February 2024
Issue No. 219
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Welcome to the February issue of the
Sprotbrough Arrow Well hello February, you are always such a welcome after the long 31 days of January, and you are here a little longer this ‘leap year’. So, hands up who made it? Resolutions still in place? Dry January done? New challenges started? Or like me, are you just glad you made it… Whatever you achieved, February offers some light relief with the fun of Valentine’s Day and the Wild Bistro Café at The Yorkshire Hive have a great offer to tempt you with. With half term beckoning, Boston Park have some fun lined up to keep our younger (and older) people entertained with lambing week. The March issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 14th February. The Arrow will be delivered by 1st March 2024.
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RICHMOND HILL PRIMARY ACADEMY
A big welcome back to the new school term, from all at Richmond Hill Primary Academy! It’s been a great start back to the new term, with lots of exciting things happening around school. All of our year groups have been busy learning about their new topics. Here we have Year 6 during the launch of their new text, Skellig. They enjoyed a creative day, using chalk and clay and made some fantastic creations, well done!
Year 1 have been out in force, checking the weather forecast… watch this space everyone, we have young geographers in the making.
Our Reception children are enjoying their new topic, ‘A Starry Night’, looking at the constellations projected on their classroom ceiling and then researching into all things linked to space.
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Year 2 have had an introduction to their new text, Stone Girl Bone Girl and combined this with their new foundation topic ‘Coastlines’. We can’t wait to find out what else they will discover in this new topic this term.
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Sprotbrough Community Library Courses & Activities Day
Time
Weekly Courses/Events
Mon
9.30 am - 11.30am
Baby Bunnies - Baby massage and baby yoga
Mon
10.15am - 11.15am
Preschool Storytime - free, term time only
Mon
2pm - 3pm
Shared Reading - free, drop in
Mon
2pm - 3pm
Books ‘R’ Us - every second Monday
Tues
10.15am - 12.15pm
Creative Writing - £2 per session, first session free
Tues
1pm - 3pm
Craft Club - fortnightly, ring to check dates
Tues
2pm - 3pm
Sprotbrough Readers Group - every second Tuesday of the month, free
Tues
7.15pm - 9.15pm
Introduction to Practical Philosophy
Tues
7.15pm - 9.15pm
Practical Philosophy
Weds
11.30am - 12.30pm
Chair Based Exercise - £5 per session
Weds
3pm - 4.30pm
Lego Club - free, drop in
Weds
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Weight Watchers
Weds
7.15pm - 9.15pm
Practical Philosophy
Thurs
9am - 10:30am
Sing and Shake for the 0-5s - free
Fri
10am - 11am
Social Group - fortnightly, please ring the library to check dates
Sat
10am - 11am
Sound Therapy - every second Saturday, £10 or £15 with Yoga
Sat
11am - 12pm
Yoga - every second Saturday - £10 or £15 with Sound Therapy
February 2024 Volunteers Needed
We are a great group of volunteers that offer support to the community and each other. We are always in need of support and additional volunteers. If you can give any time at all please get in touch. Telephone us on 01302 782436 or email us at enquiries.scll@gmail.com.
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Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School
Working together to learn, grow and achieve our very best. School and Curriculum News (including belated Christmas news!) Celebration Time Whilst it already seems a long time ago, children at Orchard very much enjoyed the festive season! Back in December, it was lovely to see children dancing at the Christmas disco, playing games at their Christmas party and savouring a delicious Christmas dinner on the last day of term. They were all absolutely delighted that Father Christmas had time to visit school to present each of them with a gift too. Thank you, Santa! Concerts After a busy few weeks practising for our Christmas Concerts, it was fabulous to see the final performances in the last week of term. Nursery children enjoyed singing some of their favourite Christmas songs and children in Reception clearly had fun sharing their ‘Wriggly Nativity’. We couldn’t believe how much our Y1 children remembered as they told their Talk for Writing story ‘The Gingerbread Elf’ and children in Year 2 really rose to the occasion performing their ‘Fireside Nativity’ through a combination of narrative, song and dance. Well done to all children, we are so proud of you! A huge thank you to the staff who worked hard to make these concerts possible and to all the Orchard parents/carers that came to support. Christingle Assembly As part of their work in RE, the children in school made Christingles with the help of representatives from The Children’s Society. In the run-up to this occasion, many children had collected coins in order to support the good work of the Children’s Society. These donations were presented to members of the Children’s Society and were gratefully received. We would like to pass on a big thank you to Reverend Amanda for joining us at our special Christingle assembly.
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Christmas Choir and Cookies As part of the music curriculum and our commitment to the National Music Plan, we give all children at Orchard the opportunity to sing on a weekly basis and provide them with termly opportunities to perform to an audience. Alongside our concerts last term, our school choir also met every week. It is made up of over 40 children who choose to give up a playtime to practise and hone their singing skills. The choir donned their Christmas hats and accessories, braved the weather in December and entertained parents as they arrived at school to collect their children. There was a lovely atmosphere which was made even more special by the arrival of Stevie the Donkey! The children were thrilled to see Stevie and his accompanying elves. We would like to give a huge thanks to Evie’s family for bringing him to see us. The cookies that were sold at the occasion were well received and helped to raise £112.50 for school funds. Thank you everyone! Mrs Westerman would also like to thank all choir children for their continued enthusiasm and the fabulous performance on the day!
Our Community Save the Children The children looked fabulous in their Christmas jumpers, shirts, dresses and accessories in December and we raised £318.50 for the Save the Children Christmas appeal. Thank you to all those that donated! Kindness Pledge At Orchard we have recently taken the ‘Choose Kindness’ pledge as part of Doncaster's Choose Kindness movement. This movement celebrates and champions kindness across the city and the fantastic community spirit that has shone through in the toughest times. Everyone across Doncaster is being encouraged to support by taking the Choose Kindness Pledge. Taking the pledge means that you agree to support the values of the movement and choose to spread the spirit of kindness across Doncaster. All children at Orchard have enjoyed sharing the ‘Be The Kind Kid’ book that supports and promotes the values of the Choose Kindness Movement. The story is about a young girl named Ellie who decides to set up a kindness club in school after finding out that Lilly, a new student, is being bullied. This touching story teaches us all that one small act of kindness can make a world of difference. They have also enjoyed listening to the story ‘Kind’ which reinforces the many ways that we can be kind to one another and supports the ‘Three Peas Charity’ which gives vital help to refugees from war-torn countries. There really is no limit to the benefits of choosing kindness and the powerful difference that this makes to people. One kind act can indeed spark another! It can brighten a grey day, touch a stranger's heart and inspire a chain reaction of kindness. So, if you haven’t made or For all your roofing needs decided on your 2024 new year’s resolutions being extra New showroom opening in kind is a great one to start with! We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy 2024 filled with kindness and we look forward to sharing more Orchard news throughout the coming year!
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What’s On In Sprotbrough? Day
Activity
Meeting Place
Time
Mon
Guides
Sprotbrough Library
7.00—8.30pm
Mon
Just Dance has 'various' classes
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough
Mon
Nelly Stagles School of Dance
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
Mon
Scottish Dancing
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
7.30pm—9.45pm
Mon
Pilates
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.30am-10.30am
Mon
Little Thinkers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
1.00pm—3pm
Mon
Brownies
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
6.15-7.45pm
4.30pm—5.00pm
Mon
Transformation 12 fitness
St Mary’s Church Hall
7.15-8.15pm
Mon
Beavers (6-7yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
6.00-7.30pm
Tue
Nelly Stagles School of Dance
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
4.30pm—8pm
Tue
Cre8 Drama
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough
10am—11am
Tue
Slimming World
The Stables, Sprotbrough
5.30pm—7.30pm
Tue
Coffee Morning (Term time only)
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
10.30-11.30am
Tue
Painting Class
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
2.00-4.00pm
Tue
Cubs (8-10yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
6.30-8.00pm
Tue
67th Sprotbrough Scouts—Cubs
Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall
6pm-7.30pm 7.30—10.30pm
Tue
Sequence Dancing
Royal British Legion Club
Tue
67th Sprotbrough Scouts
Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall
7.30pm—9.30pm
Wed
Sprotbrough Park Playtime (term time)
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.30-11am
Wed
Yoga
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough
10—11.30am
Wed
Story Time & Activities Alternate weeks
Sprotbrough Library
1pm—2pm
Wed
B’Fit with Cheryl
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough
6.15-8.30pm
Wed
67th Scouts—Beavers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall
5.30pm—6.45pm
Wed
Little Movers
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
10.15am—11.15am
Wed
Scouts (11-14)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
7.00-9pm
Wed
Community Church
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
2pm—3pm
Thurs
LT Fitness
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough
11-12.15pm
Thurs
Little tykes (childminders drop in)
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.15—11.00am
Thurs
Playtime
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.30am– 11am
Thurs
Thursday Club
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
1.30-4.00pm
Thurs
Playtime
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
1.30pm-2.30pm
Thurs
Rainbows
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
4.45-5.45pm
Thurs
Male Voice Choir
Royal British legion Club
7pm—9pm
Thurs
Ridgeway School of Dance
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
4.45-8pm
Thurs
Brownies
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
6.00-7.30pm
Thurs
Yoga Class
St Marys Church Hall
7—8.30pm
Thurs Fri
Explorer Scouts (14-18yrs) Frog Phonics
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough Sprotbrough Methodist Church
7.30-9.30pm 9.30—11.30am
Fri
NCT Play Group
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9am—12.30pm
Fri
Sequence Dance—Ian Sadler
Royal British Legion Club
1.00-3.30pm
Sat
Sequence Dancing
Royal British Legion Club
7.30—10.30pm
Sat
Transformation 12 fitness
St Mary’s Church Hall
9.30-10.30am
Sat
Ridgeway School of Dance
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9am—2.45pm
Sun
Sunday Club
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
10am—11am
Sun
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Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
t-Time, Crafts, bible stories and more
St Marys Church Hall
4—5pm—check hall for dates
What’s on in Warmsworth? Day
Activity
Meeting Place
Time
Monday
Warmsworth Pre School
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9.05am-3.05pm
Tuesday
Warmsworth Pre School
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9.05am-3.05pm
Tuesday
Rainbows
Warmsworth Community Centre
6pm-7pm
Tuesday
Brownies
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
6pm-7.30pm
Tuesday
Ladies Club
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
7pm-9pm
Wednesday
Warmsworth Pre School
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9.05am-3.05pm
Thursday
Warmsworth Pre School
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9.05am-3.05pm
Thursday
Dancing Class
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
4pm-9pm
Thursday
Watercolours
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
10am-12 noon
Friday
Warmsworth Pre School
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9.05am-3.05pm
Sprotbrough Goldsmith Centre Bookings Tel: 788093 sprotcuspc@btconnect.com
Methodist Church Hall Bookings Tel: 570036 sprotmeth.park@yahoo.co.uk(office hours 10am-12noon Fri in term time only)
St Marys Church Hall and Stable Bookings Tel: 07761 536676 Tel: 01302 570971 (an answerphone service is on)
bookings.sprotbrough@gmail.com
Warmsworth Community Centre Tel: 01302 858200 Sprotbrough Community Library Room Hire Bookings
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Monthly Events in Sprotbrough & Warmsworth Monthly
Activity
Meeting Place
Time
3rd Monday 1st & 3rd Tuesday
St Mary’s Mothers Union
The Stable, Main Street, Sp’boro
7.30pm- 9.30pm
Sequence Dancing
Royal British Legion Club
7.30-10.30pm
1st Wednesday
Sprotbrough Wives
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
7.30-10.00pm
2nd Thursday
Lunch Club
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
12.15pm - 2.00pm
2nd Thursday
Jigsaw Puzzle library
The Stable, main Street, Sprotbrough
1.00pm—3pm
2nd Tuesday
Sprotbrough WI
St Mary’s Church Hall
7.30—9.30pm
Thursday, every 2 weeks
Ladies Circle
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
7pm—9.30pm
3rd Thursday
Sprotbrough & Cusworth PC
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
7pm—9pm
2nd Monday
Ladies Club Committee
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
7pm-9pm
2nd Monday
Parish Council meeting
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
7pm-9pm
1st Thursday
Warmsworth WI
Warmsworth Community Centre
7—9pm
2nd Monday
Ward Councillors Surgery
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
6—7pm
1st Tuesday
Warmsworth & Edlington Lions Club
The Holiday Inn, Warmsworth, DN4 NUX
7pm
Last Friday of the month
Sprotbrough Village History Group
St Mary’s Church Hall, Main Street, Sprotbrough.
2pm—4pm
3rd Wednesday
Warmsworth Neighbourhood Watch
Cricket Club
7pm
1st Wednesday
Friends of Cusworth Park
Cusworth Hall
10.15—12noon
3rd Friday of the month
Craft-antics Club
The Stable, Main Street, Sprotbrough
10 - 4pm
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