The Sprotbrough Arrow July 2017

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July 2017

Issue No. 142

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elcome to the July issue of the Sprotbrough Arrow.

After the recent horrific events at Manchester and London, followed quickly by the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, it’s easy to feel heavy hearted and quite helpless.

The one thing that has shone brightly throughout these dark days is the human spirit. It has been heart warming to see how all of these communities have supported each other throughout. They have proven we are strong in the face of evil and can find kindness and compassion when tragedy calls.

The Scouts annual Gala weekend kicks off on Saturday 15th July with the festival featuring The Torn as well as other live bands. The run will take place as usual on Sunday 16th July with lots of fun activities for everyone. These events are so important to our communities, as well as fund raising for a great cause, its gives us all the opportunity to bump into our neighbours, old and new and encourages us all to feel part and take part in community life.

As I send the July issue of the Sprotbrough Arrow to print, we are experiencing one of the hottest weekends I remember. My fingers are crossed for a glorious summer ahead. (just a little cooler please!)

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Community News WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB Before taking our Summer break—we have two more meetings in July 04 Jul 17 Walker’s Nurseries 11 Jul 17 Summer Supper with Andy The Club Returns on 12 Sep 17 Carol’s Welcome Back 19 Sep 17 Small Talk Look forward to seeing you in September

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Warmsworth Community Centre, Low Road , Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Woman Together in Doncaster would like to invite Everyone to a Special Afternoon Tea with Strawberries at 3pm on Thursday 20th July at Sprotbrough Methodist Church Our Guest Speaker Meg Munn, former Sheffield MP will talk about ‘Life during and after Westminster’ Tickets £5

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Richmond Hill Primary Academy

Y2 SATs The Y2 SATs took place over the end of May and we would just like to congratulate all of Year 2 for their brilliant enthusiasm, work and behaviour during their exams. We couldn’t be more proud!

It wasn’t all hard work, though. In their down time, pupils took part in an array of activities, including crafting, bug making and even learning about Victorian life!

To celebrate the end of SATs week, pupils enjoyed a film afternoon, complete with popcorn and a sing-along!

We would like to thank our Y2 parents/carers for all their support, especially leading up to and during SATs. Their support remains such a big part of the pupils’ and the schools success.

Frenchgate Flower Show Update As announced last month, Richmond Hill were delighted to have been chosen as one of the four winners of the Frenchgate Centre’s Flower Show competition. Our garden won for the Imagination Garden category and was inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Our garden was beautifully brought to life by the Frenchgate Centre’s gardening team, unveiled to invited guests and the press on Friday 26th May and was available to view between 26th May – 11th June.

Congratulations once again to the pupils and teachers who participated in the design of the garden for creating such a fantastical and whimsical space!

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Star Status Awards With the end of the last half term came another Star Status Award group!

135 pupils were awarded with badges; 67 achieved their very first Bronze Award and 68 went on to receive their fabulous Silver Badge, moving up from the Bronze they received in the last half term!

Well done to all the pupils who received Star badges today!

Year 4 Visit to Doncaster Museum Year 4 pupils visited Doncaster Museum in May to learn all about Romans!

Pupils took part in two activities, the first of which was ‘Look Out, The Romans Are Coming’. Pupils dressed up in Roman clothes and learned about lots of different aspects of Roman life, including board games, jewellery, mosaics and pottery!

They also participated in a ‘Roman Dig’, trying their hand at archaeology. They were able to look at and learn about Roman artefacts, the history of Romans and even a Roman skeleton!

The staff at Doncaster Museum said that the pupils were ‘outstanding’ and they they showed great listening skills. They also commented on how brilliant the pupils’ attitudes towards the work were! Well done Year 4!

Spring Fayre In a lovely send-off to last half term, Richmond Hill Spring Fayre was held this afternoon, complete with fairground games, music and even an ice cream stall!

Our hall was filled to the brim with activities and treats, which were run by pupil volunteers and staff. Pupils had the opportunity to let loose and enjoy activities including Hoopla, Wheel of Fortune, Camel Treasure Hunt, Splat the Rat and many more. There was even a pupil-led Slime Stall, which proved to be the hit of the fayre!

Thank you to everyone who donated cakes & buns for the bake sale and thank you to everyone who donated tombola prizes! We would like to also say a huge thank you to all the pupil volunteers who did an amazing job and were such a huge help to staff today!

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School News from Copley Junior School Year 5 ‘Beast Creator’ Express Event After an exceedingly busy half term learning about everything bug-related, Year 5 were ready to showcase their learning to their adults through their all-singing, all-dancing Express event. The children had a brilliant time, sharing all of the interesting facts that they have learned about mini-beasts throughout their ‘Beast Creator’ Cornerstones project.

Year 3 Visit to Magna To launch their new Science project on ‘Mighty Metals’ Year 3 visited the Magna Science Adventure Centre. The children had a day of hands-on experiences as they experienced the wonders of Science and Technology by watching displays, taking part in workshops and exploring the interactive exhibits.

Highlights of the visit included seeing ‘The Big Melt’; the ‘Fire Pavilion’ in which children found out how heat causes change as well as experiencing the awesome five metre fire tornado, the arc furnace and the electromagnetic crane; investigating magnets; making and testing a hot air balloon; finding out what makes a rocket move and investigating making one from everyday materials.

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BBC Music Day Our Year 4 Samba players joined schools across Doncaster for a massed samba workshop and performance. The children played with great enthusiasm and kept the shoppers in Doncaster thoroughly entertained!

Year 4 Enterprise Event Well done to Year 4, our budding entrepreneurs, who made a range of bath products in lovely packaging as part of their ‘Potions’ project. With persuasive adverts and promotional materials, the children proved to be very persuasive salespeople

when parents/carers and relatives joined us for the express event.

We look forward to sharing more school news next month.

Best wishes, E.A. Crayton Head teacher

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Orchard Infant School

As part of our centre of interest work this half term, all children have had the experience of visiting the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Our topic is focused on Safari Animals and their habitats. Children attended an educational workshop where they learnt about different habitats and the needs of animals to survive there. They were able (if they were brave enough!) to hold some animals including Millie the millipede, Colin the cockroach and Shelley the giant African snail.

Of course, there was lots of free time for children to explore the park and learn more facts about different safari animals including lions, tigers and (polar) bears, Oh My! We also enjoyed watching our caterpillars metamorphose into Painted Lady butterflies. Children observed closely over time the changes in the caterpillars including the moulting of their exoskeletons so they could grow. When the caterpillars had transformed into their pupas all children waited eagerly for them to hatch. We are pleased to say that most of them emerged from their chrysalides successfully!

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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

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)

6pm-7.30pm

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

7.30-10.00pm

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

2nd 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

2nd Monday

Ward Councillors Surgery

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

6—7pm

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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