The Sprotbrough Arrow

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.

Best wishes

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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

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St Marys Church Hall and Stable Bookings Tel: 07761 536676 Tel: 01302 570971 (an answerphone service is on)

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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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