June 2011
Issue No. 40
Local News
Rovers have their feet tickled! Sprotbrough Royal British Legion Celebrate 90th Anniversary
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Editors letter... The sun is still shining and we are all so very happy! We have some good advice this month on how to keep your skin looking good as we bare a little bit more of it than usual for this time of year.
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On a more serious note, South Yorkshire police also have some good advice on how to keep your property safe with more open windows due to the warmer weather. This months issue features local fund raisers for different charities who are raising money through various challenges. Well done to all of them and The Arrow wishes them all the very best of luck. The deadline for the July issue of the Arrow is Wednesday 15th June, could you please send all articles for the July issue before this date. Regards
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News, News, News, News, News, News.. Joseph hands over the cheque with a little help
Benjamin, Thomas, Grandma & Joseph at Weston Park hospital garden
Joseph Sidebottom visited Weston Park Cancer hospital on Thursday 19th May along with his Mum, Grandma, brother Benjamin and friend Thomas. We were all made very welcome by the Weston Park Cancer Charity team who showed us around and made a big fuss of Joseph and the boys. The grand total raised was £1319.50. This money will be used by the charity to further invest in new treatments for Cancer patients at Weston Park hospital. Joseph‘s granddad who sadly passed away on 26th April had been receiving excellent treatment and care from the hospital. Thank you again to everyone who has so generously donated. Joseph‘s Just giving web page is still open if anyone would like to donate online to this charity
justgiving.com/josephsidebottom Michelle Sidebottom
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Blues & Twos Art Company specialise in Art/Greetings Cards featuring the Emergency Services & HM Armed Forces. They support two fantastic charities, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and PC David Rathband‘s Blue Lamp Foundation. They support them by donating 10% of sales to these charities. Artist, Tony Byrne who left the Army in the 1960‘s to pursue his passion for Art is now in semi-retirement, running a few Art Classes, one at Auckley Parish Church and the other in Armthorpe. Blues & Twos have just launched a Children‘s Colouring Book in support of PC David Rathband‘s Blue Lamp Foundation. Its called 999 Emergency Heroes and features Police, Fire, Ambulance, RNLI, HM Coastguard and Mountain Rescue. This unique book is suitable for ages 4-12 and contains 40 images. The book costs £2.99 to buy from their website www.bluesntwosart.co.uk and they are donating 30p from each sale to the Blue Lamp Foundation.
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News, News, News NEWS RELEASE FROM SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE Keep your property secure! As the warm weather arrives police in Doncaster are advising residents to be vigilant and keep their property secure. During the last few weeks, there has been an increase in thefts of items from resident‘s gardens, such as garden furniture, hanging baskets and ornaments. Sergeant Jez Fitzgibbons said: ―We have had a number of thefts reported over the last week, where items have been stolen from people‘s gardens. The people committing these thefts will undoubtedly be opportunistic thieves who pass by the garden and see something they like or can sell.‖ Police want to remind residents to ensure their property is secure, by locking items away in a shed or garage when they are not in use, and securing hanging baskets to the wall. Sergeant Jez Fitzgibbons added: ―We need the public to help us prevent these types of thefts and ensure everybody can continue enjoying the sunshine.‖ For more information on how to keep your home secure, you can speak to your Safer Neighbourhood Team, visit www.southyorks.police.uk and enter your postcode or call 01142 202020 for details of your local team.
Could you be the next Oliver or Dodger? The Phoenix Theatre Company is putting on a full scale production at Doncaster Civic Theatre in November and is looking for 9-14 year olds to play Oliver, Dodger and be in Fagin‘s Gang. Interested? Contact Amanda on phoenixtheatreco@hotmail.co.uk.
Barnsley FC’s Community Sports Soccer Camp at Dearne Valley College, Thursday 2nd June. Fun sessions for boys and girls of all abilities aged 5-15 years. Contact 01226 211333/www.barnsleyfc-community.com.
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Skincare Make up Nails Skincare Make up Nails Haven’t we been spoilt by the recent beautiful weather? Let's hope that it will continue for the next six months – except, of course, with plenty of rain during the nights so that the gardens don't suffer!!! It is the weather that has prompted me to deal this month with a topic that I originally intended to discuss later this summer, but which, with hindsight, I should have covered last month given the unexpected sunshine. Yes, tanning, sun and sun protection are the topics of the month. I think it can go without saying that the majority if us feel better with a touch of colour. Positive comments such as "You look well" and " You look healthy" make us all feel on top of the world, but we don' t necessarily need to be sunbathing in the back garden to achieve this look. In any case, those of us who work full-time have had few opportunities to enjoy the daytime weather. Also, even if we do sunbathe, we have to be aware that, although some exposure to the sun is good for us, as it stimulates vitamin D production etc., over exposure can also be dangerous to our health and extremely detrimental to our skin by prematurely ageing our complexions. So please always be careful! It is paramount that you use a good sun care protection with a high SPF and keep reapplying it regularly. Factor 50 should be applied to our faces everyday, even during winter, as it is surprising how harmful the winter sun can be. For your body, factor 20 or 30 plus is ideal. If, however, you are anxious about or not responsive or attracted to sunbathing, or if you simply don't have the time, there are other options for you. Salon tanning treatments achieve amazing natural results without all the hassle. St. Tropez is an internationally respected name, which for many years has been at the forefront of sunless tanning. With an expert team of leading figures from beauty, fashion, film and television, their perfect results are indisputable! Many Perfect Harmony clients pop down for a late-evening appointment around 8.30-8.45 in their dressing gowns or pyjamas, have a quick St. Tropez Spray tan and then shoot home 15 minutes later - all done and dusted! The next morning they wake up, take a shower and are ready for anything – a wild party, a wedding, a visit to the races or just the weekly shop at the supermarket – confident that wherever they go their skin is tanned and beautiful. Another option is to purchase home tanning products. These have come along heaps and bounds since the orange streaky look that left you smelling of moth balls in the 90's; for example, the St. Tropez range have lotions, mousse, sprays and creams in many tanning versions, including self tans, gradual build up tans and wash off colours. So whether your choice is sun bathing in the natural sunlight, a salon tanning treatment or applying tanning products at home -enjoy your Summer with a golden, warm, natural, radiant and healthy tan!!!
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The Royal British Legion
Sprotbrough Branch 47-51 Sprotbrough Road, Doncaster, DN5 8BN Charity Registered No 219279 Branch No BR 1191
90th Anniversary Open Day
Free entry 1.00pm—4.00pm Street dance demonstrations– tots to adults 1.30 & 3.00pm Harley Davison Static Display, Stalls and other events Tombola, Sweet jar, Table top sale, Cake stall and games Cream teas and other refreshments available
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Doncaster Rovers Inca’s Get Happy Fish Feet!!
Rovers Inca Trek trio of Mark Wilson, James Coppinger and James O‘Connor made a visit to the Vintage Fish Spa in Sprotborough, ahead of their epic 62 miles trip up the Andes in June. Along with other Inca Trekkers, Rovers Media Manager Steve Uttley, Moire MD Dave Plant and Rovers Community Officer Liam Scully, the players stopped off for some foot spa work assisted by two hundred little fish! The Garra Rufa fish love to live off the dead skin, cleansing the feet of unwanted material. Also known as Doctor Fish, they originate from hot spring pools near Kangal in Turkey, and have been used as far back as the earliest nineteenth century for not only feet but muscle and joint ailments. The little Carp family fish swarm round the feet and attend to them, which the players found a very strange but amazing experience which was very efficient and relaxing. With their feet being important not only for football but also for the Trek, it was all part of the build up for the Inca Trek, which is raising money for the NSPCC. Owner of the Vintage Fish Spa, based at Vintage Beauty Salon, Diane Powell said ―We were looking for something new at the Beauty Salon and at a show we saw these little fish at work. After trying it out I just knew it would be an amazing treatment to have and it has proved very popular with everyone. We had a bespoke custom tank and seated area built for them. We have become very fond of our fish even naming some of them such as jaws for the biggest one‖ Mark Wilson looked a little worried when told his feet were in the thermal water tank with ‗Jaws‖ but he felt very relaxed as they got to work on the tired after-training feet. Mark said ―It‘s amazing as they move round your feet and can I say I have never had anything like this before. When I took my feet out they felt fantastic and rejuvenated.‖ The players and other Trekkers have vowed to go back, and after the walk will probably need these little doctor fish! The Vintage Fish Spa @ Vintage Beauty Salon is in Sprotborough near the old church and you can book by calling 01302 850555. You will also find them on the internet: www.vintagebeautysalon.co.uk
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Officers climb for charity
PC Gordon Doudie and PC Julie Fretwell practising their climb on Scafell Pike in the Lake District. Eight police officers from South Yorkshire Police in Doncaster are aiming to complete the National three Peaks challenge to raise money for charity. The officers will be attempting to climb the three peaks, which are Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in the Lake District and Snowdon in Wales in just 24 hours on Tuesday, 31 May and Wednesday, 1 June. The officers are completing training to ensure they are up for the challenge, and are practising their climbing skills on peaks in the Lake District. The eight officers will be climbing for two charities, Help the Heroes and the Alzheimer‘s Association, which are both close to them.
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Anybody wanting to support the officers can donate to the charities by visiting the links below www.justgiving.com/helpforheroes www.justgiving.com/alzheimerssoc PC Gordon Doudie who has organised the challenge said: ―We wanted to do something to raise money for these worthwhile charities which have helped many people including people close to us. We hope to do the challenge in just 24 hours which is a challenge in itself, but we are determined and focused to raise as much as we can for the charities.‖
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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Road Basics Dear readers, The majority of car-related collisions occur near T-junctions, cross roads, side turnings, roundabouts, or forks in the road. 95 per cent of them are caused by driver error. By using Advanced Driving techniques and knowledge, and by developing a systematic approach to you‘re driving you will massively reduce the likelihood of such an ‗accident‘ happening to you. Lets consider the system used in Advanced Driving when approaching a junction. Information. Use your mirrors and all-round vision to check the movements of other road uses. Then consider a signal before changing course. Position. Check your mirrors. Carefully move the vehicle into the correct position for the junction. Speed. Check your mirrors. Adjust your speed as necessary to prepare for the turn. Signal if necessary and brake progressively. The tighter arc of a left turn generally requires a slower speed than that of a right turn. Gear. Once you‘re at the right speed, select the correct gear. Reconsider a signal before turning, and make a final mirror check. Accelerate. As you complete the turn, accelerate smoothly to an appropriate speed, bearing in mind the driving conditions. Remember.
Brakes are for slowing, gears are for going; don‘t use the gears to slow you down.
Always drive in a way that allows you to change your plan if a signal is ignored.
Remember all junctions are hazards. Pull away from a junction only when it‘s com-
pletely safe to do so.
Always consider signalling well in advanced of a manoeuvre and take up the correct road position decisively.
Watch out for cyclists who ignore the red light at traffic lights. Always select the correct lane and signalling procedure when approaching and negotiating roundabouts. Your entry and exit should be decisive, well observed, and safe. If you are interested in the courses that we offer, you‘ll be able to find this information on the Institute of Advanced Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 01302 886 276 Safe Driving Paul Tuke. Senior Training Observer. Doncaster Advanced Motorists.
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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
Under 5‘s Playgroup
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.00am
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
Under 5‘s Playgroup
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.00am
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
Under 5‘s Playgroup
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.00-11.00am
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
Music Bugs 6mths-4yrs
St Edmunds Community Hall
10.00-11.00am
Thurs
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What’s On In Sprotbrough? Day
Activity
Meeting Place
Time
Thurs
Starlight Dance Studio
St Edmond‘s Church Community Hall
4pm—6.45pm
Fri
Playgroup
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.15-12.15pm
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
10.00-12.00noon
Sun
Sunday School
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.15-7.45pm
Sprotbrough Community Centre, Bookings Tel: 788093 Methodist Church Hall, Bookings Tel: 570036 (office hours 10am-12noon Tue & Fri) St Marys Church Hall, Bookings Tel: 850890 St Edmund's Community Hall Bookings Tel: 781347 Monthly
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
Gates open at 8am
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
Business Directory List your business for £2.50 per month
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Reverend Dr. Frank Okai-Sam Tel: 01302 857952 E-mail: okaisam@yahoo.com Minister in Local Appointment The Reverend Robert F Stevens Tel: 01302 852069
The Methodist Church mcsprot.co.uk
Sunday Services Morning Worship 10.00am Evening Worship 6.00pm Holy Communion 8.30am, 2nd Sun in Month Fun Club Extra 10.00am in the Hall
Church Stewards
Mrs Janet Parker (Senior Steward) Tel: 851962 Mr Keith Crouter (Steward) Tel: 342301 Mr Michael Topliss (Steward) Tel: 853856
Sprotbrough Road Community Centre
Morning Worship with Adventurers for Children – 10.30am Evening Worship – on the 4th Sunday of the month at 6.00 pm
The Parish Church www.stmarys-sprotbrough.co.uk
Sunday For times of Services and all other enquiries, please contact the Church Wardens on the numbers below. Thursday Holy Communion 9.15am
Church Wardens Mrs Betty Holden 852366 Mrs Barbara Perry 853031
Diocesan Reader Miss Betty Brockman Tel: 852046 Mrs Therese Paskell Tel: 853587
Parish Evangelist Mr Robert Heaton
St Edmunds Community Hall Hall Secretary David Allen Tel: 781347
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