The Sprotbrough Arrow September 2015

The Also covering Warmsworth, 4800 distribution monthly

April 2013 2015 September

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Community News Yorkshire Main Heritage Trust Newsletter This September will mark the 30th anniversary of the closure of Yorkshire Main Colliery. This changed our Village from a thriving vibrant community to one that was unrecognisable. The strong Community cohesion achieved during the life of the Colliery, and supported by our local institutions, soon began to unravel. We all witnessed the infrastructure crumbling year after year, with the green shoots of recovery taking over 25 years to emerge from the burned out housing estates.

On Saturday September 5th, the Heritage Trust are holding an event in the Miners Memorial Garden, followed by entertainment in Edlington Top Club. We will be unveiling and presenting to the Community a replica of the Unions 1920 Banner funded by the Heritage Lottery fund. This was made with the support of Northern Banners and used art work provided by students from Sir Thomas Wharton Community College. Strap lines for the Banner poles have been provided by the family of primary schools.

We will also be presenting a Timeline of the Collieries proud history imbedded in to the large stone in the corner of the garden. This was sponsored by Keepmoat, and will be supplemented by a piece of Pit Art sponsored by Profab Engineering.

During the event in the Garden, entertainment will be provided by City of Sheffield Pipe Band, Charlotte Leese vocalist, plus performances by local community groups.

Speakers at the event will be Michael Dugher MP, Tosh MacDonald, President of ASLEF, former Edlington residents & Chris Skidmore, Chairman Yorkshire Area NUM & David Douglass, author & former NUM official.

Following the event in the garden a reunion will be held in the Top Club, with folk music & a Gig supported by top bands for the younger generation.

On site catering will be available in the car park adjacent to the club.

Bringing back the Collective Spirit Keep the Faith Chairman Frank Arrowsmith, Secretary Andy Summers Nigel Ball Vice Chair, Peter Martin Treasurer Trustees: Rob Conroy, Jim Mourning, Jim Cook.

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Warmsworth Ladies’ Club Celebrating 50 years Refreshed after our summer break, The Club returns on 8 September 08 Sep 15 Welcome Back One and All! 15 Sep 15 Hats, Huts and Ladies of the YMCA 22 Sep 15 Exploits in Singapore 29 Sep 15 Churches and Buildings in South Yorkshire Everyone is very welcome Tuesdays at the Community Centre, Low Road 7pm—9pm

Sprotbrough NSPCC 3rd September Ploughman’s Lunch in St Mary’s Church Hall 12—2pm Fundraising event to help with the care of abused and neglected children Please support the NSPCC

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Lynsey Chambers and Joy Hudson have organised this charity event to help raise money for the One Day at a time Charity which was set up by an old school friend who's daughter Daisy (6) is currently battling Leukemia.

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Community News

The South Yorkshire Police Male Voice Choir and Band would like to thank all members of the audience who attended our successful “90 Years Celebration of Song” concert on 6th June 2015 at Hall Cross Lower Academy, Bessacar.

We would like to inform all readers of the Arrow magazine that the Choir presented to the local ‘FIREFLY’ cancer charity a cheque in the sum of £1000. This follows on from our donation of £1000 to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance following our 2014 concert.

Knit & Natter Group in St. Mary's Stable, Main street, held on a Wednesday every two weeks 2 - 3.30pm.

Further details tel. Carole 01302 782776. We have the wool, needles and patterns so why not come and join us? Everyone will be made to feel very welcome.

CHAT ROOM 4 THURSDAY Chat Room 4 Thursday invites anyone in the community to attend at the Methodist Church Hall, Park Drive, on the fourth Thursday afternoon each month between 2.00 and 4.00 p.m. for a social afternoon, including a talk, tea and cakes.

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.

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School News from

Copley Junior School Yr 5 Residential Visit to Eyam Having learned about the Plague of Eyam as part of their History project, the Year 5 residential visit to Eyam gave children the opportunity to consolidate their learning and understanding of this fascinating period in History.

Practical Geography work– measuring river flow

Exploring the beautiful countryside

After a long walk……There is nothing like an ice cream!

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Year 6 Winners of the 2015 Curriculum Prizes and Head teacher’s Award

Well Done to Our Year 6 Leavers We will miss our Year 6 pupils, as they have been such an engaging group of pupils and they have demonstrated great enthusiasm and commitment to their learning. We wish them all the best for the future as they move to secondary school in September and look forward to hearing about their successes in the future.

Our Year 6 Graduation Ceremony was a lovely event in July and was so well attended by all the Year 6 pupils, parents/carers, staff, governors and relatives. The formal part of the evening saw speeches made by the Head teacher and Mr Parks, Governor. Each child was presented with their Leavers’ Certificate to the applause of the audience. The formal part of the evening concluded with the presentation of the Curriculum Prizes and the Head teacher’s Awards. Winners of the awards were presented with their trophies, engraved with their name, to keep as a memory of their achievement at Copley Junior School.

Following the Graduation Ceremony, we enjoyed the informal part of the evening – a hog roast, refreshments and many opportunities for photographs!

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DON GORGE COMMUNITY GROUP AND DON CATCHMENT RIVER TRUST A workshop held on 6 July 2015 was very helpful in defining the application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for those of us involved in improving the River Don and its environs. The result of the application will be heard in September and the aim of the project is to reconnect people, communities and decision makers back to the River Don and its rich natural, cultural, built and industrial heritage. It is hoped that grant funding will be available to modify five weirs which will improve access for salmon to their breeding grounds. This, however, is only part of the plan as it is hoped that two apprenticeships will be available, along with skill development and events. Finally, it aims to create a heritage trail between Sheffield and Doncaster. It is hoped that volunteer groups and ‘friends of’ groups will also be formed to maintain the improving conditions along the length of the river. The bid is for £1.2 million, with matching funding of £200,000 already having been promised from elsewhere.

The Don Gorge Community Group is already playing a part in this and its volunteer group does good work between Conisbrough and the A1(M) bridge. They are currently improving the area near the fish pass on the south side of Sprotborough Falls and would welcome others to join them. Similar groups are operating in other areas, but more are needed if the length of the Don is to be covered; in the coming months possibilities for new groups in our area will be explored in the Denaby Main, Hexthorpe, Balby, Hyde Park and Doncaster areas.

The brilliant news that the first spawned salmon had recently been found in the River Dearne near Pastures bridge is a great indicator that the river is being cleaned up and that the fish pass at Sprotborough is already achieving results. To have reached the size it was when it was caught, the first in more than 150 years, it is thought that its parents must have scaled Sprotborough Weir shortly after the pass was completed in 2014. Salmon was once very common in the Don as far as Sheffield, but the industrial revolution and resulting pollution of the river soon put an end to that.

To enable further progress for our group, we would like to create a ‘Friends of the Don Gorge Community Group’, to enable greater access to those with an interest in our area of concern in particular, and to this end would like to hear from anyone who might be interested in helping us to start this. I do my best by running a website and a blog, but have limited knowledge of social media and practical help in setting up and running such a scheme would be particularly welcome. It is then hoped that ‘friends’ could be informed of events we would like to run and even help organise them. I feel there are many interested and talented people out there who already have the skills we need. Our committee is short of representatives and we are very stretched in trying to do anything which would achieve our aims.

DON GORGE COMMUNITY GROUP PROMOTING, CONSERVING AND PROTECTING THE DON GORGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACTION. Charity Number: 1121646

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As shown here, there are 21 weirs along the River Don between Doncaster and Beeley Woods, nine of which are already passable by salmonids. Seven passes are being planned by other agencies, but the remaining five, which have no owners, come within this project.

‘River Don from Source to Sea’

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For further information or enquiries, please contact Liz Reeve, Secretary, Tel 01302 313030 or Email lizreeve@dongorgecommunitygroup.com DON GORGE COMMUNITY GROUP PROMOTING, CONSERVING AND PROTECTING THE DON GORGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACTION. Charity Number: 1121646

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A group of people living with dementia and their carers enjoyed a free trip to the coast on Tuesday 14 July thanks to Doncaster charity DonMentia.

The trip, which was arranged by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) Carer Governor and DonMentia founder Eileen Harrington, saw 28 people travel from Doncaster to Cleethorpes by train for a great day out, enjoying the sights and sounds of the seaside, along with a traditional fish and chip lunch on the seafront at The Punch Bowl Restaurant.

Eileen who is also Chair of the Doncaster Dementia Forum said: “I’m delighted so many people came to Cleethorpes with us!

“Caring for a loved one with dementia is a full time commitment, and the thought of arranging a day out can be a daunting prospect alone, but travelling in a group means there’s lots of extra support.

“Going on a day trip is a wonderful way to remember happy times, and visiting places with interesting things to do and see can bring great pleasure and enjoyment to everyone, regardless of their age or medical condition.”

The group enjoyed the extra support of Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Amanda Cooper of British Transport Police (BTP), who safely escorted them throughout their day, as part of BTP’s ongoing commitment to helping people with dementia to feel more comfortable about travelling on the railway.

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Richmond Hill Primary School

Farewell Year 6!

The last week in primary school is a momentus time for any Year 6 pupil. Richmond Hill Primary Academy marked the occasion with a leavers’ disco as well as an overnight stay at Hatfield Water Park, where the warm weather made the water experience even more appealing!

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Prize Night Richmond Hill Primary Academy Choir opened the evening with a performance which hit the right note and set the right tone for our annual prize night event.

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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

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

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

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

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: 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

Sprotbrough Country Club

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

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

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

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