bloom‟ competition which was held throughout June, July and August 2010. The winners of the 21st Doncaster in Bloom competition were unveiled at a celebration event at the Keepmoat stadium on 03/11/2010.

The competition recognises all green-fingered residents, businesses and local organisations around the borough for their dedication to their gardens and community areas.

Mrs Hoff was awarded 1st Prize in the Best Presented Garden category and was also awarded a Gold Standard Award. The judges were especially impressed with Mrs Hoff‟s garden because it is beautiful all year round and not just throughout the Summer months. Mrs Hoff was awarded a Glass Trophy and a mounted certificate.

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Members of the allotments on Oldfield Lane at Stainforth have benefited after officers from the safer neighbourhood team donated equipment that had been recovered during drug raids.

As part of their daily patrols, Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) regularly visit the allotments and speak to the members. During one of their patrols, it became apparent that they needed equipment to help them store water.

After liaising with the property department officers managed to acquire water butts and plant pots that had been recovered during a drug raid in Doncaster.

PCSO Graeme Duffin and Paula Simpson met with the chairperson and members at the allotment to pass on the equipment.

PCSO Graeme Duffin said: “We hope this equipment will help the allotment holders carry on the good work they are doing. There is a real community spirit there and it is always nice to be able to give something back to the community.”

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NORTH EAST DONCASTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Advice Column I moved into a private rented flat about a year ago. Just recently I’ve become worried that my landlord hasn’t been paying the mortgage. I’ve heard I could be evicted without notice even if I’m up to date with my rent. Is this correct ?

Until October it‟s true that you could have been evicted by your landlord‟s mortgage lender without notice if your landlord was repossessed due to mortgage arrears, but you now have new protection.

If your landlord falls behind with mortgage payments, the mortgage lender can go to court to get possession of the property. When the lender has got possession, they can usually evict anyone who is living there. This includes tenants, even if they are up-to-date with their rent.

However new rules now mean you can ask the court or the mortgage lender to delay possession of your home by up to two months to give you time to find somewhere else to live.

You have two opportunities to do this. You can make an application to attend court and ask the judge at the possession hearing to give you more time before you have to leave. Or after the possession order is made you can ask the landlord's mortgage lender to give you more time to leave. If the lender refuses, you can apply to the court instead.

You may have more rights to stay if:

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the type of mortgage your landlord has allows them to rent out the property, or

you were living in the property before the mortgage was taken out, or your landlord's lender has recognised your tenancy in some way, for example, by asking you to pay them rent.

For more information about when you can be evicted by your landlord's mortgage lender and what you can do about it, see the Citizens Advice website www.adviceguide.org.uk If you require 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 If you have a Welfare Benefits enquiry/problem, we now also operate an appointments-only session at The Winning Post, Moorends every Tuesday.

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Nominations Please for Flowers for Someone Special Do you know someone special in our Community?

Someone who has gone the extra mile for others or someone who just deserves something nice. The Arrow and Charlottes Florist of Hatfield would like to make that special persons day with a beautiful bouquet delivered to their door! Let us know who they are and why they deserve a bouquet. Contact Julie Morrell by email at julie@arrowpublications.co.uk or call 01302 770216.

This months flowers are going to Amanda Colclough who has been nominated by Jill Hughes, her friend of over 25 years.

Please read the full details of the nomination on the news page.

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PETS HAVE TEETH TOO! Many people underestimate the importance of good dental care for their pets. In animals as well as in humans it is critical that the teeth and gums are kept clean and free from plaque. It is estimated that two thirds of cats and dogs over 3 years of age suffer from dental disease that can cause them pain and ill health.

WARNING SIGNS

Offensive breath Tartar Loose teeth Red, swollen and painful gums Difficulty in eating/loss of appetite.

Should your pet develop any of these symptoms, it is advisable that you seek veterinary advice. Most animals have bad breath but if it is strong smelling and offensive there could be a problem All problems start with plaque!

Long term over-growth of bacteria normally found in the mouth can lead to plaque and tartar formation. Infection caused by a build up of plaque if left untreated can spread to other parts of the body such as the heart and kidneys, with serious health consequences.

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Keeping up with your pet’s dental health at home is easy.

There are many products to help you but pet toothpaste and brushing at least twice a week remains the gold standard.

This is best started when the dog or cat is very young even though we would expect there to be no tooth problems at that age.

Brushing Be gentle and patient whilst brushing. Use the correct sized brush for your pet. For example if it’s a puppy a simple finger tooth brush with very soft texture is best. But adult teeth need a toothbrush that’s a bit harder.

Toothpaste Always use pet toothpaste NEVER human. Most good pet toothpastes contain an enzyme which along with gentle brushing help break down light plaque and reduces smelly breath.

Check ups Regular examination of your pet’s mouth both at home and in the vets is important to spot problems early and plan future treatment. If you are at all worried call us at the surgery where staff will be pleased to give advice or book your pet in for a free dental check.

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Maggie McManus joined the Thorne Slimlines class in April of this year and has lost a staggering 50lbs in four months! Says Maggie " I have been a yo yo dieter for most of my life, joining every slimming club going ,trying every diet going but never succeeding! I had decided not to try anymore, as most of the diets seemed to stop you enjoying a normal life.

However I slowly started to put more and more weight on and found my health was starting to suffer! I couldn't bend down to fasten my shoes laces, couldn't play with my grandchildren, my hips were really hurting me due to all my excess weight and I was compounding the situation by stuffing my face more and more (especially cakes . bread potatoes etc) with all the high calorie foods which I couldn't burn off because I couldn't move!!!

I had seen adverts for slimlines so I decided to have one last ditch attempt at losing weight. When I walked into the meeting I was surprised at how many people were losing weight! The manager Lyn made me feel really welcome and I thoroughly enjoy the meeting ,she makes you laugh so much but always gets down to the point!

I decided to do the 'low carb' weight loss option which suits me best but there are 6 others to choose from and all incorporate the 'banking system' which enables you to have one or two free days where you can eat and drink what you like.

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Partnership with Merksplas, Belgium A committee of people from Hatfield, Hatfield Woodhouse, Dunscroft and Dunsville – including representatives from the Hatfield Band, the local schools, the Girl Guides and the Cricket Club meet regularly to build bridges between the communities of Hatfield and the Belgian town of Merksplas.

Hatfield and Merksplas have a shared history. Corporal John William Harper V.C. a local lad was responsible for liberating the town of Merksplas during the 2nd World War. His story as the Yorkshire Tyke who received the Victoria Cross for his bravery was featured in the boy‟s comic „The Victor‟.

Our partnership now looks to the future.

Our aims are To make social, educational and cultural links with Merksplas.

To encourage and facilitate visits by individuals and groups to broaden the mutual understanding of the two communities To raise funds by holding social events to support these activities.

Already the children of Hatfield Woodhouse have benefitted from emails, gifts and letter from the children of Merksplas. During 2011 it is anticipated that teacher-exchange visits will develop shared learning with all the Hatfield and Merksplas schools. Eventually it is hoped groups of children will be able to visit reciprocal schools.

Merksplas is a beautiful town in the Antwerp region of Belgium. The friendly, welcoming people are known as the „ Splashers‟ because the town‟s low lying geography meant that in the past, they needed to wade through puddles to get home! The small town centre is based round a square in front of the town-hall and new library building. Like Hatfield, a large prison provides employment for many, in the predominantly rural area. There are two large primary schools and the children are taught to have pride in their local history. Virtually every-one speaks English as well as their native Flemish.

At their own expense, many of the committee have visited and been enchanted by Merksplas and it‟s people. We want others to share our enthusiasm for the growing friendship between the two European communities.

If you are a member of a local group who would like to find out more about the Partnership please come along to our next meeting in the town offices at 6.00pm on 18th January 2011 or ring …….John Brown (chairman) 01302 840496. Gordon Harper 01302 844246. Patsy Panks 01302 890081. Brian Jackson 01302 841199. Dave Daniels 01724 712753. For further information.

Helen Acton, committee member 01302 840448.

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Our Indian Travis Tree As usual, this has been a very busy time at Hatfield Travis School, especially with the snow and Christmas preparations. We hope that the snow hasn‟t affected you too much! Working with St Lawrence Church, we have designed and decorated our own Christmas tree to be displayed in church. We chose the topic of India because the Year 2 children have just completed their Indian topic.

The reporters have commented on our activity day, when we created the decorations.

I did a Mehndi pattern to put on the tree and I did two of them. I liked it because it was easy. I did crosses on it because I like crosses. We decorate trees for God and Jesus because Jesus came down to Earth.- Jack At school we have made decorations for the Indian tree. We made lots of different decorations. They were pretty and it was fun. We made lots of decorations as in elephants and some camels.- Millie I like the Indian tree because they have beautiful patterns. I made a stripy camel.-Leo I decorated a shiny star and it went to Church for the Indian tree. I also have helped decorate the Beaver tree in Church. –Daniel.

I know that in India they have a very big elephants that can lift heavy things- Mackenzie.

We are looking forward to visiting our tree and the others at the church over the Christmas holiday. We hope that you have a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year.

Mrs P Cousins

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What did the snowman say to the other?

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Laurent Berges is a local resident (Auckley) since 2002.

Originally from France, Laurent is currently Head of a large Hospitality and Tourism College in West Yorkshire. He is classically trained in French Cuisine and graduated from the Ecole Hoteliere de Toulouse, France. Having worked in several high profiles restaurants and hotels in France (some with a prestigious Michelin Star), he moved to the UK in 1996 to continue his studies before starting a career in Further and Higher Education. He is promoting fine dining recipes to our readers and hopes that local residents will try them out and enjoy them!

Butternut Squash, Ginger and Orange Soup Many of us will have enjoyed too much festive food during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, so for this month recipe, I have chosen a healthy soup that can be cooked to warm up cold, wintery evenings, without worrying too much about calorie content. Soups are inexpensive to make and are a great way of getting close to your 5 a day! As with any recipes, use quality ingredients for best results. I would recommend an organic vegetable stock base for this one. If you haven‟t got the time to make one, they are readily available in most supermarkets.

Ingredients for 4 portions: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely sliced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 750g butternut-squash ¼ tbsp ground ginger 600 ml organic vegetable stock 100 ml pure orange juice salt and black pepper

Method: Cut the butternut squash in 1 cm cubes. Chop the onion In a large saucepan, gently heat the olive oil Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until softened (but not coloured) Add the butternut squash and the ginger, Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.

Add the vegetable stock and orange juice and simmer for 45 minutes until the butternut squash is soft Cool for 10 minutes Puree with a hand held blender until the soup is really smooth Season to taste Serve with a swirl of single organic cream, and a coriander leave.

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The Difference Top10 of 2010 I enjoyed the feedback from Arrow readers to last year’s Top 10 so much I thought I would give it another go. Mind you, I’m hoping not to repeat last year’s record of upsetting 26 people from the village and three letters of complaint. I can honestly say I never thought that it would be so difficult to congratulate people and thank them for being, well, great. Anyway here goes…….. and in no particular order.

Peter Fowler & Family I first came across the Fowlers in my younger days in Hatfield Woodhouse. Even though I mortified Mrs Fowler when I asked for HP sauce when they took me to The Indus Indian restaurant, I have great memories of my time of „hanging around‟ with their son Dean. I have included them in this list because even in this troublesome economic climate they have continued to provide work for a great bunch of people and their families. It gives me a sense of hope when I see the Fowler vans setting off all around the UK in a morning and my fingers and toes are crossed it continues for many years to come.

RAID (Resident against inappropriate developments) I have included these for a second year running because they continue to work tirelessly to improve the life and environment of those who live in Hatfield. Under intense pressure they have not lost faith and continue to ensure Hatfield and the area will not be spoilt by big business flexing its corporate muscle. Even though we have been promised that Stainforth will become the next Monaco marina, RAID will not be fooled, so please give them your support as and when needed.

The Landlords & Landladies of Hatfield Most of you will have figured out by now that I have a lot of time for the village pubs. How else would I have ended up with such an athletic figure? And so these people make it into my top 10 for working hard along with their staff in keeping the pubs of Hatfield open through these tricky times.

Well done to the Ingram Arms for winning the Inter-Pub Knockout, to Mark from The Chase and the lads from The Blue Bell for raising such competitive teams, and to Chris and Andy from the Bay Horse for keeping my vegetable intake as respectable as it could be. Who would have thought I would be having real ale and cheese and biscuits every Sunday lunch in the Ingram Arms bar?

Gordon Harper As far as I am concerned Gordon is “Mr Hatfield”. Cut him in half and he would have Hatfield all the way through him like Blackpool Rock. He deserves to be in my top 10 for working tirelessly within various groups and organisations within Hatfield and for genuinely being a “top bloke”. Even though his mate Dave Culshaw will say he made it into my top 10 before Gordon - and that he passed his 11-plus - any man would be hard-pressed to work as hard for Hatfield as Gordon.

Paul Walker & Family Butchers My mum always had two rules. We must have decent shoes on our feet and decent meat on our dinner plates. It‟s heart-warming to see the queue outside Walkers every Saturday morning as people wait patiently for their Sunday joint. I honestly think my 41 wickets this season are down to mum insisting on Walkers‟ cold meat for the cricket teas at Hatfield Town. As well as providing good quality produce, mum tells me the conversation and shop banter is always a pleasure. I can only begin to imagine how people from the community have benefited from having a good friendly butcher on their doorstep. The Hatfield Library Staff – Every since the penny dropped at University and I realised the prettiest girls were found in the library, I have always had a lot of time for this wonderful service. I called in to Hatfield library about three months ago and

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marvelled at the effort and genuine love for the service undertaken by the staff. It really made me smile seeing the young faces benefiting from having an opportunity to sample the delights of the written word. Children may love Nintendo Wii‟s and X Box‟s but give them a well-written book and their imagination runs riot. My dream would be to establish a reading club where parents can use the library to take it in turns to read to children and take them on a journey of discovery.

Manor View Residential Home Staff – Having spent the last few years playing cricket on the field beside Manor View I have developed an immense amount of respect and admiration for the work they do. Although the cricketers may have smashed a few windows, and once released a pair of cockatiels via a well-directed cow corner smash, I am sure they would be the first to admit that the work the staff do is hard but equally rewarding. They undertake their caring with respect and compassion and I would like to take this opportunity to applaud them. Ian Gibson / Tickled Pink/ No 4 Cafe and Charlottes Florists – With the High Street looking a bit tired in places its lovely to see these businesses working hard to keep the centre of the village vibrant and alive. I can only imagine how hard it has been to keep things going but all of these proprietors have really impressed me how they have provided both a service and employment for people from the area. It‟s always good to see the cafe full of people having a good old natter, getting some constructive feedback from Ian and Rhoda, and to see the lovely ladies from Tickled Pink nip out for lunch. And Tracy has saved me on a number of occasions when I have needed flowers due to upsetting my mum.

Michelle Houston / Dave Terry & Fundraisers – I would like to say a huge well done to Michelle and Dave who through they‟re own hard work and endeavour raised thousands of pounds for charity. Along with their partners and support team Michelle and Dave have done a great job in helping those less fortunate than themselves in life. I would also wish to congratulate all those other fund raisers in the Hatfield area.

The Servicemen and women serving abroad – It can‟t be easy being away from your family and friends at the best of times so I would like to salute all those from the area who have served and continue to serve their country. I don‟t want to get into the why‟s and what-have-you‟s of such conflicts all I know is that it takes an immense amount of courage to do what these young men and women do. My thoughts go out to the family of Liam Maughan and all the others that have been wounded in active service.

And so there you have it, The Difference Top 10 awards for 2010. Please don‟t be offended if you or your group/business has not appeared on the list, I genuinely wish everyone all the best for 2011 and hope that things continue to look up for the area. It isn‟t such a bad place to live and it will hardly be five minutes before we are all basking in the summer sunshine and I am once again weaving my magic on the Hatfield Town cricket field.

Happy 2011 – PW AKA The Difference

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First of all, we‟d like to say Happy New Year to all of our readers! December this year at Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School has been particularly exciting.

The Little Red Robin This year, KS1 performed a Christmas play “The Little Red Robin.” The performance was about a little robin, who heard angels singing on the first Christmas night. He wondered what they were singing about and so began his search for the illusive song words and Baby Jesus. The parents and friends of Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School thoroughly enjoyed the concert.

Once again the teachers, staff and children of KS1 have pulled off an amazing concert to be proud of.

KS2 Christmas Carol Service This year KS2 performed a wonderful Christmas concert. There were lots of brilliant songs, a recorder group, guitar performances, keyboard players and reading parts. The audience really enjoyed the show. We would also like to say a big thank you to all the members of staff for putting it together.

Year 5 and 6 Trip to the Dome Year 5 and 6 went on a trip to the Dome in Doncaster on a cold sunny day in November.

They went to watch „A Midsummer Night‟s Dream‟ by William Shakespeare. They thoroughly enjoyed the trip and found the story absolutely wonderful and hilarious.

Pantomime A really successful Christmas Fayre meant that the PTA are able to take the whole school to see „Aladdin‟ at the New Theatre in Hull next week. We are extremely excited about this event.

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The Snow and The Flood As we are writing it is extremely cold and there is a deep covering of snow on the ground. On the 29th of November 2010 a pipe burst above the main entrance to the school, causing damage to the ceiling and flooding the corridor outside Mrs Acton‟s office and also in the ICT suite. This led to the closure of the school for a day, we had one day back at school and then the snowy conditions meant that school was closed again for three days! This is the second time flooding from a burst pipe has closed the school this year and we are hoping that 2011 will be a much better year for us and for you too!

Happy 2011 from Christie, Frankie, Tommy and Ben! Please send any replies/questions to the school address below.

Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School Main Street Hatfield Woodhouse Doncaster DN7 6NH

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 01302

775184

WOODHOUSE HEATING Domestic Gas Installation & Servicing New Boilers - 5 Year Guarantee £300 discount for over 60‟s Landlords Certificates Fully Insured Professional Service

Call Dave on 01302 840330 or 07711 728120 To advertise please call 01302 770216 or 07854 880882

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Take It Easy In Snow

Very happy New Year to all our readers.

With winter starting early last year in November, here is advice for driving on snow and ice especially with freezing conditions most likely to continue this year.

Avoid travelling unless completely necessary and don‟t ignore police warnings or advice to not travel on specific routes. If staying at home in the warm is not an option use the following advice on driving safely through this period.

Make sure your windows are clear and that you have all-round visibility before you set off. Also take the time to clear snow off the roof of your car.

When driving in snow get your speed right - not too fast that you risk losing control but not so slow that you risk losing momentum when you need it.

Start gently from stationary avoiding high revs. Stay in a higher gear for better control and if it is slippery move off in a higher gear rather than just using first gear.

If you get yourself into a skid the main thing to remember is to take your foot off the gas pedal and steer. Only use the brake if you cannot steer out of trouble. Double or even triple your normal stopping distance from the vehicle in front so you are not relying on your brakes to be able to stop.

It simply may not happen!

It‟s better to think ahead as you drive to keep moving even if it is at walking pace.

Plan your journey around busier roads as they are more likely to have been gritted. Avoid using short cuts on minor roads – they are less likely to be cleared or treated with salt especially country lanes and housing areas.

Bends are a particular problem in slippery conditions – slow down before you get to the bend so that by the time you turn the steering wheel you have already lost enough speed. On a downhill slope get your speed low before you start the descent and do not let it build up – it is much easier to keep it low than to try and slow down once things get slippery.

If the worst does happen keep track of where you are. If you do have to call for assistance you need to be able to tell the breakdown or emergency services your location so they can find you.

If you must leave your vehicle to telephone for assistance find a safe place to stand away from the traffic flow. If you have just lost control the next driver could well do the same in the same place.

On motorways and dual carriageways it is always better to leave your vehicle and stand a short distance behind and to the safe side of it.

Don‟t stand in front of it if at all possible.

Balancing the risks of a collision and hypothermia Bathroom Suites - Fitted & Tiled is something that depends on your General Plumbing situation.

Door Hanging & Locks Fitted If you are interested in the courses that we offer, Painting & Decorating you‟ll be able to find this information on the General Gardening and Fencing Institute of Advanced Motorists website at Household Maintenance www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 020 8996 9600 No Job Too Small * Free Estimates * No Call Out Fee Have a very happy new year.

Safe Driving, Paul Tuke.

Senior Training Observer.

Doncaster Advanced Motorists.

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WHAT’S ON? HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Sunday services start at 6pm January 2nd Rev Helena Harbottle Covenant Service January 9th Rev W Wallbank January 16th Mr Peter Gilliland January 23rd Rev Helena Harbottle January 30th Mr A Stevenson

HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Saturday Coffee Mornings - 10am to 12noon January 8th Chapel Funds January 15th SAFFA (Doncaster Branch) January 22nd Chapel Funds January 29th Chapel Funds THE FRIENDS OF HATFIELD CHURCH BUILDING TRUST Fun With Antiques Evening on Mon 24th Jan at 7pm in the Barn, Hatfield. Hosted by The Leader Brothers who bring along weird and wonderful antique objects and the audience have to guess what the objects are or what they were used for, it's a very entertaining and different evening, with light refreshments served. Ring Janet 01302 849377 for tickets/details.

Then we have our Fashion Show/Clothes Sale on Wed 23rd Feb at Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall where clothes from High Street shops will be on sale at bargain prices - more details next month.

The Friends of Hatfield Building Trust would like to wish everyone who supported us throughout 2010 a happy, healthy and warm new year!

APPEAL FOR UNWANTED KNITTING WOOL. If you have any unwanted knitting wool (any colour) that you would like to donate to help raise funds for Cancer Research please call Mrs Hoff on 01302 842389. Local collections can be arranged.

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HATFIELD LIBRARY Looking for a hobby for the new Year? Why not come a long to the Library and join one of our computer classes or research your Family History, Classes starting in the New Year Tel: 01302 842064 to enrol.

Sam's Safari is holding a course all about "Looking after your pet!!" The three week course will cover Housing, Health and Handling.

On one of the weeks you will bring in your pet and Sam will show you how to give them a health check. If you don't have a pet we have animals for you to share for the evenings.

The cost is £5.00 for the three week course payable on the first week. Limited places so please book Tel 842064 and speak to Jenny.

On Thursday 13th Jan the NHS are holding free Health checks between 10.30-2.00. Book a 20min session with instant results. Telephone for a place today.

She Shines

Steam Cleaning, Ironing, Laundry, Make The Beds, Wash Floors, Vacuum, Dust & Polish, Bathrooms, Internal Windows, & Much Much More....

Regular Cleaning £12.50 Per Hour One-Off Cleaning £15.00 Per Hour Contact Sheena

01427 875304 / 07513 375816

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Looking for space to meet and share ideas with other people about the hobbies you have or the hobbies you would like to have?

Ever wanted to talk about books you have read or share ideas about books that others have enjoyed?

Sharing ideas and learning together does not need you to enrol on a course. Does the idea of a small informal group meeting together to learn together about a subject that interests them have any appeal?

If any of the above sounds a good idea to you – why not use the space that we have available at Hatfield Learning Centre (Thorne Road) as your base. We have a large room with tables and chairs that can easily take 10 - 12 people comfortably. There is a kitchen where you can make a hot drink too No teacher needed – you will organise yourselves and learn what you want to learn.

Give us a call (Scott or Ellen on 01405 817153) to talk over your plans.

You can count on us…..

On Call 24-7 Professional and Courteous Hatfield Based Call Steve on

07513 050564 Please keep this number in your phone you never know when you might need it.

North East Doncaster CAB Help at the Heart of Your Community For Advice that’s

Free - Confidential - Independent - Impartial Contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau at

5a Browns Lane Thorne or 14 Church Road Stainforth.

Sessions available at Thorne every Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri or Stainforth Tues & Thurs.

All sessions are available by appointment only please call 0844 499 4137 between 10:00-2:00 (Monday-Friday) to book.

Debt Advice by appointment 01405 741457 or 01302 846745 or 01302 845187 Benefits Advice by appointment 01405 740641 or 01302 846745 24 HOUR ADVICE LINE 0844 499 4137 Advice by email - advicecabthorne@fsmail.net Registered Charity No. 1096497 Volunteers and Donations always welcome.

L.T.J Plastering Services

Also Kitchen Fitting & Tiling Boarding of Ceilings & Walls Reskims Over Old Walls Reskims Over Artex Floors Levelled Coving Fitted Rendering A Clean and Friendly Service!

Free Estimates, Phone Dave

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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

Doncaster Childrens Information Service

0800 1384568

Hatfield Florist

01302 845597

Hatfield Water Park

01302 841572

South Yorkshire Fire Service

01142532509

Vue Cinema

08712240240

South Yorkshire Police (non - emergency)

01142202020

Odeon Cinema

08712244007

Hatfield Travis C of E Infant & Nursery School

01302 840200

The Dome Leisure Centre

01302 370777

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

NHS Direct

0845 4647

Weldricks late night pharmacy

01302 369699

Royal British Legion

01302 841942

Thorne Rural Lions

01302 350797

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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

01302 830400

‘Established 1989’

Barry Gill Sales & Repairs, Hatfield

01302 842878

Special Offers Available for Party Orders with Prior Notice

CLOTHING / FASHION Sheila`s Fancy Dress Hire,& Alterations 200 Station Road, Dunscroft. Doncaster DN7 4JR

01302 841728 07891 968830

COUNSELLING Clouds Community Counselling, Free Confidential Counselling Service

Client Line 07962 907053

FOOD AND DRINK C4 Catering, All Occasions, Cold Buffet Catering

01302 854871 07982 256430

HEALTH AND BEAUTY Jessie Credland Foot Clinic 31 High Street Hatfield

01302 351545

Lisa’s Toning & Tanning Studio,

01302 845633

OPEN 5pm - 11.30pm {Fri & Sat Delivery until 12pm} Now Open 7 Days a Week Open Bank Holidays

WE ACCEPT EUROS Fast & Friendly Delivery Service Available

Tel: 01302 843364

HOME & GARDEN Blind Ideas, High Street, Hatfield

01302 842627

Sunnybank Garden Centre, Hatfield Woodhouse

01302 842954

Total Paving Cleaning / Conservatory Cleaning

01302 831799 07595 477899

SECURITY Meteor Security Solutions Ltd, Auckley

01302 623427

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 770216

Dean Brown Joinery, Hatfield, 07795321054

01302 350363

E P G Roofing

01302 532676

Les Green Electrical Contractor 07946149196

01405 816546

NWR Plumbing & Heating, Hatfield 07917524645

01302 842032

P.Woods Builder

01405 818771 07733 021023

All General Building Work

RES & Sons Ltd Electrical Contractors

01482 501600

Steve Blunt Electrical Contractor 07900188126

01302 350557

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Blind ideas 30 High Street, Hatfield www.blindideas.co.uk

SPECIALISTS IN ALL TYPES OF BLINDS Roof Blinds Family Run Business Pleated Blinds Vertical Blinds Free Quotations Venetian Blinds Sales and Installation Wooden Blinds Made To Measure Service Roman blinds

Showroom Displaying Soft Furnishings and Blinds

Curtains and Pelmets Awnings and Canopies

Call for details on 01302 842627

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