The Sprotbrough Arrow Feb 2017

The Sprotbrough Also covering Warmsworth, 4800 distribution monthly

February 2017

Issue No. 137

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elcome to the February issue of the Sprotbrough Arrow.

Well I do hope your January got off to a more motivated start then mine did! It’s the 18th January as I write this and I have just about got my mojo back! The weather doesn’t help but after the warmest year on record, we are becoming a little spoilt I think.

Looking ahead, if you have any spare time to offer and like the idea of cleaning up our villages, DMBC are taking part in the ‘Great British Spring Clean’ on 3rd—5th March. If you would like to organise a group or find out more about this, please check the website www.keepbritaintidy.org or email stephen.racjan@doncaster.gov.uk before 10th February to register your interest.

The deadline for the March issue will be Wednesday 15th February. The Arrow will be delivered the last full weekend in February.

Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937 email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk www.arrowpublications.co.uk

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Community News SPROTBROUGH MUSIC SOCIETY

presents KATHRYN MOSLEY (piano) & JOSEPH SPOONER (cello) Music lovers do not have to go to Leeds or Sheffield to hear interna onally renowned ar sts - your Music Society brings them to your village !. Tonight dis nguished cellist Joseph Spooner joins New Zealand born pianist Kathryn Moseley in a delectable programme of late-roman c music by Debussy, Chopin and others.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16th 2017 St Mary's Church Hall 7.30 pm.

Admission by annual subscrip on or Members £8.00 non-members £14.00.

Warmsworth Knit & Natter Group once again held a stall at the Warmsworth Santa's Grotto weekend. It was a busy two days and we sold lots of our hand knitted items. We managed to raise £300 and would like to say thank you to the people who supported us once again. This year we have given our profits to the following charities. £100 to South Yorkshire air Ambulance £100 to Firefly £100 to Warmsworth Community Library.

We continue to meet every Thursday 1.00 - 3.00pm.

New knitters always welcome .

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WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB When the cold winds blow and we may have snow You will always find a warm welcome at Warmsworth Ladies’ Club Come and join us at Warmsworth Community Centre, Low Road on Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm 07 Feb 17 Marianne North: explorer and artist 14 Feb 17 Birds in Your Garden 21 Feb 17 Half Term 28 Feb 17 Pain and Pleasure

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Community News Sprotbrough Community Library Courses & Activities 2017 Day/Date

Time

Course/Activity

Monday

10am-12.30pm

Practical Philosophy

Monday

1pm-3pm

Art for Leisure

Monday Monday

1pm-3pm 6pm-8pm

Tai Chi French

Tuesday

2pm-3pm

Sprotbrough Readers Group - 2nd Tues of month

Tuesday Tuesday

10.15am-12.15 1pm-2pm

Creative Writing Children’s story time & activities (preschool) - FREE

Tuesday

2pm-3pm

Dominoes, draughts & card games – FREE

Tuesday

6.30pm-8.30pm

Weekly Evening Social Club – bingo, quiz, etc. £1.50

Thursday Thursday Friday

9.30/3pm/5pm/7pm 2.30pm-4pm 11am-12pm

Slimming World Classes Afternoon Tea – last Thurs of month £1 Weekly Social Group - £1

Other Events & Activity Sessions 2017 Date Wed 15th February Tue 31st January

Time 2pm-4pm 12pm-1pm

Activity/Event Introduction to Website Marketing - FREE Explore Your Computer - FREE

Please enquire at our reception for course & activity information. Some courses are discounted for people on certain benefits, tax credits, etc. – please ask for details.

To book your place please call 01302 782436 or email info@sprotbroughlibrary.org.uk Information regarding all of our library services, facilities, courses & activities can be found on our website at www.sprotbroughlibrary.org.uk

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Over 1,500 animals rescued

The local RSPCA animal centre rescued, rehabilitated and re-homed 275 dogs, 442 cats, 405 rabbits, birds and small animals and 504 wildlife during the last year. This was achieved without Government cash or lottery funding – it was made possible by generous local supporters.

Every day, the local RSPCA team based at South Yorkshire Animal Centre, Bawtry, are faced with cruelty and neglect. In the first few days of 2017 a little puppy was abandoned in an alleyway and left to die. He has been named Jack Frost and will need expensive treatments before he is ready for re-homing. Meanwhile, Ralph was the only surviving kitten dumped in a drain – his brothers and sisters sadly died before the RSPCA reached them. Ralph is now with one of the Centre’s foster carers.

If you would like to support the RSPCA team, have a clear out and donate unwanted clothes, toys, bedding, curtains, books and bric a brac (phone 01302 719790 for a collection); or why not volunteer some of your time, there are loads of opportunities; or simply donate – text SYAC14 £10 to 70070 or donate online at www.rspcadrb.org.uk You can also keep up to date with the Animal Centre and all the news about the rescue animals, including Jack Frost and Ralph, at www.facebook.com/rscpadrb.

The Centre is open six days a week 11am to 4pm (closed Wednesdays) and has a comprehensive pet store where all proceeds go to care for the animals.

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Richmond Hill Primary Academy

Healthy Tree Richmond Hill pupils have been busy decorating our healthy tree with their healthy resolutions to walk to school or maybe to eat a healthier diet.

Keeping Safe At Richmond Hill we place a great emphasis on helping our pupils to stay safe.

We have E-Safety sessions to help to give our children an understanding about keeping safe on-line and the confidence to report safety issues quickly. We also recently welcomed members of the school nursing service into school to talk to our Year 1 pupils about feeling safe and feeling happy.

Bolts of Lightning Our Year 6 pupils represented Richmond Hill at the Ridgewood Pyramid Athletics’ Competition held at Dearne Valley Leisure Centre. The mini bolts of lightning achieved a very well deserved second place and were a credit to our school.

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Cyber Crime and how to avoid it...

Cyber-crime is one of the fastest growing crimes both nationally md internationally. It affects major companies, small businesses and individuals. Major crimes involving large companies may often become a victim of cyber-crime but keep quiet about the crime as customers could lose confidence in the company if details were publicised.

Small businesses could be affected to such an extent that they could lose customers, valuable and sensitive information or even cease trading. An individual could have their bank accounts emptied, have their computer infected by a virus and lose all their files or have their computer used to carry out a dedicated denial of service to a larger company.

A few simple tips can help reduce the chances of cyber-crime happening to you or your business.

Passwords can be cracked. Software is available that can assist criminals to crack passwords.

Never Use Pets names Family members names Partners names Childs names Place of Birth Something related to your favourite sports team Nicknames’ Use a phrase including capital and lower case letters, a symbol and a number. I have used a four word phrase in a foreign language and included several symbols and more than one number Always • Keep a Clean Machine: Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats.

• Ensure you have effective and updated antivirus/antispyware software and firewall running whenever your computer or mobile device is switched on.

• Download updates to your programs and apps when prompted to do so … they often include security fixes.

• Take great care about which links you click on in emails – they may be phishing.

• Take great care about opening attachments in emails, even if they seem to be from people you know • Avoid suspicious website and torrent downloading. Many such downloads are not only against the law but also a major gateway for this type of cyber-attack.

For further advice and information, visit the following websites https://www.cert.gov.uk https://www.staysafeonline.org/

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Sprotbrough Orchard News Our first few weeks back at Orchard have been as busy as ever. Firstly, we wanted to share with you the fantastic achievement of our Year Two children who put on an incredible performance at the end of KS1 Christmas concert. They performed on Tuesday and Wednesday morning of the last week of Autumn Term their adaptation of ‘A Midwife Crisis’ and did a fabulous job of remembering their cues and lines.

We’ve definitely got some actors/actresses in the making!

During that last week of term we also held our Christmas party and Christmas jumper day. Barney Maloney came to perform one of his routines on Thursday entertaining all our children from Nursery to Year Two with his cheeky antics.

On Monday 9th January, a Space Dome came to school to present a show to the children across all year groups.

They went inside the massive, air filled dome and watched a video of our sky at night. The photographs they were shown were real photographs taken from space by probes and the children were very excited.

Following on from the Space Dome’s visit to school, the children have been finding out all about space. They have worked collaboratively making box model space buggies, sewing NASA space shuttles and sending BeeBot on a planet mission!

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School News from Copley Junior School Birds of Prey visit Copley Year 3 had an exciting conclusion to their project on ‘Predators’, with a very informative visit by a local expert who brought a range of native and foreign birds of prey to meet the children.

We learned many fascinating facts about these beautiful creatures and children were keen to take the opportunity to make new friends!

Year 4 Training for the Roman Army To launch their new creative learning project on ‘I am Warrior’, museum staff from Murton Park visited school. Children enjoyed an exciting day full of activities including a themed presentation and interactive talk, illustrated with a wide range of authentic artefacts. This was followed with craft and artefact handling activities and an active session practising preparations for a Roman battle. By the end of the day, all children successfully passed their Diploma and are all now fierce members of the Roman Army!

Year 3 Gods and Goddesses Children in Year 3 launched their new project on ‘Gods and Goddesses’ by dressing up as Ancient Greeks. Well done to all the children for your creative costumes.

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Young Voices Concert Once again, our enthusiastic Year 5 and 6 choir took part in the Young Voices Concert at Sheffield Arena. After months of practising the sings and dances with Mrs Havercroft, the children were very excited to attend the afternoon rehearsal, followed by the concert itself. The whole performance with the dancers and vocalists along with the beat box crew was amazing, not to mention of course the incredible 5174 children in the Young Voices choir.

We greatly appreciate that so many parents/carers and relatives were able to come in the evening to enjoy the performance. Well done to all the children for putting in so much effort to learn the songs and dance moves. As usual, the children were an absolute credit to the school with their enthusiasm and excellent behaviour.

Homework Superstars We are delighted with the creative home learning projects completed by the children. For each project, children are given a choice of activities so that they can present research in their own way and can develop independent learning skills. Below are just a few examples from our recent projects on ‘Predators’, ‘Road Trip USA’, ‘Stargazer’ and ‘A Child’s War’.

We look forward to sharing more school news next month.

Best wishes, E.A. Crayton, Head teacher

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He is great with other dogs, so could happily share his home. Sadly he doesn’t get on with cats. Zeus is neutered, fully vaccinated and micro-chipped. Unfortunately because of his colour, Zeus is often overlooked in favour of other dogs, and he really deserves a lovely home.

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What’s On In Sprotbrough?

Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

Mon

Rainbows

Scout Barn in Sprotbrough Village

5.30pm

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

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

Seniors ‘Dancercise’ Keep fit class

St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough

10.15—11.15am

Mon

Adult Beginners Ballroom/Latin Dance

St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough

2pm –3pm

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

Story time & Activities (term time)

Sprotbrough Library

1pm—2pm

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

Sprotbrough Park Playtime (term time)

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

9.30-11am

Wed

Sequence Dance—Ian Sadler

Royal British Legion

1pm –3.30pm

Wed

Story Time & Activities Alternate weeks

Sprotbrough Library

1.30pm—2.30pm

Wed

Dancing

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

4.00-7.00pm

Wed

Taekwondo

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

5.30-6.30pm

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

The Stable, Main Street, Sprotbrough

10—11.30am

Thurs

Little tykes (childminders drop in)

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.15—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

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

Sat

Sequence Dancing

Royal British Legion Club

7.30—10.30pm

Sat

Dancing Class

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.15-3.15pm

Sun

Sunday Club

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

10am—11am

Sun

t-Time, Crafts, bible stories and more

St Marys Church Hall

4—5pm—check hall for dates

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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: 07891 813986 Warmsworth Community Centre Contact Mrs Jill Sharpe 01302 858377

Monthly Events in Sprotbrough & Warmsworth Monthly

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

3rd Monday 1st & 3rd Tuesday

St Mary’s Mothers Union

The Stable, Main Street, Sp’boro

7.30pm- 9.30pm

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

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, Sprotbrough Rd

12 for 12.30pm

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

The Fairway, Warmsworth Rd, Balby DN4 0RP

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

Medical

08001111

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

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01302 852200

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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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