Balby South Today

FREE

Balby South

Your community magazine

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES CONTACT US TODAY! • T: 01302 969696 WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

y a d o T APRIL 2019

NEW

Beds 2 Dream on

spring range POSSIBLY THE LARGEST SELECTION IN THE AREA!

DIVAN SETS CREATED BY YOU!

HOWARD, NOUSHIN, SIMON & ROY INVITE YOU TO

GOOD NIGHT SLEEPTIGHT’S BED CENTRE

CHOOSE YOUR MATTRESS

CHOOSE YOUR BASE COLOUR & HEADBOARD • 19 INDIVIDUAL DESIGNS • 12 COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM • 26 DIFFERENT HANDLES TO CHOOSE FROM • 40 INDIVIDUAL PIECES TO THE RANGE

CHOOSE YOUR STORAGE

EXPERIENCE AN ALTERNATIVE LUXURY HOLIDAY AWAY FROM THE CROWDS

www.premiummotorhomes.com/rental

PREMIUM MOTORHOME HIRE from £630 per week ENJOY INDEPENDENCE Whether its a long weekend to the seaside or music festival, or a long trip around Europe, you can rest assured your fully equipped motorhome will add a touch of luxury with a level of service you'd expect from a main dealer such as Premium Motorhomes.

All our motorhomes are less than 1 year old Luxury Carthago and Wiensberg motorhomes 2 to 6 Berth with layouts to suit all Tailored packages to meet your requirements Experience a slower pace of life, re-discover quality time together and enjoy a holiday the kids will never forget!

2

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

Today

Balby South

Welcome to the very first issue of Balby South Today.

This magazine is being delivered to over 2,000 homes in the Balby / Alverley / Woodfield Plantation area of Doncaster in April and will continue to be delivered through your letterbox each month.

Today Publications have been producing local community magazines since 2005 and there are 5 other targeted magazines established and serving Tickhill, Bawtry, Rossington, Bessacarr & Cantley and Harworth & Bircotes. We have received many requests over the years to bring this type of magazine to this neighbourhood – so here it is!

This magazine is very much for the community and we invite all schools, groups, charities, churches, Scouts, Guides etc. to get in touch if they would like to promote themselves in their local community.

Inclusion in our community pages comes free of charge and we hope to grow the number of these community pages issue by issue. So, if you are involved with a local team, group or society and you would like to publicise an event, tell people about your achievements, boost membership or simply increase awareness of what you do I would love to hear from you.

The magazine also supports local businesses and tradespeople. We offer highly cost effective, full colour advertising, with prices starting at less than £20 per month, and with the potential to reach

2,000+ local homes each month. To find out more about how your business can be featured in the next issue please do get in touch. Extend that advertising into my other magazines and you could be reaching 28,000 Doncaster homes.

I am very pleased to have welcomed so many businesses that are incredibly local to you, to this first issue as well as many more based within very few miles of your home and regularly serving this community. If you contact a business that is advertising with us, please let them know that you saw them in Balby South Today, so that they know their advertising is working for them.

This magazine is not part of a large faceless publishing empire – I am a local mum of 3, who works from my family home in Tickhill. I am committed to supporting all things local, and I very much look forward to getting to know more of you, and promoting the events, venues and facilities in the area – and taking that promotion slightly further afield into my other magazines where appropriate.

This is your community and your magazine – please do get in touch, with details of what you would like to see within future issues. The closing date for the next issue is Friday 26th April.

Best wishes,

Paula x

paula@todaypublications.co.uk

t: 01302 969696

Your Community - Your Magazine!

www.todaypublications.co.uk

COMMUNITY

LOVERSALL WI 2019 CENTENNIAL YEAR Loversall WI Hut, Loversall, Monday April 15th at 7.15pm

STORM TAEKWONDO is a family run martial arts club, which is based at its own full-time gym next to Polypipe in Edlington.

The club was formed in April 2017 and is run by Chief Instructor 4th Dan Black Belt, Ian Fairhurst, who has nearly 30 years’ experience in Taekwondo.

We have classes to suit all ages and abilities from our Tornadoes Class for 4-6 year olds, Sparring Classes for all ages, Traditional Taekwondo and Fitness Classes.

The club regularly attends competitions in the UK and abroad and is proud to have trained a number of British Champions over the years and has students that now regularly train with the GB squad.

Storm Taekwondo is now recruiting new members.

If you are interested in joining please find Storm Taekwondo on Facebook and message us for more details. T

Wanting to reach potential customers in any of these areas?

We can help!

We reach 28,000 homes across Doncaster with locally focused community magazines To find out more visit

www.todaypublications.co.uk or email: paula@todaypublications.co.uk

4

'Make me Lovely', Skincare with Amanda Dodd Everyone welcome

LOVERSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE CENTENNIAL YEAR

T

100 years is special , please come and join our celebrations in May Tuesday 7th May Afternoon Tea 2pm – 4pm £7 Raffle Tuesday 14th May Coffee Morning 10am – 12am £3 – Raffle and various stalls Monday 20th May Cheese and Wine evening plus musical entertainment showcasing songs through the decades 7pm £10 | Written and photographic archive on display throughout all events in May All events to be held at Loversall WI Hut, Hut Yard, Loversall DN11 9DB Any enquiries to Teresa Robinson 01302 611256 We are thrilled and proud to be celebrating our 100th year this year. We have an excellent written and photographic archive at Loversall and the following information is taken from the minutes of 1919. The items on the programme for the first year included topics such as poultry keeping, toy making, a discussion on venereal disease, bee keeping, fruit bottling, babies and their illnesses, fruit culture and pruning, and the cutting and making up of children’s clothes. Men were invited to those talks that it was thought might interest them. Tea was served at all meetings and the meetings usually ended with some form of entertainment, often games or dancing and singing. There were occasionally competitions such as the 6 best eggs or a hand sewn item such as a camisole.

During this first year arrangements were made for dress making classes, dancing lessons and a subscription library was started. A social evening was arranged for both men and women that included entertainment, refreshments and dancing until midnight. Fund raising efforts were launched in order to raise money for a ‘proper Institute club room’, an open air fete held in the grounds of Loversall Hall being one such event. As any member of Loversall WI will tell you we have been raising money for our ‘dear’ hut ever since All in all a very busy first year.

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

1st Call PREMIER BLINDS

WOOD VENETIAN, VERTICAL, ROLLER & PLEATED

Homes, Offices, Conservatories a speciality Call us now for a free measure and quotation

Free phone: 0800 4580 556 Mob: 07939 138024

Cleaning your home like it's our own Weekly, fortnightly or monthly Spring clean, End of tenancy Fully insured reliable & trustworthy

Contact Jan on 07531 968464 email jjaneld@hotmail.co.uk Based on Woodfield Plantation.

We are not a franchise company.

TICKHILL FOOTCARE Mobile Foot Care Service

• • • • • •

TOE NAIL TRIMMING FUNGAL INFECTIONS DIABETIC FOOT CARE CALLUS REDUCTION THICKENED NAIL TREATMENT CORN REMOVAL

For appointments please ring

07826 519362

Jill Raper

Rossington

Holmescarr Community Centre (Messy Church entrance) MONDAY 9am, 11am, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm TUESDAY 9am Julie: 07710 548520

Dip FH MCFHP MAFHP

Selling Your Home in 2019 ?

£830

+ vat

(£996 inc vat)

If £100 paid in advance

or

£995 + vat *

(£1194 inc vat)

Nothing to pay in advance

£12.50

Owner occupied homes up to 180k

TIME FOR YOU www.johnsons-estate.co.uk

01302 322121

Now it’s official – using an online-only agent is false economy. doncaster@timeforyou.co.uk www.timeforyou.cleaning

Good High street agents such as Johnsons achieve more viewings, more offers and in almost 75% of cases a 5% better price than on-line only agents.

This is according to research from the ‘The Advisory’, an independent consumer advice group for house sellers, and comes as no surprise to many. https://www.theadvisory.co.uk/estate-agents/online-vs-high-street/

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

5

COMMUNITY

CHANNEL 4’S LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION is back for a new series and are planning to come to Yorkshire!

T

Yes, that’s right! Property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer will be helping people find their dream home this spring, 2019.

Are you or somebody you know a chain free buyer struggling to find that perfect property? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Perhaps you’re upsizing or downsizing, buying your first property or hoping to find your ideal forever home? Do you have to move or relocate for work? Does the property market make you nervous?

Whatever your property puzzle, Kirstie and Phil may be able to help.

Apply today and you could have a dedicated team and the two best known property experts in the country at your service. The online application form can be found here: https://www.shortaudition.com/ Location-Location-Location Please fill in the application form in as much detail as possible. We’d love to receive photos and a video telling us why you need Kirstie and Phil’s help. If you can’t attach a video or photos, don’t worry! You can apply without them

Don’t delay, apply today!

DONCASTER CANCER DETECTION TRUST

Wonderful news!!

We have reached our target to buy the CT scanner for Doncaster Royal Infirmary! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated towards this appeal, to those who fundraised on our behalf and to the organisations who helped us - we couldn't have done it without you all. Our thanks also to our lovely volunteers who always answer our requests for help. Initial work started on the new CT suite at DRI in February which will house two CT scanners and should be operational by early 2020. We will keep you updated.

Our new fundraising appeal is for prostate cancer.

The NHS states that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men with over 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year. We plan to raise £150,000 to buy a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy machine for the Urology Department at DRI. This machine is critical in effectively diagnosing prostate cancer in men and also plays a crucial role in planning the most appropriate treatment plan for the patient. If you have any fundraising ideas to help buy this desperately needed equipment please do get in touch with us.

Don't forget our Mile of Coins will be in

6

T

Frenchgate from Monday 1st April to Saturday 6th April, 10am-3pm each day. All donations will go towards our prostate cancer campaign. Bring along your change (notes welcome too!) - we look forward to seeing you.

Also a reminder to register for our Midsummer Walk which is on Sunday, 19th May. Please contact Christine Whiteley on 01302 536472 or by Email: musicline02@yahoo.co.uk. Christine is a member of Thorne Rural Lions who are working in partnership with us for this event. Price is £6 per person and is free for disabled and children under 12. Please also see our website for more information.

We're working together to help fight cancer.

If you need to get in touch with us we are at 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (entrance by the side of Kerry Gough Florists), 2nd floor (lift available), Room 209.

Telephone: 01302 325029 (answering machine if not in office) Email: info@dcdt.co.uk Website: dcdt.co.uk We really do appreciate all your support!

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

• • • • •

Verticals Rollers Roman Venetians Wood Venetians

• • • • •

Shutters Wall Coverings Curtains Curtain Poles Accessories

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5pm Friday 9.30am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm Home Visits: 9am to 9pm - 7 days a week

Visit our Showroom at: The Station, West End Lane Rossington, DN11 0AF Tel: 01302 866882

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

7

COMMUNITY

8

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

COMMUNITY A Doncaster Charity for Doncaster People

We are always looking for donations of clothing, bric-a-brac, furniture and electrical items for our charity shops at:

Armthorpe 01302 302500 Balby 01302 853194 Intake 01302 360650 Woodlands 01302 722121 If you have anything to donate, please call us on any of the above numbers Collections are FREE!

WADWORTH VILLAGE HALL EVENTS April 2019 T

Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Suppe Friday, 19th April, 2019 at 7.30 pm.

Quiz £2. Fish, Chips and Peas £5.00 (optional).

Could you please book with Maureen on 01302 852874 before Wednesday, 17th April.

Fashion Show Saturday, 6th April, 2019 at 2 pm Admission will be £3 to include tea, coffee and biscuits Please contact Maureen on 01302 852874 Jumble Sale The next Jumble Sale will take place on Saturday, 27th April, 2019 at 2.30 pm.

Carol, Val, Rita and the team invite you all to join them and kit yourselves out with some real bargains!

All proceeds, as always, are in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Exercise Class for Beginners Monday morning at 10.30 am to 11.30 am For Fitness, Strength, Mobility, Balance and Fun! Do come and join us. £4 per session.

Contact Sharon 07958 156388 Yoga Classes Monday evenings 5.15 pm to 6.45 pm | For more information, please contact Deborah on 07539 600640 Art Club The Art Club is held each week on Tuesday afternoon.

The class is now full and there is currently a waiting list.

Please contact Angela on 01302 852297 for more information.

Children's Painting Class

Tuesday tea time from 4pm to 5 pm Please contact Maria Higgins on 07980 275770 Zumba - Dance Fit Thursday mornings at 9.30 am to 10.30 am All ages and ability levels welcome to make you feel healthier, fitter and happier.

For more information contact Ali on 07717 376638 Pilates Classes Friday mornings from 11.00 am to 12 noon.

Cost £5 for an hour session.

For more information, please contact Sharon on 07958 156388 Lettings If anyone is interested in hiring the hall, please contact Maureen on 01302 852874.

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

9

LIFESTYLE

Looking back to step forward

Think about the beliefs you hold strongest about yourself, are they actually accurate?

and not yours that you hear.

Often when coaching people I hear sentences such as “someone like me couldn’t do this/that” or other self-limiting beliefs.

You failed to build a business = I can never build a business. Opinion or fact?

They never even began to fulfil their full potential simply because they never saw the point in even starting, after all, they were bound to fail.

Commonly it’s a specific event, conversation or experience that lead them to this opinion that they now hold as a fact forever.

They were told by someone they trusted they weren’t smart enough, pretty enough or perhaps they themselves attempted a goal and fell short.

This negative experience is then taken as an immovable fact.

Interestingly, if the negative experience did involve another person, listen to your thoughts, often you may notice it’s their voice

10

Most of the time, it isn’t about what happened to us, it’s how we view what happened to us and what we feel that says about us that counts.

You failed to get in great shape = It’s impossible for me to ever be fit and healthy. Opinion or fact?

People will laugh if I try and fail = I can never make another attempt.

Opinion or fact?

Every outcome in your life will be a result of the actions you take, change your actions to change your results.

Of course, it’s not easy. Sometimes we may need to seek help in putting the past events behind us, I’m not in your shoes.

But we all have a story to tell, it’d be such a shame if yours was less than it could be at the end of it all simply because you allowed someone or something to dissuade you.

Even accepting that you are in the

driving seat and you can create new results in whatever area of your life you choose is very powerful…hope!

The World is jam packed full of rags to riches, failure to success and the impossible becoming possible.

Why not you? Why not now?

Every one of them started as an “ordinary” person. They simply focused on controlling the now, altering their self-perception and letting the results flow.

I hope you find some time to reflect on what’s holding you back from what you truly want, you may find a simple answer that you can then do something about.

Go create a day and life that counts, always have more desires than excuses.

To Your Success!

Richard Matharoo RichardMatharoo.com

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

HYPNO BIRTHING Nicole, KGH Teacher 07908 206 518 nicolehypnobirthing@gmail.com

Kerry’s Mobile Hairdressing All aspects of hairdressing in the comfort of your own home Call or text Kerry on 07871 368873 YOGA CLASSES NEAR YOU

Designed for those in mid-life or later years OR if you’re looking for a gentler approach.

Regular daytime & evening classes in Cantley & Tickhill No feeling left out—no matter what age or level. You’ll be challenged—but gently!

Improve flexibility, strength and relax and unwind

Call Shona on 07904 262877 E-mail: shona@yogaover45.co.uk Visit: www.yogaover45.co.uk

Call 07533 673952 or email sarah@mindbodylinktherapies.co.uk mindbodylinktherapies

Your Ad Here?

You are reading this and so are many more residents locally.

It could be your business everyone is reading about - and it costs less then you may think

Adverts cost from just £20 a month or £180 for a whole year!

Contact paula@todaypublications.co.uk or call 01302 969696 to find out more.

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

11

COMMUNITY

Walking Netball

MAY I INTRODUCE YOU TO

MGDON,

men's social group Doncaster.

We are a group originally set up on behalf of Age UK, Doncaster. It is intended for Men over 60 living in Doncaster who may be single or isolated or living alone, to come together for social interaction to help in reducing social isolation.

T

No experience necessary!

Come and join us at the Dome every Monday 1-2.30 pm.

We are very grateful to the Doncaster Wellbeing fund who are supporting us and have enabled us to have a longer session and keep our costs down to

£1 per session.

We will be playing at the Dome until after Easter when we will move outside to our summer home at The Pavilion, Scrooby Road, Bircotes.

Please contact Judith on

07539 493864

for more information.

12

We do not try to replace the official organised services, but to provide somewhere for men to meet and have an interesting chat. We meet every Wednesday between 12 and 3pm. we have a cup of tea or coffee on arrival, and at 1pm we have soup and a roll, except for the third Wednesday of each month when we have a 2 course lunch. We sometimes have visitors who give talks, mainly on health subjects, and we have organised bus trips a couple of times a year to such places as Bridlington.

We welcome all men who like to chat. Please feel free to come and have a look at us. We meet at St James Church Hall, at the bottom of Hexthorpe Bridge. There is a bus stop near and it is within walking distance of the interchange. There is also limited car parking. I look forward to meeting you there.

You can contact us via our website www. mgdon.org.uk, or you can ring us: Audley on 07882492881 or Rob on 077104723301.

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

Home Foot Care Service Susan Thomas Dip.CFNP

Are you looking after your feet?

For the professional treatment of:-

Nail Cutting Corn Enucleation Callus Reduction Ingrowing Toe Nails Diabetic Foot Care Cracked and Dry Heels Verrucae Thickened Nails Fungal Nails Please Call Sue on:

07801 571436 You use your feet every day so look after them!

Doncaster Children aged 7 – 12 can learn how to code along with a parent/guardian

What is

Coding?

Code is the language of computers, including those in phones, cars, and even in lightbulbs!

Learning to code is learning to talk to computers in their native language.

10:30am – 12:00pm on the following dates:

Doncaster CoderDojo Central Library Waterdale Doncaster DN1 3JE

2nd February 2nd March 6th April 4th May 1st June 6th July

3rd August 7th September 5th October 2nd November 7th December

Why learn to code?

Aside from how cool it is to build your own animations, games, apps, websites & robots!

You’ll be able to take your creative ideas, make them a reality, and then share them with all your friends!

Coding and digital creation are invaluable skills these days, and computers are an ever more important part of life.

Understanding how computers work and the best ways to interact with them will open lots of opportunities for you!

For further information enquire with library staff or email: doncaster.uk@coderdojo.com

To book a free place go to the booking system https://zen.coderdojo.com/dojos/gb/doncaster/doncaster-central-library DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

13

COMMUNITY

Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch is the biggest voluntary crime prevention initiative in England and Wales.

Based simply on the principle of like-minded residents getting together to ‘keep watch’ of their surroundings. It need not be time consuming, and can be run around your work/home commitments. This makes member communities safer places in which to live, work and play. The scheme receives full Police support, but is run independently.

Aims of Neighbourhood Watch • Bring neighbours together to create strong, friendly, active communities where crime and antisocial behavior are less likely to happen • Prevent and reduce crime • Provide reassurance to the community, especially the vulnerable • Provide up to date crime prevention advice • Encourage community members to be alert • Pass timely information to the Police to prevent and detect crime Benefits of Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch schemes can make a real difference to people’s lives, and can help people feel safer in their homes, by: • Improving the safety of communities • Developing community spirit • Promoting co-operation between the police and the community • Helping the police detect crime through improved communication and reporting suspicious and criminal activity quickly • Preventing crime and reducing the fear of crime • Encouraging people to watch out for possible problems • Providing a visible sign that members of a community are looking out for each other.

• Advice on home and belongings security • Possible reduction on home insurance • Free crime prevention advice

The Dominion DN4 scheme The Dominion DN4 scheme currently has around 40 members, that are striving to strengthen the community and prevent crime being committed on our doorstep. Members of our scheme have agreed to pay £5 per household, per year. This small contribution covers costs of things such as printing and street signs.

To join, register your details on www.OurWatch. org.uk by entering your postcode to search for Dominion DN4.

Once you’ve registered, if you’d like to keep up to date on Facebook, you can search for the group Dominion DN4 Neighbourhood Watch and request to join.

Reporting Crime If a crime is taking place, call 999.

To give information about suspicious activity, call the police on 101.

To anonymously provide information relating to a crime, contact Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 / crimestoppers-uk.org For suspected scams or bogus callers, contact Citizens’ Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06 / citizensadvice.org For more information about joining the Neighbourhood Watch scheme, you can contact us: DominionNHW@gmail.com or visit www.WoodfieldCarr.co.uk

14

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

spring

sale

across all kitchen collections, worktops and appliances during April 2019

KITCHENS

Visit our showroom to see our extensive bespoke kitchen furniture collections, WOW interiors unique solid surface branded worktops and vast range of appliances we offer.

BATHROOMS

WORKTOPS

0% Finance Available

Close Brothers Retail Finance

CONTACT OUR SHOWROOM FOR YOUR FREE NO OBLIGATION DESIGN SERVICE

AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS OFFER

Unit 1 Tickhill Enterprise Park, Bawtry Road, Tickhill DN11 9EX

01302 741707 info@wow-interiors.co.uk

South Yorkshire’s Favourite Interior Design Specialists

wowinteriorsyorkshire.co.uk OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 9-5 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9-4 SATURDAY

FREE SURVEYS • 3D DESIGNS • QUALIFIED & INSURED INSTALLATION • ACCESSORIES & APPLIANCES • MAKEOVERS • ASSISTED LIVING WET ROOMS

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

15

COMMUNITY

Potteric Carr April Events Potteric Carr April Events th Forest Tots Forest Tots

Guided Walk Guided Walk Home Education

Fri 5 Mon Fri 5th15th th Mon 815 th Mon

Mon 98thth Tues Connection: Forest School Fri 269thth Home Education Tues th th Connection: Forest School Wed Fri 2610 Pond Dipping Wed Pond Dipping Wed 17 10thth Craft & Play Thurs 11thth Wed 17 th th Weekend Wild Time Sun 1411 Craft & Play Thurs th Weekend Wild Time Sun 14 Get to know your Optics Mon 15th Yorkshire’s Get to knowIrreplaceable your Optics Wed Mon 17 15thth Peatlands Irreplaceable Wed 17th Yorkshire’s Peatlands Lost Words Treasure Thurs 18th Trail Words (Drop In)Treasure Lost Trail (Drop In) Bat Walk

Thurs 18

th

Flower Power Bat Walk We arePower the Minibeasts Flower We the Minibeasts Wildare Woods

Fri 19th Mon 22nd Fri 19th Wed Mon 24 22thnd th Wed 24 Thurs 25th

Wild Woods Course Photography Photography Course

Thurs 25th Sat 27th Sat 27th

10:3012:30 10:3012:30 10-12

£6 non-members £4 £6members non-members £4 members Meet at visitor centre

10-12 10:3012:30 10:3012:30 10:0012:00 10:0010:30-12:30 12:00 10:30-12:30 10 :30-12 10:30-12 10-3

£6 non-members £4 £6members non-members £4 members Drop in event Drop in event £6 / £4 £6 £6//£4 £4 £6//£4 £4 £6

7:0010-3 8:00 7:008:00 10:30-

1:30 10:301:30 8-10

10: 30-12 8-10 10.

10:30 30-12 -12 10.30 30-12 -12 10:

Meet at visitor centre

£6 £6//£4 £4 £6 / £4 £6 / £4 £6 / £4

£6 / £4 £6 £6//£4 £4 £6 / £4 £6 / £4 £6//£4 £4 £6

10:30-12 £55 £6 / £4 10-4 10-4 £55

Booking Essential (apart from drop in events) Booking Essential (apart from drop in events) Book on & see more at www.ywt.org.uk/events Book on & see more at www.ywt.org.uk/events

16

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

COMMUNITY

(IMB)

Independent Monitoring Board at

HMP LINDHOLME SEEKS VOLUNTEERS T DONCASTER RAMBLER’S T

Our recent walks have taken us to Howden, Elsecar and Harewood amongst many other places. It is a great way to get out and about and explore local areas as well as those slightly further afield. Rambling isn’t just about walking, the great outdoors, health, wellbeing, and a shared experience, it’s much more. Ramblers are a community, a family if you will, there for one another through life’s ups and downs. In other works by joining Ramblers you’re not just joining a walking group, you’re joining friends.

BREAKING NEWS

Beginning from our summer programme out in April Doncaster Ramblers will be offering, in addition to our normal Tuesday, and Saturday walk, an additional THURSDAY walk of 2 or 2 ½ hours duration in and around the Doncaster area. If you want a try out come and join us, all are welcome.

For more information about the Doncaster Ramblers and future activity please visit our Home Page and download full copy of our walk programme https://www. doncasterramblers.org.uk/ walks/walks-programmeprinted-version.html And follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ doncasterramblers/ where GPS Maps of many of our past walks can also be found.

HMP Lindholme is close to Hatfield Woodhouse and Doncaster, a Category C training prison, with around 1,000 prisoners. We perform vital roles for Ministers and the public providing an unbiased oversight of the prison. Members are unpaid but claim costs for travel and financial loss. Duties include; monitoring fairness and humanity, the range and adequacy of programmes, taking prisoner applications, raising concerns with the Governor and reporting annually to the Minister.

Applicants must be over 18 with a mature outlook on life and live within 30 miles of the prison. We welcome all who are interested and strive to achieve a balanced Board. Applicants must possess the interest and time, about 5 days a month, to make a full contribution, which can include callouts to the prison (at any time) for incidents, so full training is given. Members are open minded, committed to diversity equality and human rights, able to challenge, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, we are good team players and have the willingness to take responsibility.

If you’re interested, application packs and details are available from; www.justice.gov.uk/jobs/independent-monitoring-board or, telephone 020 333 432 65, with your details and an application will be sent to you. A tour is arranged, it is then for you to make a decision as to whether you wish to continue the application. Completed applications must be emailed to; IMBrecruitment@justice.gsi.gov.uk or to, IMB Secretariat, Post Point 2, Third Floor, 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PH, by the closing date, 28/April/2019 quoting the campaign reference 930/Lindholme/2019 on all forms.

Here for you, your Ward Councillors for Woodfield Plantation and Carr Lodge

T

Please use contact details below if you need to contact us at any time.

Councillor Nigel Cannings Tel: 07933 158629 • E Mail: nigel.cannings@doncaster.gov.uk Councillor Martin Greenhalgh Tel: 07484 243560 • E Mail: martin.greenhalgh@doncaster.gov.uk We hold a Local Ward Surgery at Tickhill Community Library on the First Saturday of each month 11:00 -12:00. We operate a sit and wait system so there is no need to book an appointment.

However, we are always happy to organise a more local meeting should you require one, please contact one of us and we will be happy to help.

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

17

IN THE GARDEN

Open Your Garden This month I’m going to talk about The National Garden Scheme.

This wonderful initiative gives garden-lovers unique access to more than 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England and Wales. It also raises money for nursing and health charities through admission fees, teas and cake. Beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute.

By opening your garden to visitors, you’ll give people a great day out, and raise money to help those in need. Even better you’ll connect with a community of like-minded garden-owners, all passionate about their beautiful gardens.

Is your garden worth visiting?

Do friends and family wax lyrical about your plot?

Do neighbours ask for advice and cuttings? Do you sometimes wish you could show other people the result of all your hard work? If you answered yes to these questions, then it’s very likely other people would love to see your garden too.

18

It might seem a somewhat daunting experience but opening your garden to the public can be very enjoyable. Many people get the bug and open their gardens year after year. Most people start by opening once in a year, but many go on to open twice a year, to show off their garden in different seasons.

You don’t need a big garden. There are some tiny plots in the NGS. What matters is quality, character and interest.

NGS will support you all the way with their network of helpful, friendly volunteers. Initially you’ll be visited by one of the team during the season you feel your garden would look best.

And if you don’t feel as though garden is worthy of being part of the scheme, why not visit open gardens in your area to gain inspiration, hints and tips, make new gardening friends, and raise a bit of money for charity.

Happy gardening.

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

Specialising in :  Tree Work  Fencing  Paving  Jet Washing Reliable, prompt service Contact uson: 01302 350918 / 07747 174510 / 07780 136005 jllandscapes92 jslandscapegardeners@outlook.com

Beech Grove Nurseries Just Look For The Cow!

DoncasterBased | Fully Insured | FreeNoObligationQuotes

Wide Selection of Hanging Baskets from £8 Bedding Plants from £2

Four Seasons Tree Care & Landscapes

Perennials from £3

Basket Plants from £1

Compost, Shrubs, Roses, Vegetables, Tomatoes, Grasses, Ferns etc. etc.

Please Call in

FENCING • TURFING • ARTIFICIAL GRASS • BLOCK PAVING PAVING • PATIOS • PATHS • WALLS & STEPS • TARMAC RESIN BOND • GRAVELLING • PRESSURE CLEANING

OFFICE: 01302 639870 MOBILE: 07810 452933

OPEN 12th APRIL TO END JULY, 7 DAYS A WEEK STATION ROAD BLAXTON DONCASTER DN9 3AF

Tel: 07775 666833

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

19

COMMUNITY

ANYONE FOR CROQUET ? T

When English Heritage took over Brodsworth Hall, more than twenty years ago, the Croquet Association asked whether they could set up a Croquet Club to play on the croquet lawns there.

Sheila Lines was a Physical Education lecturer at Lady Mabel College at Wentworth Woodhouse, who had recently retired. She and Carolyn Walker, also a PE lecturer, took on the task although they knew nothing about croquet. They visited many croquet clubs and decided the Golf Croquet was an easier game for beginners, who could progress to Association Croquet if they wished. The gardens were overgrown, so the lawns had to be gradually restored to a suitable length, hoops and mallets were acquired, a rule book was written and a meeting at St Mary’s Church Hall was advertised for prospective players. A few people turned up and slowly the club grew. Since then Brodsworth Hall has been conserved and the gardens have been restored to their Victorian glory, now winning many awards.

Now the club enjoys playing in the beautiful surroundings on most days when the Hall is open.

The original club rules state that whites must be worn and this tradition is continued to enhance the atmosphere. Visitors enjoy the unique experience of watching the games, most people’s knowledge of croquet is from Alice in Wonderland, and so we are always willing to explain how we play. It is a game of skill and tactics, not just hitting balls through hoops. The aim is to get your ball through the hoop before your opponents, while preventing them by blocking or hitting away their balls. Hoops are played in a set order. Four balls are always used. When playing singles two players have two balls each, for doubles four players have one ball each and play in pairs. The first ball through the hoop wins that point and everyone plays on to the next hoop.

Club members do not need to be English Heritage members to play at Brodsworth and the annual subscription is not expensive, there are no green fees or extras to pay. We do play friendly matches with other clubs and more competitive matches in the Yorkshire Federation.

If you would like to experience playing in the beautiful surroundings of Brodsworth, with friendly people, the club is holding taster mornings on Tuesday 7th and Thursday 23th May. You will be met at the Visitor Centre at 10.30am and taken to the lawns. Equipment and instruction will be provided; all you need are flat shoes. We look forward to seeing you there!

20

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

There are lots of fundraising events taking place this summer in support of Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Event Dates

Sunday 21 April Egg Run World Superbike Champion James Toseland will be leading hundreds of biker away in 14th Egg Run https://www.tchc.org.uk/events/easter-egg-run. html Sunday 28 April & 14 September Skydive Take Team Theo to new heights experience the thrill of tandem freefall skydiving. Or for the less brave sponsor someone https://www.tchc.org.uk/events/skydive.html All May Theo's Walk & Picnic Organise your own walk and picnic at your nursery, toddler group or with your family to raise money for The Children’s Hospital Charity this May. https://www.tchc.org.uk/events/theo-walk-andpicnic.html Sunday 23 June Chatsworth Walk Join us for our first ever sponsored walk around Chatsworth Estate. Pop your walking boots on for the 10K or 3K routes in the spectacular grounds of Chatsworth House and Park. https://www.tchc.org.uk/events/chatsworth-walk. html Saturday 13 July Team Theo’s Obstacle 5K It's back and it’s bigger, bouncier and muddier than ever before. At the new location of Hesley Wood Scout Camp there’s room for more mud, foam and fun! https://www.tchc.org.uk/events/inflatable-5k-race!.html Sunday 14 July Theo Cup Register your team today to take part in our annual five-aside competition. https://www.tchc.org.uk/events/theo-cup.html To find out more about the ways you can support this charity please visit www.tchc.org.uk

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

21

COMMUNITY

Arts Review & what’s going on - APRIL 2019 •

Imogen’s World - Art at the Deli Yorkshire Sculpture Park The Weston – the new £3.6 million visitor centre at YSP opens at the end of March. It is a restaurant, shop and gallery.

Exhibition until 1 September THUKRAL & TAGRA ‘Bread, Circuses and TBD’. An colourful exhibition

by Delhi based artists examining issues around global warming, farming, drought and ‘Kushti’ a traditional form of wrestling practiced across India. That sounds like quite a lot to get your teeth into! In the Chapel there is also a new exhibition until 29 September by KIMSOOJA entitled ‘To breathe’ using light and mirrors. Until 28 April Giuseppe Penone’s trees. 5 April – 16 June in the Longside Gallery is a show curated by the British Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CRIMINAL ORNAMENTATION, which promises colour and pattern in 100 works from the Arts Council Collection, V&A, Crafts Council and the William Morris Society. This is a show that will be worth the walk to the other side of the park. www.ysp.co.uk Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery open Wed to Sunday Exhibition: until 7th April CONNECTIONS An exhibition drawn from the collection of Heritage Doncaster finding fascinating connections between a diverse range of artworks.

20th April – 30th June TERENCE BENNET: A RETROSPECTIVE exhibition of paintings and drawings by this Doncaster artist. www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums Doncaster Little Theatre Art History Lecture:

by Rachel Holland- Hargreaves, now at The Little Theatre, King St. April 12th – L.S LOWRY AND THE INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE A look at the work of one of England’s best-loved artists, focussing on the industrial landscapes with which he made his name. Admission is £7 paid on entry (includes refreshments). Rachel.holland70@outlook.com Art at the Deli: IMOGEN’S WORLD. Imogen is a young Doncaster based artist with Autism.

She is non-verbal, and uses her art as a way of

22

communicating her understanding of the world around her. She works all the time in various mediums to express her interests in animals, characters, vehicles and family. She has been a part of the developing art scene in Doncaster through her relationship with Doncopolitan, for a couple of years. Their support has enabled her to be accepted and appreciated for who she is unconditionally, and earn her place with the rest of the amazing artists we have here. Her work is well worth time spent looking. Very enjoyable. www.artatthedeli.com Harley Gallery Welbeck 6 April to 17 June SYLVIE FRANQUET who reworks found tapestries combining classical imagery and a punk aesthetic.

ROMILLY SAUMARES SMITH another artist who reworks old discarded materials. www.harleygallery.co.uk Bassetlaw Museum in Retford exhibitions until June MR WYSE AND HIS REMARKABLE COLLECTION. Lewis G. Wyse (1867-1955) was a Retford tradesman, cycling champion and avid antiques collector. This exhibition gives an opportunity to see his eclectic collection of precious porcelain, delicate glassware, artworks and various oddities. Until 11 may: CAROL EASON, ‘LOOKING FOR COLOUR’ Carol has been exploring this subject through technique and subject matter continuously, this retrospective includes paintings, drawings and prints. www.bassetlawmuseum.org.uk Creswell Crags Gallery until 28 April ECHOES FROM THE PAST. An exhibition by the Retford group ARTEMPO with free children’s art activities during half term and Easter. Check the website for dates and times: www.creswell-crags.org.uk Tickhill Writers Present: 10 April at 2pm AN AFTERNOON WITH IMELDA STAUNTON –In the Methodist Church, Tickhill. Tickets are available from Tickhill Library £12 in aid of Alzheimers Society and Tickhill St Mary’s Tower Fund.

The Arts Society Dukeries 3 April WITH JUST A NEEDLE AND THREAD a lecture by Susan Kay Williams. Showcasing many embroidery techniques and will prove a real eye-opener.

The Arts Society Dukeries doors open 10am for coffee. Lecture at 11am. And 12 April – a Study Day: three lectures on THE CHANGING FACE OF FASHION 1890- 1959 with jeweller Andrew Prince (who made lady Grantham’s tiaras – Downton) £25, bring a packed lunch. the Civic Centre Carlton in Lindrick.

HILARY CARTMEL

www.theartssociety.org/societies/dukeries Tickhill Music Society 12 April CLARE WHEAT & FRIENDS sing operatic arias and ensembles with Jonathan Gooing at the piano www.tickhillmusicsociety.org Roots Music Club at the Ukranian Centre 5th April – STEVE TILSTON. 19th April – CLUB NIGHT. 26th April – ROWAN PIGGOTT & ROSIE HODGSON www.rootsmusicclub.co.uk Cupola Gallery until 20 April ‘SWEET & SHORE’ – solo show. 26 April to 1 June: ‘VESSEL’. A Northern Potters Association group show. 174 Middlewood Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 1TD www. cupolagallery.com St Helens Church Oldcotes concert AMORE An evening of music inspired by love, with a quartet of singers singing music from Carmen, Don Giovanni and La Boheme and more. Tickets: £10 07876215165 / phillipamezzo@gmail.com Cast in Doncaster Music this month includes CLARE TEALE, LINDSIFARNE and PINK FLOYD and THE EAGLES. PHOENIX DANCE and theatre…. Plenty of different shows to go to plus REMBRANDT on screen. www.castindoncaster.com Museums Sheffield LEONARDO is still here…. It’s not often that you can say that. Until 5 May. Don’t miss work from the hand of one of the greats of all time… and Until 14 April in Weston Park WHO WE ARE a photography show by Martin Jenkinson. www.museums-sheffield.org.uk Sheffield Theatres until 6 April: STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE continues in The Crucible. In the Lyceum through most of April is CALENDER GIRLS and DOCTOR DOOLITTLE with MACBETH shoehorned in the middle. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Djanogly Art Gallery Nottingham Until 2 June HOMAGE TO THE BAUHAUS: The Jack Kirkland Collection including work by Moholy-Nagy, Josef and Anni Albers, Rodchencko and Lizzitzky. This is the centenary year of the founding of the Bauhaus Art School in Weimar and this exhibition considers its influence and impact upon artists of the 20th Century. Until 26 May CHARLES POULSEN: GRIDATIONS. Poulsen’s drawings and sculptures speak of energy and the force of organic growth. www.lakesidearts.org.uk

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

COMMUNITY You live in the Church of England parish of Wadworth, St John the Baptist with Loversall, St Katherines. Living in a particular parish in most circumstances gives you the right to get married at that church, to have your child christened at the church and be buried in the churchyard and you have two beautiful medieval churches to choose from!

Your local Vicar is Revd Alun Price and I work with three colleagues, Associate Vicar Revd Liz Strafford, Assistant Curate Revd Angela Teasdale and Lay Preacher Mrs Jane Price. I am also the Vicar in Parish of Balby, St John the Evangelist on Greenfield Lane. The two parishes work very closely together to serve the needs of the area. Contact details are below and we would love to hear from you.

We have three weekly services Sunday 9am St John the Baptist Wadworth, Sunday 11am St John the Evangelist Balby and Wednesday 2pm St Katherine, Loversall. A group we call “Thirsty” meets in Balby Church at 7pm. We eat together, pray together, praise together and together learn more about our faith. “Spark”, a similar group for 11-18 year olds meets during term time between 5-6:30pm on Mondays. An informal service for all ages involving crafts, music and different ways of praying and saying sorry meets in Wadworth church at 4pm a few times each month. The next dates are 14 April, Good Friday 19 April, 28 April, 12 May and 26 May. On Saturday 4th May 10-12 we have a family fun morning at Balby church.

Through a project called “Given Freely Freely Given” we run a series of “banks” such as food, clothes, toiletries and small

DID YOU KNOW? household items. The project also has three free groups: a “Cups & Cakes” coffee shop on Tuesday 10-12am, “Getting to Know You” Arts and Crafts Group on Thursdays 12:30 – 3pm; and during term time a youth group, “Ignite” on a Friday 7-8:30pm. We run all these at Balby St John the Evangelist on Greenfield Road.

We would love to see you at any of the above. If you have any ideas for other events, we would like to hear from you.

You may well be reading this as Easter approaches. Easter is a celebration. The preparation for Easter can be used as a pause in our hectic lives. We need pauses in our life. Where would we be without the pause on the remote control? Yet too often we forget to press it in our own lives. When Jesus was sitting in the Garden of Gethsemane he had a moment to pause before the chaos of arrest, trial, torture and execution that follows. The disciples are so paused they fall asleep! Pauses in our life are vital can also be awkward times (as it was for Jesus now as he awaited the pain and humiliation ahead), they can also be great times, times of expectation, anticipation.

As we approach the Easter, we must also find time to pause, so we can reflect what is about to happen. If you are anything like me, you will find holy week an intense time, the triumph of Palm Sunday followed by the unfolding of the week as Jesus walks to his date with the cross.

Then there is the agony of Holy Saturday as we again pause perhaps the biggest pause in history - as Jesus lies in the tomb, dead, awaiting resurrection.

Then the joy of Easter Sunday.

It is a week worth savoring and pausing life to find time to breath it all in and ponder what

it means. It is a week in history that we all have to come to terms with, because it frames western society. So please try and make time during holy week to join us and feel the drama unfold, you will grow spiritually, I promise.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES 14TH APRIL PALM SUNDAY 9am Wadworth | 11am Balby 4pm Tea Time Family Service Wadworth Church MONDAY 15TH APRIL 7pm Chrism Service Sheffield Cathedral TUESDAY 16TH APRIL 12:15pm Stations of the Cross Balby Church | 7pm Exploring Holy Week “Thirsty Style” Balby Church WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL 2pm Holy Communion with focus on Holy Week Loversall 7pm Holy Week Reflections Wadworth Church 18TH APRIL MAUNDY THURS St John the Evangelist Balby 7pm Holy Communion St John the Baptist Wadworth 7pm Holy Communion 19TH APRIL GOOD FRIDAY 2pm Stations of Cross Balby Church | 4pm Tea Time Family Service Wadworth Church 20TH APRIL HOLY SATURDAY 7:15pm Easter Carols – Vigil with a difference - Loversall 21ST APRIL EASTER DAY Wadworth 9am Holy Communion Balby 11am Holy Communion followed by bring and share at about 12:15

CONTACT US

01302 851974

and please leave a message wadwithlove@gmail.com www.blwchurch.com Find us on Facebook or follow us: @BalbyJohns @KathsLoversall @StJohnWadworth

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

23

COMMUNITY Name: Sex: Age: Came into care: Good with dogs: Good with cats: Good with children:

Monty Male 8 Years Feb 2019 Possibly No Older

Monty’s owner moved and cruelly left him behind to fend for himself on the streets.

Luckily a neighbour recognised him scavenging for a meal in the bins and took him in. She has been taking care of him for a while now but unfortunately has to move and isn’t able to take him with her. Not wanting to leave him behind to a uncertain future, she contacted Mayflower for help.

So here he is looking for a new home.

Monty is an independent little chap who is very fussy but likes it to be on his own terms. He is happy to come to you for fusses but doesn’t like to be picked up or cuddled.

As a former stray he has obviously been outside so would probably be happiest with a secure garden to explore away from busy roads for his safety.

We are unsure how he will react to dogs but he certainly wont appreciate living with another cat I’m afraid.

Don’t pass him by, call him and I’m sure he will come running out to greet you.

Name: Sex: Age: Came into care: Good with dogs: Good with cats: Good with children:

Murphy Male 3 Years Mar 2019 Possibly No Yes

Murphy has been very reluctantly signed over into Mayflowers care because he isn’t getting along with the other 2 cats in the household. They used to live together quite peacefully but recently Murphy has been attacking his ‘sisters’ to the point that one of them had to be taken to the emergency vets.

Medical issues have been ruled out and all calming measures have been tried. Unfortunately it appears to be a personality clash so his owners made the heartbreaking decision to rehome him. For this reason Murphy must be an only cat. He has met a dog whilst here and wasn’t unduly worried by it.

Murphy has previously been allowed access to the outside so he would like a garden to explore in his new home.

He is a very loving chap and purrs like a tractor when he gets going. He is also very vocal especially around feeding time !

Have you room in your heart for this handsome boy?

We hope so.

Mayflower Animal Sanctuary, Narrow Lane, Bawtry Tel 01302 711330

24

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

IRS A P E R

CAL NO CHAL OUT RG E

SAME DAY SERVICE TO ALL BRANDS OF: • • • • • • • •

Washing Machines Cookers Refrigeration Built in Appliances Tumble Dryers Dishwashers Microwaves Vacs

• • • • •

NEW and graded appliances for sale Repair from £99, Specialist over 400 in stock

NEED A HANDYMAN?

Painting, decorating and wallpapering Laminate flooring and tiling Repairs and maintenance Guttering and Fascia's cleaning General Handyman Tasks

Get in touch : 07854 958903

Email : handyman.fletchers@hotmail.com

Don’t get in a SPIN call your LOCAL EXPERT

25 years experience Open 8am til late 7 days

Phone

HOMESURE DIRECT now on

07465 778657 / 01302 354300

WorkSure

Jet Wash & Gutters

t he car prop e ex erty per ts Web: www.jetwashandgutters.co.uk

Tel: 01302 743440 Mobile: 07890 407829

Get your patio ready for the BBQ season!

JET WASHING & SEALING Professional Jet Washing & Surface Treatments Surfaces expertly revived with our commercial jet wash system Block paving, patios and decking brought back to new Protect against stains with our trade quality sealants Weed-Free block paving sands - great alternative to sealing Clean and tidy, quality workmanship, premium customer care And it doesn’t stop at jet washing…

We also offer gutter & uPVC cleaning services. See website for details Est. 2009

Fully Insured

Free No Pressure Quotes

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

Quality & Care Assured

25

COMMUNITY

DONCASTER SPANISH SOCIETY presents ‘A Latin American Dance Workshop’ Following the success of last year, the society is again presenting a ‘Latin American Dance Workshop’, with particular emphasis on The ‘Salsa’. It will be hosted, as before, by Mr Mehregan Biouki and his partner Kim, both excellent exponents of this particular type ofdance genre.

Participants are guided through the basic steps of this dance, and thenencouraged to have a go themselves with different partners.

All are welcome to come along and take part in the fun. We would be happy to see you.

Venue: The Eastfield, Restaurant, Doncaster Deaf Trust, Leger Way, Doncaster. 7-9 pm, Friday 12th April. Visitors fee £4.

Car parking is free.

For further information contact : Jackie on 01302 344822 or Jean on 01709 812440

¡ HASTA PRONTO ! T

Harworth ‘Christie’ Organ Enthusiasts

HOLMESCARR CENTRE, ROSSINGTON With our varied range

of courses and activities, we get lots of visitors to the Holmescarr Centre from the Balby and Woodfield Plantation area. Please do come along and join us.

COURSES Card Making – Mondays 10am - 12 £5 per session Sugarcraft—Mondays from 1pm-3pm WEA fees apply. New course from 29 April Holmescarr Hobbies Group - Mondays 4.00-5.30—. £1 per hour . Have you got a hobby you never have time to try? Peer support given.

Sewing – Tuesday 10am - 12 - £5 per session Chair Based Exercise 10.45-11.30 am £2 inc a cuppa.

Cooking with Confidence - Wednesday 10 am -12 £5 plus cost of ingredients.

Textiles Art and Design – Thursday 10am-12 (WEA fees apply) New course from 2 May Bizzy Fingers Thursday 1pm-3pm—WEA fees apply.

A course for those who like to learn new crafts and skills. New course from 2 May Going to Pot Fridays 10 am-12 noon - WEA fees apply.

New course from 3 May Pottery Workshop Fridays 12.30-2.30pm. WEA fees apply. New course from 3 May WEA Courses are free to people on a means tested benefit and suitable for any ability. Ten week courses Friendly Bingo & Quiz Night £1 quiz & £1 for 6 cards for bingo Friendly, Cheap Fun with Cash Prizes. All ages Wednesday 17th April 6-8pm. Full café menu available from 5.30pm

Do you like Ballroom & Sequence dancing , or just listening to a professional theatre organist play?

Then please come along and join us on the fourth weekend of every month for dancing on Saturday night, and an organ concert on Sunday afternoon.

Saturday Dancing, 7.30pm until 11pm for £5.00 (licensed bar) All Sunday concerts start at 2.30pm, only £6.00 per concert for members and O.A.P’S (£7.00 non members) with refreshments included.

Children under 12 free with an accompanying adult.

For more information contact: Mr M Mason: 01302 744584 or Mr D.Fleetwood 07985 580558

Appearing on Saturday night for DANCING then in CONCERT on Sunday afternoon THE AMAZING talents of

ELIZABETH HARRISON Sunday 28th April 2019 at 2.30 pm.

www.harworthchristie.org.uk

Harworth Community Hall, Whitehouse Road, Bircotes, DN11 8EF

26

Computer Code Club New course from 1 May | Weds 3.45-4.45pm.

For age 9-13 - Learn how to programme to make games, animations and websites Family Fun Day Tuesday, 23rd April 11-3 | £1 entry and lots of free activities, inc Bouncy Castle, face painting, messy play, Kiddies Korner and books Tombola, sweets, gifts, craft and chocolate fountain, Exotic animals, Paper Flowers £1 platters in the café The Ark Community Cafe Open Monday-Friday 9am—3.30pm The Holmescarr Centre, Grange Lane, Rossington DN11 0LP info.holmescarr@gmail.com | 01302 860036

T

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

COMMUNITY

I’M BEX SHAW and I’m a forty-year-old mum of three. I decided to set up a litterpicking/ environmental group last year called Doncaster Green Team, along with my sister, Kate Marshall and friends Samantha Williams and Samantha Middleton. At the time I was working at a homebrew shop in Balby and used to walk to town a lot to do the banking. I literally couldn’t walk a couple of meters without encountering some form of litter and I started ringing the council to complain.

Driving around our county lanes and streets I was also overwhelmed with the amount of litter strewn along the verges and it made me sad and angry to see our town being treated like a bin. The last straw was seeing a pigeon on someone’s roof with a blue carrier bag caught around its leg.

In my opinion the council weren’t doing as much as they could to clear the continuing mess so I decided to stop moaning about it and start doing something about it instead, which is why I formed the group. I believe that we should all be responsible for the waste we create and shouldn’t expect the council to clear up everything after us. Anyone living in Doncaster can see for themselves what the litter problem is like and how it is a never-ending task for the council to try and keep clear.

My initial idea was to organise one community litterpick a month around different areas of Doncaster, focusing on green spaces such as local parks and woods. I am also very concerned with the way litter impacts on wildlife and chose green spaces to improve for both people and animals.

Since then we have also litter picked residential areas, a churchyard and worked in conjunction with The Platform on Woodfield Road. To date we have hosted around 10 community litter picks and cleared around 400 bags of litter in total. We find all sorts of weird items amongst the usual crisp packets, wrappers, plastic bottles and fast food packaging, including a car bonnet, unopened cans of lager, a briefcase and tins of paint. The best turnout we have had so far was our first litterpick on Woodfield Plantation, where around fifty local residents turned out to make a difference. They did an amazing job of clearing the local park and pond, removing around sixty bags of rubbish.

Our group works closely with the Balby Stronger Communities Team from the council and over the last year we have built up a good relationship with them. We can ring or text after a litterpick to arrange collection which is usually that day or the next. They also used to loan us their equipment but since then they have awarded our group with a small grant with which we have bought all our own equipment and insurance. We are also in talks with the council about planting up the grass verges on Balby Road with flowering plants to improve the local area.

Last year I became one of 100 ambassadors for Keep Britain Tidy and am soon to become an eco-schools assessor. I hope this will give me the knowledge and confidence to be able to go into local schools and talk to children about the impact litter is having on the environment. I also regularly keep up to date with what other groups are doing up and down the country. It’s really inspiring to see what so many amazing people are doing in the quest to keep their own towns and cities litter free. Some people may think I’m crazy but I really enjoy litterpicking, it’s very therapeutic. It’s great to be out in the fresh air, it’s good exercise and it feels fab when you can see the difference you’ve made to an area once it’s been cleared. If anyone would like to join our group or keep updated with community litterpicks you can find us on Facebook. Dates of future events will also be printed in this magazine. T www.facebook.com/Doncaster-Green-Team

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

27

COMMUNITY

LI O NS in Woodfield Easter Egg Draw

Many of you will have bought tickets for our Giant Easter Egg Draw. We thank YOU and the following businesses for supporting this event

Maple Tree Pub & Restaurant, St John Hospice

Lions Race Nights

The Santa Float

We are never too old for Santa. He brings a smile to all our faces, young and the ‘not so young’. This year he, his volunteer drivers and collectors had to endure possibly the worst rain storm (Saturday 15th) that any of us can remember. Yet credit to them and to you for your support throughout the Christmas period and especially that horrid night.

We would welcome the opportunity to work with any organsation or venue who requires support to put on a race night, contact details below.

A huge thank you also to Chris Gravill of Marshalls Volkswagen, Scunthorpe for the loan of the vehicle and to Ian Laycock of ProAktive Ltd for helping with the risk insurance.

Now our thoughts turn to 2019. We look forward to supporting people and community groups Woodfield Plantation.

l fe beer s ti va

Scarbrough Arms 4th May If you would like to get involved or if you think we may be able to help you or a community project please get in touch.

Call in to the Maple Tree, Woodfield 21st May 8.30pm to have an informal chat.

28

Email: Phone: Website: Facebook:

contact@tickhill-lions.com 0844 963 2462 www.tickhill-lions.com facebook.com/tickhill.lions

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

COMMUNITY

LI O NS in Woodfield Easter Egg Draw beer fes ti val

Many of you will have bought tickets for our Giant Easter Egg Draw. We thank YOU and the following businesses for supporting this event

khill c i T s m r A h Scarbroauy gWeekend 4th May

Maple Tree Pub & Restaurant, St John Hospice

Bank Holid

Magic p u Lions Race Nights e s lo C ” H S A L F aturing “ e F The Santa Float

We would welcome the opportunity to work with any organsation or venue who requires support to put on a race night, contact details below.

uts nal ales and stoV. io it d a tr f o n io g AB A select e UK with varyin th d n u ro a m o fr es welcome. ti ili b a ll a f o rs e Drink ble all day.

Hot food availa A huge thank you also to Chris Gravill of Marshalls  Volkswagen, Scunthorpe for the loan of the vehicle We are never too old for Santa. He brings a smile to all our faces, young and the ‘not so young’. This year he, his volunteer drivers and collectors had to endure possibly the worst rain storm (Saturday 15th) that any of us can remember. Yet credit to them and to you for your support throughout the Christmas period and especially that horrid night.

and to Ian Laycock of ProAktive Ltd for helping with the risk insurance.

Now our thoughts turn to 2019. We look forward to supporting people and community groups Woodfield Plantation.

rms Tickhill Scarbrough A kend 4th May ee Bank Holiday W

ns Buy 10 beer toke t ge d an ) nt (half pi valid ONE FREE only of on presentation this voucher If you would like to get involved or if you think we may be able to help you or a community project please get in touch.

l fe beer s ti va

HALF PINT

Scarbrough Arms 4th May 

Email: contact@tickhill-lions.com 100% of the proceeds from this event have been donated by

Phone: 0844 963 2462 Call in to the Maple Tree, Woodfield 21st May 8.30pm www.tickhill-lions.com Steve Walters of the ScarbroughWebsite: Arms Tickhill to have an informal chat.

Facebook: facebook.com/tickhill.lions

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

29

INDEX

Health & Fitness

Edlington Mobility Services.11

Time for You Domestic Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Woodfield Squash Club. . . . . 32

Painting & Decorating Andy White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hearing Care Centre

Wow Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Estate Agents, Letting Services & Property

Yoga over 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Plumbing &/or

Bed Centre

Johnsons Estate Agents. . . . . . 5

Yorkshire Hearing. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Gas Services

Goodnight Sleeptight. . . . . . . . 1

Garage Doors

Holistic Therapies / Reflexology / Reiki

Mr Pipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Car / Vehicle Services

The Doors Group Limited. . . . 7

Mind, Body, Link Therapies. . 11

Revive! Auto Innovations (Doncaster). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Garden Services

Home Improvements & Building

Appliances & Repairs Homesure Direct Ltd. . . . . . . 25 Bathrooms

Beech Grove Nurseries. . . . . . 19

Soft Furnishings, Blinds &/or Shutters 1st Call Premier Blinds. . . . . . . . . 5 C and S Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Four Seasons Tree Care & Susan Thomas Home Footcare Landscapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Greenthumb Doncaster. . . . . 19

C & L Property Services. . . . . . 31

Tickhill Footcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

J & L Landscapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Worksure Property Care. . . . 25

Travel

Cleaning Services

Total Pressure Cleaning. . . . . . 31

Hypnotherapist

Premium Motorhomes. . . . . . . 2

Clean & Dry Specialists Ltd. . 21

Hairdressers & Barbers

Hypno Birthing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Weight Loss/Slimming

House Proud Cleaning. . . . . . . 5

Kerry Parry Mobile Hair. . . . . . 11

Mobility

Slimming World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chiropodist / Footcare

Fletchers Handyman Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sports Club Woodfield Squash Club. . . . . 32

Today Publications Ltd does not endorse any companies, products or services within this publication. Please take your own precautions when dealing with providers to ensure the product or service meets your needs and expectations. We cannot be held responsible for views expressed by contributors or any advert content, including errors or omissions. Today Publications Ltd cannot be held responsible for breach of copyright arising from artwork supplied. All adverts are published in good faith using information supplied by each company, on the understanding that relevant permissions have been obtained. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the content of this magazine be accurate, no liability will be accepted should any of the contents of this publication be incorrect or omitted. Material from this magazine may not be reproduced without prior permission from Today Publications ltd. The use of this publication for canvassing or direct marketing is strictly prohibited. Copyright Today Publications Ltd 2018.

Club of Doncaster St Leger

We are People of Action Rotary is a service organisation. We serve our local, national and international community by: • Vocational Service • Fellowship and networking • Supporting worthy causes.

We are People of Action, ready to turn our ideas and vision into lasting change, by creating opportunities, supporting those who need it most and transforming their lives.

Where others see problems, we see solutions: tapping into our professional skills, expertise and knowledge to make a difference. People of Action use their time, energy and passion to mobilise their communities to get the job done.

There are so many projects and activities for you to get involved in as part of Rotary.

doncasterstlegerrotary

Our impact starts with you… come and join us.

New members are welcome to join us at Rotary Club of Doncaster St Leger.

We meet every Wednesday, 6.00pm for 6.30pm at The Earl of Doncaster Hotel.

For further information contact david.street@rotarystleger.org.uk

30

PLEASE MENTION US WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS • TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 969696

20 Dadsley Road, Tickhill DN11 9JF

Mobile Car Paint Repairs We Come to You!

For a Free Quote! Contact Mark on 0800 046 8120 www.revive-uk.com

Your Ad Here?

You are reading this and so are many more residents locally.

It could be your business everyone is reading about - and it costs less then you may think

Adverts cost from just £20 a month or £180 for a whole year!

Contact paula@todaypublications.co.uk or call 01302 969696 to find out more.

FF O 10% ITH

T

ER

DV

A IS

TH

W

C & L Property Services

At C & L Property Services we aim to not only meet, but to exceed the expectations of every customer.

01302 860117 Call Craig for a free quote 07955 691415 • Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting • Garages and Conservatories • Tiling • Brickwork • Paving • Extensions • Building Services candlpropertyservices.co.uk

Have you got a problem with your boiler?

Leaks on your radiator system?

Do you require a new heating system?

can help!

Boiler Issues Servicing Repairs or Replacements Radiator Issues

Based locally on Balby Carr Contact Mathew on 01302 798666 or 07714 631666 sales@doncasterplumbing.co.uk G3

Unvented Cylinder Qualified

DELIVERED FREE TO OVER 2000 HOMES | WWW.TODAYPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK

31

WoodfieldLeisure and Squash Club

GYM & SQUASH

£25 SAVE £250 01302 639 409 www.woodfieldsquashclub.co.uk

Woodfield Squash and Leisure, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road, Balby, DN4 8QN