July 11, Issue 67, The Hatfield Arrow

July 2011

Issue No. 67

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Editors Letter‌.

Welcome to the July issue of The Hatfield Arrow.

This months issue has some new advertisers. Please remember to tell them where you saw their advert when you call them. Its also good to hear when the businesses that advertise have provided a good service. We have received a lovely letter from a reader telling us about an excellent service provided by one of our advertisers. You can see full details on the news page.

It would be lovely to hear if any other local businesses that advertise in The Hatfield Arrow have provided an excellent service or have gone the extra mile or if they have provided a friendly, professional or quality service. You can email, write or call. My contact details are printed opposite.

The deadline for the August issue will be slightly earlier than usual due to the summer holidays. Please send any news, event details or adverts in before Monday 11th July.

Best Wishes Julie Morrell

The Oaks, Huggin Carr Road Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, DN7 6BY Tel: 01302 351760 Mob: 07854 880882 email: julie@arrowpublications.co.uk

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News, News, News, News, News, News…..

It is always good to hear the success of advertisers and their good news stories!

If you have any good experiences of using tradesman through the Arrow, email julie@arrowpublications.co.uk and let everyone know.

Dear Julie, Editor of the Arrow Our garage roof needed re-roofing, so we contacted Eliot, the proprietor of EPG Roofing Ltd. Having found his advertisement in The Arrow. He arrived exactly on time gave us a very reasonable quote, and carried out the work with first class materials and stayed until it was completed, took away all rubbish, and did an excellent tidying up job. We were delighted with his professionalism and workmanship.

We shall certainly use the Arrow again, when searching for a local tradesman, or any other service.

C Brough.

On Sunday 22nd May Stuart Wade, from Hatfield, competed in Men's Traditional Forms at the WKA (World Kickboxing Association) British Open Championships in Birmingham.

He won the category and in the process winning his 17th British/British Open/UK title. He beat a very experienced Karate practitioner into second place, it was very close, but he managed to do enough in the judges eyes to get the verdict.

Stuart has a few more tournaments coming up in the next few months, hopefully building towards the World Championships the end of the year. He has been selected for the Elite Great Britain Team to compete at the World Championships later this year in Sicily.

The photograph shows Stuart with his title belt.

He is sponsored by For Goodness Shakes (www.forgoodnessshakes.com)

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HATFIELD WOODHOUSE W.M.C FOOTBALL CLUB were awarded £130.00 grant from the Hatfield Town Council Mayor's Fund. Football Club Secretary Len Coates and Manager/Coach Damian Rains received the cheque from the Mayor of Hatfield, Councillor John Brown.

(Pictured L to R) Len Coates (Secretary) John Brown (Mayor) Damian Rains ( Club Manager/ Coach )

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News, News, News, News, News, News….. „FOWERS FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL’ I would like to nominate my 'ex mother in law' or should I say 2nd mum for your 'Flowers for Someone Special'...that is because she certainly is someone extra special. Coralie May of Hatfield really deserves the accolade of someone special.

Coral has always been an active member of Hatfield Church and is a stalwart of the church choir. Even though she is now well into her seventies Coral always finds time to help and support others. Many a time she has been my rock during difficult times.

A couple of years ago she lost her dearly beloved husband of over 50 years...but she was determined to carry on with her voluntary and charity work.

Coral is an avid supporter of 'The Children‟s Society' and regularly donates to their cause.

Every Friday morning she can be found working voluntarily in the Church Parish offices helping keep paperwork etc up to date.

Then Monday morning finds her manning the WRVS shop in the Maternity block at DRI. On a Saturday Coral can be found visiting elderly friends and taking them out for a spot of lunch or a visit to the garden centre.

Before Christmas she had a terrible fall which resulted in her being out of action for a few weeks and needing plenty of time to rest. But as soon as she was able she was back to helping out others and keeping herself busy.

She is a truly wonderful and giving person..... a loving mother and Nanna and a loyal and trustworthy friend.

A beautiful bouquet delivered to her door would come as such a surprise to her and she would be truly humbled to receive it.

Debbie Williams, Hatfield.

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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BLUES & TWOS ART COMPANY SPECIALISE IN ART/GREETINGS CARDS FEATURING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES & HM ARMED FORCES. They support two fantastic charities, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and PC David Rathband‟s Blue Lamp Foundation. They support them by donating 10% of sales to these charities. Artist, Tony Byrne who left the Army in the 1960‟s to pursue his passion for Art is now in semi-retirement, running a few Art Classes, one at Auckley Parish Church and the other in Armthorpe.

Blues & Twos have just launched a Children‟s Colouring Book in support of PC David Rathband‟s Blue Lamp Foundation. Its called 999 Emergency Heroes and features Police, Fire, Ambulance, RNLI, HM Coastguard and Mountain Rescue. This unique book is suitable for ages 4-12 and contains 40 images.

The book costs £2.99 to buy from their website www.bluesntwosart.co.uk and they are donating 30p from each sale to the Blue Lamp Foundation.

CARE FOR A CUPPA. A very special thank you to those people who supported our coffee afternoon on Saturday 4th June. The event included a raffle, cake and bun sale, tea and coffee, plant sale, books (kindly donated from Hatfield Library), table top games, with lego and colouring to keep the children entertained. We raised a fantastic £393.00 in total, £312.50 for Diabetes UK and £80.50 for Coeliac UK. We are so grateful to friends and family who gave their time, raffle prizes and made donations -(thank you so much to the lady who made the anonymous donation to cover the hire of the hall.)

The winning date for the planter was 12th June and the winner has been notified.

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NORTH EAST DONCASTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Advice Column I’ll be 65 next year and know that under normal circumstances I’d be expected to retire, but I love my job and don’t want to give it up. I’m still very fit and mentally sharp and can see no reason why I shouldn’t go on a few more years. Can my boss make me leave?

The age at which you can be forced to retire from work is to be phased out between April and October this year.

Up until now, employers have had the right to make you stop work at age 65, but when the changes come into force, in most jobs you'll be able to choose when you want to leave work.

How the changes affect you will depend on when you're due to retire:

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if you're due to retire before 1 October 2011, your employer can still force you to stop work at age 65 if they gave you notice before 5 April

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from 6 April 2011, if your employer hasn't already told you that you have to retire at age 65, they can no longer force you to stop work because of your age, even if you're going to be 65 before 1 October after 1 October, employers will not be able to force you to stop work at age 65. They may be able to dismiss you for other reasons, but they will have to justify those reasons.

These changes will apply to most workers. However, there may be a few jobs where your employer can make you retire at age 65 for a specific reason. This could be, for example, where your age could affect your physical or mental ability to do your job.

The new rules also mean that an employer cannot refuse to employ you because of your age if you apply for a job after you've reached 65.

You can get more information about what you need to think about if you want to work over the age of 65 at www.directgov.uk. If you're worried about how the changes will affect you, or think that your employer may be discriminating against you because of your age, you can get advice on what to do from your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OFFICE AT STAINFORTH HAS NOW MOVED ACROSS THE ROAD TO: THE HOPE CENTRE, THE OLD METHODIST CHURCH, CHURCH ROAD, STAINFORTH. If you would like any advice/assistance from our Thorne or Stainforth offices, concerning the above or any other issue, please contact our Assessment Team at North East Doncaster Citizens Advice Bureau on 0844 499 4137 Mon & Tuesday between 10:00 & 2:00 or Fri 10:00-12:00.

You can also email us at: advicecabthorne@fsmail.net We now run drop-in enquiry assessment sessions at Stainforth every Tuesday between 10:00-2:00 & Thorne every Friday between 10:00-12:00 . Contact details and opening times are also available on our own website at: www.northeastdoncastercab.org.uk

Personal Attention From Jessie Now Practising Part-Time Tuesday Mornings and All day Wednesday and Thursday

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A Close Encounter I went once for some therapy to a place called Ragdale Hall.

My husband said “They‟ll lift your leg” But I didn‟t care at all.

Then wrapped in fluffy towelling robe I relaxed in comfy chair To choose the treatments I might have That were then on offer there.

I thought a cleansing body wrap Would be just the thing to try.

With mud that came from the Dead Sea Which would soothe my skin so dry.

Then after swimming in the pool I looked for things to do, The steam room looked so dark and wet That would be something new!

And then enveloped all in steam I felt relaxed and calm.

I stretched out on a bench nearby, Delighting to be warm.

When suddenly the door opened, I could not see a thing But felt the cooling draught of air That sudden movement brings.

“Is anybody there?” I heard In tones distinctly male, And if you could have seen my face, I‟m sure I went quite pale.

Then thoughts of thugs and psychopaths, Went flooding through my brain.

Would I be viciously attacked And suffer awful pain.

Would I be murdered as I lay?

Wrapped in my soggy towel, And make the headlines the next day JEN SLAIN IN CRIME SO FOUL? So what was I to do you ask?

Bravely, in voice quite weak, “I‟m over here right on the bench What is it that you seek?

Of course it all turned out just fine And I was much relieved, This chap had come here with his wife For their Anniversary J.A.T. February 2011

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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 351760

„I would like to nominate my 'ex mother in law' or should I say 2nd mum for your 'Flowers for Someone Special'...that is because she certainly is someone extra special.‟ - Coralie May, of Hatfield, has been nominated for this months „Flowers for someone Special‟ by Debbie Williams.

Read full details on page 6.

Listen to Trax FM for ‘Someone Special’ in the morning.

Charlottes Florist of Hatfield 01302 845597 1 Station Road, Hatfield

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

SPECIALISTS IN ALL TYPES OF BLINDS Family Run Business Free Quotations Sales and Installation Made To Measure Service

Showroom Displaying Soft Furnishings and Blinds

Roof Blinds Pleated Blinds Vertical Blinds Venetian Blinds Wooden Blinds Roman blinds Curtains and Pelmets Awnings and Canopies

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THE EARLY HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE REGION AND HATFIELD CHURCH When the glaciers of the last Ice Age retreated North ten thousand years ago, the weight of the ice sheets grinding on the rocks below left a useful legacy – sand and gravel, and a small mound that was to eventually provide an elevated location for Hatfield Church.

The landscape that greeted the first human arrivals was very different from today – woods , peat bogs, intertwining rivers and lakes teeming with fish, eels and wildlife, and land suitable for pasture.

The pagan religion of the time was woven around the worship of all things natural, with the land populated by mischievous elves and dragons and great gods like Woden (hence Wednesday), Thor (Thursday) and Tiw (Tuesday), and this part of Britain was one of the last regions to come under the influence of evangelising monks, mainly from Ireland, introducing the revolutionary ideas of Christ – one god, forgiveness and everlasting life in the hereafter. The Christian ideas had first spread throughout the Middle East, Greece and the Roman Empire - where Britain as far North as what is now Edinburgh was it‟s farthest outpost. Around AD 400 the Romans abandoned Britain and the Germanic tribes , the Anglo-Saxons, moved into the power vacuum and paganism was again in the ascendant . Their arrival in the South was followed by the Viking invasion to the North of the Humber and Hatfield was just on the border between the two.

The population at the time would have been around 3 million, probably a third of them slaves along with thousands of soldiers, mercenaries from all over Europe and North Africa.

In 625 AD King Edwin was on the Northumbrian throne, and it was his wife Queen Edilbunga whose family court was in Kent where Christian ideas had taken root, who introduced Edwin to the words of Roman missionary Paulinus. Edwin was impressed enough to summon his own Royal Court to listen to the preacher, and he immediately asked to be baptised a Christian, on Easter Sunday, followed by all his followers.

The places of worship that sprang up then would have been constructed in wood, often thatched with reed , lit by candles , so fire was always a hazard, and remains are hard to find. Eight years after his conversion, Edwin was killed at the famous Battle of Hatfield –yes this Hatfield - where he was defeated by Penda the King of Mercia , (The Midlands,) and the influence of Christianity lost it‟s momentum for a while.

The Church of Rome was quite pragmatic in it‟s approach to pagan rituals, fusing many of them into the own traditions and cleansing pagan temples with Holy Water before using them for Christian worship. The festival of Easter celebrating rebirth derives from the Springtime pagan rituals of Eostre – hence the symbolic eggs and chicks and chemical name eastrogen in birth control pills.

By the time William the Conqueror arrived from Normandy to make his claim for the English throne in 1066, permanent churches were being established, among them Hatfield church, the earliest part of which faces down Station Road towards Tesco Extra. This West entrance has just been repaired and cleaned using funds raised locally, clearly showing the pebble finish, typical of Saxon buildings. The large pebblestones would have available locally, but were frequently used as ballast in craft plying the rivers leading to The Humber .

The Cistercians monks who hailed from Burgundy followed William and established monasteries, including Roche Abbey near Malty which governed Hatfield Church from it‟s nearby outpost of The Grange located where The Abbey pub was on Station Road, until recently demolished.

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LONGSTAFF ELECTRICAL SERVICES is a family run business based locally in Hatfield.

Brothers Joe & Brendan Longstaff who have lived in Hatfield all their lives, were apprentice trained and have both got 10 years experience as fully qualified electricians.

The business was officially formed last year and is NICEIC registered (the predominant electrical governing body), CHAS registered (a Health and Safety governing body) and is fully insured.

They provide all aspects of electrical work, domestic, commercial and industrial, also including security alarms, fire/smoke alarms, CCTV, TV/Sky, telephone and access control such as electric gates.

They have recently started supplying and fitting Solar Panels and work for the local council, estate agents and local builders.

The main part of their job is domestic based and comes from recommendations from previous work.

Joe and Brendan pride themselves on offering a local, professional and quality service.

For further information or for details of how to contact Joe or Brendan please see their advert for Longstaff Electrical Services opposite.

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Village Plan Questionnaire By now you will have received your questionnaire - your opportunity to help shape the future of the village.

The village plan group, have drawn the questions from the feedback received over the last 6 months, following public meetings, local events and a suggestion box in the library - around 500 responses.

Please answer all the questions - we welcome response from all in the household should there be 1 or up to 6, it can be anonymous or you can fill in your details if you wish.

The questionnaire will be collected on the weekend of 9 and 10th July, you can leave it outside your door in the plastic bag provided - it can also be given to one of the village plan group or left in the library at a time of your choosing.

If for some reason you have not received the questionnaire or there are any questions please email to admin@hatfieldvillage.org.uk or tel: 01302 351635 (please leave a message if not answered).

The results of the questionnaire will follow - a plan for the village will start once the group know what the village wants for now and the future.

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Hatfield Woodhouse Primary News We have now reached the final half term of the school year. It is always very busy with many events planned. Teachers are very busy writing our end of year reports. We hope they are writing good things about us. We are sure they will be.

FS2

FS2 have had a busy time this month. They have been growing their own vegetables such as potatoes and strawberries. They have also buddied up with a year 6 in order to learn how to read and also partnered with year 4 in the ICT suite. As part of their topic of „People Who Help Us‟ a librarian came in to read them a book and Mrs Mitchell our lollipop lady came into school to speak to them.

Victorian Day in Year 5

On the 10th of June 2011, year 4 had a whole day dedicated to the Victorians and their way of life.

The children dressed in Victorian costumes and did many activities including Victorian writing, Reading, arithmetic and handwriting. The enjoyed making thaumatropes and zoetropes. They tried some gruel (Victorian food, similar to porridge). They also played some Victorian games. They had a hand inspection and some children even wore the dunce cap!

We think we prefer our school of today!

Marrick Priory

On the 12th June 2011 the yr 6 pupils, went on a school residential trip to Marrick Priory in North Yorkshire. On this trip they tried new and exciting activities such as beck scrambling, rock climbing, orienteering, a high ropes course, abseiling, a blindfold night walk, shelter building and a full day walk.

The children attending thoroughly enjoyed the residential trip and would like to thank all the staff that supervised them.

‘Brake’ Slow the traffic action day On Wednesday June 15th we joined an attempt to beat the world record for „the largest simultaneous walking bus in multiple locations.‟ This means that children all over the country were walking 500m at the same time (10.00am) to raise awareness of the number of road traffic accidents around schools every day. In order to keep the children as safe as possible Mrs Acton decided that the pavements around the school were not wide enough to take two children walking side by side

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so the children walked around the school field at the appointed time and then had their photograph taken waving their banners and shouting „Slow the traffic downâ€&#x;.

Mrs. Mitchell, our lollipop lady and Mr. J. Brown, the mayor witnessed that we did the walk and joined in the record attempt.

We will let you know if it was successful!

Sports Day is coming up soon we hope the weather will be kind to us. It is always an exciting day and everyone participates. Everyone is looking forward to the summer concerts, too. Our younger children are working on a production about Numbers and Counting. Key stage 2 are working hard on a production of an Aladdin pantomime and having great fun in rehearsals.

We will report more about these events next month!

By Tommy Gravil, Frankie Middleton, Ben Morrell and Christie Charnley Please send any replies/questions to the school address below.

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

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Travis and Manor celebrate Gardening Success.

This half term the reporters have been very busy with their SATs and so have not had the time to undertake a reporting task. However, this gives me the opportunity to share some of our gardening accomplishments with you.

Both Travis and Manor schools recognise the importance of outdoor learning to raise childrenâ€&#x;s confidence and attainment and, with this aim, we have worked hard to create a whole school garden.

At Manor, the children have been fundamental in the development of the vegetable plots, including a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. They have also created beautiful flower gardens which brighten the whole school environment.

At Travis, the focus has been to create zones for gardening, again including vegetable plots but also animal habitat areas, sensory areas and a flower garden. The children have the opportunity to garden every week and are always keen to water at playtime. (They have had plenty of opportunity during the recent dry spell!)

Both schools have a close working relationship with the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) and have recently been awarded their Level 5 award. This is the highest award they present and only 39 schools in the country have achieved it!

Credit is due to all the school staff, parents and community who have supported our gardening enterprises and activities but above all to the children who have demonstrated such an eagerness for gardening and the outside environment that it inspires us to continue.

Travis looks forward to opening its gardens to the public during the Hatfield Open Gardens event on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July. Please come and visit us.

The reporters will be back next month! Mrs P Cousins

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John Alick Local Quality Painter & Decorator Fully Qualified City & Guilds

Competitive Rates Coving Wallpapering No Job Too Small Telephone 01302 842870 07563 769395

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Neighbours everyone needs good ones!!

When I moved back to the village a few years ago I decided to get a cat. I admit I have a soft spot for animals and was lucky enough to find the “purrfect” pet in the shape of “Ted” after searching the local animal rescue centre. Imagine my heartbreak when, not long after, I returned from the pub to find Ted lying by the roadside after being fatally hit by a car. I don‟t know whether it was the drink, shock, guilt for leaving him outside or a mixture of all three, but I went to pieces. In a scene of anguish and despair that would have won me an Oscar, a BAFTA and an Emmy, I played out the tragedy with Shakespearean aplomb as I wailed and cried into the early hours. Luckily for me I was comforted by the neighbours who I had woken up with my amateur dramatics. They sorted me out quick smart and were genuinely marvellous people - I will never forget what you did for me that evening.

Two neighbours I didn‟t wake were Jim and Joan Brebner. I first encountered the Brebners through their daughter Ann, who was a friend of mine.

Ann would occasionally be allowed to host a party or disco in the barn to the rear of their house. Jim and Joan would always be on hand to make sure we behaved but more importantly they provided the most delicious-smelling hotdogs adolescent nostrils had ever sniffed. It was at one of these legendary shindigs that I learnt a valuable life lesson and was taught how your ego can sometimes distort what really matters. On this occasion I found myself in the company of Debbie Gillett. As far as I was concerned, Debbie belonged to a very select group of girls who fall into the category of “fit” - we are talking Premier League totty here. Her team-mates included Liz Riggot, Brenda Taylor, Diane Chadwick, Sharon Cross, Julie Severn and Debbie Stanger, all of whom I have to admit I fancied at some point or other during my time at the high school. As I tried to wow her with my charming patter I became aware I was not the only young lad vying for her attention that night. Simon Gadsby, another lad from school, was also attempting to woo Debbie and I knew he would seize any opportunity to sneak in there and stake his own claim at the expense of mine. I turned into one of those exotic male birds from a David Attenborough documentary, preening about and trying to shield my prospective mate from any uninvited attention. Debbie was going to be mine whether Simon Gadsby, or come to think of it whether she, liked it or not.

Eventually my patience ran out and in a testosterone-fuelled rage, coupled with the prospect of my first Premier League snog, I told Simon that maybe we should go outside and sort this matter out like the men we would be (someday). Like two rutting stags we went at it as a bloodthirsty entourage followed with eager anticipation. In order to avoid Mr and Mrs Brebner we disappeared over the road to the Ingram Arms car park to let battle commence. To be fair, this was a calculated

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gamble on my part and I fancied my chances that night. After all, I figured Simon only weighed about five stone wet through, he had a girly haircut and he went home for his dinner at lunchtime. I, on the other hand, played for the school rugby team and had a real cause to fight for, like a knight of the crusades. I had already lost most of my teeth to Dr Cryan as well so basically I had nothing to lose.

The two of us began to dance, pushing and shoving each other, until Simon decided to land a combination of punches Rocky would have been proud of. They not only rocked me on my heels but also made me realise that I had vastly underestimated my foe. It was a technical bout of sorts.

Simon adopted a tactic of hit, dance to the crowd and then avoid. I on the other hand was less successful with my „attempt to grab‟, „miss‟, „walk on to punches‟ technique. I was „rope a dope‟ without the rope and walked onto hit after hit in a vain attempt to land the one good punch that would put Simon on his backside. After what seemed an eternity I finally grabbed my opponent and landed a few blows of my own - much to his annoyance – as our audience grew in the form of a perfectly crafted circle to see the two love rivals knock ten bells out of one another. We traded blows and tried every trick in the book to gain the upper hand. At one point I even threw Simon‟s brand new pods (shoes) into the churchyard – that‟s how low I was prepared to go for love.

Eventually, after what seemed like an eternity, the audience and the pugilists got bored and the crowd slowly drifted back over the road. Simon and I made a gentleman‟s agreement to let the lovely Debbie decide who was going to be her beau for the evening. We straightened ourselves up and headed back into the barn to throw our hats into a less brutal ring. As we approached the rear of disco I became aware of two dimly lit figures who appeared to be a little too close for my comfort. As we got closer it became apparent that Jason Miller had used our battle as an opportunity to win the war. Simon and I turned and looked at each other, he with a ripped collar and bruised lip, me with an emerging black eye and a swollen chin, and we smiled. Our stupidity had cost us our shot at glory and we decided to head for one of those hotdogs after shaking hands.

Now I suppose you are wondering what on earth reckless love and hotdogs have to do with a dead cat named Ted? I had such great times at the Brebner place and realised I have never really thanked them properly for being amazing people who would marshall 40 or so hormonal teenagers on their property from time to time. I have attached a picture of Jim and Joan and would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU !!.

As I have grown older I have realised that having a great set of neighbours is not just about having an agreement not to park your car in front of their house or asking them to put the bins out while you are on holiday. Neighbours can also be a safety net when things go wrong, who will look out for your property as if it was their own and will lend a kind hand when needed. The other day I read an article in a paper that said many people don‟t even bother to find out who their neighbours are, let alone speak to them. Upon further inspection I noticed the survey was based in the South East of England, which may explain it. So why not invite your neighbours over for a sausage off the BBQ or maybe if they are old just keep an eye out for them or just say hello in a morning.

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Traffic Lights Dear readers, When approaching traffic lights, stop at or just before the stop line and then apply the hand brake and select neutral. Never pull up to close behind other traffic at lights, leave yourself enough room and always stop your vehicle so that you can see the rear tyres of the vehicle in front on the tarmac.

By doing this you‟re able to manoeuvre around them should they stall or breakdown and if an approaching emergency vehicle wants to pass you will have the room to get out of the way, At the lights, try to keep an eye on the lights controlling the other routes. As soon as they turn amber, consider selecting first gear and prepare to release the handbrake as your lights should go to green in the next few seconds.

If you can‟t see the other lights, look for signs of the traffic slowing as their lights go to red. Use this anticipation to your advantage but never move off before your lights turn green. This advanced observation at traffic lights can speed up your progress. Look ahead and if there are several lanes choose the lane of least „resistance‟- the one with less traffic in it or the one without the slowmoving lorry or bus. Often the inside lane is empty which not only gives you a clear run, but also means you won‟t get held up by other traffic that will have to stop to turn right.

Observe the traffic you can see beyond the lights. Often lanes will merge.

Aim for the lane that lets you make the best progress.

Time your arrival at traffic lights when they are green. If you see a red light ahead, lift off the accelerator to delay your arrival instead of „steaming‟ up to the light and having to brake firmly and change gears.

Always be aware of drivers running red lights, also keep an eye out for the peddle cyclist who ignores the red as this trait is increasingly common on today‟s crowded roads.

Making well- timed intelligent and planned progress on busy roads is a uniquely satisfying experienceespecially when you slip effortlessly pass the highrevving, push-in-at-any-cost driver who rocketed by you moments earlier only to end up in the wrong lane at the traffic lights.

If you are interested in the courses that we offer, you’ll be able to find this information on the Institute of Advanced Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 01302 886 276 Safe Driving Paul Tuke.

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WHAT’S ON?

HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Sunday services start at 6pm Sunday, July 3rd 6pm Mr David Hepworth from Adwick-le-Street Sunday, July 10th 6pm Rev Helena Harbottle, Holy Communion Sunday, July 17th 6pm Rev Jack Davis Sunday, July 24th 6pm Rev William Wallbank Sunday, July 31st 6pm Mr Richard Iball HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Saturday Coffee Mornings - 10am to 12noon Coffee Mornings for July will all benefit Project 2000.

HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Saturday 16 July 2011. Table Top Sale 10-1pm.

Chip butties served from 12 noon, Raffle, Cake Stall, Bacon butties and Toasted Teacakes Admission free.

Anyone wanting to book a table at £5 (numbers limited) – please call in on a Saturday Coffee Morning and see Mrs J Garrett or call Mrs Garrett on 01302 840072 The Summer Fayre at Chapel raised £713.60.

Thank you to everyone who helped in anyway or came along to the event.

HATFIELD LIBRARY The theme this year is 'Circus Stars' and preparations are well under way.

This year children aged 4-11 can take part in the Summer Reading Challenge at Hatfield Library it is the biggest national reading initiative. It runs throughout the school summer holidays, with incentives, activities and events designed to create a real buzz around children's reading. The challenge is simple - to read six or more library books over the summer and collect your gifts along the way. With a certificate presented on the day you finish.

Look out for Activities which will be promoted in local schools, or for more details Tel 842064 A big thank you to all who supported the library in raising funds for the Macmillan Nurses, It was a great sucess and a special thank you to Michael Litchfield for volunteering to have his hair shaved off . We raise £457 for a worthwhile charity FRIENDS OF HATFIELD CHURCH BUILDING TRUST Beetle Drive Thurs 7th July at 7pm in the barn, Hatfield. Tickets £3 to included refreshments from Janet on 849377.

St Lawrence Church Garden Party on Sat 9th July on the Barn Field from 2-4pm where we‟ll have our usual Friends stall.

Bookings are now being taken for our Coach Trip to York on Wednesday 17th Aug, please ring Janet on 849377 for more details & tickets which are a bargain at £10 each!

The QI Doncaster event in May raised over £138 and was an excellent evening thanks to Colin Joy and Henry Hall.

ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY 9th July – 2 - 5 pm The Barn Field (adjacent to the Church).

All the usuall Stalls / Attractions.

Entrance only 50p per adult (children free).

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Charity night In aid of Barnby Dun Scout Group International Camp Fund

On Saturday 9th July 2011 7.00 - Midnight At Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall £12.50 per ticket Price includes Live band – ‘Diesel vanilla’ Disco, Casino and buffet No Bar – BYO For tickets see Jill on 07403452371 or Michelle 07814006447

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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

South Yorkshire Fire Service

01142532509

Vue Cinema

08712240240

South Yorkshire Police (non - emergency)

01142202020

Odeon Cinema

08712244007

The Dome Leisure Centre

01302 370777

Hatfield Travis C of E Infant & Nursery School

01302 840200

Hatfield Manor Junior School

01302 842164

Hatfield Visual Arts College

01302 840961

Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School

01302 840448

Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School

01302 842464

Hatfield Dunsville Primary School

01302 882958

Hatfield Crookesbroom Primary School

01302 841337

Dunsville Community Centre

01302 882602

Hatfield Library

01302 842064

Home Library Service

01302 734304

Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Church

01405 812101

Hatfield Church Parish Office

01302 350591

Hatfield Health Centre

01302 384200

Dunsville Medical Centre

01302 890108

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

01302 366666

NHS Direct

0845 4647

Weldricks late night pharmacy

01302 369699

Thorne Rural Lions

01302 350797

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS/FINANCE Richardson Accountancy Limited, Hatfield 07891481446

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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

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Special Offers Available for Party Orders with Prior Notice

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

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COUNSELLING Clouds Community Counselling, Free Confidential Counselling Service

Client Line 07962 907053

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

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY Jessie Credland Foot Clinic 31 High Street Hatfield

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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

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HOME & GARDEN Blind Ideas, High Street, Hatfield

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Sunnybank Garden Centre, Hatfield Woodhouse

01302 842954

SECURITY Meteor Security Solutions Ltd, Auckley

01302 623427

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

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C M Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd Building Services

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Dean Brown Joinery, Hatfield, 07795321054

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E P G Roofing

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P.Woods Builder

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