October 2011
Issue No. 44
Local News Charity events in Sprotbrough Beauty Page Motoring and more...
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Please come and support our
Charity open Day In aid of ALZHEIMER‘S REARCH UK Charity number: 1077089
Saturday 29th October 2011 10am—4pm The Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough Road, Doncaster, DN5 8BP Pamper tasters and nail art from local holistic therapists, all tasters £5.00 each. Lots of Crafts, Gifts and cards available to purchase at reasonable prices
Refreshments available on the day FREE ADMISSION For further information please contact Mrs Doreen Marsh
01302 851795
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Editors letter...
September certainly welcomed the early arrival of Autumn with cool windy mornings turning into warm windy days! I love this time of year with all the new colours outside however it would have been nice to have had one last month of ‗summer‘. They say we are heading for a cold winter with snow again, if so we can expect snow by November if not earlier! If you know of any community events in the coming months, please let me know. The Arrow is distributed to everyone in Sprotbrough every month so it‘s a great way to get people involved. The deadline for the November issue will be Wednesday 19th of October. The November issue will be distributed from Friday 28th October.
Best Wishes Michelle Julie
Michelle Carolyn
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News, News, News, News, News, News.. Sprotbrough Park playgroup and Toddlers TABLE TOP SALE Wednesday 12th October 7:30 - 9pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Park Drive, Sprotbrough. A great chance to grab a bargain - hope to see you there! A fundraising event on behalf of Sprotbrough Park Playgroup and Toddlers ( Reg. Charity Number 1026781). For more information about this event contact 07884 381194.
Sprotbrough W. I. says ‗Thank You!‘ Thank you to all the people who shared a happy afternoon in August when Sprotbrough W.I. were ‗At Home‘. The kind generosity of those who came to support, help run or just enjoy the event resulted in a donation of £500 being given to Alison Luscombe representing the Aurora Centre. Thanks again to everyone who made the Afternoon Tea such a success.
Royal Britsh Legion 90th Anniversary Gala The Sprotbrough branch of the royal British legion raised a total of £1240 at its gala and dance. Thank you to everyone who helped raise this money.
Half Price Crash Course children‘s Swimming Lessons £12 during October half term. Available at Don Valley High School, book now places limited Tel 01201 867016 www.swimstarsanddolphins.com
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Breastcare Awareness gets local support Perfect Harmony are supporting the Breastcare Awareness charity throughout the month of October by donating a percentage to the charity every time a client chooses pink for their colour with Bio Sculpture Gels, Shellac or Gelish long lasting polish, nail varnish, Minx or pink nail art. There will also be buns available to purchase made by Lyndsey at Parti-animals, raffle for a Perfect Harmony gift voucher and a 'pick the teddy's name' game. So if you want to come and join in the fun and help a fantastic charity please call perfect Harmony on: 01302 786740 for more details. Dog fouling Doncaster Council takes this problem very seriously, and is working hard to improve the cleanliness of the local area for everyone – including those responsible dog walkers that clear up after their dog. What should dog owners do? Responsible dog owners do not allow their dogs to foul public places. Ideally, dogs should be trained from an early age to 'go at home' in their own garden before or after a walk, rather than during. If dog fouling does occur away from home, the responsible owner will clean up after the dog. Any suitable plastic bag can be used, or special poop-scoop bags can be purchased from pet shops, veterinary surgeries or stores. Dispose of faeces in a poop-scoop bin or take the bag home. If this is not possible, as a last resort, double wrap the faeces in two plastic bags and dispose of in a litter bin.
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News, News, News, News, News, News.. How to Poop Scoop Simply place a bag over the dog mess and lift it whilst pulling the bag downwards. Or use two pieces of cardboard to "scoop the poop" and put it in the bag. Tie a knot in the bag and dispose of it in a poop-scoop bin or take it home for disposal. Your hands do not come into contact with the faeces. Failing to remove dog fouling immediately is a criminal offence. Any person caught committing this offence in Doncaster will receive a £50 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN), which could lead to a fine of up to £1000 in the Magistrates‘ Court if the notice is unpaid. Persistent offenders will not be given the option of a £50 FPN, as the Council will pursue a prosecution in court for such behaviour. Please note, there are exemptions from the legislation for guide dogs and those people with mobility problems that do not allow them to be able to remove their dog‘s faeces. Dog fouling is not only unpleasant and unsightly, but it also carries harmful bacteria. To report dog fouling please contact Doncaster Council on 01302 736000. FUNDRAISING During last term pupils at Richmond hill took part in a Skipping event to support the British Heart Foundation‘s Jump Rope for Heart campaign. Richmond Hill raised a staggering £1,218.50 Well done and thank you to all those pupils who took part. Amazing!
Woodhouse Phoenix Presents Calendar Girls in Sept 2012 ―Woodhouse Phoenix‖ is a theatre group
attached to Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall and raises funds for the hall by putting on productions such as pantomimes, cabarets and recently a highly successful production of ―Allo Allo‖. The group is proud to announce that they have obtained a license to perform ―Calendar Girls‖ from 1st September 2012 at the Village Hall. As this is the first day that this play is released for amateur production, it will therefore be a national amateur premiere. The show is of course set in Yorkshire and is extremely funny with some poignant moments. A portion of the royalties paid by the group has already gone to Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. I‘m sure you all know the story of how a group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary Yorkshire Women‘s Institute group, persuaded one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference. The members of our group are keen to ensure that our production is a tribute to them. We would be very happy if you would support us by coming to see the show. We will be giving updates nearer the time regarding casting and ticket sales. We look forward to seeing you at the show. Sue Lane Producer/ Director
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SENSORY BUS As many of you may remember, after the loss of our son Christopher in 2006, the ‗Christopher David High bibic Memorial Fund‘ was set up and St Mary‘s Church in Sprotbrough adopted this as the nominated charity for their Lent Project in 2007. bibic is a registered charity and through it‘s intensive therapy programmes, helps children with neurological and genetic conditions such as autism, ADHD, Down‘s syndrome, developmental delay, cerebral palsy and many more. bibic became our lifeline when Christopher was diagnosed with non specific developmental delay and still remains a big part of our lives. To date, we (friends, family and colleagues), have raised over £10,000 and in April this year, we were informed that with the money, bibic had procured a large van which they were in the process of transforming into a sensory bus. The aim of this sensory bus is to travel the length and breadth of the country, providing support to families free of charge. The bus is not yet complete, it is awaiting a re spray and obviously funding is required to keep it mobile. We were asked to name this bus and chose quite simply, ‗Christopher‘s Sensory Bus‘. As a family, we continue to raise awareness of the work bibic undertakes as sadly, it still remains undiscovered amongst many. Over the last few years, various events have contributed to the ‗Christopher David High bibic Memorial Fund‘ with the next being the ‗Bupa Great Yorkshire Run 2011‘, on 9th October. Our good friend Vicky Collinson from Bentley is running in this half marathon and you can sponsor Vicky who is raising money for Christopher‘s Sensory Bus by visiting her ‗Just Giving‘ page which is
www.justgiving.com/Vicky-Collinson We wish to thank you all for your continued support. Rachael, David & Charlotte High
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Dear Reader, I hope that all those of you who frequented the races had a memorable and profitable experience. During Leger Week it is rewarding for a salon owner helping with customers‘ beauty preparations whilst hearing all about their outfits and then, afterwards, seeing their photos on Facebook. But now the nights are drawing in, the temperature is lowering and it is that time of year when many of us cannot wait to put on our pyjamas early and relax in front of a warm fire drinking hot chocolate and watching television. If this is you, the chances are that another treat that would appeal to you is a massage. Just the thought of one can make strong women go weak at the knees! Massage is also something you can do yourself at home. First it is wise – especially after a busy or stressful day - to take a relaxing bath. Next, using a little oil that can be found in most kitchen cupboards (for example, olive oil) pour a little into a cup-shaped hand and glide it along your skin. Always glide towards the heart – from feet to thighs and from fingers to underarm - as this will encourage your circulation. Then, for areas where there is muscular tension present, using your thumb with circular movements, work over the area - not so deeply that you will be bruised the next day, but enough to ease any discomfort by releasing toxins and preventing a build up of lactic acid in the muscles. This is especially recommended after exercise to counteract aching muscles the following morning.
To aid digestion you can massage your stomach. Start at the lower right side (which is near the appendix) then work upwards with slow circular movements to just below the rib cage, continue across and then down the opposite side and repeat several times. For a do-it-yourself reflexology treatment, apply some oil to your feet then put your knuckles to work kneading the soles of your feet in small figure-of-eight movements. Finish off with small kneading movements along the toes and either side of the foot. Of course, if all that seems too much like hard work, we will gladly do it for you!!! A massage is a luxury treatment but with an affordable price tag - especially if a salon as offering a promotion, as I discussed in last month‘s issue. The hardest bit is deciding which one to have as the list is so long: Swedish full body or back massage, Aromatherapy full body or back massage, Reflexology, Indian head massage and Hot Stone massage - an especially amazing experience. Many clients get the kids off to bed, take a shower and come down in their loungewear pyjamas for the last appointment at 8pm then they drive home calm, relaxed and fulfilled having had their little bit of ‗me time‘, a perfect way to end the day!
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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Overtaking Continued
Dear readers, Police Advanced Drivers are taught a three-point overtaking method called the overtaking triangle. It defines the best line to take throughout any overtake manoeuvre and is the safest and quickest way to pass another vehicle. In three easy steps you can combine this technique with excellent observation, anticipation and car control. The Overtaking Position. Consider selecting a lower gear when your long-range observation indicates that an overtake may be on. Close in gradually to the vehicle in front until you achieve the ‗Overtaking position‘. Move towards the centre line to maximise your view. If the overtake does not come off, drop back again and return to a higher gear until the next opportunity arises. The Take-Off Position. When an overtake opportunity arrives, move carefully and smoothly to the other side of the road to increase your view before you commit to the manoeuvre. All this takes just a second for the driver to assess. If everything is clear, accelerate quickly past the vehicle. If conditions are not right, drop back in behind the vehicle quickly and smoothly. The Return Position. The final part of the overtake triangle returns you safely back to your side of the road, completing the manoeuvre. Steer your vehicle to the left-hand side swiftly and smoothly, and in as straight a line as possible. Take care and use your mirrors to ensure that you do not cut in too quickly on the vehicle you have just passed. Two-Way Roads With three lanes. Britain‘s dangerous three-lane roads have been much improved with the addition of white line systems, cross-hatchings and solid white lines. On some roads, particularly on hills, a solid white line is paired with a broken white line. This gives the uphill two lanes (so that slow traffic has a ‗crawler lane‘) and faster downhill traffic just one lane. However, where the broken white lines are on the side of the single lane, traffic in this lane is allowed to cross the line for an overtake where it is safe to do so. While the markings are clearly defined, you should always take care and maintain excellent observation on three lane roads, as other drivers may not have your appreciation of the system. 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
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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
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
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