The Sprotbrough Arrow December 14

The Also covering Warmsworth

April 2013 2014 December

Issue No. 61 82

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Welcome to the December

Issue of the The Arrow this month is packed with ideas to help get you in the mood for Christmas.

We have visits to Father Christmas, Christmas craft events, fayres, carol singing, and much more. What ever you plan to do this season, I hope it’s a jolly one.

On a more sombre note, November seen one of the most tragic loss of lives in Doncaster for some time. The whole Doncaster community came together to offer support and condolences to the families and friends who have lost their loved ones.

All five teenagers who lost their lives were past or present students of Danum Academy in Armthorpe. The Head Teacher, Rebecca Staples and her team of staff have done an amazing job, opening the school on Sunday morning as soon as they were aware of the news, offering support to anyone who needed it and providing a source of comfort to students and their families as well as staff within school who have known these people for so long. Area Dean, Rev’d Neil Redeyoff from the Finningley, Auckley and Blaxton Parish offered his support along with other local clergy. Doncaster has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons lately, it’s inspiring to see what our community is capable of when needed.

The deadline for the January issue for advertising and articles is Wednesday 10th December. The January Arrow will be delivered between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.

Merry Christmas

Michelle Sidebottom

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Community News 28th St E^mun^s S]out Group w_l]om_ you to our Ch[rity _v_nt PAMPERED CHEF EVENING. DATE: FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2014 TIME: 7.30PM ONWARDS VENNUE: SCOUT HUT, ANCHORAGE LANE, SPROTBROUGH, DN5 8DT Demonstrations, complimentary refreshments, raffle/bottle raffle Please help us raise money by joining us on this exciting event/evening out and purchase yourselves some Christmas gifts in the process.

A percentage of all sales will help us raise funds for the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers Groups at 28th St. Edmunds, Sprotbrough. (This will assist with funding activities in the future and purchasing new equipment to keep our groups running).

If you can’t make it this evening and still wish to view and order any products, then please ask us for a brochure. Also if you would like to purchase some raffle tickets to help make this event a success, then again please let us know.

WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB As a prelude to Christmas come and relax at our meetings on Tuesdays at Warmsworth Community Centre Low Road 7pm – 9pm

Everyone welcome 02 December 14 An Evening of Magic Fun Part II Brian Varley 09 December 14 Christmas Decorations Mark Hunston 16 December 14 Christmas Supper and into the New Year 13 January 15 Carol’s Evening of Magic

DONATIONS Can you help us and donate any gifts/items suitable for our raffle or know of any companies who will kindly donate any vouchers/products as prizes (A great little advertisement opportunity in the process). We also require bottled products of any sort for our bottle raffle. Please bring them to us at the Scout Hut on a Monday evening 6 till 7.30pm or Tuesday evening 6.30 till 8pm, prior to the 28th November.

Alternatively contact Beverley on 07795034069 to arrange drop off/collection.

All help and assistance is appreciated.

If anyone is interested in joining our Scout, Cub or Beaver groups then please contact us for further details.

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School News from

Copley Junior School

Copley Superheroes!

Copley Junior was full of superheroes on the day of Children in Need. We enjoyed a disco catwalk (teachers too!) at the end of the day so that everyone could showcase their costume.

Thank you to everyone who brought a donation on the day, helping us to raise over £200 for Children in Need.

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2014 Bake Off Winner

Copley Bake Off Champion 2014 Our House leadership teams organised a Bake Off Competition over the half term holiday.

Two of our House Captains dressed up (see ‘Paul Hollywood’ and ‘Mary Berry’ below) for the occasion. Here is their description of the winning entry. “Well done to the Copley ‘Bake Off’ Champion 2014. The winning entry was called ‘Cookie Monster’. We chose this as our championship bake for the following reasons…

The bun texture was light and fluffy and the flavour combinations, although unusual, complemented each other perfectly. The cookie in

the Cookie Monster’s mouth gave a tasty crunch which added to the overall texture. The cookie monster bun had a unique look as well as flavour. Best of all, the bun had no soggy bottom!”

From Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood We look forward to sharing more school news next month.

Best wishes, E.A. Crayton

Head teacher

The Winning Blue Monster bun held by one of the judges on the right.

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HOW MUCH DO YOU CARE ABOUT THE DON GORGE? It’s a well-known fact that we only miss something when it’s gone and then we make a great deal of fuss. The Don Gorge isn’t likely to disappear anytime soon, but it might change for the worse, which might be just as bad, and will we all complain then?

It’s a question that keeps coming into my mind. The Don Gorge Community Group has been running since the beginning of 2007 and existed in a different form for a long time before that. But in 2007, we began with a new Constitution and two main aims: To promote for the benefit of the public, and to advance the education of the public, in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the area known as ‘The Don Gorge“.

During its life, the Group has been responsible for setting up a group of conservation volunteers which meets on a fortnightly basis, has produced an Education Pack for primary-aged children, a leaflet about the Gorge and a booklet of ‘Walks from Warmsworth’. It has organised walks, put up displays at galas, etc, and participated in a Park and Float and other fun days. We were involved in the Lock Open Day and have attended meetings for the fish and eel pass throughout its planning and creation and have been listened to as we held out for changes which would be sympathetic to the area rather than detrimental.

We feel we have succeeded in a good many of our aims, but still we have failed in the one great thing that the area continues to need: Parking. We still haven’t given up, but it is very dispiriting going over the same old ground again and again.

We also worry about continuity and sustainability of the group. We are all getting older, but some are older than others and some of us would like a bit more help from YOU. At present we have no Treasurer, no community representatives from Warmsworth and more conservation volunteers are always needed. We have no education programme because we have no-one capable of fulfilling such a role or with the enthusiasm and energy to give it a go. Wouldn’t it be great to have people falling over themselves to come on board and help us?

I know there are other groups within our community and that many people are already involved in them, but there must be people out there who are dying to get involved with something worthwhile, who really value the Don Gorge as the great resource it is and want to protect it. So, how much do you care about the Don Gorge? I’d love to hear from you.

Liz Reeve Secretary, Don Gorge Community Group Tel: 01302 313030 Email: lizreeve@dongorgecommunitygroup.com Blog: http://dongorgecommunitygroup.blogspot.com

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Remembrance Commemorations at Richmond Hill

The Remembrance Commemorations at our school this year had an added poignancy, marking the centenary of the outbreak of World War One. Our outdoor ceremony was very moving and a fitting tribute where pupils planted poppies in remembrance and pupils were commended for the exceptional way they conducted themselves, they were a credit to the school!

Jeff Swift from the British Legion joins us every year to be part of our service. We always appreciate his participation as it is a good way for the children to understand why we all should never forget.

And finally - the Team from ITV who came to school to cover the event were very impressed with Richmond Hill. Included in one of their numerous televised national and local reports was this comment “We’ve seen an outstanding amount of respect shown here today from such young children”.

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Children In Need Batman, Supergirl and Iron Man battled it out on the corridors of Richmond Hill when all manner of Super Heroes flew in as part of our fundraising for Children in Need.

Cupcakes Galore!

The theme for this year’s Bake Off was ‘Cupcake Carnival’. Entries into the competition were exceptional with Cayden Graham, Isabel Robinson and Olivia Goldsmith being voted by the parents and pupils as the crème de la crème!

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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

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

French Conversation Group

Sprotbrough Community Library

6.00—8.00pm

Mon

Adult Beginners Ballroom/Latin Dance

St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough

2pm –3pm

Mon

Slimming World

St Mary’s Church hall, Sprotbrough

5—6.30 & 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

Sequence Dance—Ian Sadler

Royal British Legion

1pm –3.30pm

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

7.00-9pm

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 Class

St Marys Church Hall

7—8.30pm

Thurs

Adult Improvers Ballroom/Latin

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

8-9pm

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

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

Dancing Class

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.15-3.15pm

t-Time, Crafts, bible stories and more

St Marys Church Hall

4—5pm—check hall for dates

Sat

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What’s on in Warmsworth?

Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

Monday

Playgroup

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9am-3.15pm

Tuesday

Playgroup

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9am-3.15pm

Tuesday

Brownies

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

6.30pm-8pm

Tuesday

Ladies Club

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

Wednesday

Playgroup

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9am-3.15pm

Wednesday

Ladies Dancing

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

8pm-9pm

Thursday

Playgroup

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9am-3.15pm

Thursday

Dancing Class

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

4pm-9pm

Thursday

Watercolours

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

10am-12 noon

Thursday

JW Club

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

1.30pm-2.30pm

Friday

Playgroup

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9am-3.15pm

Saturday

Children’s Dancing

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

10am-12noon

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 Warmsworth Community Centre Contact Mrs Jill Sharpe 01302 858377

Monthly Events in Sprotbrough & Warmsworth Monthly

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

1st & 3rd Tuesday

The Dementia Peers Support Group

St Mary’s Church Stables, Sprotbrough

1.00pm—3.00pm

2nd Thursday

Lunch Club

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

12.15pm - 2.00pm

2nd Tuesday

Jigsaw Puzzle library & Coffee

The Stable, main Street, Sprotbrough

10—12noon

2nd Tuesday

Sprotbrough WI

St Mary’s Church Hall

7.30—9.30pm

4th Thursday

Chatroom

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

1.30-3.30pm

Last Thursday of month

Parish Luncheon Club

Newton Arms

12-2pm

2nd Monday

Ladies Club Committee

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

3rd Monday

Parish Council meeting

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

2nd Wednesday

Pudding Club

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

3rd Thursday

Community Partnership

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

6.30pm—7.30pm

1st Thursday

Warmsworth WI

Warmsworth Community Centre

7—9pm

1st Friday

Baby Clinic

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

1pm—3pm

1st Saturday

Ward Councillors Surgery

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

10.30am to 11.30am

1st Tuesday

Warmsworth & Edlington Lions Club

Graceholme Social Club, Edlington Lane, Warmsworth

7pm

3rd Wednesday

Warmsworth Neighbourhood Watch

Cricket Club

7pm

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Useful Numbers Advice

General

Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line

01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General

01302 736000

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Taxes Helpline

0300 200 3300

Tax Credit Helpline

0345 300 3900

Care in the Community Age Concern Childline

0800 009966 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

Warmsworth Post Office

01302 853417

Doncaster Families Information Service

0800 138 4568

Goldsmith Centre

01302 788093

S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency)

0114 272 7202

S Yorkshire Police (non emergency)

01302 855622

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Education Copley Junior School, Sprotbrough

01302 856445

Orchard Infant School, Sprotbrough

01302 853655

Richmond Hill Primary School

01302 782421

Ridgewood School

01302 783939

Doncaster Council - Education

01302 734444

NICK READING

Warmsworth Primary School

01302 852200

All aspects of Joinery work undertaken

Barnburgh Primary School

01709 893125

High Melton College

01302 553666

Warmsworth Library

01302 853082

Sprotbrough Community Library

01302 782436

Doncaster Central Library

01302 734305

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Advertise your business here for Accountancy Riverside Accountancy Services, Sprotbrough

Tradesmen/Builders 01302 570018

Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning Leather Magic, Leather upholstery Cleaning, Scawthorpe

01302 786367 07763234 505

RUGBUSTERS, Sprotbrough. www.rugbusters.co.uk

01302 857300 07879456557

01302 857789 07774736917

Holgates Home Improvements & Maintenance

07456 524004

Phil Green Gas Services Gas Safe Reg: 115578

01302 850940

Health & Fitness Slimming World, St Marys Church HallSprotbrough

Catering Lite Bite Catering for All Occasions'/ Novelty Cakes—Lynsey Chambers

01302 782630 07779 715898

Macs Cakes & Cupcakes

01302 785267

Child Care Mamars Ofsted Registered Childminding Can pick up & drop off. Reasonable rates

Delta Plastering Ltd www.deltaplastering.co.uk

07919 578797

Taxis & Driving School’s C Cabs, Sprotbrough

07973 706560

L2P Driving School, Sprotbrough

07767438267

01302 786433 07787 400814

Domestic Cleaning Ovenu

Oven Valeting Service www.ovenudoncaster.co.uk

01302 799344

Sparkle, Fridge cleaning.

01302786367 07801 581141

Gardening & Landscaping Oakwood Garden Services www.oakwoodgardenservices.co.uk

01302 562172 07709 427194

Executive/Chauffeur Driven/ Wedding Transport EX-ZEC Travel Services www.exzectravel.co.uk

01302 820137 07876 595574

Security & IT Complete Fire & Security

01302 511050

IT To Go, Computer Services W: www.ittogo.co.uk E:sales@ittogo.co.uk

01302 352352

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