The Sprotbrough Arrow January 2016

The Sprotbrough Also covering Warmsworth, 4800 distribution monthly

April 20132016 January

Issue No. Issue No.6195

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Welcome to the January issue of the Sprotbrough Arrow. You may well be suffering from the annual feast known as Christmas.

The only time of the year where food contains no calories!

If that’s you, don’t worry, there are plenty of sales to visit to keep you busy and burn off those extra pounds ;) Unfortunately, due to the early deadline for this issue, we have not been able to bring you news and photos of the Christmas celebrations, however, we will share these with you in the February issue. If you have any photographs you would like to share, please send them to me at my e-mail address below.

Thank you to all the Arrow readers, advertisers and contributors, I wish you all a wonderful New Year filled with family, friends and good health. Cheers!

The deadline for the February issue is Wednesday 20th January. The February Arrow will be delivered the last weekend in January.

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Community News Sprotbrough based Artist is awarded the Windsor and Newton Award.

Andrew Farmer was awarded the Windsor and Newton Award for oil painting at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters annual exhibition 2015, Mall Galleries, London.

Andrew, who is based in Sprotbrough, works in oil paints, producing landscapes, portraits and still life.

Andrew studied his degree in Painting at Canterbury Christ Church University but has since moved back to the North where he now lives and works as a professional Artist. Andrew is currently working on a new series of large scale oil paintings exploring the local woodlands.

Speaking of the award, Andrew said 'It's a real honour to receive this prize, especially from such a high profile exhibition! It's great confirmation that I'm on the right track.'

For more information about Andrew and his works, please visit his website: www.andrewfarmerfineart.com

St. Mary's Church, Knit & Natter Group.

Following the Coffee with Cake Morning held on 3rd November in support of DRI Oncology Unit Appeal Fund, £650 was raised.

This, together with previous donations from Knit & Natter and Jigsaw Library, a total of £1000 has been raised in 6 months and our target reached.

Many, many thanks to all who came along to support us.

2016, we will be raising funds in support of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and look forward to YOUR support once again.

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Community News Warmsworth W.I. Can you believe this is our 3rd year? And once again we have had a very full and enjoyable calendar along with some fantastic days out.

Our Christmas Lunch was thoroughly enjoyed by all at the Stables Restaurant, in May we visited Renishaw Hall and in June we held another successful Beetle Drive. Our Faith Supper was also a great success as well as the visit in July to the vineyard in Holmfirth where we sampled their wines.

Jean Thompson visited Buckingham Palace as our WI representative to celebrate 100 years of the WI and we also hosted the Harvest Supper. This year our quiz team won the South Yorkshire federation quiz competition so congratulations to them.

Our treasure hunt and annual stall at the gala were also both a great success with interesting speakers being invited to our group session meetings at regular intervals though out the year.

This year there has also been a lot of media coverage about the WI through the TV programmes Home Fires and the Great British Menu. Hopefully this will spur greater interest in the WI in the future.

If you are interested in joining us or know of anyone who might, we hold our local meetings on the first Thursday of each month from 7pm at the Community Centre, Low Road West in Warmsworth.

Finally we must take this opportunity to thank the management and staff at the Holiday Inn, Warmsworth for providing judging at our cake stall at the annual Apple Day event. We would also like to thank them for the generous donation of the raffle prize.

Further information can be obtained from Janice on 01302 854167.

WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB Celebrating 50 Years Make it a really Happy New Year and join in the fun at Warmsworth Ladies’ Club 12 Jan 16 The New Year’s Social Evening 19 Jan 16 History of Chocolates (with samples!)

26 Jan 16 Victorian Kitchen Everyone is very welcome Tuesdays The Community Centre, Low Road 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Our next concert is on Thursday 21st January in St Mary's Church Hall at 7.30 pm.

An evening of vocal and instrumental music

by Brahms, Britten, Bridge and others will be performed by Karina Lucas (mezzosoprano), Rebecca Jones (viola) and Simon Lane (piano)

Admission £13 (non-members) or £7.50 (members)

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School News from

Copley Junior School

Year 5 dancers Christmas was celebrated at Copley Junior in a number of ways including Year 5’s Space themed presentation, Year 6’s performance of ‘Strictly Cinderella’, a very busy Christmas Fair, carols to celebrate the Christmas tree lights switching on in Sprotbrough, Christmas Jumper Day in support of ‘Save the Children’, Christmas parties, Christmas lunch, Christmas disco and a traditional carols and readings service at St Mary’s Church.

Our judges Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman, one of the dancing ‘crew’, Darcy and Craig Revel Horwood.

The ugly sisters, with their charming mother!

Our lovely presenters Claudia and Tess

The photographs here show just a few of the characters from our Christmas performances.

The King, Fairy God Mother (Fairy Liquid)

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Our creative children have produced high quality project work over the last few weeks.

Year 5 have been researching information about Space, designing rockets and moon buggies and making their own orreries (models of the solar system).

Year 4’s project has been ‘Road Trip USA’. The children have made wonderful Native American dream catchers, totem poles and have developed their baking skills, with traditional American recipes.

Year 3’s project on Predators has resulted in some amazing art work and models.

We look forward to sharing more school news next month.

Best wishes, E.A. Crayton Head teacher

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Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School News As usual, December has been a very busy month at Orchard! And we still have lots more to pack in before the end of term. Our Nursery children kick off the concert season with their performances on Tuesday 8th of December.

Reception are performing in their own miniconcert this year on Thursday 10th December and the Key Stage 1 concert performances are scheduled for Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th December. We hope to include lots of the photographs from these magical productions in the next issue of Sprotbrough Arrow, keep your eyes peeled!

Marilyn, our school cleaner was nominated for a LASER (Local Authority Service Excellence Recognition) award and attended the function at Mansion House in November. She was up for 'Cleaner of the Year' award and we are pleased that her work has been recognised and celebrated by clinching the accolade! Marilyn received a certificate in recognition of her nomination and a bottle of champagne as the winner of her category. Staff at Orchard would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to an integral member of our team. Well done Marilyn, we couldn't think of a more deserving person!

On Friday 4th December Year Two visited St. Mary's Church in the village for Rev. Amanda to retell the first Christmas story. Year One and Reception will be visiting in the next few days. Our children were highly engaged during this experience and relished the opportunity to use puppets and singing to broaden their understanding. The staff at Orchard would like to take this opportunity to thank Rev. Amanda for the hard work and time she has dedicated to our children.

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Monday 7th of December, the Children's Society visited school to make the annual Christingles with all children. The children enjoyed the explanation that the Society gave them about each aspect of the construction of the Christingle. Oh, and eating a few marshmallows too!

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Richmond Hill Primary Academy

Christmas at Richmond Hill The pure joy of Christmas was in evidence at the first of Richmond Hill’s Christmas Nativities.

Richmond Hill Primary Academy Choir Our Choir have been given a great opportunity to perform at The Christmas Spirit of Great Britain Christmas Choral Celebration taking place in December at Hangar 3 at Robin Hood Airport. The performance will take place in front of the Vulcan Bomber currently based at the airport.

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Victorian School Days Our Year 6 pupils recently experienced what it would be like as a pupil in a Victorian school. The 3Rs, Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic were regimentally delivered by the stern teachers. It certainly was a contrast to today’s school life. Pupils decided overwhelmingly that they much preferred the 2015 version of school!

Sleeping Beauty and Magna In the lead up to Christmas, many of our pupils have enjoyed visits out of school. Some pupils have been to the Cast Theatre in town to see the fantastic production of Sleeping Beauty - well worth the visit according to those who watched it. Some of our children were chosen to join the merriment on stage, which made it even more memorable for them. Other pupils have visited Magna, the science adventure centre and got creative with electrical circuits and experienced an array of experiments.

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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

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

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

Tue

Pre School 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

Pre School Palygroup

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

9.15-12.15pm

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

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

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

Pre school 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

Sunday Club

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

10am—11am

t-Time, Crafts, bible stories and more

St Marys Church Hall

4—5pm—check hall for dates

Sun

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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

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

Graceholme Social Club, Edlington Lane, Warmsworth

7pm

3rd Wednesday

Warmsworth Neighbourhood Watch

Cricket Club

7pm

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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)

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01302 855622

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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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Barnburgh Primary School

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High Melton College

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Warmsworth Library

01302 853082

Sprotbrough Community Library

01302 782436

Doncaster Central Library

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