The Sprotbrough Arrow, July issue

Also covers Warmsworth 5100 copies

July 2019

Issue No. 166

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Welcome to the July issue of The Sprotbrough Arrow.

Well, what a watering we had in June, preparing us for the heatwave in July and August (I hope!).

Anyone running (or walking) the Sprotbrough annual road race? The race supports 67th Scouts division and as always, promises to be a great family weekend. If you want to get some practice in, visit your local park run at Sandall Park. A 5k run held every Saturday morning at 9am. It’s great fun and attended by a couple of hundred people a week of all abilities.

I am sure you have heard of the famous Auckley Show? The show, held this year on Saturday 17th August, is a great opportunity for young and old to get creative and show off their skills. You can enter all sorts of competitions from growing vegetables, taking photographs, making cakes to the best lego model. Check out their website for the full list of competitions. www.auckleyshow.co.uk/html/schedule.html Tickets for the Auckley Show evening event are now available. Find further details on how to get yours on p18, they have a super evening of music lined up from Glam Rock Group ‘The Glamned’ featuring music from the seventies.

The deadline for the August issue is Wednesday 10th July. The August issue will be distributed the last weekend in July.

Best wishes Michelle Sidebottom Mobile: 07795 387937 email:michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

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Community News WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB

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Community News DANUM PROBUS CLUB Danum Probus Club is an organisation for men who have retired or are semiretired from their profession, business or other employment who want to maintain a social network with others who have similar interests. Danum Probus Club meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at Town Moor Golf Club, Bawtry Road, Belle Vue, Doncaster starting at 10 am.

At our meeting on May 20, Neville Williams spoke about “The Yorkshire Wildlife Park”. Neville took us through the history of the Park, situated near Branton, beginning with Mrs Williams’ original idea, then buying the property in Branton which was a riding stable and small animal attraction at that time, followed by the gradual expansion to the present day. The Park got off to a good start, and then they acquired the lions from Romania, which provided a lot of publicity and further boosted attendances. The Park has developed with new collections of animals as well as being part of international breeding programmes. Our meeting on June 8 was cancelled because it clashed with the Group’s holiday at Slaley Hall in Northumbria.

Dave Adgar will now be giving his presentation about the Berlin Wall later in the year. On June wish to thank everyone for suppor ng their recent Nicola Fox spoke about Cusworth Hall and the Spring Fayre at the Stable when over £500 was Battie-Wright family.

The Sprotbrough Knit & Na er Group

raised on the day. This, together with money raised through the sale of handmade goods during the last six months, the ladies were pleased to donate £1500 to local charity Firefly Express.

------------------------------------------------------------------The Jigsaw Puzzle Library and Coffee Mornings held each month at the Stable have been pleased to donate £100 to Yorkshire Air Ambulance and £100 to "b:friend", a local charity suppor ng local people living alone who would welcome a friendly face and chat. If you know someone who would like a call then phone 07523 698530 to speak to a member of their staff.

In the seven years the Jigsaw Library has been open £3802 has been donated to over 40 different worthy causes. It wasn't our inten on to raise money but to offer a friendly 'meet and greet place', which has gone from strength to strength.

The volunteer team wish to thank everyone for your con nued support.

Carole Hall

On July 1 Neil McGregor, of Doncaster Heritage Services, will speak about “Doncaster in Art”, and the following meeting (July 15) will be the Members’ Lunch at the Golf Club. Any interested men who would like to come to these meeting as a visitor to see what we do, with a view to joining if you like us, please call either Des Parks (01302 856188), George Kirk (07808191211) or Geoff Firth (01302 849734) for more information.

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Sprotbrough Community Library Regular weekly Courses & Activities 2019

Tel: 01302 782436 Sprotbrough Rd., Doncaster, DN5 8BA

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Prince Charming

Prince is one of the long stay rescue dogs at the RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre. He is a handsome boy, full of energy and life when outside, who loves running around the paddock with his favourite toy - he is also partial to a good snooze in his kennel. Prince has been at the Centre for many months and his successful re-homing into a loving home is a priority.

Caring for animals like Prince, who are in the Animal Centre through no fault of their own requires considerable funding. With rehabilitation high on the list of priorities for the Branch, time and resources are central to achieving our aim and these need funding.

One way RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch achieves this is through events that offer supporters a chance to enjoy quality time with friends and family and raise funds to support vital welfare work with animals such as Prince.

2019 has already seen some fantastic events: the Easter Egg Puzzle Hunt was hugely successful and drew in over twice the number of people than it did last year; Big Walkies around the beautiful Thrybergh was a great event, giving folk time to share their love of dogs and dog walking and the Pea ‘n’ Pie Supper and Pub Quiz was a sell-out success, which raised vital funds. All of the money raised is used to support the animal welfare work at the RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre and so far this year over 330 dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals have been successfully rehabilitated and re-homed With even more exciting events coming soon, such as the annual Fun Dog Show, Zip Line Challenge and Glitter Disco we will be able to support even more animals like Prince, who depend on us for that second chance. So please come and join us at our events.

If you would like to meet Prince (or any of our animals), contact the Animal Centre – 01302 719790 or visit www.rspcadoncasterrotherham.org.uk

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Doncaster Pathfinders Walking Club

Doncaster Pathfinders Walking Club were out on 2 June enjoying our wonderful countryside. Once again we were lucky with the weather, managing to keep dry in the pub when there was a shower! Three great walks around Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District were on offer. There was a more challenging walk of 11 miles where we could enjoy spectacular views from Bamford Edge, a mid level walk of 8 miles and a shorter walk of 6 miles. All our walkers, new and old, really enjoyed the day.

If you would like to join us on our next walk to the Castleton area on 14 July, please search for Doncaster Pathfinders Walking Club on Facebook or visit our website www.doncasterpathfinders.org.uk. If you can't make it in July, why not join us on 11 August when we are off to Grassington in the YorkshireDales

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School News from Copley Junior School

Eco Schools Green Flag Award Success We are very proud to have been awarded the Eco Schools Green Flag Award. The Eco Schools Green Flag is an internationally recognised award for excellence in environmental action and learning and the highest Eco Schools Award that can be achieved. Very well done to the Eco Council!

You can find out more about the work of our Eco Council and the work they have led to achieve the Eco Schools Green Flag Award by visiting our website at: http:// www.copley.doncaster.sch.uk/our-community/eco-council Doncaster and District Primary Schools Cross Country Championships A huge well done to all our cross country teams who competed at this huge sporting event.

The children all demonstrated great perseverance, determination and team work so well done to everyone who took part.

Special congratulations to Joe W who came 2nd in the entire Under 9s race and to Elinor S who came 5th in the whole under 11s race. Two more trophies for Copley Junior pupils!

Results: Joe W - 2nd, Elinor S - 5th, Rex P - 8th

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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.

Mountain Explorer Academy

To launch their geography project on mountains, Year 4 entered the Mountain Explorer Academy for an action packed day of learning and activities. Delivered by an experienced mountaineer and expedition leader, the workshop was a mixture of short, interactive presentations and hands-on activities in small teams.

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Hopefully the sun will be shining by the time you read this after a wet start to June! We haven’t a final figure yet for the Midsummer Walk donations as Christine from Thorne Rural Lions has been on holiday. Will report back as soon as possible. In the meantime our sincere thanks to everyone who took part (and their sponsors) – we had almost 200 walkers and thankfully it was a dry day. Our grateful thanks also to Lions International, particularly Thorne Rural Lions, for all their hard work.

A reminder that we have a stall at Bentley Gala on Sunday, 14th July where we will be selling jewellery and other goodies. The Gala will be in Bentley Park from 1-5pm with lots to do and see for all the family. Come along and join in the fun.

Success in the Spelling Bee Copley Junior’s Spelling Bee was a great success – and a lot of fun too!

A huge well done to our spelling bee competitors from every year group and also to our enthusiastic pupil audience. We saw a very tightly contested competition with six rounds before a single mistake was made and a record-breaking eleven rounds in all.

Featured above are our medal and prize winners!

We look forward to sharing more school news next month.

Mrs Crayton Head teacher

Also Optima International on Askern Road at Toll Bar will be holding their annual Open Day on Friday, 26th July from 12-5pm. Entry is £5 on the day, but £4 if bought from the company beforehand. All rides are free and unlimited. A bar and refreshments are available. This is another popular event and money raised goes to charities (including DCDT).

A reminder that we will also have a stall at Auckley Show on Saturday, 17th August. Details will be in next publication. Let’s hope the sun shines for all these events as there is a lot of hard work behind the scenes in organising them.

Please let us know if you have any unwanted scarves or jewellery or any tombola/raffle prizes. If you are planning a fundraising event on our behalf we can supply you with T-shirts, sponsor forms, etc.

We are at 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (entrance by the side of Kerry Gough Florists), second floor (lift available), Room 209.

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Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far to our Prostate Cancer appeal and to the many groups and organisations who support us.

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What’s On In Sprotbrough?

Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Mon

Rainbows

Scout Barn in Sprotbrough Village

Time 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 Ballroom/Latin Dance

St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough

2pm –3pm

Mon

Adult Ballroom/Latin Dance class

St ary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough

7.30-8.30pm

Mon

Scottish Country Dancing (term time)

The Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

7.45—9.45pm

Tue

Sprotbrough Starz

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.15-11am

Tue

Coffee Morning (Term time only)

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

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

6.00-7.00pm

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

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

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

Tuesday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

Tuesday

Brownies

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

6pm-7.30pm

Tuesday

Ladies Club

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

Wednesday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

Thursday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

Thursday

Dancing Class

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

4pm-9pm

Thursday

Watercolours

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

10am-12 noon

Friday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

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 Tel: 01302 858200

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

9.30—11.30am

1st & 3rd Wednesday

Knit & Natter Club

The Stable, Main St, Sprotbrough

2—4pm

2nd Tuesday

Sprotbrough WI

St Mary’s Church Hall

7.30—9.30pm

Last Thursday of month

Parish Luncheon Club

Newton Arms, Sprotbrough Rd

12 noon

2nd Monday

Ladies Club Committee

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

2nd Monday

Parish Council meeting

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

1st Thursday

Warmsworth WI

Warmsworth Community Centre

7—9pm

2nd Monday

Ward Councillors Surgery

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

6—7pm

1st Tuesday

Warmsworth & Edlington Lions Club

The Holiday Inn, Warmsworth, DN4 NUX

7pm

3rd Wednesday

Warmsworth Neighbourhood Watch

Cricket Club

7pm

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