August 2011
Issue No. 42
Cusworth Hall The American Civil War Re-enactment
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Yippeee... the holidays are here at last! I think we all deserve a well earned break. Hopefully the weather will stay pleasant throughout the summer holidays, fingers crossed! With all this warm weather, please remember to keep your property secure, make sure your windows and doors are locked when you leave your home. There have been a number of local burglaries so speak to your neighbours and make sure you are all vigilant, especially if someone is on holiday. Always report anything suspicious to the police. Finally, good luck to all students who are leaving school to start a new life in work, college, 6th form or university. I hope you‘re dreams are realised.
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News, News, News, News, News, News.. Beware!! Children’s Cancer Charity Telephone Call Scam! I have today been contacted by a person claiming to be putting together a calendar to raise funds for a children‘s cancer charity. I have been contacted by this company before and found out that it was a scam. The telephone number they called from is 01695 576275 and the person spoke with a Liverpool accent. I have contacted the police who have confirmed that these people are not from a charity and it is indeed a scam. They usually ask if you would like to advertise on the Calendar and usually aim at businesses. Please do not pay them any money.
Sprotbrough W. I.’ At Home’
American Civil war Re enactment at Cusworth Hall.
You are welcome to join us for an Afternoon Tea with light summer music. 2.00 – 4.00 pm on Tuesday 9th August in St Mary’s Church Hall Enjoy good company, sandwiches, savouries and a selection of cakes. Tickets £3.50 inc. Afternoon Tea from Janet Taylor (850782) or Anne Hind (855569) A donation will be made to the ‗Aurora Centre‘
On Sat and Sunday 2nd/3rd July, Cusworth Hall was alive with gun shots, cannon blasts and the sound of galloping horses. The American Civil War Society put on a fantastic dramatic display watched by many local people. Before the battle commenced, visitors were able to explore the civilian, Confederates and Union camps showing what life was like in 1860 America. We have some photographs of the event in this months issue of the Arrow. The photograph above shows a surgeon from the time, sharing stories of blood, pain, death and gore with a crowd of very interested youngsters!
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Charity Cricket Match Held at Sprotbrough Cricket Club
On Sunday 19th June, Sprotbrough Cricket Club hosted their 12th annual charity cricket match between South Yorkshire Police and staff from Aagrah Indian restaurant, Woodlands. Aagrah had a 6-5 lead prior to this years match. Aagrah batted first and scored 202 runs (which is a record) in their 25 over's they scored 13 6's and 12 4's. SYP replied with a pitiful 153! Aagrah are now 7-5 up, this may be due to South Yorkshire Police team consisting of some retired officers and the average age of the team being 47!!! All monies raised this year will be going to the Aurora Cancer unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
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New Puffin Crossing Outside Richmond Hill Primary School A group of children, parents, Chair of Governors and the Head from Richmond Hill Primary School celebrated the new Puffin Crossing outside school on Wednesday 13th July 2011 by cutting a ribbon. The crossing has been installed to ensure the safety of pupils and community members on this busy road following a petition for a crossing in this location organised by Mrs Fiona Williams, a parent from the school and overseen by Councillor Malcolm Wood, Chair of school governors. Mrs Williams, supported by a group of other parents, gathered thousands of signatures from the local community and was overwhelmed by the support of all. The signatures and letters were organised by Mrs Found, based in the school office and presented to the Mayor. Mrs Williams said, ‘We are so pleased that all our efforts were successful. Melton Road is extremely busy and we are happy now that our pupils and the rest of the local people will be able to cross the road in safety’. Mrs Jill Foster, Head of Richmond Hill said, ‘I would like to thank every one for their support. This was truly a community effort’
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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Cornering Dear readers, Superb cornering is a skill to master. Here‘s how to do it. Many aspects of Advanced Driving are exhilarating, but smooth, progressive, and safe cornering is arguably the most enjoyable. Advanced Drivers handle corners in a prepared and precise way, with superb observation, great planning, a good line through the bend and a progressive exit. These are crucial elements that raise driving standards above those of the everyday motorist. Even the innocuous corner requires real concentration. What is the limit point of vision? The limit point is the furthest point ahead at which you have a clear view of the road surface. On a clear, level road this is the point at which the right and left-hand sides of the road appear to meet. Advanced Drivers always drive at a speed that allows them to stop (on their own side of the road) within the distance they can see is clear- that is the distance between them and the limit point This determines how fast you can drive. The further away the limit point is the faster you can go, as you have more room to stop in - and vice versa. This applies to junctions as well as bends. Match your velocity to the speed the ―limit point‖ moves away from you, providing you can stop in the distance that you can see is clear. If you watch the limit point as you approach a bend or a junction, you‘ll notice that it may move. If it moves towards you, slow down, as the bend or turn is tightening. If it moves away from you, it means the road is opening up. This ‗Limit point technique‘ involves matching your speed, to the speed the limit point moves, accelerating or slowing your vehicle accordingly. Of Sprotbrough Using this method ensures the right choice of speed and the correct gear selection. This will enable you to maintain your vehicle‘s balance throughout any turn or curve. The vehicle will be on the correct side of the road Full Garden Landscape & Design Service in a balanced and controllable state, and you will Decking, Turfing, Fencing, Patios and Driveways be able to stop in the distance you can see to be Tress & Hedges Felled and Pruned clear.
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New Rector Appointed
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ur new Rector, the Revd. Tony Sophianou arrived in Sprotbrough recently and was officially appointed at a service of Collation and Induction in St Mary‘s Church on 24th May 2011 by Bishop of Doncaster, Rt. Revd. Cyril Ashton. A large turnout ensured a very warm welcome for Tony and his wife, Pauline. We all look forward to Tony‘s ministry amongst us all here in Sprotbrough.
The Revd Tony Sophianou A brief pen picture A Londoner by birth, Tony was ordained priest in Canterbury in 1989 after a long career in journalism, press and public relations and marketing, latterly as a director of a small agency in London's West End. Before coming to Sprotbrough, he served as Vicar of Goole, and previously in Doncaster (Wheatley Park), and Stevenage, Hertfordshire, where he had a major involvement with areas of poverty and other social problems. For four years he worked together with the Local Authority, NHS and other agencies to address some of these issues, which included establishing strategies to improve generally the physical and social infrastructures. He was also a founding Trustee of The Living Room, a Christian charity dedicated to helping people overcome addictions of all kinds. He is currently one of the Bishop of Sheffield's Advisers on Urban Matters, an adviser to the Bishop of Doncaster on inter-faith matters, a Member of the Diocese of Sheffield Board of Faith & Justice and of the Diocesan Church Urban Fund Grants Panel, as well as a Trustee of St Agatha's Community Kickstart Fund. Within the Goole community he was amongst other things, President of the Goole Christian Mariners' Association and a Trustee of two local charities. Previously in Doncaster he had been a Workplace Chaplain, Volunteer Chaplain at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, school governor, member of various community groups and the South Yorkshire Coalfield Partnership Board. He was a founding member and first chair of the Doncaster Multi-faith Strategic Group and an Independent Assessor of CLAY (Changing Lives Among Youth). Tony is particularly concerned to help individuals who feel unable to deal with, or consider themselves unjustly compromised by, social systems, be they political or otherwise, and any issues which alienate individuals or groups. Tony is married to Pauline and they have five children - Demetri, Alexi, Andrew, Kathryn and Helen - and there are now seven grandchildren, with another on the way. For the past eleven years, he and Pauline had fostered a severely disabled child, Barry (now almost 18). Pauline had previously been a care worker and Barry had been one of her 'clients' since he was three years of age. Tony's hobbies include watching football, reading, computers and crosswords and watching Pauline doing the gardening! by David Mears on behalf of St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough Tel: 07767 880362, e-mail: dave@highspeed.co.uk
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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
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
10am—11am
Sun
Sunday School
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
Sunday School
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
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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 Saturday
Car Boot Sale
The Royal British Legion Car K
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1st & 3rd Tuesday
Sequence Dancing
Royal British Legion Club
7.30-10.30pm
1st Saturday
Car Boot Sale
Sprotbrough Royal Legion Hall
9am to 12noon
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 01302 811646 07885 615209
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
07919 578797
Taxis 07973 706560
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