The Sprotbrough Arrow January 2015

The Also covering Warmsworth

April 2013 January 2015

Issue No. 61 83

Happy New Year

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Welcome to the January

Issue of the I hope your Christmas was filled with joy and laughter and your waist line has not suffered too much!

This is normally the time we start to think about changing our habits, eating less or more healthily and keeping fit being high on most peoples lists.

This is understandable considering the constant stream of news informing us of all the latest reports about the importance of keeping fit. It can extend our life, it can improve our health, it can help fight off serious illness. On top of this, it makes us feel happier, more energised and can be very sociable depending on what you choose to do to keep fit.

We have so many options, there really is no excuse. I choose to run, and when I recommend running to others, I hear ‘I can’t run, I have never been able to run, I couldn’t run for the bus’… and so on. This may well be the case, however, no one would expect you to go from nothing to doing a 10k run in a matter of weeks, it takes time for your body to adjust to running, but once you can run, you are free to run, no matter what your age, whatever your commitments, whenever you want, making it the most flexible and cheapest way to keep healthy and fit. My Mum is 65 (don’t tell anyone I told you this) and is one of those who can’t run and has never run. In January, she is joining Doncaster Athletics Club on their beginners course for non runners. I will let you know how she gets on but I am one very proud daughter!

The deadline for the February issue for advertising and articles is Wednesday 14th January. The February Arrow will be delivered the last full weekend in January.

Happy New Year

Michelle Sidebottom

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

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Community News New to Sprotbrough Knit & Natter Group in St. Mary's Stable, Main street 2 - 3.30pm. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month starting 20th January 2015.

Further details tel. Betty 01302 852366.

Table Top Sale Saturday 14th February St. Mary's Church Hall.

10 - 1pm. Tables £10. To book tel: 01302 782776

Warmsworth Cricket Club Open for Business

Over the last few months the Club House has undergone major internal refurbishments, but by the time you are reading this they will be at a stage where we will have re opened for Business.

The Clubhouse now boasts a modern welcoming interior with excellent facilities and a fully licenced bar serving a wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks. Annual Memberships are now available at very reasonable rates, just come along and see what we have got to offer. If you are looking for a venue to hold your meeting, party, funeral etc. please get in touch and we can discuss the possibility of doing so.

We are also looking to recruit new playing members to the club, so if there are any cricketers, junior or senior, looking at taking up the game, fancying a change of club or coming out of retirement please get in touch.

To contact the club about any matter please email secretary@warmsworthcc.com

Jigsaw Puzzle Library and Coffee Morning - every 2nd Tuesday of the month. St. Mary's Stable 10 - 12 noon. Over 400 puzzles. Come and enjoy a natter and meet new friends over a coffee and home-made cakes and treats.

Next meeting 13th January 2015 when DMBC Energy Team will be coming along at 10.30am with information leaflets, room temperature cards, winter warmth resource examples and provide advice during the month.

WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB 50th Anniversary Year Make a New Year’s resolution to join us on Tuesdays at the Community Centre, Low Road 7:00pm – 9:00pm Everyone is very welcome 13 Jan 15 Carol’s Evening of Magic 20 Jan 15 Fish and Ships 27 Jan 15 North Island New Zealand

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Howard Construction Now taken orders for the New Year Conservatories, Windows, Fascias and Soffits

New Venue Clare Wilkinson 5pm & 7pm Wednesdays Warmsworth Community Centre 42 Low Road West Warmsworth, DN4 9LE Contact Clare on

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With over 30 years experience

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School News from

Copley Junior School

The Angels’ Mission After successful completion of flying lessons, the angels in Year 4 completed several missions to proclaim, help, guide and celebrate the birth of baby Jesus – well done to Year 4!

The Wizard of Oz Well done to all the pupils in Year 6 for their fantastic presentation of ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

This was a very entertaining and humorous production, complete with an ‘X Factor’ selection for the role of Dorothy, a very wicked witch and some very unusual ugly sisters!

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Beautiful Showroom Full Fitting Service Call for more details or drop in to see for yourself.

Local Family Business Over 40 Live Fire & Fireplace Displays 159b Balby Road, Doncaster DN4 0RG 01302 858585

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Well it is every female’s dream to look her best whatever the occasion and that is exactly what the team at the newly branded Victoria House Bridal and Occasion wear Boutique strive to do. Formerly Wedding Belles in Armthorpe, the shop boasts a totally fresh new image on both the lower “boutique” floor and also the luxurious bridal suite on the upper floor.

Headed by expert Personal Stylist Tina Gill, the girls in the store pride themselves on offering a personal service that is second to none with friendly honest style advice, and armed with a mission to ensure ladies leave the shop looking and feeling amazing.

The ranges available in store cater for a wide range of sizes, ages, budgets and taste with many styles selected to cover the bits we all like to disguise (bye bye bingo wings!!) So, from gorgeous evening gowns, sparkly cocktail dresses, stylish Mother of the Bride and Groom outfits and amazing fascinators and accessories on the ground floor..... to stunning bridesmaid dresses and breath-taking bridal gowns in the bridal suite, this is a one stop shop for all your special occasion wear, and ......as unique stockists in the area you won’t see the same collections elsewhere locally.

Prom dresses are arriving in store weekly and you would be hard put not to find your dream dress, which incidentally is never sold to anyone from the same school going to the same Prom, so if you like a particular style, then it is best to get yours ordered as soon as possible. The team in store are trained to advise what styles suit your body shape, personality and size to assist you with your decision making. Pastels play a big part of Prom dressing for 2015 with elegant styles and strong embellishments proving to be a popular choice for many.

A full alteration service is also available, to ensure any dress or outfit is tailored specifically to you – and – we are dab hands at customising your choice to create a more bespoke look should that be your preference, for instance we can add straps, take them away, create sashes, add embellishments, to be honest anything you want really.

Check out our website or face book page to see details of our forthcoming Prom Princess event in February where we will have lots of ideas for creating your perfect prom look, including hair and make-up advice as well as goody bags for anyone placing an order.

At the moment, there is a fantastic sale running until the end of January, where you can pick up a fabulous dress for a fraction of the original price (including evening and occasion wear) but for readers of this magazine, on production of the advert you will also be entitled to 10% discount on full price items throughout February. We look forward to seeing you soon!!!

Victoria House, 13 Church Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3AD Tel: 01302 831107 www.victoriahousebridal.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS AT RICHMOND HILL

In the lead up to Christmas there is nothing to compare to the joy of watching children’s excitement, enthusiasm and pride in performing their Nativity plays.

To great critical acclaim, our Year 1 and Year 2 children starred in our hilarious new nativity ‘A Midwife Crisis’.

In our Foundation Nativity, our youngest children were amazing with no signs of first night nerves when they took to the stage in ‘The Little Nativity’.

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FOOTBALL CELEBRATIONS

During the autumn term our Y5/Y6 girls have been competing against other Doncaster primary schools in a football competition. The team successfully won through to the semi-finals which they won convincingly, leading to the South Yorkshire County Finals. Over a hundred schools took part in the overall competition and we are proud to announce that our team won 5th place.

Well done girls!

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Dementia Peer Support Groups Talking about your worries and problems can be a very good way of releasing some of the stress that can build up when you’re a carer. Your family, friends and the medical and social work team can all listen to your concerns. But sometimes it's best to talk to someone who knows exactly what you’re going through, because it's happening to them too. Other carers can offer kindness, sympathy, understanding and advice, and they can make you feel less isolated.

Anyone living with Dementia/Alzheimer's, or, those who have concerns about their memory, are very welcome to come along to our dementia / Alzheimer's peer support groups.

Do you have, or, do you care for someone with dementia/ Alzheimer's?

Come and meet us and others in similar circumstances for a chat and coffee in a supportive and informal environment.

Groups are open to both carers and those living with dementia/ Alzheimer's.

We meet monthly, sharing experiences, knowledge on services.

Make new friends.

Venues dates/times of our Community Support Groups Balby‐ St Peters (White Church) Hall Warmsworth Doncaster, DN4 0TW Third Thursday of each month 10am

Bessacarr‐ St Francis Coffee Shop Nostell Place, Bessacarr Doncaster, DN4 7JA Fourth Monday of each month 10am

Carcroft – Redmond Centre High St, Carcroft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8DP First Thursday of each month 1pm

Sprotbrough – The Goldsmith Centre (Sprotbrough & Cusworth Parish Council Committee Room) 259 Sprotbrough Rd Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 8BP First Tuesday of each month 10am Sprotbrough – The Stables St Marys Church Hall, Main Street Sprotbrough, DN5 7RH Third Tuesday of each month 1pm

Wheatley – St Pauls Church Centre Durham Road Wheatley Doncaster DN2 4HN Fourth Wednesday of each month 10am

For more detail telephone: Sue Ryder 01302 380077

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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

Carpenter & Joiner

City & Guilds qualified Doors – Stairs – Flooring – Built in & free standing furniture – purpose made joinery Over 25 years experience Fully insured

Free quotes

01709 860079/07745 114190 www.nickreadingjoinery.co.uk

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Business Directory

01302 534256 e-mail michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

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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