Sprotbrough Arrow

Covering Warmsworth

November 2024

Issue No. 229

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Welcome to the November issue of the

Sprotbrough Arrow As the days grow shorter and the crispness of autumn gives way to the chill of winter, this time of year always reminds me of how fortunate we are to live in such a wonderful community. It's a season that brings us together and we can all look ahead to the events that make our village so special.

November and December are months filled with tradition, festivity, and remembrance. Soon, our villages will be ablaze with red poppies, a poignant reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in times of conflict. As we prepare for Remembrance Sunday and hold our moments of silence, we will remember them. It’s these acts of communal respect and gratitude that remind us of the shared values and history that bind us together.

You will find the November Arrow full of festive events from the Great Christmas light switch on to festive fayres, bustling markets to the heartwarming sound of carol singers. These events, running throughout November and December, offer something for everyone, and I am always amazed by the effort and passion that goes into organising them. They reflect the heart of our community spirit and the joy of gathering together.

The December issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 13th November. The Arrow will be delivered by 1st December.

Best wishes Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937 Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

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RICHMOND HILL PRIMARY ACADEMY

Doncaster Ambassadors We are very proud that Chloe from Year 6, the outgoing Junior Civic Mayor Primary Ambassador, addressed this year’s ceremony at the Mansion House, in which two of our children have been selected to be ambassadors for the forthcoming year. Well done to George and Gracie-Mae.

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New Beginnings Our newest members of Richmond Hill, our fabulous nursery, have made a wonderful start to school life. They have been exploring the environment on their explorer walk and engaging in all the learning activities on offer. Well done superstars!

Sensory Garden Celebrations!

Richmond Hill are celebrating the award of £5,000 of Community Funding.

We are delighted to announce the completion of our new sensory garden.

Our very own community space for sharing, relaxing and enjoying nature, promoting a sense of health and well being for all. Our garden offers: * A gentle wildlife area with fragrant flowers and herbs to encourage natural habitats for butterflies, bees and other minibeasts. * Seating in shaded areas provides a calming space for reading, creative activities and sensory experiences. * Opportunities for our visitors to engage in gardening activities, shown to promote social relationships, family connection, emotional and mental wellbeing, and improve cognitive and educational outcomes in children.

Thank you Awards for All - Community Fund!

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WARMSWORTHLADIES’ CLUB Remember, remember The Fifth of November and all our November and December meeting dates!

05 Nov 24 Local Recipients of Victoria Cross 12 Nov 24 Dip Your Toe In - Swimsuits 19 Nov 24 Voice Over Artist 26 Nov 24 Sugar Free Choir 03 Dec 24 History of Pantomime 10 Dec 24 Christmas Social CHRISTMAS BREAK 14 Jan 25 WELCOME BACK and Happy New Year!

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

Join us every Tuesday evening 6:45-8:45pm Warmsworth Community Hub Stapleton Road

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Sprotbrough Cricket Club Welcome to the latest edition of Sprotbrough Cricket Club’s Arrow column, bringing you all the news and goings-on of a club at the heart of the community.

Although we’re into the wilderness months, don’t forget to check out our social media pages (at the bottom of this article) for the latest club throughout the winter!

This month, we’re celebrating our Sunday XI after a great 2024 season which saw them win the Barnsley and District Cricket League. The team’s seven victories this season allowed them to finish four points clear of Fenwick CC with 67 points. Before we celebrate individual achievements, we’d like to thank everyone at the club who has represented and helped out with the Sunday XI this season.

Sprotbrough CC Sunday XI 2024 Back Row (L-R): Eric Brown, Dan Wright, Callum Marsh, Harry Smith, Andy Ward Front Row (L-R): Ma Fidler, Dan Marshall, Pat Cook, Tom Pepper, Dan Credland, Finn Jones

Starring with the bat this year was Matt Fidler. It was Matt’s first season at the club and took up wicketkeeping duties for the First XI on Saturdays. However, his handiness with a bat in hand allowed him to come away with Sunday team silverware too. He scored 337 runs for the Sundays this season, over 100 more than anyone else for the team, averaging about 67. His high score of 72 against league rivals Fenwick against May went a long way in our 121-run victory. Congratulations on a fantastic debut season, Matt!

In the bowling department, it was off-spinner Nicky Graves who extended his electric form for the Second XI across the entire weekend. Nicky has been with the club since he was a junior and has regularly featured alongside his relatives across all of our teams, but has really shone this season. He took 17 wickets for the Sundays, averaging 3.35 with the ball across 42.2 overs. His best figures of 5/15 blew Conisbrough away back in late-July, allowing Sprotbrough to chase down 104 for a five-wicket win. Well done on capping off a fantastic 2024 season, Nicky!

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Our individual performance of the season goes to Paul Hunt, whose wonderful all-round effort against Crofton Phoenix in June was instrumental in securing a 57-run win. After Sprotbrough won the toss and chose to bat, Paul made an impressive 51 from 46 balls batting at number six, including four 4s and three 6s. With Crofton chasing 190 on a windy afternoon, Paul ripped through their middle order, picking up 3 wickets for just 12 runs. After rotating the bowlers, their tail couldn’t knock the runs off, securing victory for Sprotbrough. Nice work, Paul!

In other news, we’d like to thank everyone who came along to our annual Six-a-Side tournament at the end of September. It was a wonderful day of fancy dress, fundraising and cricket. Congratulations to Second XI captain Tom Langley’s Wrestlers for breaking the Marsh brothers’ monopoly of the last few years and taking victory!

Looking forward, our annual Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza returns on Saturday 2 November, and it promises to be our biggest and best event yet! Gates open at 4.30pm and with our fantastic street food market returning, it’s a great evening out for all the family.

You can buy tickets on the gate or in advance, via the QR code, and cost £5 each – with under-5s going free. Both cash and card are accepted on the gate but we highly recommend booking in advance. We’d also politely like to ask, if you are travelling to the event by car and plan on parking near the Ivanhoe, to please consider our neighbours by parking carefully and thoughtfully.

Thanks for your cooperation – we can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you as always for reading! Don’t forget to follow us on social media and look out for the next edition of this column in December 2024!

Facebook – Sprotbrough Cricket Club X – @CcSprotbrough Instagram/TikTok – @SprotbroughCC

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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

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

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 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

Transformation 12 fitness

St Mary’s Church Hall

9.30-10.30am

Sat

Ridgeway School of Dance

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9am—2.45pm

Sun 30 Sun

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Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

10am—12noon

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

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

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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

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 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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