May 2012, Issue 77, The Hatfield Arrow

HATFIELD

May 2012

Issue No. 77

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Editors Letter…..

Welcome to the May issue of the Hatfield Arrow.

There’s so much going this month and next that I’ve struggled to fit everything in. This is a good thing!

Inside you will find details of events being held over the Jubilee weekend. There’s The Big Lunch which is being held on the Barn field on Sunday 3rd June at 12pm, The Big Tea at Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Chapel on Sunday 3rd June at 3pm and other events which can be found throughout the magazine.

Next months issue will include details of when and where the Olympic torch will be carried through the area.

Please send in any pictures and details of any events or parties etc you hold over the Jubilee weekend or pictures of any decorations put up around your house, and I will include them in the Hatfield Arrow.

My contact details are opposite.

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

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JUNIOR PHOENIX PERFORMS TO FULL HOUSES! On both the 24th and 25th March 2012, 37 children performed at Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall and each performance was a sell out. Every child demonstrated fantastic commitment and professionalism, not to mention talent, during these performances which began with Dick Whittington and were followed by The Wizard of Oz. Congratulations to all the children who impressed many members of their community that weekend with a wonderful show including singing, dancing and, of course, a lot of acting!

You all made Tracey, John and Sally very proud and of course all your families.

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NORTH EAST DONCASTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Advice Column I have heard a lot lately about Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) and banks having to pay out to customers affected. I have one of these policies and I believe it might have been mis-sold to me. What should I do to get my money back?

If the company who sold you payment protection knew it was wrong for you, or didn't check on your circumstances properly before selling it to you, (for example, the policy doesn't cover selfemployed people and you're self-employed), you may be able to make a claim for mis-selling.

This means that the company has sold you a policy when they shouldn't have done, and you may be able to cancel the policy and get a refund. If you think you've been mis-sold PPI for any reason, you can make a complaint to the company that sold you the policy.

You may want to get help from an experienced adviser to do this. You may also want to use our sample PPI complaints letter to help you complain about mis-selling. Go to the Citizens Advice website www.adviceguide.org.uk for a downloadable copy.

If you don't get anywhere with the company which sold you the policy, you may need to refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service. You should use the complaint form on their website at: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

The major banks have written to customers they believe may have been mis-sold PPI. If you have received a letter, it will explain the steps you need to take next.

Finally, beware of companies offering to help you with a claim – many such offers are a front for a scam designed to get you to hand over bank card details or shell out money you will never see again. Others do offer a service but this can work out very expensive and can eat up all the compensation you get, or even leave you in debt. Some cold call or send text messages out of the blue – these are best ignored and deleted. ©Citizens Advice. For the most up-to-date version of this information, please visit www.adviceguide.org.uk 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 Monday & Tuesday between 10:00 & 2:00 or Fri 10:00-11:30. 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 PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OFFICE AT STAINFORTH HAS MOVED ACROSS THE ROAD TO:THE HOPE CENTRE, STAINFORTH METHODIST CHURCH, CHURCH ROAD, STAINFORTH.

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Your Community Page Mr C Littler BChD Dental Surgeon April 2012 TO ALL PATIENTS AND FRIENDS: NOTICE OF RETIREMENT After a great deal of thought, I have decided that it is time to retire. I have been in practice for 35 years, most of these in Hatfield, and feel that the time has come to pass the Practice to a younger pair of hands.

In finding the right person to take on the Practice, it has been of the utmost importance to me that my patients will be looked after with the same care and commitment that I and my staff have tried to give over the years. I feel sure that I have found the right person to do this in Mr Afsar Hussain.

Mr Hussain lives and works in the Doncaster area. His father has a Dental Practice in the centre of Doncaster, and both Mr Afsar Hussain and his father are very much respected in the local dental community.

I would like to thank all my patients and staff for the loyalty and support you have shown over the years. When I first came to work in Hatfield, I was made to feel very welcome by the local community. I know you will extend the same warm welcome and support to Mr Hussain.

I have asked Mr Hussain to add a final paragraph to this letter by way of introduction.

Yours sincerely, Mr Colin Littler BChD

From Mr Afsar Hussain: I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Colin Littler for entrusting to me his well-established practice and patients of over 25 years. The staff and I will do our best to make this an easy and comfortable transition and I will strive to provide patients with the same quality of care and respect that Mr Littler has demonstrated over the years.

After much thought, I am delighted to announce that from the 30 April 2012, the practice will be called “Churchview Dental Practice – Hatfield”.

I look forward to meeting you all soon.

Yours sincerely, Mr Afsar Hussain BDS

SPIDER ALLEY UP-DATE: I am pleased to report that the public footpath which leads from the Hatfield churchyard, to Jubilee fields, known locally as "Spider Alley" which was closed when the development of the vicarage grounds took place, at this stage residents of Hatfield approached Hatfield Town Council for help with the matter, I was one of only two Councillors that took the trouble to attended the Public enquiry, and to speak for the reinstatement of Spider Alley, the enquiry found in favour of the residents and an order was made to reinstate the public right of way, only for the decision to be challenge by the land owner on a "minor" technicality, I felt so strongly about this that I put my own name forward to try and over turn the High Court ruling, I fought this through Hatfield Town Council, of which I am a Councillor, and met ferocious opposition from the leader of the Labour group and some of his Councillors, who took the side of the land owner? over that of the local residents, I believe the footpath is part of the heritage of the village of Hatfield and it's community, I hope when it is reopened you all enjoy the freedom of your fine village, Hatfield town Councillor, Mick Glynn, (Opinions expressed by myself, in no way reflect those of Hatfield Town Council or it's Councillors

Everyone in Hatfield should now have a copy of the village plan, the library has spare copies should this not be the case – thank you for all your very positive comments about the plan.

The Hatfield Village Watch website is now live www.hatfieldvillagewatch.org.uk - new members are joining every day, only £10 annual membership.

There are approx 120 incidents of crime and ASB locally every month.

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The scheme is supported by South Yorkshire Police and Doncaster MBC and is registered with the National Neighbourhood Watch.

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Easter Easter is one of the most important times in the Christian celebrations. Easter is when Jesus was crucified on the cross on Calvary Hill. In our school, we did a church service to celebrate the Easter story.

In Year 6, we have been learning about the important characters in the Easter story. We learnt that it was infact the Sargison and the Pharisee that wanted Jesus dead, not the Romans. On the cross Jesus was made to wear a crown of thorns.

Megan and Harry Both Travis upper and lower school did a fantastic Easter service. The upper school’s service was on Wednesday 27th March 2012. It took place in St Lawrence church and it was about three trees who had different dreams. The first tree wanted to be the most beautiful tree, and a treasure chest filled with gold and precious stones.

The second tree wanted to be a strong sailing ship and carry important kings.

The third tree wanted to remain on the hillside and pointing to God. When the woodcutters came they were chopped down but became something better than they could have hoped.

We finished our service with celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and praying to God. Emily and Callum The first tree wished to be strong, but ended up being made into a totally different thing. Let me tell you about the first tree. The first tree was boring and ordinary and wanted to be big and strong.

However, when the woodcutters came, the tree was chopped down and cut into a boring feeding trough for animals. Little did the tree know that on the 25 th December he would hold the world’s most precious gift in his hands as Mary and Joseph laid down baby Jesus.

Maisy and Ethan The second tree got turned into a boat that would sail across waters. Jesus and the Disciples travelled on the boat. The boat was worried that everyone was going to argue and a storm would come, but instead they didn’t and Jesus calmed the waters. The second tree, who wanted to be a strong sailing ship had been turned into a small fishing boat but had been given the most important job ever.

Mitchel, Abigail and Jack.

The third tree wanted to stay in the field and point to God however, when the woodcutters came, they chopped it into long beams of wood. The tree now expected to be thrown into a pile of sticks but instead he was made into a cross to hold the greatest gift ever: Jesus! It was so happy to point to God and be remembered for thousands of years after!

Interior Painter & Decorator Mattie and Olivia During this week the pupils of Travis St Lawrence, 40 Years Experience have thoroughly enjoyed the work they’ve been No Job Too Small doing and the wonderful Easter service in church!

They have learnt more about the Easter story and how Jesus sacrificed himself for us. Everyone Call Peter Knight On (pupils and staff) at Travis St Lawrence, wish you a Tel:01302 844228 very happy Easter and a wonderful holidays!

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Hatfield Woodhouse Amateur Gardening Society (HWAGS) SPRING SHOW - 17 March 2012 A very successful Spring Show was held at Hatfield Woodhouse Working Men's Club on Saturday 17 March. There were about fifty classes, some exclusively for children, and as ever at the Spring Show there was a really good entry in the various Bulb Classes. There were also many entries in the Cookery Classes, with the most competitors for a number of years in the Set Recipe Class, which was for an Apple Cake.

Competitors started to display their entries just after 9am on the morning of the Show. Just before 11am, all the competitors left the Hall for the judging to begin. The judging was done by Lee Plevey (horticultural classes), Julie Parker (Cookery) and Sandra Brook (Handicrafts).

The Show was officially opened to the public at 2pm, and this was done by the Mayor of Hatfield, Mr John Brown (who is also the President of the Society).

At 3pm the Cup and Trophy winners were announced and presentations made to the successful entrants. This year the winners were: Bulb Cup - Maria Brack, Kitching Memorial Trophy-Maria Brack, Jubilee Trophy-Ron Gathercole, Jean Lewis Trophy-Maria Brack, Cookery Cup-Angela Shoulder, Betty Colwill Trophy-Maria Brack, Handicrafts Cup-Brenda White After the presentation of Cups and Trophies, the President auctioned any entries which were not claimed. Mr Brown conducted the Auction in his characteristic way, with amusing comments during the bidding. The proceeds from the Auction went towards expenses for the Show.

MONTHLY MEETING IN APRIL. This month we ventured into the world of garden birds. Our guide was an RSBP volunteer worker, Sue Clifton, who is based at the RSPB's Old Moor reserve which is situated between Wath upon Dearne and Wombwell. Sue's talk was based on the Big Garden Bird Watch, an annual event which takes place each year in January. The results for 2012 have just been published (www.rspb.org.uk) and this year's figures for South Yorkshire were used to illustrate the talk. The top bird in South Yorkshire gardens is the House Sparrow, followed 8,12 &16 Seats by the Starling and the Blackbird. At the bottom Local & National Travel of the Top 20 were Jackdaws and Bullfinches. The Goldfinch has become more common in recent years, but the Greenfinch has seriously declined.

We Specialise in : Airport and Hotel An even worse decline is the Song Thrush, which Transfers, Days /Nights Out, Family did not even make it into our top 20. The talk Occasions/ Outings, Coastal Trips, Special was well illustrated with an array of beautiful Occasions, Sporting Events, Weekends photographs, with knowledgeable comments from Away, Corporate and Contract Hire.

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Welcome back to Hatfield Woodhouse! We hope you all had a jolly Easter and didn’t eat too many chocolate eggs! Hasn’t this year gone by so quickly? Here are things we’ve been up to and are looking forward to: HWPS Becoming an Academy Recently, Mrs Acton, now the Principal, has confirmed that Hatfield Woodhouse Primary will become an academy. The governors have decided to keep the school name the same but make a very small change to the uniform. We will keep the badge on the front, but we will have a swirl on the shoulder. The minor-changed uniform will be on sale for the parents to buy for their children from July.

Olympics This term, our school is focusing on the biggest sports event in the world. The Olympics is so special to us this year because the world-wide sports event is being in our country! We will be looking at the Olympic values in assembly. Additional sports events will be held as well as P.E. sessions to further support our learning on Olympic events. On the 18 th June we will be celebrating our Olympic Day, having our own opening ceremony and special events.

The Olympic torch Tuesday26th June will be very exiting event. Due to the Olympics being held in London, an Olympic torch will be carried through Hatfield. As this is such an exiting event plans are being to see how we can link this to our learning.

Goodbye Miss Hird!

In the near future, H.W.P.S will be saying goodbye to our admired year 6 teacher, Miss Hird. She has been teaching at our school for a long time which makes it a shame because the school wasn’t anticipating her leaving. The teachers, along with class 6 are putting a contribution into getting a present for Miss Hird, we already know what we are planning on giving her! We will also be having a leaving assembly on Friday 27th April for her. We might all shed a few tears!

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ASH HILL ACADEMY RESIDENTS FROM MANOR VIEW CARE HOME VISIT ASH HILL ACADEMY On Wednesday 28 March, six residents from the Manor View Care Home came to Ash Hill Academy to participate in a Ceramic Workshop. The residents were assisted by four of our 6th form students, James Marran, Shaun Abbot, Roy Evans and Laura Churchward and they reproduced Ceramic Easter decorations. The workshop was enjoyed by all and our students were certainly entertained by the stories which were told!

COPPICE STUDENTS TAKE PART IN WORKSHOPS Eight students from Coppice School have been attending at craft workshops at Ash Hill Academy. The workshops have had an Easter Theme and have been taking place in the Art Department. The students have had fun creating masks, ceramic decorations and Easter baskets.

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Still Life, Landscapes and Geisha Girls

An Exhibition of Water Colour and Cross Stitch By Mavis J Asplin The Exhibition will be open to the public from Monday 16April 2012 until Friday 1 June 2012, Monday–Friday 9am-4pm.

The work is on show in the Auditorium Gallery at Ash Hill Academy, Ash Hill, Doncaster, DN7 6JH Occasionally the Auditorium Gallery is used for conferences and meetings so please ring the college on 01302 840961 before you visit the exhibition, to avoid disappointment. For further information call Angie Hardwick, Community Co-ordinator on 07730572908 or email hardwicka@ashhillacademy.org.uk

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Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Hatfield Woodhouse Members and Friends of Hatfield Woodhouse Chapel extend an Invitation to anyone who would like to join us in this historic event The Chapel are holding a number of events over the Jubilee weekend.

Saturday 2 June 2012

Coffee Morning

10.00 am - 12 noon Why not call in and try a bacon buttie or buy some homemade cakes

Sunday 3rd June 2012

BIG TEA

3.00pm Followed By an Evening Service at 6.00pm for those who would like to stay

Monday 4 June 2012

Diamond Jubilee Fayre Including Children’s Fancy Dress Competition It is Free to enter and entries to be made before 2.30pm on the day and judging will take place at 3.00pm Fayre - 1.00pm - 5.00pm Natural England are having a display and providing children’s activities Why not pop in and have a go on the Tombola, buy a raffle ticket, browse the stalls or just have a chat and a cup of Tea/Coffee

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As part of the Celebrations Beacons are being lit across the country on 4 June 2012.

Hatfield Woodhouse will be lighting a bonfire at approximately 10.30pm - why not look out on the Monday evening and see this lighting the sky.

Also over the weekend there will be a display of items entitled

'60 Years of Change'

If you have any items or memorabilia which you would like to be displayed please contact (as below).

Also why not decorate the outside of your property to the Jubilee theme. There will be a competition of 'best display' so please let us know if you would like to take part (judged 2 June 2012, winners announced 4 June 2012).

It is our aim to raise money to ( i) Plant a tree in the village to commemorate the jubilee - exact location not known at present. ( ii) Give every child aged 16 or under in Hatfield Woodhouse a commemorative mug. Mugs can be collected on Monday 4 June 2012 (1-5pm) or at the Coffee Morning on Saturday 9 June (10.00 am - 12.00 noon).

To help us compile a list please let me know the names/ages of your children.

The Boundaries few have used for Children receiving mugs are Huggin Carr Lane, West End, Cemetery Rd, Brierholme, Epworth Road, Tudworth areas for all School Children 16 and under regardless of which school they attend.

To help us achieve this we are asking local businesses for their help / support.

This could either be donations of prizes for the raffle / tombola or monetary etc.

For further information regarding any of the events above, or to register your interest in taking part in the decorated property/garden, please contact: Jenny Garrett on 01302 840072 or Julie Parker on 01302 883478

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Here is your starter for 10 !!

Most Arrow readers will already know I went to University in Lancashire and that while I was there I managed to rise to the lofty heights of Student Union President. I was almost the Lancashire Obama. The Uni, although very prosperous, was basically the Aldi of Universities in the red rose county but what we failed to have in the world of academia we certainly made up for with alcohol consumption. In fact Preston Uni (or The University of Central Lancashire to give it its Sunday name) ranked in the top 5 of all Universities in terms of beer consumption and had a turnover of close to £1.5 million per year. One afternoon, as I sat in my office along with the LGB Officer (Lesbian Gay and/or Bi-sexual), the Disability Officer, the Head of the Vegetarian Guerrilla group and my good friend the General Secretary, a letter plonked into my ‘in-tray’ from Granada Studies.

In a scene straight out the comedy series ‘The Young Ones’ I stood up and announced that we had been selected to take part in University Challenge on TV. After a brief but full-on panic I further explained that we needed to select four of our finest, brightest and most academically gifted students to take part. We also needed to get a move on as the deadline for the pre-tv interviews was not too far away. I sprung into gear like a tank commander, informing the Executive Committee of my plan to place an advertisement in the student paper and to organise a method of selection that no doubt see the cream rise to the top. The Communists immediately objected, the Liberals wanted a Steering Group to be elected. The Hunt Saboteurs warned that they would boycott everything.

And the Legalise Drugs Rep popped out of his personal cloud of smoke long enough to say he was “cool with everything”. And so the process of selection began in earnest. The advert was placed, explaining we needed four students guaranteed at least a first degree or equivalent, a higher masters or PhD (or equivalent) and an all round bang on general knowledge. The forms were completed, the heats were organised and after two weeks of intense selection we whittled down to our elite - four of Preston’s finest minds. They gathered in my office for final approval. We had Giles from Gillingham reading Economics, Hugo from Swansea reading Molecular Physics, Seth (Team Captain) from Doncaster reading Football Studies and Barry from Leeds reading Carpet Design and Fabric Softeners. I could smell a rat when I heard Football Studies but the sweet aroma of the softener threw me off the scent. What on earth would those courses do for anyone in the world of work (both of them are worth a fortune now, by the way) We faxed off the completed forms, hitting the deadline with just minutes to spare. I waited a week and then the phone rang to explain that we had made it through the first stage and that the Granada suits would like to meet our team to see if they could be carried through to the live TV sessions. However, there was a small problem. Due to our late entry the only venue left to meet us was in Nottingham at the Carlton TV studios. I summoned our skipper Seth and explained that I had managed to wangle the use of an SU minibus, an allowance of £20 per person and as much fuel as they needed to get to Nottingham. I dispatched him on his way with the interview details and words of encouragement, explaining that the hopes of the first former Polytechnic to be on University Challenge wrested in their intelligent hands. Seth reassured me that he would do the Institution proud and that he would also do well for Yorkshire, before disappearing into the distance.

The week went by and I hadn’t heard a thing from anyone. Another three days passed and still nothing. I eventually cracked and called Seth at home to find out how things had progressed. Seth

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answered rather gingerly and admitted things had got a little complicated and that there was good and some bad news. I probed but he explained that his news had to be delivered in person and that he would pop into my office later that day. In the meantime the University Chancellor had given me a call explaining that he had arranged to meet the team and that he had also instructed the University Communications Team to come and take some pictures for the Alumni Magazine. “It is about time we had something positive to write about,” he bellowed. True to his word Seth came into my office and sat twitching like a laboratory rat while fiddling with his shoelaces. I told him that if the team had done badly then these things happen and it was better to have at least given it a go.

Seth began his story. Due to traffic problems they had arrived late at the studios, and had also neglected to take the room details I had given them. So they had missed the opportunity to take part in the programme. I sat there more than perplexed that I’d been kept out of the loop for so long – remember this was in the days before mobile phones. I have to admit I gave him a piece of my mind and reminded him the lengths we had gone to get a team to Nottingham. I stopped in my temper tracks, hadn’t Seth said there was good AND bad news? Seth, glad of the cessation in hostilities began to recount his tale. Whilst they had been late for the interviews, which had ultimately lead to team members blaming each other - which then resulted in Hugo and Giles storming off in disgust - all had not been lost. As Seth and Barry licked their wounds in the waiting room deciding what to do next, they had been approached by a rather flushed looking TV technician who had enquired if they were the next two contestants for this week’s episode of Dale Winton’s Supermarket Sweep. Thinking on their feet these two Yorkshiremen were not going to let an opportunity for redemption pass them by. Seizing the chance like a predatory goalscorer Seth and Barry stole the show, so to speak, and romped home to a convincing victory - resulting in a first prize of £2,000. Now this put me in a quandary. Now I could also understand Seth’s reluctance to communicate how they had done. I sat and mused not only on what to do with the two grand but also what I was going to tell the University Chancellor, whose PA had now rung my office at least five times looking for her photo op. Being a former politics student I decided the best thing to do was to lie. I’d keep the story suppressed for as long as possible and deny everything! In hindsight I could have gone a long way in Politics!

I went to see the Chancellor later that week explaining that our team had been vetoed by the show’s producers at this stage and that we had been informed to apply for the following year where our application would be warmly received. Meanwhile, Seth and Barry had been told to explain the same story and that they’re appearance with Dale Winton was just a matter of co-incidence and nothing else. As for the money, well the way I saw it Seth and Barry had won this fair and square and that as long as the SU had its finances reimbursed then the rest would belong to them.

Whenever this story came up at meetings I would simply stick to my story and eventually it became yesterday’s chip paper and the wind blew it over - especially when I put the price of beer up by 20p in the SU bar.

Its last appearance came at the end of the year when I gave my annual SU report to the University Board, something which was usually a light-hearted way to end the year. I was thanked by the Chancellor for “steadying the ship”, “being honest and sincere” and even though I was “from t’other side o’ hill” so to speak I had been a good President.

He then stated that although us students were not the most academically gifted and had been turned down by University Challenge at least we were good at shopping – before giving me a knowing wink.

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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 The Hope Centre, Stainforth Methodist Church, Church Road, Stainforth Sessions available at Thorne every Mon, & Fri or Stainforth every Tuesday.

Please call our enquiry assessment line on 0844 499 4137 between 10am - 2pm Monday & Tuesday or Friday 10am - 12 Noon Drop In Sessions may also be available.

Debt Advice by appointment 01405 741457 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.

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Increasing Safety - Correct tyre pressure prevents blow outs resulting in a 50% reduction in tyre failures.

Improving Performance - Correct tyre pressure prevents over contact with the road surface resulting in improved steering, handling and braking.

Reducing CO2 emissions - By inflating with nitrogen the vehicle user can be safe in the knowledge that they are also reducing CO2 emissions from less fuel consumption.

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Woodhouse Phoenix In Association With Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall

Proudly Present An Amateur Production of

By Tim Firth (By kind permission of Samuel French Ltd

At The Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall 1st September 2012 An Amateur Premiere Dinner Theatre - Three Course Meal Followed by the show.

Doors open 5.30pm for 6pm start Tickets ÂŁ24 - Dress Formal 2nd, 7th and 8th September 2012 Conventional Theatre Setting Doors open 6.15pm for 7.15pm start Tickets ÂŁ7.00 A Proportion of Royalties & Profits will be donated to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

To book tickets and table please contact Colin Hepworth on 01302 840437 Please book early to avoid disappointment Licensed Bar available before the performance and at the interval

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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Driving in the Countryside Continued Dear readers, On a smooth, satisfying, traffic free drive in the country, it’s easy for even the experienced driver to go too fast.

The simple rule you must always apply: can you stop within the distance you can see to be clear ahead?

Always be prepared for the worst-case scenario, whether that’s horse riders, cyclists, oncoming vehicles overtaking a slow-moving tractor and trailer, a broken- down vehicle or even a farmer with his herd of cows.

Rural road surfaces can hold any number of surprises for the unobservant and unwary driver.

Loose gravel, mud, wet leaves, potholes, raised drain covers, deep puddles, extreme cambers, slippery road surfaces, fallen tree branches, debris from farm machinery.

Good drivers on the other hand, are always ready to encounter hazards around the next bend and alter their speed and line accordingly.

Always remain a safe stopping distance behind other vehicles, If someone is driving too close behind you, allow extra distance from the vehicle in front of you, as this will give you a longer braking time. Allowing this extra time will keep you safer, your brake lights will indicate that you are slowing and this will give the driver behind you the extra time to react to the situation.

If you are following a large van or lorry, drop back a little to gain a better view around them.

The invitation in last months Arrow Magazine for our readers to have a Free Public Assessment Drive had an excellent response.

We would like to keep this offer open to anyone who may have missed the opportunity of having a Free One Hour drive with our Observers, contact details below.

Just think a free chance to improve your driving skills, it may just save a life!

This offer is only available in the Arrow Magazines.

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

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WHAT’S ON?

THE FRIENDS OF HATFIELD CHURCH BUILDING TRUST. Our Name the Easter Bunny competition was won by John Chaplin and we raised £352 on the Coffee Morning on 31st March.

Coffee Morning on Sat 16th June at the Barn, 10-12pm with Tombola, home made cakes and raffle. All proceeds to the Friends of Hatfield Church Building Trust.

FASHION SHOW / SALE Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall Tuesday 29th May. High Street Clothes, all sizes, bargain prices. Doors open 7pm. Show starts 7.30pm. £3 per ticket. All proceeds go to Clic Sargeant.

Tickets from Colin & Elaine Hepworth 01302 840437.

All items purchased on the night can be bought with cash or credit or debit card.

Hosted by SD Fashion Show Company, Nottingham.

HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL SUNDAY SERVICE 6PM. May 6th Rev Keith Jump May 13th Rev W Wallbank May 20th Mr David Hepworth May 27th Rev Keith Jump (Communion) HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL COFFEE MORNINGS SATURDAY 10AM - 12NOON. May 5th Project 2000 May 12th Altzheimers Society May 19th Smile Train May 26th Hatfield Woodhouse Amateur Gardening Society HATFIELD WOODHOUSE METHODIST CHAPEL Jigsaw challenge Evening 7pm - £2 entry - Prize for winning team THE NEXT PACT (PARTNERS & COMMUNITY TOGETHER) MEETINGS. At the EDDT Building, Station Road, Dunscroft on Wednesday 2nd May 2012. All meetings start at 6.30pm with limited car park available.

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HATFIELD LIBRARY Come along and support Hatfield Library, You can request a book online and browse our 24hour catalogue, or why not browse the new digital library where you can download five books of your choice, - we have lots to offer We are taking names for a lovely walk on Hatfield Moors on Saturday the 12th May everyone welcome. Tel 842064 to put your name down.

Needles and Pins crafting group will meet on 4th & 18th May 10.00-12.00 all crafters welcome for more details Tel 842064 We have a 2 hour session organised for adults on designing beautiful gift boxes £2.50 if you are interested tel 842064 to book a place.

Coffee Morning & Book Sale on the 19th May between 10.30-12.00noon at the library in aid of Diabetes.

New Opening Times Are: Monday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Tuesday 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

Wednesday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Thursday 10.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Friday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Saturday 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.

FUND RAISING NIGHT AT HATFIELD WOODHOUSE WORKING MEN’S CLUB IN AID OF RYAN’S RAINBOW 4th May, 7.30pm. Including the live band ‘XXX’ Tickets £5.00 available from Woodhouse Club or from Eve and Derek (Ryan’s Grandparents) on 01302 352491. Ryan suffers from a condition called Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and his condition can be helped enormously by going to America to use a machine and to purchase a machine to bring home. The cost for this is £15000. See website www.ryansrainbow.co.uk HATFIELD CAMERA CLUB 2012 We meet every Wednesday evening at the Ash Hill Academy 7pm till 9pm The Weekly Theme

May 2nd Skyline May 9th A G M and Social Evening + Planning for the Future

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By popular request St Lawrence Church Hatfield are holding their Annual

Plant Sale

Saturday 19th May 2-4pm in the church. Admission on the door 50p This year a large selection of bedding plants, perennials, vegetables and herbs, garden sundries, raffle, cake stall, tea/coffee & biscuits.

No entry before 2:00 p.m.

Cake and plant donations welcome 10-12 on the day, thank you!

All proceeds to church funds.

Please reuse your own bags where possible.

CARE FOR A CUPPA? SATURDAY 19TH MAY, 10:30-12:00 HATFIELD LIBRARY Please come and join us to raise money for Diabetes UK and JDRF, both organisations which support families affected by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

There will be a variety of stalls, a tombola, a raffle and many children’s activities. Tea, coffee and juice will be available.

There will also be a cake stall and a plant sale. Please come and support us.

Philippa Cousins

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS/FINANCE Richardson Accountancy Limited, Hatfield 07891481446

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Barry Gill Sales & Repairs, Hatfield

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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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Casanova Pizzeria Ash Hill Crescent, Hatfield ‘Established 1989’

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

ENTERTAINMENT Superstar Dj - Mobile Disco, Parties, Weddings etc

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY Jessie Credland Foot Clinic 31 High Street Hatfield

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Lisa’s Toning & Tanning Studio,

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The Willows Dental Practice HOME & GARDEN

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Blind Ideas, High Street, Hatfield

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Sunnybank Garden Centre, Hatfield Woodhouse

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LOCKSMITH 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

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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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Longstaff Electrical Services, Hatfield, 07902 008118

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Martin Johnson Plumbing & Heating Repairs, Hatfield

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