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This month we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the launch of Rossington Today!

It was May 2006 when the first issue was delivered to homes in Rossington. Initially only about half of the village was included in the distribution but as more groups and organisations including the Parish Council became interested in using the magazine as a way of reaching residents then it quickly became clear that we needed to increase distribution to reach the whole village. We do now try to ensure that everyone receives a copy but if you know someone who isn’t receiving theirs please do ensure you let me know so we can try and put that right. A quick and easy way to do this is to text 1TODAY followed by the street name to 66777.

I am very grateful to all of the people who have contributed content over the last 10 years – too many mention them all, but I will mention Eric Simpson who has been writing our Cause for a Cuppa page for most of the time the magazine has been in existence – thank you Eric.

There have been numerous others who have regularly reported on their sports club, social clubs, groups, community centres, churches etc. Thank you to everyone - I hope that this continues for many years to come.

The June issue will be delivered to you late May. If you would like to have something included in this, please make sure details are with me by Friday 13th May. Enjoy May and I will be back in a months’ time with your June magazine.

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Cause for a Cuppa!

Spring is here (sort of). Easter has come and gone.

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Community

Update from Councillor

Rachael Blake Update from Rachael Blake â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cou uncillor for 5RVVLQJWRQ %DZWU\ DQG $XVWHUČ´H HOG Another busy month with the much uch awaitawait ed Rossington road opening at the end of March which most residents who I have spoken to really welcoming it. I have provided below some very brief information about other work I have been doing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; please do contact me or call into see me at one of my 3 surgeries in the village so that I can provide you with more information.

Flooding on West End Lane â&#x20AC;&#x201C; following my last update I have asked the drainage team to look at all the drains from the swimming pool to the end of the road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; any more problems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; please get in touch Rossington Cemetery I have been contacted by a number of residents, concerned not just about the state of the road but the way it is maintained inside.

Following a meeting with residents in the cemetery, I arranged a meeting a couple of days later with senior managers in DMBC who are responsible for both the road and the cemetery itself. Some of that work has now been completed, with a lot more to be done to get the cemetery back to how it should be. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t right that the cemetery and the road have been allowed to deteriorate to the state that they are in. I am aware of the petition and fully support this, but as well, as I am doing everything I can to get the improvements done asap.

Dumped rubbish, dog fouling and litter Unfortunately dumped rubbish is a problem in quite a few areas of the village. Does anyone ever get caught? The Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enforcement team have been busy taking action against those who are responsible.

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Fixed Penalty Notices up to 15 March issued in Rossington were 29: 6 for dog fouling; 22 for littering; and 1 for vehicle litter. If you are aware of particular hotspots please let me know and I will pass them on.

When is Recycoal going to complete the country park? Recycoal surrendered their interest in the site and is now the responsibility of Harworth Estates so I am waiting for their plans on this. The Inland Port training academy? The legal papers have now been signed for this, so the academy is progressing, and once the co-ordinator is in post the academy will be open.

Bankwood Lane and lorries in the village This continues to be a massive problem for the village and one that has to be stopped. Î&#x2013; DP LQ FRQWDFW ZLWK VHQLRU RÉ?FHUV IURP DMBC every time I see something or residents contact me (I always remove residents details from the information), so almost every day. Now that one enforcement QRWLFH LV LQ HÎ?HFW IURP $SULO DFWLRQ FDQ EH taken against that particular business if they operate outside of their permitted hours. A lot of DMBC departments are now involved in this work, not just planning enforcement, and residents will have seen some of this evidence gathering taking place. Please continue to let me or other councillors know what you are seeing.

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Our Son Olly, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy just after his 2nd Birthday in 2014. As you can imagine our world was ripped apart and our hearts were broken.

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Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers in concert att St. Hugh of Lincoln, Everingham Road, Cantley DN4 6JQ On Saturday O S t d 7th May M att 7.30pm.

Tickets : ÂŁ5.00 adults (ÂŁ2.50 children.)

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Monthly Armed Forces Community drop-in session 2nd Thursday of the month, 10am-12 noon Station Hotel, Station Road, Blaxton, DN9 3AA 2nd Thursday of the month, 1pm-3pm Rossington Community library Holmescarr Enterprise Centre, Grange Road, Rossington DN11 OLP Rossington, Come and meet the RBL Advice and support officer Andy Wallace and DMBC East Area Team Veterans' Champions Richard Lewis and Steve Racjan For more information about support available for members of the armed forces community and their families Tel: 01302 734188 or email richard.lewis@doncaster.gov.uk

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ROSSINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY YOUR LIBRARY Your library is located in the: Holmescarr Centre, Grange Road.

New Rossington, DN11 0LP Tel. 01302 734180 e-mail: rossingtonlibrary@hotmail.co.uk It gives library members access to a great range of services and information such as: Free three week book loan Renew and request books Two hours Free computer and internet access 24/7 access to Library Services online Free E-Book and audio book downloads Free Music Downloads (3 tracks per week) Free weekly loan of children’s ‘Free Loan’ DVD’s Story Time for Under 5s – COMING SOON And much more.

organizing events for the library.

The library is run by an enthusiastic and friendly team of volunteers, ready to be of assistance to you should you require it.

Anyone who feels that they would like to join the team are always welcome to come e along and see wh hat is involved. Unlik ke the ‘considered’ opinion of a DMB BC councillor who sa aid that all they do in n libraries is stamp p books, there is a lot more to it than many people think. Posssibly, after a visit you may want to voluntee er and join the team m.

Opening times Mon 10.00am – 4.00pm Tues 10.00am – 5.00pm Wed 10.00am – 4.00pm Thurs 10.00am – 1.00pm Fri 10.00am – 1.00pm Sat/Sun CLOSED Sarah Bradley, our current library supervisor, is organising visits to the library by children from Tornedale Infants School, to engender their interest in books and reading; noble and worthwhile.

An article in the Doncaster Free Press by Sarah Marshall, the Free Press Multimedia Correspondent, on Friday 1st April, relating to libraries in the DMBC was critical of those run by volunteers stating that the people running them didn’t put enough energy into the way they are run and that they don’t appreciate the VRFLDO EHQHȴ WV SURYLGHG WR ORFDO FRPPXQLWLHV I truly hope our members don’t put the Rossington library volunteers in that category.

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Slimming World...

April marks Julie’s 1st birthday as a Slimming World Consultant.

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gone on to lose a STAGGERING 9stone OE EHWZHHQ WKHP b7KH\ DUH ERWK WDUJHW members and losing weight has helped with their other passion which is dancing.

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Julie is proud to say that Tina & Paul where two of her very 1st members and have

MONDAY Rossington Holmescarr Community Centre (Messy Church entrance) 3pm, 5pm & 7pm Julie: 07710 548520 TUESDAY Cantley Methodist Church, Goodison Blvd 7pm Julie: 07710 548520

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WEDNESDAY Cantley Methodist Church, Goodison Blvd 9am, 11am & 7pm Sue: 07719 736268 THURSDAY Bessacarr St Francis of Assisi Church 5pm & 7pm Sue: 07719 736268

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Correction Pat & Des Clark - Diamond Anniversary

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Friday 20th May 12-3pm & 4.30-7.15pm

Please note that it was Mandy at the Welfare who provided the wonderful food for our Diamond Anniversary party with family and friends in March. Apologies if the incorrect name given last month caused any confusion.

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Julie Raynor (42) is fundraising for Parkinsons by taking part in trek along parts of the Great Wall of China this year. Her training schedule is challenging but her inspiration is her Dad who was diagnosed 4 years ago. Anyone who would like to sponsor her and support this cause can do so through https://www.justgiving.com/Julie-Raynor1 Alternatively if anyone has anything that they would like to donate to be sold for the charity or thinks they can assist in any other way please contact Julie on julieraynor73@gmail.com TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

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ROSSINGTONVILLAGELIFE.CO.UK and OLD ROSSINGTON PHOTOS This month, Keith Scott received a manuscript, lots of photos and copies of a book, all written and contributed by Bryan Royle. Many Rossington people will know of the Royle family who lived on Central Drive, with there being 9 children in total. Bryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dad cycled from Bolton to get a job at the pit, and after collecting his belongings from home, he cycled back and lodged at 29 Haig Crescent and met his wife to EH 0DU\ *UHHQ ZKR OLYHG QH[W GRRU Keith has been publishing the photos in Bryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s package, and the manuscript is being transcribed to the website. If anyone has any photos for Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page, and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to upload them, contact Keith via the page and he will help. The membership of the page grows at a pace with new people of all ages joining.

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Rossington i Neighbourhood i hb h d Plan l â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Have your say!

I am really pleased that since the link to the questionnaire has been put on the Rossington Parish Council 2016 Facebook, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had 15 questionnaires returned in the last couple of weeks. Also what is LQWHUHVWLQJ LV WKH UHVSRQVHV DUH YHU\ GLÎ?HUHQW WR WKH ROGHU TXHVWLRQQDLUHV UHČľHFWLQJ FXUUHQW LVVXHV =RH is going to list it again with an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;extendedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; deadline to encourage response plus she is going to reassure all that every response will be included in the Rossington Neighbourhood Plan. Please see the Parish Facebook link to the questionnaire OR the rossingtonparishcouncil.org.uk website.

ROSSINGTON PARISH COUNCIL - CONSULTATION EVENT Proposal for a European Tour Destination including Tournament Golf Course, Clubhouse and 500 Aspirational Fairway Homes (Planning Application 16/00207/FULM) The new Rossington Hall proposal is an integrated development package of local, regional, national DQG SRWHQWLDOO\ HYHQ LQWHUQDWLRQDO VLJQLČ´FDQFH 7KH site is located adjacent to the historic Great North Road and East Coast Main Railway Line. If you ZRXOG OLNH WR Č´QG RXW PRUH DERXW WKH 'HYHORSPHQW or if you have any comments or concerns join us any time from 1.00 pm to 8.00 pm on Tuesday 26 April 2016 at Rossington Memorial Hall, McConnell Crescent, Rossington DN11 0PL. Graham Raynor, Planning Consultant/Director of Rossingtron Hall Golf Development Ltd will be there throughout the day along with other Directors who will be happy to respond to your questions and queries. They will also be screening a video of the European Tour as well as displaying plans. Gareth Stent, Doncaster 0%& 3ULQFLSDO 3ODQQLQJ 2É?FHU ZLOO EH WKHUH EHWZHHQ 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm to answer technical questions.

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by Neil Coles. Situated within the estate, which housed the original Hall in the 18th Century, the course will feature an accompanying clubhouse and leisure facilities in a manner that will pay homage to its Victorian heritage.

The venue joins an illustrious list of award-winning golf properties in the Troon portfolio in the EMEA region that includes The Grove in England, Chateau dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Augerville in France, Abu Dhabi Golf Club in Abu Dhabi; Lofoten Links in Norway and The Els Club in 'XEDL b The new golf development forms part of an extensive restoration program put in place by the current owners that began in 2011. Seven existing EHGURRPV HDFK GHFRUDWHG WR UHČľHFW WKH KLVWRU\ of the Hall, feature the perfect blend of Victorian elegance and modern luxury. Further expansion is due to take place at the stately home, which will deliver additional hotel rooms and further dining facilities from its numerous state rooms.

Rossington Parish Council Contact Details CONTACTS Parish Clerk: Anne M Hammond, available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday anne@rossingtonparishcouncil.org.uk 'HSXW\ 3DULVK &OHUN =RH $WWULGJH DYDLODEOH 7XHVGD\ Wednesday and Thursday zoe@rossingtonparishcouncil.org.uk TEL: 01302 864731 Rossington Memorial Hall, McConnell Crescent, Rossington, Doncaster DN11 0PL Rossington Parish Council have a Facebook page: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rossington Parish Council 2016â&#x20AC;&#x2122; please take a look and let us know your views, ideas, etc.

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Dear Friends,

Most of us are aware that the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tour de Yorkshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comes through Doncaster at the end of April. In fact, by the time you are reading this piece, it may be on or have occurred already.

Interestingly, I found out a few months ago that the road behind my house is part of the route. As April was getting closer, I could see many old bicycles (painted yellow and blue) placed all around the village.

Another bright idea was the wooden bicycles that have popped over in my community. The enthusiasm has motivated me to be a bicycle rider. However, one of my weaknesses in life is that I never learnt to ride a bike.

Some of you may be having a laugh but I know that I am not alone. In my case, I never owned a bike till I bought one for my son a few years ago. However, the main reason I did not learn to ride a bike in my teenage years was that I was afraid of losing my balance and heading for the wall or the hedge.

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Friend, I wonder if you have considered balancing your faith in God by adding self-control to the list of virtues you have already. May I suggest to you that you consider a few issues that can help in this balancing act. These may include planning well in life, putting *RG Č´ UVW LQ \RXU OLIH WDNLQJ WLPH IRU \RXU IDPLO\ DQG looking after yourself.

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A planned life includes being well-ordered and able to deal with emergencies in life. Interestingly, a planned life can help deal with stress. Secondly, a constant relationship with God is essential for a person to be balanced. Jesus mentioned to his followers that the Č´ UVW FRPPDQGPHQW LQ OLIH LV WR Č&#x160;ORYH WKH /RUG \RXU God with all your heart, soul, and mind.â&#x20AC;? One of the ways of loving God is to have a frequent time of prayer.

Relating with God in prayer can help a person stay calm and acquire strength for the tasks that lie ahead in life. To maintain a good emotional balance, one must put God and his word on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily routines. $V D IDPLO\ SHUVRQ VRPHWLPHV Î&#x2013; Č´ QG LW GLÉ?

FXOW WR ZRUN out a line between my life as a Minister and a husband, a father, a brother, and a son. However, I am reminded that though a family is a responsibility it is a privilege that God has placed in my hands.

Another point is that in my life, sometimes I fail to look after myself. Jesus reminded his followers that the second most important commandment is to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love others as much as you love yourself.â&#x20AC;? Loving yourself can include taking a rest and doing something HQMR\DEOH Î&#x2013;W FRXOG DOVR PHDQ WDNLQJ VRPH WLPH RÎ? and having fun with others. This fun time enables one to have a calm spirit in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dealings with others.

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In summary, I wonder if I can suggest to you that as you enjoy this spring season, kindly consider having a balanced life in order to stay out of stress.

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community Index Accountancy Bawtry Accountants .............................................................................. 43 Aerials ADI Communication ............................................................................. 37 Aerial & Satellite Specialist ................................................................ 43 Buttercross Electrical.............................................................................. 37 Local Aerials..................................................................................................... 22 Tony Patterson ..............................................................................................41 Alarms Buttercross Electrical.............................................................................. 37 Appliances & Repairs John the Washerman ........................................................................... 37 Beauticians, Salons, Clinics & Therapists Aura Beauty......................................................................................................17 Vanilla Lane...................................................................................................... 25 Car Sales & Services B&W Auto Services ...................................................................................16 Mick Jackson & Co Ltd.......................................................................... 33 The Bawtry Motor Company........................................................ 42 Caravan Storage Local Caravan Storage ..............................................................................3 Care Homes & Services Rossington Good Neighbours.................................................... 42 Runwood Home / Gattison House.............................................2 Carpets & Flooring All Floors...............................................................................................................13 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daycare Rossington Early Learners .................................................................11 Chiropody & Footcare Ryan Betreen.................................................................................................. 37 Cleaning External Cleaning Solutions............................................................31 Oven Butler...................................................................................................... 43 Computer Services Minions Computing Services....................................................... 37 Country Stores Torne Valley .....................................................................................................18 Dance School Reach for the Stars.........................................................................................4 Department Store

Metro Locksmiths Ltd........................................................................... 39 S F Locksmith................................................................................................. 37 Painting & Decorating Michael Jones ................................................................................................41 Mick Turnbull.................................................................................................. 35 Tony Rosser...................................................................................................... 43 Pet Supplies & Services Castlegate DIY .............................................................................................. 43 Feed the Birds of Blaxton .......................................................................6 Groom2U............................................................................................................11 Scruffs & Mutts..................................................................................................3 Plumbing & Gas Services AC Plumbing.................................................................................................. 43 A* Plumbing & Heating...................................................................... 37 D P Kelly ............................................................................................................... 42 Infusion Plumbing.................................................................................... 35 Massarella Plumbing & Heating................................................. 39 Sanderson Plumbing & Heating ................................................41 Public Houses, Restaurants & Venues Harvey Arms (Finningley) ................................................................. 47 Rossington Hall.................................................................................................5 Roofing Torchmaster Roofing ............................................................................ 46 Soft Furnishings & Blinds C&S Designs.....................................................................................................17 House of Blinds.............................................................................................13 Solicitors & Will Writers Andrew Isaacs............................................................................................... 35 Bruce Bowling & Co ................................................................................ 46 Jordans Solicitors............................................................................................9 Television Repairs Telefix ..................................................................................................................... 42 Travel Wass Travel ............................................................................................................3 Wilsons Coaches........................................................................................ 43 Tuition Kip McGrath Doncaster...........................................................................5 Weight Loss & Slimming Slimming World.......................................................................................... 24

Browns Department Store ...............................................................15 DIY Castlegate DIY .............................................................................................. 43 Electrician Buttercross Electrical.............................................................................. 37 D M Electrical ..................................................................................................41 P R Electrical .................................................................................................... 39 Estate Agents & Lettings Ewemove Doncaster South ...............................................................7 Johnsons Estate Agents......................................................................21 Robinson Hornsby........................................................................................1 Food & Drink D Brookfield & Son................................................................................... 43 Gifts & Grub ......................................................................................................21 Funeral Services Charles Carpenter Funeral Services.......................................31 Deys Family Funeral Care.......................................................................6 Garden Centres & Services & Paving Concrete Print ............................................................................................... 29 Country Gardens ....................................................................................... 27 Doncaster Driveways............................................................................ 29 GreenThumb ................................................................................................. 27 Littleworth Lawn Care ......................................................................... 29 Resin Drives ..................................................................................................... 48 Transform Block Paving ...................................................................... 27 W Marsden & Sons................................................................................... 27 Gas Supplies Discount Gas .................................................................................................. 29 Hairdressers Crush Hair .......................................................................................................... 25 Home Improvements AWM Building Maintenance ......................................................... 47 D Bell Home Improvements ......................................................... 39 Discount Roofing & Building Supplies.................................21 Doncaster Building Contractors................................................ 29 External Cleaning Solutions............................................................31 RAG Home Improvements............................................................. 35 Hypnosis Sean Fennelly .................................................................................................16 Kitchens & Bedrooms DC Interiors .......................................................................................................14 Locksmith & Security Services Doncaster Locks......................................................................................... 42

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