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April 2012
Issue No. 50
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Editor’s letter... The route has now been confirmed for the Olympic torch in Doncaster! The route will capture the heart of Doncaster and there should be plenty of opportunities for spectators to get a glimpse of the famous torch! We have published the route from Connisbrough to Hatfield, street by street in this month‟s Arrow. The Sprotbrough Arrow continues to be delivered monthly to every home and business in Sprotbrough. If you do not receive your Arrow, contact me on the details below. If you have any information or news you would like to share with the community, please contact me before the deadline below. The Arrow remains the number 1 choice for advertising your business in sprotbrough, if you want to find out more about our competitive advertising packages—Starting from £2.50 per month plus vat, please get in touch! The deadline for the May issue will be Wednesday 18th April. The May issue will be distributed from Friday 27th April 2012.
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News, News, News, News, News, News..
A partnership between two voluntary sector organisations has helped to provide support for a Doncaster community through funding from the governments Active at 60 initiative. Rotherham based charity Active Regen & Area51, the Sprotbrough skate park user group, raised funds to deliver a programme of activities for residents in the area. Activities were provided at Clifton Court Care Home and Don View Care Home for older people & adults with learning difficulties. Active Regen supplied trained coaches to deliver a programme called “Virtual to Reality”. The programme uses virtual sports software such as Kinect & Wii Sports and a series of real life sports & physical activities to help improve mobility & coordination. Active Regen‟s Gary Whitaker said” The Virtual to Reality programme has proved very popular with this client group. They have the opportunity to use IT in an innovative way. The activity has also given the young people on our apprenticeship programme an experience of working with older people & adults with a disability
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which they have really enjoyed.” Chairman of Area51 Steve Gratton said: “It is fantastic to see the success of the Active at 60 programme. We work hard to provide top class wheeled sports activities, including Skateboarding, BMXing, Scootering and Rollerblading, for the young people of Doncaster, but it has been great to have the chance to reach out to the older generation too. We have some amazing riders in Doncaster, and we would love to see more people come down and watch what these guys are capable of at our park in Sprotbrough”. Following this success of this initiative, Active Regen is hoping to raise additional funding to extend the programme. For more information please contact Area51 through the website: www.area51doncaster.co.uk <http://www.area51doncaster.co.uk> or Active Regen on 01909 510775 or via the website: www.activeregen.co.uk Steve Gratton of Area 51 07767438267
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News, News, News, News, News, News.. THE DON GORGE Since reporting our concerns about the new proposal for the Fish Pass and Small Hydro Scheme at Lower Sprotborough in December, no further information has been received. A recent meeting of the Don Gorge Strategic Partnership reported that no plans have yet been submitted and, until they are, we are unable to make our feelings known. In the meantime, the Community Group has been trying to make progress on the parking problem. There are two possibilities, both on the left-hand side going up Nursery Lane. One site, near the small pond, is owned by about twenty different people, all of whom have to be contacted before it can be used as a car park. So far their reactions have been fairly positive. If this was agreed, there is a good chance that our volunteers could do most of the work necessary, though it would need fencing and gating. A woodland walk could be created to enable safe access to the riverside. The other possibility is a small piece of land just beyond the Boat Inn car park. Lafarge have donated this land for the purpose of car parking, but more work would probably be needed to make this site usable.
Just a remainder that we now have a Blog where items relating to the Don Gorge are published on a regular basis. Liz Reeve, Secretary, Don Gorge Community Group Email: lizreeve@dongorgecommunitygroup.com Blog http:/dongorgecommunitygroup.blogspot.com
Sprotbrough W I Spring Fayre You are welcome to join us at our annual Spring Fayre with some exciting new stalls. Saturday, May 12th 2012, 10.00am – 12 noon In St Mary‟s Church Hall Browse our stalls including „Scents and Soaps‟, Children‟s Stall, Cakes, „Rainbow Stall‟, Jewellery and Crafts, Bottles, Books, „Kitchen Garden‟ or try your luck on the Raffle or Tombola. Admission £1 including refreshment This year a donation will be made to ‘Firefly’
We feel it is essential that more parking is provided as the visitor rate is increasing year on year and the environment is being spoiled in the process, with grass verges broken down, etc, but of course visitors would have to be willing to use these new sites even though they might be a little further away. It is noticeable when visiting other heritage sites that local authorities have cooperated to enforce specific parking areas by implementing parking restrictions and this may also be necessary. The current closure of the hairpin bend and Mill Lane has been proving difficult for those who usually travel to Warmsworth across the River Don at this point, but progress is being made and hopefully all will be back to normal by the time you are reading this. Certainly, the work was necessary and the footpath, which was in dire need of repair, will be a vast improvement for walkers.
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Thank You
My Brother, Neil died following a 3 and a half year battle with Leukaemia, aged 26. He was a Sprotbrough boy, born and bred and his life was just beginning to go somewhere, he had been in the RAF for 18 months up to his diagnosis and was really enjoying life.
During his illness and since his death, we have been raising money for a specialist Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Unit located at the Sheffield Royal Hallamshire Hospital, after Neil and a fellow patient, Sam, championed the idea. Neil was being treated for Leukaemia on a mixed Haematology Ward which wasn't ideal. He had seen a specialist Teenage and Young Persons Cancer Unit at Weston Park and thought it would be a good idea to have the same facility at the Hallamshire. Anyway, to cut a very long story short, we have been holding the annual cricket sixes event in August of each year at the Sprotbrough Ivanhoe, to raise the funds for this project . We have decided as a family that we will no longer be holding this event. Neil's wish has been achieved and the unit is excellent, he would have been very pleased with it. We would like to say a big thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for all the time his friends have invested in this project and the generosity of everyone in Sprotbrough over the last few years. As you can see from the photographs, the day room is really nicely furnished and has lots of facilities, such as a TV, Laptops, XBox, Wii, Music Centre, CD's and DVD's galore and more importantly, it's somewhere that young cancer patients can get away from their hospital bed and relax. We can all be satisfied that Neil and Sam got their wish, even though they were aware that it probably wouldn't benefit them, they knew that it would benefit other young people, trying to get through their treatment, with the comfort that they deserve. We would particularly like to thank the staff at the Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe Cricket Club, Rob Johnson, Jon French, Jody Green and Neil's friends from the Sprotbrough Cricket teams and the RAF. Thanks to everyone who donated some fantastic prizes for our raffles, including Adrian Welch, who has been very generous. Thanks to everyone who turned up, donated and made the day so brilliant. If you would like to continue to make donations in memory of Neil, we would recommend that you donate to Teenage Cancer Trust, who do a wonderful job.
Lynn Gardiner On behalf of our family.
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Olympic Torch Route The Olympic Torch will pass through Doncaster on Tuesday 26th June on it‟s way from Sheffield to Cleethorpes. The route starts at Connisbrough and works it‟s way through Doncaster towards Hatfield. Torch Bearers will share the task of running through Doncaster and many schools and businesses will be involved in this historic moment. Many thousands will be expected to line the route to catch a glimpse of the famous torch. Many people have asked „what happens if the flame goes out?‟ Apparently this had happened many times before and it is simply re-lit! The torch has travelled in the past both in air and under water and remained alight. Below is a copy of the proposed route on Tuesday 26th June 2012. Let‟s hope the flame burns brightly for Doncaster!
The London 2012 Olympic Torch designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 8000 have been produced in readiness for the games.
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What’s On In Sprotbrough? Day
Activity
Meeting Place
Time
Mon
Mums & Toddlers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.30-11.00am
Mon
Breast Start Breastfeeding
Sprotbrough Childrens Centre
9.30-11.30am
Mon
Rising 2‟s play session
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.30am
Mon
Rising 2‟s play session
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
12.30- 3.00pm
Mon
Hatha Yoga
St Mary‟s Church Hall
2pm—3pm
Mon
The Reading Club 0—5yrs
Sprotbrough Library
1.30-3.00pm
Mon
Brownies
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
6.15-7.45pm
Mon
Beavers (6-7yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
6.00-7.30pm
Mon
Slimming World
St Mary‟s Church hall, Sprotbrough
7.00pm—8.30pm
Tue
Playgroup
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.15-12.15pm
Tue
Sprotbrough Starz
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.15-11am
Tue
Coffee Morning
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
10.30-11.30am
Tue
Tuesday Club
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
1.30-4.00pm
Tue
Painting Class
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
2.00-4.00pm
Tue
Dancing
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
4.00-7.00pm
Tue
Taekwondo
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.00-9.00pm
Tue
Cubs (8-10yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
6.30-8.00pm
Tue
Cubs 'Kestrels' (8-10yrs)
The Barn, Main Street
6.45-8.15pm
Wed
Rising 2‟s Playgroup
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.30am
Wed
Mums & Toddlers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
1.30—3.00pm
Wed
Dancing
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
4.00-7.00pm
Wed
Taekwondo
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
5.30-6.30pm
Wed
Playgroup
Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall
9.15—12.15
Wed
Sequence Dance Club
St Mary‟s Church Hall
7.30pm—10pm
Wed
Cubs 'Falcons' (8-10yrs)
The Barn, Main Street
6.45-8.15pm
Wed
Scouts (11-14yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
7.15-9pm
Thurs
Coffee Morning
St Mary‟s Church Hall
10—11.30am
Thurs
Little tykes (childminders drop in)
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.15—11.00am
Thurs
Mums & Toddlers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.30-11.00am
Thurs
Thursday Club
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
1.30-4.00pm
Thurs
Dancing Class
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
4.45-8.45pm
Thurs
Brownies
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
6.00-7.30pm
Thurs
Yoga
St Mary‟s Church Hall
7.00—8.30pm
Thurs
Beavers (6-7yrs)
The Barn, Main Street
5.30-6.30pm
Thurs
Scouts (11-14yrs)
The Barn, Main Street
7.00-9.15pm
Thurs
Explorer Scouts (14-18yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
7.30-9.30pm
Thurs
Music Bugs 6mths-4yrs
St Edmunds Community Hall
10.00-11.00am
Thurs
Starlight Dance Studio
St Edmond‟s Church Community Hall
4pm—6.45pm
Fri
Playgroup
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.15-12.15pm
Fri
Sprotbrough Starz
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.15-11am
Fri
Tea Dance
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
1.00-4.00pm
Fri
Taekwondo
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.30-9.00pm
Fri
Fun Club
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
7.00-8.00pm
Sat
Sequence Dancing
Royal British Legion Club
7.30—10.30pm
Sat
Dancing Class
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.15-3.15pm
Sun
Fun Club Extra
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
Sunday School
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
10.00-12.00noon
Sunday School
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.15-7.45pm
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3rd Monday
St Mary‟s Mothers Union
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7.30pm- 9.30pm
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Sequence Dancing
Royal British Legion Club
7.30-10.30pm
1st Wednesday
Sprotbrough Wives
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
8.00-10.00pm
2nd Thursday
Lunch Club
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
12noon - 2.00pm
2nd Tuesday
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St Mary‟s Church Hall
7.30—9.30pm
4th Thursday
Chatroom
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
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Advice
General
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line
01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General
01302 734444
Electricity Emergencies
0800 375 675
Doncaster Tax Office
0845 3667802
Transco - Gas Leaks
0800 111 999
Sprotbrough Post Office
01302 853187
Robin Hood Airport
01302 801010
Care in the Community Age Concern
0800 009966
Childline
08001111
Medical AKS, High Melton Ltd
01709 583121
NSPCC
0808 8005000 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital
01302 366666
RSPCA
08705555999
0845 4647
NHS Direct
Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Doncaster Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm, 01302 369699 Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year.
Community Sprotbrough and Cusworth Parish Council
01302 788093 Sprotbrough Village Pharmacy
Safer Neighbourhood Team, Edlington.
01302 385488
Business Directory
Sprotbrough Children Services, Melton Rd
01302 786457
01302 534256
Doncaster Childrens Information Service
0800 138 4568
Goldsmith Centre
01302 788093
S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency)
0114 272 7202
S Yorkshire Police (non emergency)
0114 2202020
Education
01302 855622
Accountancy Riverside Accountancy Services, Sprotbrough
01302 570018
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning RUGBUSTERS, Sprotbrough. www.rugbusters.co.uk
01302 857300 07879456557
Copley Junior School, Sprotbrough
01302 856445
Orchard Infant School, Sprotbrough
01302 853655
Richmond Hill Primary School
01302 782421 Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley
01302 623427
Ridgewood School
01302 783939 IT To Go, Computer Services W: www.ittogo.co.uk E:sales@ittogo.co.uk
01302 352352
Doncaster Council - Education
01302 737222
Doncaster Mobile Library
01302 873456 D@J Plasterers, Sprotbrough
Sprotbrough Library
01302 782436
Doncaster Central Library
01302 734305
Leisure Adwick Leisure Centre
Security & IT
Tradesmen/Craftsmen
Health & Fitness
01302 721447 Slimming World, St Marys Church HallSprotbrough
My Vue Cinema
08712 240240
Odeon
08712 244007
The Dome Leisure Centre
01302 370777 C Cabs, Sprotbrough
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Taxis & Driving School’s
Business Directory List your business for £2.50 per month
01302 811646 07885 615209
L2P Driving School, Sprotbrough
07973 706560 07767438267
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