Warmsworthissue3May12

Also covering Harlington & High Melton

May 2012

Issue No. 3

Unshoesual Gandy’s Flip Flops Open Day Wednesday 2nd May

Warmsworth Cricket Club Local History

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Editor’s letter...

Thursday 3rd May is polling day and Doncaster residents are being asked to vote in the referendum on change in Governance arrangements.

Do we want to choose our Mayor or do we want elected councillors to choose our Mayor?

Whatever your opinion, be sure to make it known and visit your polling station on Thursday 3rd May 2012!

Things are hotting up for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Warmsworth Gala Committee & Warmsworth Community Partnership, along with The Holiday Inn, have organised an event for Monday 4th June in the Holiday Inn Grounds. This event is ticket only so be sure to book yours now! You will find details in this months Arrow.

If you have a Jubilee event that you would like to promote, please send me the information before the deadline below and we will publish it in the June issue. Also, if you have any photographs from the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, please send them to me and we will publish them in the July issue of the Arrow.

The deadline for any articles or news for the June issue will be Wednesday 16th May. The June issue will be distributed from Friday 25th May 2012.

Best wishes Michelle Sidebottom

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Tel: 01302 534256 Mob: 07795 387937 michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

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WARMSWORTH CRICKET CLUB Since the last edition we have been busy getting things ready for the New Season, which by the time you are reading this will be underway.

The hard work that has been undertaken on the ground has paid off and once again the Square is looking in superb condition and will once again be one of the best in the area.

Over the winter we have seen the addition of a number of new Players to the club. We have signed Daniel Oades from Bawtry and Adam Saynor from Fishlake, also joining the club are Barry Connolly and Afsar Hussain who are returning to the game after a short break. We hope all these players settle in at the club and along with all the remaining players have an enjoyable competitive season.

We have also been working hard to secure much needed sponsorship for the club and have been successful in securing three main sponsors, Tara Lounge, Yorkshire Kitchens and Philford Design Engineers. More on this news in the Next Issue.

If any companies would like to advertise in and around the ground or on the club website please get in touch and we will try and sort out a mutually suitable package.

Results April 14th 2nd XI v Rotherham Town C (Played at Mexborough) Unfortunately following Rain in the preceding couple of days, the match was called off early on Saturday Morning. Let’s hope for an improvement in the weather over the coming weeks.

Forthcoming Fixtures at Warmsworth May 5th 2nd XI v Houghton Main May 12th 1st XI v Treeton May 13th Barnsley League v Thorncliffe May 19th 2nd XI v Rossington May 20th Barnsley League v Stocksbridge May 26th 1st XI v Aston Hall June 2nd 2nd XI v Rotherham Phoenix June 3rd Barnsley league v West Bretton June 9th 1st XI v Doncaster Town

1.30pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 1.30pm

Come along and give us some support, sit in the sun, have a beer and hopefully an enjoyable time.

To contact the club regarding any matter please email secretary@warmsworthcc.com

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The White Greyhound of Edlington

Around 350 years ago in Edlington, lived an Irish nobleman by the name of Viscount Robert Molesworth the 1st, of Swords. Swords was and is a town to the north of Dublin, Ireland. The Viscount came to England through his work as an MP for the West Riding of Yorkshire (a constituency now known as Don Valley) and settled at Edlington wood. His property was called Blow Hall Manor which, unfortunately, is no longer with us.

I found the following extract in a book from 1837 entitled ‘The English Counties Delineated - by Thomas Moule, it reads: “In Edlington wood is Blow Hall, a conical pile of un-hewn stones and a double dyke. [Surrounded by] a bank of earth and stone about three feet in height and as many in breadth which may be traced the whole extent of the wood in a straight line from north-west to south-east....”

He lived at the Hall with his wife, Lady Letitia Molesworth; his children, and his faithful ‘snow-white’ Greyhound.

Robert was said to have been extremely close to his canine companion so that they were rarely apart, enjoying regular excursions between London, Ireland, and Edlington. Legend dictates that the trusted Greyhound one day went above the call of duty, the story of which goes this way:

Viscount Molesworth was busy working in the gardens of his Edlington estate, when ‘nature called’ he started to make his way to the outside toilet. The dog was not keen on the idea and, using his teeth, clamped onto his masters tailcoat in order to dissuade him.

The Viscount, on making a second attempt, was met with the same response from the hound. Surprised by this, Robert ordered one of his gardeners to go ahead to the loo to check that all was well. On opening the door he was immediately shot dead by a villain who had been hiding in there, most probably lying in wait for darkness so as to rob the house when all were sleeping.

This act of supreme protection forged an unbreakable bond between dog and master.

Some years later, on the death of the Greyhound, Robert erected a fine monument under a yew tree in the grounds of Blow Hall Manor. The monument took the shape of an urn resting on a square pedestal, the front of which carried a carving of the faithful dog on white marble. There was also an inscription in Latin, which when translated, read: “Stay traveller, nor wonder that a lamented dog is thus interred with funeral honour. But ah, what a dog! His beautiful form and snow-white colour, pleasing manners and sporting playfulness, affection, obedience, and fidelity, made him the delight of his master. To whose side he closely adhered, with his eager companions of the chase. He delighted in attending him. Whenever the mind of his lord was depressed, he would assume fresh spirit and animation. A master, not ungrateful for his merits, has here in tears deposited his remains in this marble urn, in the year 1714.”

The memory of this legend being passed down from generation to generation led to there being a street (Blow Hall Crescent) and a public house named after the tale, but the pub has been replaced with a new development and the houses on the street demolished.

I have been told that the monument is still in existence but I do not know its exact location. If you know of its whereabouts then please let me know.

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Unshoesual on Mill lane, Warmsworth will be holding an open day on Wednesday 2nd May to promote their new range of Gandy’s Flip Flops.

Now Gandy’s Flip Flop, as you would imagine, is no ordinary flip flop. The idea for this business was created from tragic circumstances by three brothers after their Mother and Father were killed in the Boxing Day Tsunami in December 2004.

Matty, Paul & Rob Forkan with their flip flops

Matty, Paul and Rob Forkan set up their new fashion business with the hope of raising enough funds to open an orphanage in Goa in memory of their parents, Sandra and Kevin Forkan.

The brothers were on holiday with their parents and their youngest sister Rosie, when disaster struck. Luckily, the boys survived along with their sister Rosie, unfortunately Sandra and Kevin died trying to save their family.

Their older sisters’, Marie and Jo were in the UK at the time, and the family, who had moved to Goa in 1999, relocated back to the UK to live with them.

As well as raising funds for a new Orphanage, 10% of proceeds go towards the ‘Children walking Tall’ charity which helps slum and street children in India.

You can purchase your Gandy Flip flops at Unshoesual, and meet one of the brothers who will be attending the open day in May.

Unshoesual Open Day Wednesday 2nd May 12pm—8pm

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Gandy’s Open Day Wednesday 2nd May 12pm—8pm Glass of bubbly on arrival

10% of Gandy’s Flip flop sales on the day will go to ‘Children Walking Tall’

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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

Rosemary Conley

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

5.30pm-7.30pm

Wednesday

Ladies Dancing

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

8pm-9pm

Wednesday

Rosemary Conley

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

1.15pm-2.45pm

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

Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

Monday

Playgroup

Barnburgh Village Hall

9.30am –11.30am

Monday

Baby Clinic (bi weekly)

Barnburgh Village Hall

1.30pm—3.00pm

Monday

Joanne Armstrong School of Dancing

Barnburgh Village Hall

3.30pm—9.15pm

Tuesday

Joanne Armstrong School of Dancing

Barnburgh Village Hall

9.30am—9.15pm

Wednesday

B Fit with Cheryl Zumba & Pilates

Barnburgh Village Hall

9.30am—11.30am

Wednesday

Seniors Group (bi weekly)

Barnburgh Village Hall

1.30pm to 4.30pm

Wednesday

Christine Millington School of Dance

Barnburgh Village Hall

5.00pm to 9.00pm

Thursday

Joanne Armstrong School of Dance

Barnburgh Village Hall

12.15pm—9.15pm

Friday

Playgroup

Barnburgh Village Hall

9.30am-11.30am

Friday

Christine Millington School of Dance

Barnburgh Village Hall

5.00pm to 7.00pm

Friday

Jujitsu

Barnburgh Village Hall

7.30pm—9.30pm

Saturday

Christine Millington School of Dance

Barnburgh Village Hall

9.00am—1.30pm

Sunday

Street Dance

Barnburgh Village Hall

10.00am—11.30am

Sunday

Pilates with David

Barnburgh Village Hall

6.30pm—7.30pm

What’s on in Barnburgh?

Is your group meeting listed above?

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Booking Contact Details Warmsworth Community Centre Contact Mrs Jill Sharpe 01302 858377 Barnburgh & Harlington Village Hall Contact Paul 07717 635808 or E:mail bookings@barnburghvillagehall.co.uk Barnburgh Church Hall Contact Kay 01709 581737

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Monthly Events Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

2nd Monday of the month

Ladies Club Committee

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

3rd Monday of the month

Parish Council meeting

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

3rd Monday of the month

Harlington 7 Barnburgh WI

Barnburgh Village Hall

7.15pm

2nd Wednesday of the month

Parish Council Meeting

Barnburgh Village Hall

7.00—9.00pm

2nd Wednesday of the month

Pudding Club

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

3rd Thursday of the month

Community Partnership

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

6.30pm—7.30pm

1st Friday of the Month

Baby Clinic

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

1pm—3pm

1st Saturday of the month

Ward Councillors Surgery

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

10.30am to 11.30am

3rd Wednesday of the month

Warmsworth Neighbourhood Watch

Cricket Club

7pm

01302 511700

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Advice

General

Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line

01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General

01302 734444

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Doncaster Tax Office

0845 3667802

Transco - Gas Leaks

0800 111 999

Warmsworth Post Office

01302 853417

Robin Hood Airport

01302 801010

Care in the Community Age Concern Childline

0800 009966 08001111

Medical Balby Late Night Pharmacy

NSPCC

0808 8005000 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital

RSPCA

08705555999

Community Police (non emergency)

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Council Neighbourhood Response Team

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Gardening & Landscaping

01302 783939

Warmsworth Primary School

01302 852200

Barnburgh Primary School

01709 893125

High Melton College

01302 553666

Doncaster Council - Education

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Doncaster Mobile Library

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Warmsworth Library

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Doncaster Central Library

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