The sprotbrough arrow september2016

The Sprotbrough Also covering Warmsworth, 4800 distribution monthly

September 2016

Issue No. 103

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Welcome to the September issue of the Sprotbrough Arrow Oh my goodness, what a sizzling summer! Not only have we had one of the warmest summers for some time, but we have enjoyed it whilst basking in the glory of our super Olympians. Team GB (which includes Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) have done us all proud and inspired another generation of sports enthusiasts.

The funding from the Lottery has been put to good use and allowed our athletes to reach their full potential. I hope our state funded schools are able to invest in more sporting opportunities from primary school age so all children benefit from the Rio Legacy!

This months issue has been delayed by a week. You should hopefully have your copy before 5th September.

The deadline for the October issue will be Wednesday 14th September. The Arrow will be delivered by 5th September.

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FISHING TASTER DAY GREAT SUCCESS The weathermen promised a mixed day and we certainly got more than we bargained for. Rain in the morning, rain at mid-day and an absolute deluge at closing time, when we ended up like drowned rats as we dismantled the gazebo. But it didn’t deter the youngsters. From 10 o’ clock, they were arriving to take the bait and throughout the day over 50 sat on their boxes with mums or dads in attendance, receiving instruction and dangling their lines in the canal in the hope of catching fish. Surprisingly, to me anyway, many did and were thrilled to do so, even if they were only small ones. The Canal & Rivers Trust were equally thrilled with the response, so I suppose we should look out for more of the same at some time.

The start given us when the Co-op sponsored the clean-up near the fish pass has encouraged our volunteers so that anyone now looking over the bridge side will see the great strides that have been made in clearing the balsam. It will grow back of course, but we aim to keep on top of it throughout the summer and will see how successful we have been by the time the seeding period is over. Well done everyone who has helped so far.

I have been quite despondent over the litter problem in the last few weeks. It seems to be everywhere. I have phoned the council twice to empty bins, which they have done, but it continues to be a problem throughout the gorge from the Sprotborough side all the way up the hairpin bend to Warmsworth. Signs of drug use have also been found on the car park, along with takeaway food cartons, etc, and reported to the police, who will be keeping an eye on the situation.

Users beware!

We have recently started a friends group so that we can share information about events which are taking place; anyone who would like their name adding to the list, please email me and I will do so. There is no cost involved, it is just a communication tool, so don’t be shy.

SPROTBROUGH MUSIC SOCIETY opening concert 2016‐17 season given by THE LINOS PIANO TRIO in trios by Schumann & Mendelssohn

ST MARY'S CHURCH HALL Thursday 15th September 2016 7.30PM. this season we are presen ng SEVEN concerts

Annual subscrip on to all 7 concerts £59 or Membership fee of £32 and £8.00 per concert.

Non‐members £14.00 per concert.

On a personal note, our garden has recently been judged for Doncaster in Bloom; anyone who would like to look round may do so, either by ringing the doorbell or phoning in advance if there are more than two or three of you. Donations will be in aid of the Don Gorge Community Group.

Liz Reeve, Secretary, Don Gorge Community Group 4 Lower Sprotborough. Tel: 01302 313030 Email: lizreeve@dongorgecommunitygroup.com Blog: http://dongorgecommunitygroup.blogspot.com

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Community News WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB

Launch of new Parent and Toddler group, Sprotbrough

It is with sadness that we announce that Sprotbrough Park Playgroup and Toddlers will not reopen in September. It started as a mums and toddlers group and over the years developed into an Ofsted registered playgroup. The committee would like to thank all of the staff, trustees, volunteers, children, families and friends who helped to make the group such a success.

From Mid-September, Sprotbrough Park Methodist Church will take the reins in the running of a parent and toddler group, ‘Sprotbrough Park Playtime’. Open to all, the group will run during term time on Wednesday mornings between 09:30 – 11:00, at Sprotbrough Park Methodist Church, on Park Drive.

To be kept up to date with the latest news, and launch date, please follow us on Facebook.com/ sprotplaytime, Twitter @sprotplaytime, or email sprotparkplaytime@gmail.com for more details.

Catch up with friends after the summer break 13 Sep 16 A Welcome Return 20 Sep 16 Re-enactment of The War of the Roses 27 Sep 16 Yellowstone National Park

Everyone is made very welcome at Warmsworth Community Centre, Low Road Tuesday 7:00pm – 9:00pm

ART EXHIBITION

BY WARMSWORTH ART GROUP

SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2016 10 am – 4 pm AT THE WHITE CHURCH (ST PETERS CHURCH) BALBY Everyone will be made very welcome.

Refreshments will be available in the Church Hall

Coffee Morning

Saturday October 22nd 10am-12noon To celebrate the reopening of Sprotbrough Library after refurbishment and to kick off a week of celebrations.

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Richmond Hill Primary Academy

Bon Voyage Year 6 Our Y6 pupils have now left primary school and have been enjoying a carefree summer before they start their next journey onto secondary school. During the last few days of their time with us, they experienced the delights of a residential visit to Hatfield Water Park. The weather was glorious as they ventured into the water and they even managed to learn how to make a camp fire without a drop of rain in sight. A perfect end to their primary years!

Year 3 Charity Donation Y3 have been reading many texts throughout the year which have contained heroic cats and dogs. As a year group they decided that they would like to use their accumulated 100% attendance money to support animals who are not as fortunate, such as ‘Kaspar, Prince of Cats’ and ‘Shadow’ (Michael Morpurgo – author). They decided to make their donation to Mayflower Sanctuary in Bawtry, as it rescues abused and abandoned dogs and cats. Thank you Y3 for your caring thoughts!

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Celebrating Success Richmond Hill Primary Academy celebrates pupils’ success in both academic and personal achievements throughout the year. All pupils are valued and positive affirmation and praise is abundant around the Academy. Pupils considered to highlight the Academy values are nominated by their class teacher and their peers and are celebrated at our annual Prize Night. In addition to this, pupils who have had the opportunity to represent Richmond Hill in a variety of competitive or presentational forums during the year, are also celebrated at our Presentation Ceremony.

Empty Classroom Day The Empty Classroom Day is a day to celebrate and inspire learning and play outside the classroom.

We got involved in this national celebration of the health and learning benefits that can be gained from the great outdoors.

I am hoping the Arrow readers would be able to help the charity Guide Dogs deliver its vital My Guide service in Doncaster and the surrounding areas.

My Guide volunteers help people with sight loss to get out and about, by guiding them for an hour or so a week. Our volunteers play a vital part in enabling people who are blind or partially sighted to regain their independence, helping them to work towards goals such as going to the shops, visiting the gym or theatre, or accessing services in their local community.

The My Guide service has continued to grow in recent years, and we have people in Doncaster waiting to use the service now. Our volunteers are carefully matched and help on a one-to-one basis. Their input can help someone with sight loss gain more confidence and freedom. The role requires two full days training initially and we request a DBS check.

We provide support throughout, and reimburse all out-of-pocket expenses.

It’s a great way to meet new people, make friends and make a real difference to someone in your community.

Kelly France Engagement Officer, Guide Dogs Mobility Team (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire) For more information, email volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk, or call Louise Mullen for an informal chat on 0845 372 7424.

Alternatively please visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/myguide

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MONDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2016

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Louis Clayton, Mia Parkinson & Ffion Hatch

An emotional day!

We congratulate all our students on their A Level exam success, especially those who as a result of hard work have made good progress from their GCSE results.

100% of students gained at least one A Level pass and 94% of our Emily Simpson Year 13 graduates attained passes in two or more A Levels.

We had a very busy morning in college supporting students in securing their University destinations through the UCAS system. Keith Binks & Alex Nelder Several were successful in upgrading from their accepted unconditional offers to preferred alternative degrees as a result of better than expected results.

Others secured Higher Level Apprenticeships, including Ffion Hatch and Shaunna Turner-Flynn who will take up much sought after apprenticeships with the NHS. The NHS will fund Shaunna’s degree as she trains as a Pathology Laboratory Assistant. A number of students have chosen this career route as an alternative to University this year.

We have many students heading off to local Universities in Sheffield, Leeds, Hull, York and Lincoln whilst a few are heading further afield.

Alex Nelder with two A*s, two As and a B is looking forward to his Chemical Engineering degree course at Sheffield University.

Emily Simpson with one A* and three As had an anxious wait with family, friends and a Headteacher with everything crossed, to finally hear at 3pm she had secured her place at Corpus Christi College, Oxford to study Chemistry. Emily is a true ambassador for our College; we are really proud of her and haven’t stopped smiling since the call finally came through!

We are delighted for all our students and will miss them as they start the next stage of their lives. We hope they will all stay in touch and be part of our Alumni. Last year’s Head Boy, Danny Philips, having just achieved a ‘First’ in his first year Engineering degree at Sheffield came in to support his friends and said how much he had missed the supportive environment of Sir Thomas Wharton.

It was also fantastic to hear on this day from one of our former students, Natalie Harrison. Natalie has just graduated with a First Class Honours Degree from Lincoln University and attained the Chartered Institute of Marketing Award for best student in marketing for 2016. She has just taken up a position as Product Manager at Melstrom Health Care. Well done Natalie!

A Level results day is always an emotional day and a highlight of the year. This was no exception and a delight to be part of.

Mr Binks, Headteacher Sir Thomas Wharton Community College, Tait Avenue, Edlington, Docaster, www.stwcc.co.uk

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Temporary Closure of...

The library will close for refurbishment at 1pm on Saturday 10th September and re-open at 10am on Monday 17th October 2016.

The refurbishment includes new ceilings and lighting along with some other general internal improvements including a new, large meeting room and an upgraded computer suite and fitted kitchen.

We have lots of new classes and activities planned for late autumn & winter once we have reopened, so watch this space!

You can also get more details about our closure and keep up to date by visiting our new website at

www.sprotbroughlibrary.org.uk

where you can also sign up to receive our new monthly newsletter.

Have you collected all 6 cards to complete the Challenge?

Following a fantastic start to our registration mid July, for those of you whose children signed up, don't forget to make sure they complete this year's Summer Reading Challenge which ends on 10th September 2016!

The next few days are your children's last chance to make sure they have read all 6 books and claimed their cards to complete the challenge. Good Luck and well done to all the children who participated from everyone at Sprotbrough Community Library!

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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

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

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

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)

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

The Fairway, Warmsworth Rd, Balby DN4 0RP

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

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Barnburgh Primary School

01709 893125

High Melton College

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Warmsworth Library

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Sprotbrough Community Library

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