Apr 12, Issue 50, The Sprotbrough Arrow

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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.

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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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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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Activity

Meeting Place

Time

3rd Monday

St Mary‟s Mothers Union

The Stable, Main Street, Sp‟boro

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

Sprotbrough WI

St Mary‟s Church Hall

7.30—9.30pm

4th Thursday

Chatroom

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

1.30-3.30pm

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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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07919 578797

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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