Sprotbrough Arrow May 2025

Covering Warmsworth

May 2025

Issue No. 235

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Welcome to the May issue of the

Sprotbrough Arrow As the days grow longer and the sunshine starts to make a more regular appearance, it’s wonderful to see our local community buzzing with activity and good spirits. This month, we celebrate the simple joy of sharing time with one another.

Our villages are full of people who care for each other, and this shines through in our local coffee clubs and social gatherings which bring smiles, laughter, and friendships old and new. It’s these little gatherings that remind us how important it is to stay connected and look out for those around us.

In May, we’ll have the honour of marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative events planned in Sprotbrough at the Goldsmith Centre. It’s a poignant moment to remember those who sacrificed so much, while also celebrating the enduring spirit of our community .

Here’s to a month of kindness, connection, and things to look forward to!

The June issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday14h May 2025 due . The Arrow will be delivered by 1st June.

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Community News WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB Celebrating 0ur 60 Anniversary Year! th

Come and meet your friends, make new friends and chat with a cuppa.

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Community News

Sprotbrough MU Branch recently held what seems to have become an annual event in the village; their Cream Tea to raise funds for AFIA. This year was a sellout and the Church Hall was full. Over seventy cream teas were provided. There were stalls selling cakes, cards / gifts, plants, books and mystery gifts, alongside the ever-popular raffle, all of which helped to swell funds. Needless to say, the main focus was on the cream teas with homemade scones provided by members!

Thanks to the hard work of members and good support from the community, a record breaking £840.00 was raised for AFIA this year. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all and certainly well worthwhile! https://www.mothersunion.org/projects/afia

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TOP DOC PRAISES DONCASTER VOLUNTEERS

A SENIOR South Yorkshire doctor has given a big ‘thumbs-up’ to the hardworking efforts of a dedicated band of local volunteers, who freely give up their spare time to improve a Doncaster beauty spot.

Dr David Crichton, who combines being NHS South Yorkshire’s Chief Medical Officer with his role as a Bentley-based GP, called in at Sprotbrough to see the Don Gorge Community Group (DGCG) in action. The volunteers have been using small amounts of grant funding to create new seating areas for visitors, alongside the conservation and maintenance work they routinely carry out.

A keen walker and outdoors lover, Dr Crichton said: “It was a real pleasure to visit the Group and see the excellent work taking place. Being outdoors and exercising are great ways to help look after your physical and mental wellbeing. I would encourage local people to visit the many green spaces we have across South Yorkshire and enjoy this natural beauty on our doorstep.”

Dr Crichton was joined by representatives of local organisations that have supported the DGCG’s activities, including Sprotbrough & Cusworth and Warmsworth parish councils.

They saw new benches the volunteers have installed alongside the River Don, through the Don Catchment Rivers Trust’s (DCRT) All Hands on the Don Community Grant Scheme, financed by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Alex Liversidge, from DCRT, said: “The Don Gorge Community Group’s application really appealed to us, as they are a fantastic local organisation that undertake tremendous work which is led by and on behalf of the local community. Their proposal to install benches, which really allow you to take in the beauty of our fantastic river and give tired legs a rest, aligns with our aim of making our rivers more accessible and interesting places to visit.”

The party then went to two benches that have been sited on Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) land, off Nursery Lane, Sprotbrough, paid for by City of Doncaster Council’s Well Doncaster Community Wealth Builder fund. On the way, they stopped by a formerly dried-up pond the volunteers are bringing back to life, with guidance from YW staff.

And the fact-finding tour was rounded off with a short walk to the Warmsworth bank of the River Don to see an old mill wall restored with funds donated by Tesco, and a stone wall and bench built with a grant from the Co-op, which Dr Crichton formally declared ‘open.’

DGCC Chair, Ian Carpenter, said: “The purpose of the tour was to show Dr Crichton what we have been doing as a Group and to thank the organisations that have funded the projects we have completed so far.”

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RICHMOND HILL PRIMARY ACADEMY Educational Visits We have had such an exciting half term with visits taking place in and out of school. Year 1 travelled to White Post Farm, Year 4 went to Austerfield Study Centre, Year 2 & Year 5 invited The History Van and Historical Interpretations into school.

Year 6 visited Crucial Crew and Year 3 welcomed The Twisted Knot into Richmond Hill.

Eggcellent Easter We welcomed all parents into school for Easter assemblies.

Celebrating learning, showcasing what instruments we have been learning to play, singing and performing. We loved all the efforts that went into Easter bonnets and our decorated eggs, as always, reminding us what amazing imaginations our children have.

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Captivating Choir Another exciting festival for the Richmond Hill Primary Academy Choir and Rose Learning Trust Choir resulted in a trophy for a welldeserved winning performance.

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Community News SPROTBROUGH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The 60’s night on Sat. 5th April was a real success and very well supported by the community.

Raising £650 was the best ever for one of Ray Sullivan’s fund raisers for Sprotbrough Christmas lights.

The funds will go towards the cost of putting on this year’s event on November 29th.

A very big thank you to Ray for putting on these events; they are greatly appreciated and enjoyed!

Look out for the next event; could be August!

Doncaster Spanish Society Doncaster Spanish Society will be meeting on Thursday 15th May from 7 to 9pm for a talk by Dr Becky Ogden of Sheffield University on ‘Complex Legacies and Futures – The Cuban Revolution 1959 – 2029’. Dr Ogden will discuss the revolution’s enduring impact on Cuban society, politics and international relations. It promises to be a captivating talk and will be in English with some Spanish.

Please note that our meetings are now held at Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club, Bawtry Rd, Belle Vue Way, DN4 5HU. Parking is on site. Drinks can be purchased at the bar and the society will provide snacks.

New members are very welcome. Entry for non -members is £4.

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If you can, please check our Facebook page for any changes to the programme. (https:// www.facebook.com/Doncaster-Spanish-Society) For further information, please contact Jackie on 01302 344822 or Elaine on 07930 368867

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What’s On In Sprotbrough?

Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Mon

Guides

Sprotbrough Library

Time 7.00—8.30pm

Mon

Nelly Stagles School of Dance

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

4.30pm—5.00pm

Mon

Scottish Dancing

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

7.30pm—9.45pm

Mon

Pilates For Life

St Mary’s Church Hall

9.30am-10.30am

Mon

Little Thinkers

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

1.00pm—3pm

Mon

Brownies

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

6.15-7.45pm

Mon

LT fitness

St Mary’s Church Hall

6.15-7.30pm

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

Coffee, Cake & Chat

The Stable, Main Street, Sprotbrough

9.45—11.30am

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

Slimming World

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

5.30pm & 7pm

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 Senior Citizen 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

Explorer Scouts (14-18yrs)

Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough

7.30-9.30pm

Fri

Frog Phonics

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

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

Ridgeway School of Dance

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9am—2.45pm

Sun

Sunday Club

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

10am—11am

Community Church

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

10am—12noon

Sun

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What’s on in Warmsworth?

Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Monday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Old Community Centre, Low Road

Time 9.05am-3.05pm

Tuesday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Old Community Centre, Low Road

9.05am-3.05pm

Tuesday

Brownies

Warmsworth community Hub, Stapleton Road

6pm-7.30pm

Tuesday

Ladies Club

Warmsworth community Hub, Stapleton Road

6.45pm-8.45pm

Wednesday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Old Community Centre, Low Road

9.05am-3.05pm

Thursday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Old Community Centre, Low Road

9.05am-3.05pm

Thursday

Watercolours

Warmsworth community Hub, Stapleton Road

10am-12 noon

Friday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Old Community Centre, Low Road

9.05am-3.05pm

Sprotbrough Goldsmith Centre Bookings Tel: 788093 deputyclerk@sprobroughandcusworthparishcouncil.gov.uk.

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St Marys Church Hall and Stable Bookings Tel: 07761 536676 bookings.sprotbrough@gmail.com

Warmsworth Community Hub Tel: 07548 558868 Email- rob.warmsworthpc@gmail.com

Sprotbrough Community Library Room Hire Bookings 01302 782436 or mobile 07852290984

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

10.30am—1.30pm

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

Parish Council meeting

Warmsworth community Hub, Stapleton Road

7pm-9pm

1st Thursday

Warmsworth WI

Warmsworth community Hub, Stapleton Road

7pm—9pm

2nd Monday

Ward Councillors Surgery

Warmsworth community Hub, Stapleton Road

6—7pm

1st Tuesday

Warmsworth & Edlington Lions Club

The Holiday Inn, Warmsworth, DN4 NUX

7pm

Last Friday of the month

Sprotbrough 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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