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HATFIELD

March 2014

Issue No. 99

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Editors Letter‌..

Welcome to the March issue of The Hatfield Arrow.

This month we have lots of news and event details which is great. Please keep sending in your information. My details are below.

We also have lots of ideas and details of where to buy that special gift for your mum this mothers day. Flowers, Beauty, Gifts etc.

Please remember to mention the Hatfield Arrow wherever you use the local businesses that advertise. The Hatfield Arrow relies heavily on the support of the local businesses advertising their goods or services. Without them it would not be possible every month.

Also, remember that we have a business directory listing at the back of the magazine. If you are looking for a local tradesman, electrician, plumber, tiler etc, you should find what you are looking for, if not throughout the magazine then hopefully in the business directory. Look out for the new additions each month.

The deadline for the April issue is Wednesday March 12th.

Contact Details: The Oaks, Huggin Carr Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, DN7 6BY

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News, News, News, News, News….

Hatfield & District Greenfield Action Group.

Hatfield and District Greenfield Action Group is a voluntary, non-political organisation established in 2014.Our aim is to raise awareness of irresponsible developments in our area.

Our first campaign is to oppose the interest shown in developing up to 800 dwellings on the land behind the Water Tower on Doncaster Road Hatfield. This would cause the loss of agricultural land and the habitat of both birds and animals, plus a step increase in the traffic on Doncaster Road and Woodhouse Lane.

HDGAG is now looking for more support.

Anyone wishing to get involved, deliver leaflets, help with fundraising or make a donation please contact us at:www.greenfieldaction.co.uk or Tel. 01302 884565

New Youth Club Sessions We are a group of volunteers who decided to do something about the young people on the streets of Dunscroft and give them something to be proud of as they have nowhere to go and hang out with friends in a safe environment.

Our youth club sessions are currently being held at The Broadway Hotel on Tuesdays 6-8pm for ages 8-14 years. We are hoping to extend our age range to 16 years when we can access St Lawrence Hall community centre (which is currently under refurbishment). More and more young people are joining and we had a record of 20 youngsters on Tuesday 28th January. Youngsters have the choice of playing air hockey, pool, table football, ping pong, karaoke, art and crafts and board games or just time to chill and hang out with friends.

We would also like to publically thank John McDonnel landlord of the Broadway hotel and staff for letting us hold the sessions in his premises and supporting the project every step of the way.

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3 Cheers, The 'Friends of Hatfield Church Building Trust' are proud to announce that they have reached a magnificent fundraising milestone of £100,000 since formation in1997!

The original idea for the Friends came from the Building Trust & it's aim was to raise much needed funds for the restoration, preservation & repair of St Lawrence Church & it's grounds.

The group was initially set up by John Sweed, Vicar at the time, Councillor Michael Burns & Jean Waters & is still going strong with over 240 members currently. Over the years the Committee have organised numerous fundraising & social events from Antiques Evenings, Beetle Drives, a Book Sale & Bingo Nights to Coffee Mornings, Coach Trips, a Cake Fest & Fashion Shows not forgetting a Jewellery Collection, Pub Quizzes, a QI Night, Raffles & a Race Night.

Some of the money raised has enabled us to purchase stained glass window guards, a new York Stone floor & path & pay for masonry repairs so it has been very well spent but there's always something to repair or renew on such an old building so now it's on to the next £100,000!! with a big thank you to all of our members & those who have supported The Friends over the years. You can rest assured that you are helping to preserve a beautiful building for future generations.

On behalf of The Friend's Committee

WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY Have you seen the extra wide new footpath which goes from Tesco’s traffic lights to the Hatfield lane roundabout. Thousands of pounds have been spent on this and as well a brand new fence at the side. On the other side of the road there is a perfectly good footpath, which has been there for years .Now many of us pass by but do you see anyone using either of them.

Take a note next time you pass by. It is sad how money is wasted on some ones whim or fancy when we need money to get our young folk off the streets, the telly, the laptop, the I pads etc.

Thanks Trevor Brooke, Hatfield Woodhouse.

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A Letter received praising our local businesses I would like to commend some of the fantastic trades people who advertise in the Hatfield Arrow. I moved home during the summer and consider myself very fortunate in the workmen who I have picked to do work in my bungalow.

Each one has been polite, punctual and have completed the work to a very high standard without exception.

How blessed we are to have local people of such integrity.

The businesses I employed and would have no hesitation in recommending are: Steve Blunt Electrician Handyman - Pete John Alick painter & Decorator And Aqua Blinds of Thorne.

K Morley Hatfield

Re: PW AKA Last Paragraph Comments in issue 97 I have to agree about the lorries using station road but cannot understand the comments about the one way system in the Tesco car park.

I use the car park most days to visit Tesco for my papers etc and find that the one way system has been long overdue.

The access and exit are much easier and safer than previously and the only thing that is likely to cause accidents is the parking of vehicles on the single yellow line while people visit the shops sometimes when spaces are available in the car park.

I am 74 and mobile but I see senior citizens not quite as nimble on their feet and with failing hearing and eyesight struggling to get across the road when vehicles on the road, sometimes on both sides.

This struggle also applies to people using mobility scooters.

As you can appreciate as a regular user of the car park I cannot understand why the one way system is a problem.

R Green Hatfield

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

Community Fund

Vulcan Renewables is a renewable energy partnership developing a sustainable renewable energy site in Hatfield Woodhouse.

The Vulcan Renewables Community fund is open for Applications.

If you represent a local community project, organisation or group that would like to get involved please visit our website for more information and details on how to apply. www.vulcanrenewables.co.uk The community fund is available for the purposes of supporting the local environment, educational, amenity or other appropriate, not for profit initiatives/groups in the local area.

We would like to focus our funding on projects and organisations within a 1 mile radius of the biogas facility, however, under exceptional circumstances proposals within up to 3 miles from the facility will also be considered.

The community fund will be open to applicants for financial support within the chosen radius of the biogas facility who's aims and project(s) meet the funding requirements.

Full details can be found in the Guidance Notes and Application Form.

Important Dates Open to Applications: 1st January 2014 Deadline for Applications: 31st March 2013 Decision: May 2014 The community fund will be available each year for the operational life of the plant, with new projects and organisations selected each year.

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North East Doncaster CAB OFGEM recently announced that finding a better deal on your energy is getting easier.” What does that mean for my energy bills?

A ban on complex tariffs is now in force, to help consumers get the best deals claims the energy regulator. In the biggest shake up to the market since competition was introduced in the late nineties, the reforms aim to make the energy market simpler, clearer and fairer.

Households who have never switched could save more than £200 per year.

The reforms Suppliers can now only offer customers a maximum of four tariffs for gas and four for electricity, this means that some existing tariffs will be withdrawn. These changes make it far easier for consumers to compare and find the best deals. Complex deals like charging high rates for energy which then fall as more is used will no longer be allowed.

Energy firms must structure their tariffs in two tiers, as a single unit rate and a standing charge. The unit rate is the cost for each unit of electricity or gas, the standing charge is a fixed amount and is a way to recover the costs of getting the gas and electricity to your home.

Suppliers will be allowed to set their standing charge at zero. Lower standing charges can benefit people who do not use a lot of gas or electricity, higher standing charges benefit people who use more. We expect that suppliers will offer different combinations, so shop around to make sure you get the best deal for you.

Customers on fixed term deals will remain on that tariff until it finishes - increasing those prices during the contract period is now banned and automatically rolling householders on to another fixed-term offer will no longer be allowed. At this end point, suppliers should automatically put you on the cheapest standard tariff available and it’s worth shopping around to check this is the best deal.

If you have a standard tariff, which is a continuing deal that doesn’t have a fixed end date, you will be contacted by your supplier if the terms and conditions are changing. If the tariff is withdrawn you will be moved to their cheapest equivalent by the summer. This is also the case for special tariffs, for example deals for pensioners, though your supplier may choose to retain this as one of their four tariffs.

April will see further reforms to give consumers clearer, more personalised information on energy.

Suppliers will for the first time have to write to customers regularly informing them which of their tariffs is cheapest.

The Citizens Advice consumer service can provide general advice about what the reforms mean. If you have a question about what will be happening to your gas and electricity tariffs and when, contact your supplier. You can find out more about tariffs and how to compare prices for gas and electricity from www.adviceguide.org.uk, the self-help website of Citizens Advice.

Or contact North East Doncaster CAB Thorne office Mon 10:00 – 14:00 & Wed 10:00 – 12:30 Stainforth Office Tues 10:00 – 14:00 or our advice line 0844 499 4137 available at the same times.

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This Month at Thorne Camera Club Every week is different at Thorne Camera Club, but this week was more different than most, as many members discovered when they arrived to find the hall decked in dark drapes and fierce spotlights. Not only that, members Carly Boardman and Lauren Tagg were not wearing their normal, fashionable clothes, but came dressed in Steampunk gear!

Steampunk, for the uninitiated, is a more industrialised, metallic and mechanical variation of the Victorian Gothic style, their costumes sporting such diverse adornment as clocks, goggles and metallic objects. All this, of course, was for a photo shoot session for other members who learned about settings on cameras, electronic triggers for flash and the use of studio lighting, made possible by the Club's Big Lottery Fund Grant and the expertise of Vice - Chairman Steve Hardwick , and Elaine Snowden, both have experience with portrait photography in a professional capacity.

There was great excitement in the hall and a buzz of anticipation as members waited their turn to have a go at some unusual portraits, although Carly and Lauren, both local girls, looked as attractive as usual no matter what they were wearing. Some members brought their laptops to work on photos taken, while others discussed and compared cameras, asked for advice, shared pictures or had a cup of tea, until their group was called to the studio settings. Who could fail to take good photos with such exquisite models?

The monthly raffle was well supported, resulting in prizes for Trevor Holt and Lynda Ulyett, although the first prize was unclaimed on the night. The winning number is 644, so check your tickets to see if you are the winner.

Margaret Pugh, wife of Norman, of Moorends, helped to swell the club funds when she donated several beautiful, crocheted scarves which were auctioned off. There was strong competition which the auctioneer ( Ian Meadows ) used to advantage, to raise a total of £13.00, which the Club is grateful for. The Big Lottery Fund has been a great help in setting the Club on course for the future, but eventually it must be self-sustaining, and supporters such as Margaret are invaluable.

Visiting Guest Speaker this month was Walter Covall from Wakefield, although his roots are in Thorne and Moorends. He showed the Club some fantastic photographs, superb quality prints, but more than that, he showed that no-one needs to travel far to get such photographs – they were all taken in Walter's back garden. A first visit, members found his easy, unassuming style so refreshing and his work so worthy of admiration, that they insisted he visit again in the near future.

As the weather tempts us to think Spring is just around the corner, the Club members are starting to think about outings to photogenic places. ( Some haven't a garden like Walter's ). Snowdrops at Kirk Bramwith, bluebells at Armthorpe, Brodsworth Hall garden and any number of other suggestions have come from the enthusiastic members who just love photography. If you think you'd like to join them, give Chairman David Ulyett a ring on 07463821182 or email thornecameraclub@yahoo.co.uk.

New members are always welcome at this very friendly Club.

In March members are looking forward to seeing other guest speakers, entering competitions, doing more photography indoors and out, and further developing their skills. Another exhibition in Thorne Library is planned, so look out for that and admire the work of the members of Thorne Camera Club.

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HATFIELD WOODHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL Welcome to another edition of the Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School news in your local Arrow!

Well we are very busy at the moment, so read on to find out what has been happening!

The school building work is progressing well and it looks really bright and colourful. We can’t wait for the grand opening of the new breakfast club / baking area.

We are really excited about our new maths scheme – Big Maths. Mrs Collins and the team have been working hard to introduce Big Maths, which focuses on mental maths. We are seeing improvements already and we love completing the times tests each week!

In year 5 we have been visited by a representative from the road safety team, reminding us about our safety on the roads. Many pupils enjoyed the visit and our very excited for next time they come.

Also we received some mini gifts including a booklet and a stress car. The stress mini car is brilliant and every time we get stressed we can squeeze it and remind our self about road safety.

Another great thing which has happened is that we had a brilliant Chinese New Year assembly, when some of the Year 5 children dressed up as the animals and performed the Chinese assembly.

In Year 5 we have been designing and making our own biscuits. This involved designing and making a new biscuits, and then designing our own packaging! We had a competition for best biscuit and the winner was Oliver, who used Vimto in his biscuit! Miss Bridge said “It was a simple, yet delicious biscuit.”

In the library we have a new display about book reviews written by the teachers which range from The Tiger Who Came To Tea to Willy Wonka and there are a lot of good book reviews which are very persuasive. They will definitely encourage us to read some Richard Adams books!

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Year 4 had an Egyptian Day and learnt all about the Egyptians and were able to dress us in costumes.

There were some mummy’s walking around school that day!

Elsewhere in school, Miss Bridge is very pleased with the Gardening Clubs efforts, as the plants are really beginning to develop, with the cabbages growing and the tulips starting to climb up the plant pots!

Well that’s all for now, but we will be back next month with more news!

Emily, Kayla, Millie and William.

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Travis Sing for their Feast.

This half term has been very busy; however we have still had time to be creative and musical! This report will tell you about how some children took part in the national choir, Young Voices, and then were invited to perform at our school ‘New Year’s Feast’.

On Tuesday 21st January, children representing our school journeyed to Sheffield arena to take part in the Young Voices and perform with 5,800 other children. They went with Mrs Brownhill, Mrs Jordan and Mrs Cousins.

Lloyd and Sophie took part in the performance and want to share their experiences.

“Before we could go to the arena we had to practise all of the songs (and dances!) both during lunchtime and afterschool. The songs included a pop, weather and family fun medley, some folk songs from England and many more. We were so excited as we also got to sing with Stacey Soloman.

The whole choir wore “Young Voices” t-shirts and had their own torches to add more atmosphere during the concert.

Sophie said “I really enjoyed it and I would love to do it next year but I can’t! It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity”. Lloyd said “It was absolutely epic and will be doing it next year!”

We are really looking forward to seeing ourselves on the Young Voices DVD! Interesting invitations!

Before Christmas, Year 3 were asked to write invitations to people to come to our tasty New Year’s Feast. The New Year’s Feast was on the 23rd of January 2014, at lower school. The people who were invited were parent helpers to the school, Governors, Mrs Gibson, the deputy head teachers and some of the teachers. We enjoyed writing the invitations and took time with the presentation. They were presented in the style of our Victorian Christmas Cards with an angel on the front. The Year 3 children did their most wonderful handwriting and Mr Sylvester (our chair of Governors) wrote us an e-mail to comment on our lovely work.

Tyler and Ellis.

New Year’s Feast We have just had the New Year’s Feast at school to celebrate the start of the New Year. We interviewed Mrs Charlesworth to find out more.

Q- What is the New Years feast?

A- We have it after Christmas at school to celebrate the New Year.

Q- Why do we have a New Years feast at school?

A- To come together as a Travis family to celebrate the New Year.

Q- Who is invited to the New Years feast and why are they invited?

A- We invite the governors, parent helpers, all adults who work in school and the children. It is an opportunity to say thank you for their help and helping us in school.

Q- What was your favourite part of the New Years feast?

A- I loved it because Mrs Wilson Clark made me a special vegetarian meal and it was nice to spend time

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with everyone. Hannah and Sam We interviewed Jane the head cook at lower school about how she catered for all these people: Amy: So Jane, how many people came to this delightful dinner?

Jane: Well, there were quite a lot of people, there was around one hundred and fifty people including the children Cole: What was your menu?

Jane: We had, roast turkey, cheese and mushroom quiche, stuffing balls, cocktail sausages, mash, roast potatoes, chocolate cake, fudge cake with kiwi, ice cream roll, bowls of pineapple, strawberries and grapes, fresh fruit salad, and a bowl of fruit!

Amy: Did you make anything you’ve never made before?

Jane: No, I stick to what the kids like. My staff and me like exiting puddings!

Amy: What was the most popular food?

Jane: Unsurprisingly, the chocolate cake and turkey!

Cole: If you did it again, how would you do it differently?

Jane: I would change the menu; maybe roast beef and lots of veg!

Cole: What did you do with the leftover food?

Jane: To be honest, there wasn’t much left!

We would like to thank all the cooking staff for making the delicious meals! Amy and Cole The Young Voices Choir performed at the New Year’s Feast for the staff, Governors and the adults.

They sang at lower site in the library and sang some of the songs from the show such as: pop medley, Mr Blue Sky and the weather medley. Sophie said “compared to the arena it was scarier because it was only us singing and if we messed up the words then they would know”.

We hope you enjoyed reading about our musical experiences at Travis School. We look forward to writing the next article. Kimberley and Lewis

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It’s a Holi, Holi, Holiday………

Being a single chap with no children it is easy for the trials and tribulations of family life to pass me by. It is not uncommon for me to organise events smack bang in the middle of the organised chaos that is school half term, or to text my mates inviting them for a pint without realising that obtaining a pass out for the night is about as likely as Kylie Minogue turning up at mine with a kebab. Another example of my ignorance saw me shaking my head at the story of an irate parent, be moaning having to pay more to take his kids on holiday during half term, stating that this injustice demanded government intervention. Quite frankly, while there are people down south currently wishing they had been born with gills and webbed feet as their homes turn into aquariums, it narked me that we have parents who fail to grasp the concept of supply and demand. Don’t get me wrong, I do find it somewhat unfair that holiday and transport companies seek to double their prices during the school holidays, but I also find it hard to get my head around those parents who feel it is their right or that they need to take themselves and their kids abroad for a cut-price holiday during half term. I put this lack of empathy down to my upbringing where, to be honest, if my parents had suggested going away for a week during the Easter holidays the Wright kids would have expected nothing more than a tent down at Cantley Park as opposed to shaking hands with Mickey Mouse. Our parents had to make enough sacrifices to take the Wright tribe on their jollies during the summer holidays let alone dancing the flamenco on the Costa del Sol at Easter.

It was this lack of finance that made the Wrights look forward to their week away - somewhere in the UK that hopefully had some summer sunshine. The pictures you see capture the important aspects of any summer holiday for the Wright household. We can see from the picture of Dad where our Iain gets his fashion sense from. You can take the man out of Fishlake but you can’t the Fishlake out of the man. They also highlight Dad’s attitude to health and safety which was almost none existent and also that we relied heavily upon the use of a trusty old green family van. That van was the catalyst for a great deal of our summer activity, responsible for getting us here, there and everywhere in the country although this was not without moments.

Who could forget the time Dad attempted to get the lot of us home from Cromer without the need to go around a left-handed bend as that would trigger the petrol light to come on? And when one particular warning light came on it would cause all kinds of consternation amongst the Wright family. Dad tried everything to fathom what this light meant, he tried the log book, tried calling his brothers, he even enlisted the help of some passers-by. He was determined to fathom out what kind of danger he was subjecting us to and eventually, after he had exhausted every avenue there was only one thing for it. Call the AA or RAC I hear you shout, or get to a nearby garage? Not on your nelly. Dad’s solution involved sticking a plaster over the warning light. Who says out of sight and out of mind is a bad thing! At least I know why I turn the radio up anytime I have a rattle or a knocking in my car, it’s an amazing strategy.

The second picture is taken during what dad used to call “practical interest hour”. This basically

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involved combining two of our favourite pastimes: 1) starting fires and 2) eating. Trust me when I tell you there is no finer taste than sausages cooked on an open fire on Filey beach. We soon forgot our boredom while sweets and slot machines were a distant memory. This was all about building a fire and cooking our lunch. Before we’d even figured this out Dad had five lads busily beavering away collecting firewood and being fed, all for under a quid. My parents were ahead of their time.

As I have mentioned many times the Wrights (along with other large families) were not the richest family, resulting in my parents becoming masters in the art of illusion and deception. They would invent words or phrases that would disguise their plans in the hope of throwing six demanding kids off the scent. For years we were regularly hoodwinked, blissfully ignorant as to how and why we would suddenly stop for an ice cream or a toasted tea cake along our travels. One of these phrases would see dad asking mum if she fancied finding somewhere to have to some “loz flenicks”. For years I would interrogate my parents as to what “loz flenicks” were. How come we had never seen them and even if Mr and Mrs Brett grew them on their allotment, all our enquiries fell upon deaf ears. It was only when I reached the grand old age of 11 did I finally register that the infamous “loz flenicks” were in fact chips! I smiled at myself proud of the fact that while I may not be clever enough to work at Bletchley Park, I was years ahead of any Google search. Later in life I enquired to my parents as to why they felt the need to disguise such a simple product as chips, to which they reminded me of what true pandemonium was like in the back of that green van when their brood caught wind of a chippy on the way home from a week away in the New Forest. It is true to say that our Iain often wet himself with the sheer excitement. I also smile at the fact as kids we always knew them as “chip shops” and never “fish & chip shops”, mainly because we couldn’t begin to imagine how much money a battered fish would cost.

I suppose you are wondering what is the point of this trip down holiday memory lane is and what has this got to do with the price of holidays during half term. I suppose I am making a feeble attempt to remind all those parents who are angry at price hikes and irate at not being able to take their kids out of school during term time that they should really reflect on what is fundamentally important when going on a holiday. Trust me, from someone who once was a child (and to some I still am) if someone gave me the choice of being on a sun drenched beach with a set of miserable parents or cooking locally-sourced sausages on a cold and windy beach over a drift wood fire with happy parents, I know which one I would choose.

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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.

HOME DENTAL CARE 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.

ANIMAL CARE FOR THE FUTURE

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North East Doncaster CAB joins national campaign to help sick and disabled people get vital support and fair treatment.

North East Doncaster CAB has joined forces with Citizens Advice Bureaux across the country as part of a national campaign to ensure sick and disabled people are not left stranded due to reforms to Government support.

Recent changes to Employment Support Allowance will make it harder for sick and disabled people to get fair treatment, warns Karen Bothamley, Chief Officer of North East Doncaster CAB (NEDCAB).

Advisers and volunteers have helped clients in the past year with the widely-criticised Employment Support Allowance (ESA). In the past year alone, Citizens Advice nationally has helped with nearly half a million problems about ESA. The Work Capability Assessment, which determines people's eligibility for ESA, has come under fire for failing to deliver accurate decisions which are estimated to have cost taxpayers more than £60 million. Since October, anyone who is at first refused support will have to wait an additional two weeks whilst their initial application is reassessed, during which time they will potentially be left without any income.

The new Citizens Advice 'Fit for Work' campaign, launched on 3rd February, calls on ministers to:   

Ensure independent medical evidence is considered by officials before making an initial assessment about a person's fitness for work; Ensure any applicants for ESA are not left without financial support during the new, extra reassessment; Fine assessors where they are shown to have made an incorrect medical assessment.

Karen Bothamley, Chief Officer of NEDCAB said: "Far too many of our clients are having stress piled onto unfairness as a result of this system. I'm worried that the early signs since changes were made have only made a bad situation worse.

"Since the new reassessment hurdle was introduced, we've helped people across Doncaster deal with ESA problems. There is a real danger that people who are fully entitled to support are denied it for at least an extra two weeks as a result of these changes.

"I'm pleased to be a part of this new campaign to get the problems sorted out for our clients. This needs to be a joint effort between ministers, officials, charities and health professionals to make sure sick and disabled people get quick and fair treatment out of this system which right now is simply not working."

North East Doncaster CAB is a registered charity number 1096497 providing free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to all.

For advice, an appointment or to volunteer please phone 0844 499 4137 or call at the Thorne office (5A Browns Lane) on Mondays 10.00am to 2.00pm, or Wednesdays 10.00am to 12.30, or at our Stainforth Office (Stainforth Methodist Church, Church Road) on Tuesdays 10.00am to 2.00pm.

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Zimbabwe 2014 Fundraising Events

From July to September, I will be spending 6 weeks at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe where I will work in an orphanage. The orphanage focuses on protecting, caring for, and supporting children of the Victoria Falls community. These children have experienced homelessness, disease, physical disabilities, sexual abuse, parental mortality and poverty. These are things that I believe, I will be fortunate to never experience in my life in the UK. I will also be helping the community and the orphanage with their vegetable garden, implemented with the aim of creating sustainable development and helping those living with HIV/ AIDS. I will spend Saturday’s working with the Lion Rehabilitation and Release Programme. This Programme forms part of a holistic approach to wildlife conservation, the local people receive benefits through development programmes that form part of this project and thus build support for conservation in this area.

As well as the very generous donations I have received, I am also busy organising some fund raising events.

I am hoping to plan one event each month and would love to see as many people as possible. To make these as successful as possible, I am collecting raffle prizes and donations if you think you can help.

I have set up a fund raising page by following this link: https://www.fundmytravel.com/profile/Olivia-Johnson-1389819528/activities For further information on supporting me please contact me at livvymaejohnson@sky.com Or by telephone on 07827 315066 where I would love to talk to you.

My address is: Malvern, Ellers Lane, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1LD Fundraising Events Partylite Party.

Amanda Perkins will be bringing the lovely Partylite stock for people to have a look and stock up on those wax supplies.

Saturday 22nd March - Coffee Morning, The Barn Hatfield Come and have a coffee and a natter in the Barn from 10.00am - 12.00.

Need lots of lovely cakes to sell if you can help please! Public event.

Temple Spa Party.

Deborah Kershaw is bringing a selection of lovely Temple Spa products.

Come along and treat yourself to a free facial, using exclusive products.

Saturday 5th April - Charity Night and Grand Raffle Parklands Club (former ICI) on Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster featuring the fabulous group Slinky Peach. Keep this date free in your diary for a great night out. Just £3 per ticket. Public event.

Thanks to everybody for their fabulous support!

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Turning Right Dear readers, There is a special section in the police accident report called “waiting to turn right” from the middle of the road which, although it is an everyday manoeuvre, produces more than its fair share of smashes. By definition, while you are waiting to turn right, your vehicle is preparing to move across oncoming traffic. You have to judge the speed and distance of the vehicles coming across you, bearing in mind fast moving motorbikes, and slower road users such as cyclists. Getting that judgement right is one of the hardest things any driver ever does.

As well as that, while you are waiting there, vehicles may well be moving down your inside – or possibly queuing behind you, also waiting for you to complete the turn. Either way, it’s a good idea to think about your steering as you sit there waiting for the suitable gap to cross. Keep your front wheels pointing straight ahead until the time comes to actually drive across the road. Resist the temptation to turn the wheels to the right in readiness – or to just hold the car on the foot brake. That way if you are hit from behind, perhaps by one of those vehicles filtering past, the impact is less likely to send you into the oncoming traffic (which could turn a minor shunt into a major crash).

An offer to all our readers In the spring this year we will be offering Free Assessment Drives for all our readers again.

You can also have a free taster of Advanced Driving. Ladies this includes you too.

This unique opportunity was taken by many of our readers who enjoyed the experience the last time this was offered, This will consist of an Observed drive on different types of roads in and around Doncaster in your own car with one of Doncaster Advanced Motorists Observers.

You will receive a debrief after completion of your drive.

If would you like to book your place mid week and weekend dates will be available.

Safe Driving Paul Tuke.

Senior Training Observer.

Doncaster Advanced Motorists.

Tel: 01302 886 276

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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)

Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Chapel Friday March 14th An evening with Richard Lyons What the ‘eck is this? 7.30pm. Tickets £3 with Refreshments plus Raffle. For further details Contact Jenny Garrett 01302 840072 or Julie Parker 01302 883478 Friday March 28th In aid of Action for Children Vermuyden Support Group. Tickets £3 inc refreshments plus Raffle. Chocolate Making Evening 7.30pm. Natural Flavours and Truffle Making with Fiona Sciolti. Join Fiona for a full demonstration of how to make beautiful chocolate truffles with natural ingredients.

Multi-award winning Fiona will take you on a journey and give simple and clear, practical hints and tips for home chocolatiering, as well as talking about her inspiration, work, and life.

And of course, there will be the opportunity to sample Fiona's work too!

For further details Contact Joan Brown 01302 840496 or Julie Parker 01302 883478

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HATFIELD LIBRARY Needles and Pins will meet on Friday 7th and 21st of March. 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.

Digital Doncaster is a competition for budding photographers. We ask that you exhibit two photo's 10"X 8" of your choice, with a small caption explaining why and what inspired you to take your shot, Entries will be taken throughout March and April and displayed for you to view within the library. Call in and see what talent we have in and around Doncaster. For more details Tel. 842064 ( Name and contact details to be attached to the back of the photo please. ) Creative Cards with Debs Marshall will take place on Saturday 22nd of March between 10.30 and12.30. Reserve your place today £2.00 to include refreshments Tel 01302 842064 The reader’s group will meet on the last Thursday of the month 27th March at 5.30pm, collect the book for March and join in the discussion.

On the 4th and 18th March between 2.00 and 4.00 we hold computer sessions to get on line using the government’s "Learn My Way" website. It is free and easy its to use. Reserve your place today. 01302 842064 The Learn My Way website is a perfect way to look at the services available in Doncaster it also gives advice on the A-Z of the NHS. Through-out March we are asking people to access the NHS website and complete the Free NHS course and we will put your name in a draw for a £5.WH Smiths voucher. You can register at any time.

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.

On Tuesday the 25th March we have Sue Ryder support workers attending a drop in session.

This is 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 and

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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 01302 842064 Looking for help with your CV, or just a little guidance with the Government Universal Job Match call in for more information, we are here to help 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 from the DMBC web page.

Doncaster Library Service is also pleased to announce that we are now offering a free music 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. All the library staff wish to thank all our borrowers for the continued support you give.

FRIENDS OF HATFIELD CHURCH BUILDING TRUST AGM on Thurs 6th March at 7.30pm in the Barn, Hatfield. All welcome, refreshments served after the close.

Coach Trip to Wentworth Woodhouse Mansion & Wentworth Garden Centre with local pick up's on Mon 23rd June, contact 07873 340307 or 01302 849377 to book a place.

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.

HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Coffee Mornings Saturday 10am 12noon

March 1st March 8th March 15th School March 22nd March 29th

Project 2000 Merkplas Twinning Hatfield Woodhouse Primary Project 2000 Action for Children

Hatfield Town Cricket Club winter nets Tuesday nights 6pm - 7pm at Hungerhill School New Players Welcome, please click on the website for further details… http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/hatfieldtown

Clouds Community Counselling Service appointments FREE at Thorne, Stainforth, Hatfield/Dunscroft and Moorends free of charge. Please call 070962907053 for details.

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Gas Emergency

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Age Concern

0800 009966

Electricity Emergency

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Yorkshire Water

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Child Line

0800 111

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DMBC

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Hatfield Florist

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Hatfield Water Park

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Vue Cinema

08712240240

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08712244007

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Hatfield Village Watch

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Travis St Lawrence Primary Lower School

01302 840200

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01302 842164

Ash Hill Academy

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Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School

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Dunsville Community Centre

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Richardson Accountancy Limited, Hatfield 07891481446

Hatfield Library

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Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Church

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Hatfield Church Parish Office

01302 350591

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

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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Casanova Pizzeria

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Ash Hill Crescent, Hatfield

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Jessie Credland Foot Clinic 31 High Street Hatfield Home & Garden Blind Ideas, High Street, Hatfield

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The Friendly Gardener Affordable Garden Maintenance

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Sunnybank Garden Centre, Hatfield Woodhouse

01302 842954

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Locksmith Locks & Blocks

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www.locksandblocks.co.uk Total Lock Services, Hatfield

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Security Complete Fire and Security Systems Ltd Auckley

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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

D Burkill Services, Hatfield Bathroom and Kitchen Fitting

07977 138779

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

Nathan Clark Builder Hatfield

01302 215175 07577 884333

JJ Rowney gas & heating engineers.

Plumbing Heating Gas

07460 957 017 Hatfield

Steve Blunt Electrical Contractor 07900188126

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