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August 2012

Community Magazine & Independent Directory of Businesses serving the residents of Tickhill & surrounding villages

to the August W elcome edition of TICKHILL TODAY. TODAY By the time you receive this the London 2012 Olympics will be underway, maybe you will be lucky enough to be going to an event or perhaps you will be watching from the comfort of your living room.

I won’t be travelling to London for the Olympics but I will be there to see the Olympic flame arrive back in London the day before the Olympics begin including a concert in Hyde Park.

Whatever your plans I hope you have an enjoyable summer, and that we get some sun!

The next edition will be distributed to you from 1st September. Please ensure that anything that you would like to be included is with me by Monday 20th August.

Best Wishes, Paula

Your Community, Your Magazine! paula@todaypublications.co.uk 01302 744278 www.todaypublications.co.uk

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Taylors of Tickhill awarded ‘My Shop Your Shop’ award Nisa member, Taylors of Tickhill, has been awarded a My Shop Your Shop award for its fantastic contribution to its local community.

Taylors of Tickhill has been at the heart of its local community since 1946 and not only provides its customers with a wide spectrum of products at fantastic prices, but it also holds regular tasting events for its local people to enjoy as well as donating a large sum to local charities and good causes through the Making A Difference Locally charity.

Caroline Flint MP presents award to Roy Taylor

Don Valley MP Caroline Flint praised Nisa retailer Taylor’s of Tickhill as “the heart and soul of the village” as she presented the team with the My Shop is Your Shop Community Retailing a ward. She commented: “The shop has been here for over 60 years and as well as being somewhere that can people can buy a great variety of goods, it takes its role as a proud member of the community very seriously. The projects they undertake are bespoke to their local area. It’s the relationships that the Taylor family and their staff have maintained in the community that really makes it a cut above the rest.”

The FWD's My Shop is Your Shop campaign promotes the value of the wholesale distribution chain and in particular the community role played by independent shops. It publicises the unique contribution local stores make to their neighbourhood, both economic and social, and encourages retailers to make the most of this strength to boost sales and attract new customers.

Owner Roy Taylor says that a focus on supporting local schools and groups by working with Nisa’s Making A Difference Locally charity, as well as helping businesses in the area by selling their produce, has helped cement the convenience store at the heart of the village of Tickhill, near Doncaster.

“By working with Nisa we’ve been able to donate to the local scouts and the junior football team, provide waterproofs for a playgroup and are helping to buy microphones for a drama group. We also deliver products free of charge and we have a phone-ordering service for customers who are infirm,” said Roy. David Visick, director of communications for the FWD, commented: “Our campaign this year has turned up some really excellent local stores like Taylor’s, which demonstrate how small stores can thrive through great service and genuine care for their customers and neighbours.”

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Strawberry Tea hosted at Tickhill Cricket Club by Judy Horton and Ruth Barnett raised an amazing £800 for Breast Cancer Care, a charity providing information and support to anyone affected by breast cancer.

Supporters enjoyed a feast of cakes, scones, tea and the odd glass of Pimms! Decorated cakes donated by Debbie Davies and Lynsey Coates raised a whopping £150 in the raffle and Guess the Weight competition, whilst the bouncy castle brought in £55 kindly donated back by Simmos Castle Hire.

Many thanks to the Cricket Club for donating the venue and to everyone who came along to support the event.

Would you like to host your own Strawberry Tea and raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Care?

Call Helen on 0114 2636 481 for more information.

Breast Cancer Care helpline 0808 800 6000 Simmos Castle Hire 07725 465821

John’s Garden Care Lawns Cut Hedges Trimmed Gardens Kept Tidy Call John on 01302 855596 or 07950 128136

Job Vacancies Northgate Pre-School and Toddlers have the following staff vacancies:

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Toddlers Assistant – based at Tickhill Methodist Church, 9.5 hours per week (term time)/ 3hrs on Thurs (during school holidays).

Knowledge and experience in working with children essential. NVQ level 2/3 desirable.

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Pre-School Assistant (Lunchtimes) - based at St Mary’s Cof E Primary School, 11.40am – 1.10pm Mon – Fri (term time only).

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent essential.

Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a successful Enhanced CRB Disclosure check is essential

For further information or to submit your CV please email: secretarynorthgate@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07817 000761 .

Closing Date: Friday 7th September 2012.

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Tickhill St Mary’s C of E Primary and Nursery School Olympic Celebrations

To celebrate the Olympics being held in London this summer the children have been undertaking many different activities including researching a country taking part in the Olympics and having our own Olympic ceremony with a real Olympic Torch! As you can see in the photograph the real thing on the left (which was very kindly lent to us for the day) looks very similar to our own version on the right. I think the Olympic committee has done a good job copying ours‌.

Y6 in the IOW

Our Y6 children who went to the Isle of Wight for a week’s residential even brought the Olympic torch to the IOW! That was not the only purpose of the visit. They were also charged with being responsible for their own things, budget with their pocket money, listen and cooperate as well as having an enormous amount of fun! They completed all tasks admirably well! They had a fantastic time taking part in many different activities such as body boarding, visiting a theme park, having a talk on fossils (no, not about the teachers, the real thing!), listening to smugglers tales, visiting a castle, going on boat trip and much, much more which they will remember for a long time to come!

Caroline Flint MP visits St Mary’s school Our Y4 children wrote to Caroline Flint, MP about their concerns regarding people parking on the yellow markings outside of school, making it very dangerous to cross as they cannot see what is coming. We have tried appealing to parents via the newsletter, we have contacted the police and community team, but to no avail.

Miss Flint was so concerned and touched by the children’s appeal for help that she decided to visit our school and have a look for herself.

She chatted with the children to find out what they thought could be done and has promised to try and help as much as she can. We were very grateful that she took time out of her busy schedule to came and hear what the children had to say!

Katarina Martin, School Secretary Tickhill St Mary’s

Wadworth School

Year 5 Visit to Sir Thomas Wharton Community College On Thursday 5th July, Year 5 paid a visit to Sir Thomas Wharton Community College for an Enterprise Day. We were divided into teams with other children from Edlington Victoria Primary School. All of the activities were lead by two hilarious people called Sean & Tony from Bright Futures.

First of all, we did a fun wordsearch that was split into 5 pieces. It was quite confusing as some of the words were on someone else’s sheet, but a great challenge all the same.

Next, we did a greatly confusing activity. We had to fit our whole team through just one piece of A4 paper. It was very difficult, but Tony showed us how to do it at the end. It was fun, but very frustrating!

After, we did a worksheet called 10 things. We had to name 10 things we should have in our pencil case, emotions we go through, school rules and things we need to be to be successful. It was a rush but very funny, too!

Then, we played a game which was similar to the T.V. show, Catchphrase. It was very fun.

In the Afternoon, we made something called a makarapa. It is a type of hat originally invented in South Africa. You can make them for all kinds of events, such as football and cricket. We based ours on London 2012 Olympic Games and then modelled them after. My team won!

The last thing we did was the egg cup challenge. We had to make as many egg cup bases as we could and sell them to the teachers at the stall. We started off with £4 and we had to buy paper (£2 or £4) ad pens to decorate with (£1 per pen). There were all sorts of special offers, like buy a piece of paper for £4 and get two free. The point of the game was to experience running a business. My team won again!

At the event, I learnt it is great to have people around and to listen to their ideas. I truly enjoyed myself at this thrilling experience.

Written by Alison Wadworth Primary School

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ayflower Animal Sanctuary Forrest is a gorgeous 8 year old Saluki Cross

He unfortunately arrived into care as he wasn’t getting along with one of the dogs in his previous pack.

We have found Forrest to be a very affectionate, loving dog; he does appreciate his own space though.

He is brilliant on a lead and is a pleasure to walk.

He does have a strong ‘prey drive’ however and if let off the lead will chase small animals.

We feel that he would be better in a home where he would be the only dog. Although he is happy to walk alongside another dog he doesn’t like to share with them.

We are looking for a loving, calm home for Forrest where we know he would be most happy and would thrive to become a much loved member of the family.

If you feel you could offer Forrest the ideal home that he is so desperate for please come up to the Sanctuary to see him or feel free to give us a call for more details 01302 711330.

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FREE Football, Quick Cricket & Soft Ball Every Thursday starting from Thursday 26th July to 30th August Tithes Lane Playing Field, Tickhill 1pm-3pm & Every Wednesday starting from Wednesday 25th July to 29th August Wadworth Cricket Field 2pm-4pm (Wed 8th Aug cancelled) Boys and Girls 8-19 years old with coaches from West Area Team DMBC FREE Street Dance Every Monday starting from Monday 23rd July to 20th August The Pavilion, Tithes Lane, Tickhill 2pm-4pm With Dance Coaches from Active Fusion Boys and Girls 8-16 years old FREE Cheerleading Every Tuesday starting from Tuesday 24th July to 28th August Wadworth Community Centre 2pm-3pm With coach Rachel Carter Boys and Girls 8-16 years old Please wear sensible clothing For more information please contact Chris Yates 01709 860647 c.yates@doncaster.gov.uk

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Job Vacancy

WorkSure is a professional local handyman service specialising in small to medium sized property maintenance and improvement jobs around the home. We are currently looking to recruit full and part-time technicians with excellent practical skills and high attention to detail.

Requirements

 Excellent practical skills and a knowledge of general DIY and building maintenance  Well presented and friendly customer focused approach  Full clean driving licence To apply, send a brief summary of your suitability to rob.uney@worksureproperty.co.uk

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CORNER FARM LIVERY- HARWORTH We are a small livery based in Harworth old village. We try to offer livery that is flexible to our clients needs at the end of the day every horse is different and we all unless we are very lucky have to fit our horsie lives around work and family commitments. We may not be perfect but we will try to help you as much as we can to enjoy the time you spend with your horse.

We have several fields around the village which are now grassed down for horse livery.  Our main livery area is down Common Lane.  We have organised this area into acre mini paddocks so that we can try to keep every owners horse/ horses separate, making poo picking, feeding, handling and catching easier to manage.  So we feel you get the best of both worlds, your own private horse paddock but with horsie neighbours to hack out with and company for any horses in paddocks on their own.  From the Common Lane Livery there is off road hacking,  Automatic drinkers in the fields,  Mains electric fencing and equimesh has been used,  Locked storage on yard for tack Some of our paddocks have stables, some field shelters and others natural shelter. We are continuously investing in the facilities and this year have bought new shelters, stables and fenced extra grazing.

AVAILABLE NOW 2 Stables available on a DIY basis – with individual turnout paddock A selection of one acre paddocks are available-

this could be taken on by separate people with a horse each or by one person with several horses allowing rotation of the paddocks for summer/winter grazing Please contact me for more info or to arrange a time to pop down and have a look 07879 427857 Thank you, Fiona

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Tickhill Business Association “Buy Local” Logo Winner is announced.

Sponsored by Tickhill Business Association & Yorkshire Wildlife Park, the competition invited children from St Marys & Estfeld School in Tickhill to design their new “Buy Local” logo.

The association were thoroughly delighted by the number of entries received and simply amazed by the creativity displayed and wanted to thank all the children involved.

1st Prize of a Family Ticket to Yorkshire Wildlife Park was awarded to Alexandra Grant of Estfeld Primary School 2nd Prize of a £20 Voucher was awarded to The winner of Tickhill Business Matthew Shaw of St Marys School.

Association Logo competition with their The chosen logo will be displayed in all members work of art, alongside member Stewart businesses and used for all activities associated Piper. (Piper Car Sales Tickhill) with the “Buy Local “campaign. The very first Window Sticker was applied to Taylors by Caroline flint MP during her recent visit to the store.

Nikki Davies Chairman of the business association said “Tickhill business association felt it was important for the community that they serve to be a key part of their “Buy Local” design and that the winning logo is something Tickhill can be proud of.”

Pictured below is Alexandra’s original artwork and the special version created for use by Tickhill Business Association

Year 6 School Visit London and Kingswood In May the Year 6 pupils at Estfeld were fortunate enough to visit the Kingswood Centre at Ashford and London.

The Kingswood Centre has state of the art outdoor and adventurous pursuit facilities and Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed being daredevils for the weekend as the abseiled, zip-wired, and took the leap of faith. It was fortunate they most of them had a good head for heights. More leisurely pursuits included archery, quad-biking and swimming.

The party also took a cultural day trip to London. The pupils took a flight on the London Eye and a Thames river cruise, learning about the capital’s sights and history.

They also visited the Tate Gallery to see modern art at its best and the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, where the pupils viewed paintings by the Impressionists, having studied the work of the Impressionists this year in class.

It was wonderful to visit London only the week before the Jubilee celebrations and a good time was had by all.

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Odd Verses We all know of the Limerick, the nonsense verse popularised by Edward Lear, but how many know of the Clerihew? This little verse form was invented by Edward Clerihew Bentley, the essayist and novelist usually known as E. C. Bentley.

The clerihew has just four lines of unequal length with the rhyming sequence AABB. The first line is always the name of a person and the other three lines say something about that person, often amusing. So it is both biographical and whimsical.

An early example is the following: Sir Christopher Wren Said, ‘I’m going to dine with some men; If anyone calls Say I’m designing St Paul’s’.

Rather taken with this idea I have had a go at writing a few of my own about notable personalities in Tickhill. I only hope that nobody feels offended by my amateur efforts.

They do try to be more complimentary than critical.

Mrs Paula Mickley Creates her magazines very slickly So we all shout ‘Hooray’ For ‘Tickhill Today’.

Mr Raymond Hill Exactly fits the bill; As the town’s splendid Mayor He is quite beyond compare.

Mrs Margaret Cannings-Clough Certainly seems to know her stuff For people keep remarking On her busy Town Clerking.

Mr John Hoare Has talents galore So is just the right man For the Tickhill Neighbourhood Plan.

I tried to devise a derogatory one about myself, but so far have failed to find a credible rhyme for my surname!

Perhaps readers may like to have a go at writing their own Clerihews.

But don’t go libelling anybody!

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Finningley and Torne Valley Children’s Centre is part of your community.

Our aim is to work in partnership to support inclusive and effective services for children and their families.

We are open Monday – Thursday 8:30am until 4:30pm Friday’s 8:30am until 4pm For more information contact us at Finningley and Torne Valley Children’s Centre, Hayfield Lane, Auckley, DN9 3NB 01302 770466 Or ftvchildrenscentre@doncaster.gov.uk

TICKHILL CRICKET CLUB MILLENNIUM COMPETITION First Round Results 25th June F Tickhill Institute lost to Friday Fruitcakes 2nd July G Scarbrough Arms lost to Carpenters Arms Cup Semi – Finals 6th August H The Oak v Double Deuces 16th July I Friday Fruitcakes v Carpenters Arms Plate Semi – Finals 23rd July J Ancient Juniors v Travellers Rest 30th July K Tickhill Institute v Scarbrough Arms Finals to be played on Sunday 9th September - the Plate at 2.30pm and the Cup following at approximately 4.30 – 4.45pm Phil Thomas (744946) WEDDINGS, PARTIES, EVENTS Looking for a live band to add that extra touch to your day?

Looking for my adopted sister.

SoundHouse,

Born as Laura Walker in 1951.

Mothers name Vera Walker, believed to have lived at 3 Bride Church Lane July 1951—August 1952.

If you have any information regarding this matter please contact Veronica Wilcock on 01777 709100

Please contact Mitch on 07771 614487 or Daz on 07729 866507 for more details.

Tickhill Community Forum A facebook page has been set up by a Tickhill Resident that all readers are welcome to join in order to share ideas and to keep up to date with events and local activities in-between copies of Tickhill Today.

Simply Search for Tickhill Community Forum on Facebook in order to join

Classic Rock & Pop covers band, available for bookings.

Combined use of PA for disco, announcements etc.

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ickhill & District Lions

Many of you may not realise that Lions Clubs International (of which Tickhill & District Lions is part) is the largest service club organisation in the world. There are over 45,000 other Lions clubs across the globe, made up of members who give their time to make a difference and help those in need. This gives us a great community of like minded people to join up with, that together enables us to do things that we simply couldn’t achieve on our own.

On the 11th of August, many of the clubs in our district are getting together to host our 32 nd annual Lions Fun Day for the Disabled at Sandall Park (off Barnby Dunn Road) in Doncaster. This event is fully funded by the Lions groups that take part, making it free to all participants and open to all disabled people, whatever their age or disability.

Starting from 10.30am there will be a host of activities throughout the day, including many events taking place in marquees and under cover, so even if the unseasonably wet weather continues it still promises to be a great day. Every competitor receives a medal just for taking part, and at the end of the day some will also be presented with a trophy.

Over 750 people are expected to take part, but there’s always room for plenty more. So if you know anyone who you think would enjoy the day then please let them know about it, and if you’d like more details about the event please contact Lion Reg Myers on 01302 841 580.

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ossington Tornedale School

We had quite a turnout from the local community to help dig out the foundations for our new play path at Tornedale Infant School. Many thanks to you all for coming along on a Saturday morning.

You will be pleased to hear that on Wednesday a company came to surface the path and it looks lovely. As soon as it has hardened of it will be suitable for use.

The project has been funded by donations from Tickhill Lions. Some of the Lions also came to help with digging out of foundations and we were lucky enough to receive help from Phoenix Explorers from Tickhill too. Two partners of Tornedale staff, and one parent, also came to help out. A very big thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy. We managed to dig out the whole area, and have two tea breaks in just two hours. It just shows what team work can do!

Tracey Wild Headteacher (I was taking the photographs!)

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In the photograph are Jack Harman, Emily Satchwell, Oscar Hopkin, Matthew Mickley, George Woolley, John Brookfield, Kevin Welborn, Claire Tennant, Shaun Dewar, Jack Woolley, Duncan Donald, John Shiels, Stewart Bailey, Stephen Dack, Barry Hoggart, Michael Hughes and our very own Sarah Gaunt!

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RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre Black Firs Farm, Great North Road Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6DE

Charity Frog Race Night

Invitation You have been invited to the South Yorkshire Animal Centre annual Pet Reunion Day. This is a perfect opportunity to visit the centre and meet the staff.

All pets are welcome, however if your pet is unable to attend please bring along photos.

On the day we will have the following: Burgers/Hotdogs Refreshments

Stalls

Wednesday 15th August 12pm - 2.30pm Any donations made on the day would be greatly received.

Name:…………………………….

Pet Name:……………………

I/We will/will not be able to attend the Pet Reunion Day There will be ___ people attending.

Please complete and return to the centre at the above address for catering purposes.

Or email

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at Harworth and Bircotes Town Hall 18th August 2012 Doors open 6.30pm, first race 7.30pm Family tickets £20 (2 adults & 2 children).

Adult tickets £6 each Ticket price includes meat or vegetarian pie and pea supper Raffle of the night Bring your own drinks For tickets contact David on 01302 750969 or Rachael on 01909 517367

Rock and Roll Charity Night Sounds of the 60’s – live music featuring “The Daybreakers” at Bawtry New Hall, Bawtry 6th October 2012 at 7.30pm Tickets £10pp including pie and pea supper Raffle on the night Bring your own drinks!

Rachael for tickets – 01909 517367

Table Top Sale Saturday 11th August 11am—1pm Ex Service Men’s Club West End Lane, Rossington Everyone Welcome

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Great news!

STWCC has qualified as one of the top 10% of schools in England. SSAT (The Schools Network) Ltd said "STWCC should be congratulated for their stunning achievement in improving their GCSE results.......and have proved itself to be one of the best schools in the country at improving GCSE outcomes for their students.

“The whole community has worked very hard to effect and sustain improvement at Sir Thomas Wharton Community College. I am delighted that our efforts have been recognised and celebrated. The strong partnership of staff, parents, carers and students, coupled with the unstinting support of the Governors has resulted in this excellent achievement”.

Mary McCorry, Headteacher

Congratulations!

To Tom Guttridge; Georgia Kerry; Sam Parsons; Daniel Vickers; Megan Simmonite; Sebastian Szulc; Victoria South; Charlotte Kaill; Bradley Gollins; and Claudia Ridgeway who won The Best Teamwork Award and The Build a City of Tomorrow Award at the Teen Tech event at Doncaster Racecourse.

To Kyle Reed who won two Gold medals at the Dates for your Diary South Yorkshire Taekwondo Championships.

5 Sept – Term Starts (Y7, Y10 8.55am); (Y8, Y9 To our Year 8 Boys who won the Doncaster and & Y11 11.15am); District Schools’ Athletics Championships at the 6 Sept – 6th Form Term Starts 8.55am Keepmoat Stadium.

12 Sept – KS4 Guide to Parents 5.30-7.30pm To our students who won two trophies in the 24 18 Sept – Y5/6 Open Evening 6-8.30pm hour endurance at the British Pedal Car 26 Sept – Friends of Sir Thomas Wharton 7pm Championships recently.

1 Oct– Y7 Settling-In Evening 2.45-5.30pm Well done to you all!

This month we welcomed back Adam Tamanis - a former student – who now has a professional contract as loose-head prop for Doncaster Knights Rugby Union Football Club.

We were also delighted to welcome Dougie Flockhart – player/coach of Doncaster Knights, and Vicky Chapman – physiotherapist who very generously answered lots of questions on working in sport from our 6th Form students.

This month too saw the launch of our campaign to become one of the first Fairtrade schools in Doncaster.

Back Row: Joe Bennington, John Brookfield, Sam Bennington, Danny Walker, Andy Murdoch, and Emily Satchwell Front row: Jack Harman, Chris Middleton and William Ellwood

Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH. T: 01709 864100 F: 01709 864175 E: admin@sirthomaswharton.doncaster.sch.uk Headteacher Mrs Mary McCorry Deputy Headteachers Mr K Binks Mr K Grum www.sirthomaswharton.doncaster.sch.uk

Learning for Life Succeeding Together

MP joins Primary pupils to hear parking concerns Caroline Flint has visited Tickhill St Mary’s School, where she met four pupils to hear their concerns about parking and road safety outside of their school.

Said Caroline: “It was very interesting to meet the pupils who were very clear that they worry about cars parking very close to the school when children are arriving or leaving.

“The school are clear that it is a handful of parents who ignore the zigzag lines and the No Excuses warning banner. Often they are parents who are running late, who think it won’t hurt to break the rules, for a minute of two. I wonder if they would carry on doing it if they had to hear these pupils concerns.

Eyes right: George Stoodley, Lewis “Responsible parking is something every parent who Spencer, Lucy Baker, Lucy Pashley drives has to think about. I hope parents of pupils at St and Caroline Flint checking for cars Mary’s are good listeners.” at the school gate, next to the No Parking No Excuses sign.

Said Headteacher, Jayne Boaler: “The pupils in Year 4 were delighted that Caroline had responded to their letters and welcomed her into school to explain their concerns about people parking on the yellow lines outside school. They are taking registration numbers down, putting notices in the school newsletter and writing to local councillors because they are worried that someone will be hurt. Caroline’s visit will raise the profile even further so that an accident doesn’t have to happen before the “yellow parking” stops!”

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All Electrical Work Undertaken      

Full & Part rewires Fuse boxes upgraded Lighting Telephone points TV points Burglar alarms IEE 17th Edition approved Contact 01302 868569 or 07970 900340

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On the 23 July Charlotte Booker of Rye Croft, Tickhill set off from Westminster Abbey in London with a group of students from Durham University, in order to cycle 3000 miles to Istanbul, Turkey. They will cross 11 countries in just under two months and will cycle an average of 60 miles a day.

She is undertaking this challenge in aid of The Cancer Care and Haematology Fund and is aiming to have raised £1500 for this great cause by the time she returns. This money will help the facility continue to pay for expert staff and help them extend their chemotherapy suite.

By the time you read this Charlotte will have crossed England, France, Belgium and the Netherlands so far and will just be entering Germany.

To find out more or to make a donation please go to www.justgiving.com/Charlotte-Booker

Come & join us at Bawtry Hall this summer!

In August 2012 we invite you to come and enjoy a cream tea at Bawtry Hall Following the success of last year, once again we are opening our beautiful gardens and serving Cream Teas to members of the public.

Only £3.00 pp

We will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August from 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm

We look forward to welcoming you!

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rt Review and What’s Going On August 2012 Hilary Cartmel

It’s a hard call to say which was the most pleasurable – Neil MacGregor’s short series on Radio 4: ‘Shakespeare’s Restless World’ or Simon Schama’s ‘This England’ and ‘Hollow Crowns’ two parter on BBC2. The telly is awash with programs about the Bard, and what fantastic stuff it is. What was so good about the MacGregor and Schama arguments was the contextualisation of the work. They are great stories and beautiful language, but to have them placed in history with reference to the politics and society’s habits and fashions was an eye-opener.

There have been some stunning new takes on the plays. The Richard II with Ben Wishaw in the lead left, in my opinion, the older interpretations standing, his mincing rendering of the ineffectual king was so superior to Jacobi’s camp foppish characterisation – the crisply enunciated phrases of Sir Lawrence Olivier, Sir John Geilgood, Vanessa Redgrave are Derek Jacobi are far too plumy for today’s audience to engage with. Perhaps we are too used to modern camera work and lighting. Too used to realism. Even on stage the work today is fresher and following Ethan Hawke’s ruminations on Macbeth the Crucible is staging it this Autumn directed by Daniel Evans. If it’s half as good as their Hamlet 2 years ago, it will be worth an evening out.

All this is part of the World Shakespeare festival / London 2012 Festival. And for the price of a theatre ticket the British Museum have an exhibition, which no doubt Neil MacGregor has had something to do with entitled Shakespeare staging the World The exhibition provides a unique insight into the emerging role of London as a world city, seen through the innovative perspective of Shakespeare’s plays.

Miro at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park has been on exhibition a while now. I thought I’d be clever and go on a quiet day, avoid the weekend crowds, you know, have a peaceful amble round the work. Just me and the bronzes. So I decided on a Monday morning. YSP opens at 10am, so perfectly timed I drove in the gates at five to ten to find 3 coaches and about 30 cars in the car park, and the café’s balcony already bursting with customers. Needless to say I joined them. YSP simply doesn’t have an empty day. Several school parties were visiting as well as people like me, boots on and ready for several hours of walking and looking. The Miro exhibition is the first of its kind in the UK, and for that reason alone worth the trip. The work has come from museums and collections in Spain and Mallorca. Joan Miro was a tour-de-force in the modern art movement and his images are iconic and of that period. His paintings seem to sum up Mediterranean sunshine, football, olive oil and oranges. The show is definitely worth seeing, however there is some strange work in amongst it, and this was brought home, going round the exhibition with a group of young teenage boys, clip board questionaires in their hands. One rushed up, looked at the sculpture with a crescent moon that I was musing over and declared ‘it’s a banana on a stool’ and stomped off…and I had to admit – there it was, albeit bronze and brightly coloured, beautifully observed and interpreted! Also showing is a group of small works by Anthony Caro and the Longside Gallery has work by Anish Kapoor. www.ysp.co.uk Doddington Hall Sculpture Garden opens 4 August for a month www.doddingtonhall.com and close by ( about 2 miles by road) a sculptor friend of mine – Richard Thornton - has a small gallery open at his studio in Harby www.thertgallery.co.uk showing paintings, drawings and photography as well as sculpture And then local to home, and during the 2012 Olympic Games at Cusworth Hall, Our Sporting Heroes : A Century of Doncaster Olympians from 1908 to 2008 There have been competitors and medallists ( and not all for team GB) On show are gold, silver and bronze Paralympic medals, two silver Commonwealth medals and a gold European Championship medal, as well as sporting equipment and Olympic memorabilia all won, used and collected by Doncaster's 11 Olympians and Paralympians.

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Going on holiday? Plans for your pet

We all look forward to our holidays, but it can be stressful for you and your pet when your furry friend isn’t holiday with you. Planning in advance and choosing the right option for both of you can help.

In-Home Care

professionals work from home and will have your dog to come and stay with them whilst you are away. As cats are more territorial, this isn’t a recommended option for our feline friends.

Whichever option you choose, early preparation will ensure you can jet off on your hols feeling relaxed and happy knowing that your pet is happy too.

Having someone, whether it is a friend, family member or professional pet sitter, stay in your house while you are away is many people’s If you would like some more advice on plans preferred option as it creates the least amount for your pet when you are on holiday call of disruption to your pet and their routine. If Vets4Pets on 01302 556 868. you go down the route of a professional pet sitter, make sure they are fully trained and insured and it is a good idea to ask for references from other customers.

Boarding Kennels or Cattery

Good kennels or catterys often book up quickly so it’s a good idea to do your research early on.

A reputable boarder will insist that your pet is fully vaccinated (including Kennel Cough for dogs) so don’t forget to take your vaccination recorder them with you when you go.

Boarding at a friend’s or pet sitter’s home Another option is for your dog to stay in someone else’s home. Some pet care

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orkshire Countrywomen Association Sixty-seven of our members enjoyed a Jubilee Party at our meeting on July 12th. There was a red, white and blue theme and entertainment from Rossington "Ladies Who Like To Sing" Choir. We had a raffle for our Charity and we also have Jubilee Quiz sheets on sale at £1 each ...again for the Charity... Alzheimers Research. Our next meeting will be on Thursday August 9th. and will be a talk by Ron Marshall entitled "Harris and St. Hilda."

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ACT Community Meeting For Tickhill, Bawtry & Villages Thursday 9th August 1800hrs at Tithes Lane Pavilion, Tickhill

ickhill Horticultural Society Eric Brough provided us with another excellent speaker on June 28th when Steve Lovell came over from Lincoln to speak on ‘Onwards and Upwards – Climbers for the Garden’ which attracted five new members to the Society.

With the Scout and Guide Gala having been postponed until late September due to the T MARYS CHURCH 100 CLUB state of the Recreation Ground we have been As I write this just a fortnight since the left with a range of plants which we were first 100 Club leaflets were issued there hoping to sell. Many of these are being looked has been a good response and I must after by Chairman Ray Hill who is happy to thank everyone who has decided that they allow anyone interested in making a purchase would like to take part. to call at 2, Pinfold Lane whenever he is at There are however a lot more numbers home. Plants will be available at each meeting available, we are not half way there yet, so and also at the Horticultural Show on please give it your consideration.

September 8th.

If your entry form has been mislaid you will find Our speaker on Thursday August 30th is Stuart a supply on the table in Church and in the Dixon from Stoke Bardolph, Nottingham with ‘A library or you can contact me at 7, Airedale Vision of Roses’ and there will be roses for sale.

Avenue or on 744946. Many thanks.

Venue: Methodist Schoolroom Phil Thomas Start time: 7.15pm New members and visitors welcome.

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Our first meeting in August will be a little different. On Tuesday August 14th. we are holding an Afternoon Tea for our Charity which this year is Safe At Last. There will be a Cake Stall as well and everyone is invited to join us...bring your husbands! Then at our meeting on August 28th. Aline Kersey will tell us about the work of Oxfam. Both meetings will be held as usual in the Church Lounge and will begin at 2.30p.m.

Marcia J Lingard. [ Secretary ]

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UTTERCROSS NEEDLEWORKERS At our meeting on September 19th Penny, from Penny’s Patchwork at Everton, will show us her quilts. Penny makes a quilt, illustrating it with highlights of places visited on each of her holidays around the world.

The meeting starts at 7.30pm in the Scout Headquarters, Tickhill. Visitors are very welcome - £3 includes refreshment.

Christine Wilson

A Warm Welcome Guaranteed, a modern and visually appealing service for all ages and refreshments afterwards Why not come and join us on the nd 2 Sunday in each month? ickhill Pop-In Centre Tickhill Pop In Centre is open for you every Wednesday afternoon between 1.30 – 3.30p.m. In the Methodist Church lounge. We have a Speaker on the first Wednesday in the month, Lunch on the 2nd Wednesday and Table Top Activities the rest of the time. Or if you want to pop in for a cup of tea and a chat that is fine too. There is no charge. Further details from Rosemary Cornish 744768.

ICKHILL DANCE CLUB Dancing every Friday in the Methodist School Room, 8 to 10pm. Entrance fee £2.00 (includes refreshments & raffle ) New members please ring Eilleen on 01302743658 42| Tickhill Today

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Zumbathon Sunday 12th August 1pm till 3pm Rossington CSV, Bond Street, Rossington. ÂŁ10 entrance fee Booking essential For more details and book your place contact Felicity 07863867263

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Do you like singing?

Are you the Bathroom Bass ? the Greenhouse Tenor ? or a D.I.Y. Baritone ?

SO WHY don’t you try out your vocal cords with a group of male singers Expand your talent and learn to sing in harmony with

Tickhill & District Male Voice Choir No pressure or obligation just a friendly welcome to come and try, reading music is not essential Men of all ages are welcome Monday 7-30pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Northgate, Tickhill DN11 9HY (except Bank Holidays)

TICKHILL BOWLING CLUB Home Fixture List For August.

Tickhill Residents Association

Annual Yorkshire Day Treasure Hunt Wednesday 1st August Check in from 6.30pm onwards Treasure Hunt followed by Pie and Pea supper Tickets £4 contact June Havenhand on 01302 743392

Legs Bums & Tums Mon Styrrup 6.30-7.30 Tues Tickhill Institute 7-8 Wed Bawtry Meth Church Hall 7-8 Thurs Tickhill Institute 2-3

Contact Mandy on 07590 729095 for more details August Blood Donor Sessions

Wednesday 8th August Harworth & Bircotes Town Hall Times: 12.45 - 3.30 & 4.30 - 7.15

Friday 24th August The New Hall, Station Road, Bawtry Times: 1.15 - 3.30 & 4.30 - 7.15 Tuesday 28th August Rossington Miners Welfare Times: 12.45 - 3.30 & 4.30 - 7.15

Wed. 1st. (Over 60s Doubles) Tickhill v Hexthorpe Flatts. ( 2:00pm) Mon. 6th. (Over 60s Singles) Tickhill v Roundwood ( 2:00pm) Wed. 15th. ( Over 60s Doubles) Tickhill v Adwick St. Lawrence ( 2:00pm) Thurs.16th. ( Midweek Singles) Tickhill v Yorkshire Main "C" ( 6:30pm) Mon 20th. ( Over 60s Singles) Tickhill v Pilkingtons Recreation ( 2:00pm) Tues. 21st. ( Midweek Doubles) Tickhill v UNISON "B" ( 6:30pm) Wed. 29th. ( Over 60s Doubles) Tickhill v Parklands "B" ( 2:00pm) Thurs. 30th. ( Midweek Singles) Tickhill v Yorkshire Main "B" ( 6:30pm) Tues. Sept.4th. ( Midweek Doubles) Tickhill v Harvesters ( note: 6:00pm start) Wed. Sept. 5th. ( Over 60s Doubles) Tickhill v Rossington Welfare "B" ( 2:00pm) These are Doncaster League Competitions and governed by Doncaster Bowls Association and will be played at Tithes Lane Pavilion. Entry to the Green is free to spectators and light refreshments (Tea, Coffee, Minerals etc.) are available at a modest charge.

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ate for your Diary Saint Harlot, a brilliant local band, are playing at the Millstone on Saturday 6th October 8pm till late. £10 per ticket including an Eaton’s pie and pea supper all proceeds go to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Call Nicky on 07887716411 for more details

although not happy about the pensions situation, felt it was unfair on patients to take industrial action, and all elected to work normally on the doctors’ day of action.

Jan Hart (Secretary Patients Participation Group)

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ICKHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN This is just a quick reminder to all readers. If you haven’t yet filled in and ADWORTH COMMUNITY CENTRE returned the questionnaire, please do Quiz night with Fish & Chip Supper so, we welcome latecomers as we do want to know your views – what you value most and Friday, 10th August at 7.30 pm want kept about Tickhill, what you would like Quiz £2 each, to see removed or improved, and if there is with fish & chips £4 each (optional) anything missing that we might be able to (We are trying a new fish & chip supplier) have. Spare copies are available from the Please contact Maureen on 852874 Library but any piece of paper will do to send in or Ruth on 215921 your ideas.

For your diary: At the time of writing, a relatively small Curry evening on Saturday, 8th September number of questionnaires have so far come in, Wadworth walk on Sunday, 7th October but they are interesting and the committee are Autumn Fayre on Sunday, 28th October grateful to all who take the trouble to respond.

It isn’t anything directly to do with the big thank you to all the staff at Tickhill Neighbourhood Plan but more than one person Medical Practice has commented that we have a Mill Dam not a On Friday the rain was persistent, even duck pond and that Tickhill is (and always has torrential at times, and the drains on been) a town not a village.

St Mary’s Road were not coping. The mini You may have noticed ‘For Sale’ boards in fountains along the road may have looked various places put up by Doncaster Borough pretty but meant backed up drains for the Council who are evidently trying to raise surgery and no usable lavatory or hand wash money. One of these concerns a piece of facilities. woodland near to the motorway, which has However, the surgery did not close or cancel naturally regenerated over the past 40 years or appointments, instead the staff rearranged more and which is developing well as a appointments to The Colliery Practice at potential nature reserve. If it were sold, all this Harworth and staff went there to keep their could be destroyed and there is no knowing appointments, whilst Dr Sheehan, Sister how the land might be used. Some of us have Claire, Julie Dodd and Graham Daniel stayed written to the Borough Mayor to ask for this at the Tickhill surgery to deal with any medical sale to be withdrawn – the outcome will be emergencies and monitor the premises. reported later.

Thank you also to our team of doctors who, John Hoare

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TICKHILL - BUT NOT TODAY! ANOTHER JUBILEE PHOTO!

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History Walk.

We recently entertained a group of 29 visitors from the North Wheatley Walkers’ Group with an hour long walk round Tickhill looking at various aspects of the town’s history followed by an excellent pie and peas supper at the Millstone. Fortunately we chose one of the few days so far this summer when the sun shone and the event was rated a great success by our visitors. We will consider developing a series of “family walks” designed to be of interest to local people, particularly perhaps in the school holidays.

A Reminder.

In the June issue of “Tickhill Today” we mentioned the new illustrated history book of Tickhill which the Society intends to publish next year and asked for your comments on the first chapter which we originally hoped would be available in the Library by mid June. This proved over optimistic but the opening summary chapter is now in the Library together with a book for your comments. We are very keen to ensure that the format and content of our new book appeal to as wide a range of people as possible and would welcome comments from people of all age groups from students at school to senior citizens. Do please try to make time to have a look at the sample chapter and leave a note of your name and ‘phone number with your comment. Anybody doing so will have their name included on a list of contributors in the book when it is published next year.

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XCITING CHANGES AT TICKHILL SHOPPING VILLAGE There are some changes at the charming Tickhill Shopping Village which is situated in the grounds of Tickhill Garden Centre on Bawtry Road. The lovely wooden chalets still offer a fine selection of independent retail businesses.

Two of the original shops are going from strength to strength, building a good loyal customer base from Tickhill, Bawtry and surrounding areas. Pearson's Purveyors of Taste is one of these, they offer the finest selection of preserves, chutneys and lots of other deliciously exciting things to tantalize your taste buds. Why not visit on a Saturday or Sunday and enjoy the free tasting days ! Pearson's also now offer a fabulous array of giftware, quirky and unusual presents which are ideal if you want something a little bit different from The High Street.

Also, thriving well is Razzle Dazzle, a treasure trove of handbags, jewellery and scarves at very affordable prices. If you want to treat yourself or a lady in your life a visit to this lovely shop is a must.

Other exciting shops which have recently opened include Soaps & Scented, Tribe accessories and Joyful Flowers.

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Tickhill Today has a good track record of relocation lost items with their owners In addition to some jam jars and blankets I was also left with a notebook containing a lot of research about someone's family tree. Someone will be trying to think where this is— try 27 Sunderland Street (744142) would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came to my assistance when I had the mis-fortune to have a very heavy fall whilst attending the Flower Festival Service in the Methodist Church on Sunday June 10th. I would make a Special Thank you to Dr. Cooke & his associates, who were in the Congregation at the time, and also to the Lady who let me have the use of her wheelchair until the ambulance arrived.

I must also say Thank you for the numerous Flowers, "Get Well" Cards, and Telephone enquiries that I received in the days following my fall. You are all so very kind. I'm happy to say I am recovering, albeit rather slowly, and I hope to be joining you all again very soon.

Bettina Gatiss.

Open Garden at Tickhill

On: Saturday 4th August Location: 132 Doncaster Road Time: 12noon—6pm Tickets £3.50 each including refreshments Parking at Eastfield Farm (opposite) Fundraising Event for St Mary’s Church Tickhill and Isabella Reynolds Fund All are welcome to one of the highlights of Tickhill's summer annual calendar.

Car Boot Sale

Reg Barradell is kindly inviting us to Blythgate Farm for a Car Boot Sale on Saturday 18th August between 8am and 12noon. Pitches are just £5 each. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds will be divided equally between Macmillan Nurses and St Mary’s General fund

Coffee Morning

St Mary’s Handbell Ringeres are organising a Coffee Morning at 27 Sunderland Street on Thursday 9th August between 10am and 12noon.

Tickets £2) available on the door and there will be a raffle and Bring and Buy Stall.

Organ Recital

Simon Lindley the internationally renowned organist, is giving an Organ Recital on Tuesday 28th August at St Mary’s Church as part of the Doncaster Choral Society’s Toccata Tuesday series. Look out for the posters for further details

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What a ridiculously wet month that was. Never, in 39 years, have we had to call off Tickhill Gala.

We have had pouring rain, strong winds and hailstones. We have had long and painful discussions about the condition of the playing fields with the council and others. We have rerouted the floats so that they don’t drive on the playing fields but we have NEVER called of the Tickhill gala until this year. The playing fields were, and probably still are, waterlogged. There was no way a lorry, car or even bicycle could safely traverse the field. Even we humans would have had a sticky time.

So postpone it we did.

Nevertheless, we decided to hold the float procession as we believed that it was unfair that, after all the work the youngsters had put in to produce the decorations for the floats that all this work would come to nothing. There was no realistic prospect of saving the work until some other time.

There was absolutely no chance of recreating the excitement that the youngsters felt about riding on the back of a lorry with their work on public view. So we held the parade. And what a parade it was. The sun shone brightly most of time. The children had a really fine time cheering, waving, performing and generally having a really good time on the floats. The lorry drivers were particularly friendly as were the police escorts. Sadly, it rained for the last 10 minutes but no-one cared. Getting wet seemed a perfectly normal thing to do. I would like to sincerely thank all those people who did anything towards ensuring the procession happened. Without you there would have been no spectacle to bring a glimmer of brightness to what had been a truly miserable time.

Sadly, I cannot, at this time, say whether Tickhill Gala No 39 will actually take place. We will be meeting shortly after this magazine goes to print to decide the way forward. There are many things to consider. e.g. The cancellation charges from the performers will have to be met. We will have to maintain faith with all those businesses who bought advertising in the programme and so on.

Not all was gloom and despondency. On the weekend before the gala, 3 teams of scouts and explorers made their way down to Shennington near Banbury to take place in the national 24 hour pedal car championships. The 2 older teams each pedalled their way round the track over 900 times; the younger team had 16 hours to pedal with an 8 hour rest period. One of the team members – Lily-Anne, who kept going to the end. The following weekend she was the Gala Queen. The roles couldn’t be much farther apart but she carried off both with great character and fortitude.

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Tickhill Town Council Tickhill Town Council at their meeting of the 26th June made this statement.

“The Councillors present signed their Declarations of Acceptance of Office and Code of Conduct in the presence of the Clerk and duly accepted the Localism Act of 2011.

This replaces the Standards Board’s Legislation.

The standing orders were altered to reflect the change and accepted by the council.

Register of Members interests was completed.”

This is a legal obligation and has been completed.

I have in conjunction with D.M.B.C. been able to arrange for some activities to take place during the summer break at the Pavilion Tithes Lane. These consist of Street Dancing on a Monday afternoon, 2pm to 4pm, and football on a Wednesday afternoon 4pm -5pm.

I have also arranged for a Crime Prevention evening to take place on 18th September 6pm -8pm Tithes Lane, hopefully before the evenings start getting too dark.

The disabled toilet in the Pavilion should by now have been moved and be more adequately sited. Unfortunately, it no longer met health and safety standards as the door must open outwards.

The date for the replacing of the very old (20yrs) kitchen has been arranged for 2.00pm Thursday 25th October to Thursday evening 1st November. This is half term and hopefully the work will cause as little disruption as possible. Could all users please be mindful to remove all their own pots etc before this date? The Pavilion will be closed while work takes place on the kitchen.

I hope you have all completed the Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire. The closing date was 31 st July. This will enable the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee to pull data from your replies and hopefully strive for what is required.

As a matter of course could I please remind you to keep hedges cut back? I know we are in the growing season but I am receiving complaints of pedestrians not being able to access the footpaths, causing them to have to walk on the road.

Finally, I have made an application to Doncaster for the Road Closures for Christmas! 29 th November will be the date of our late night shopping. Put the date in your diary please. The carol service as usual will be at the Buttercross on Christmas Eve. Just the usual thing to say now, If you see crime please report it.

Also report any dog foul you see to 736000.

Contacts for our caretakers are: Beth 07591179659 Jamie 07591179658 YOUR COUNCILLORS ARE: Mr Raymond (Ray) L Hill

2 Pinfold Lane, Tickhill DN11 9NS

Mr Nigel J Cannings

24 Vine Road, Tickhill DN11 9EP

Mr Derrick Hoyle

Tel: 743317 Tel: 745372

2 Lancaster Crescent, Tickhill DN11 9PX Tel: 742676

Mrs Margaret Marrison

Chumlea, Crossland Gardens, Castlegate Tickhill DN 11 9QP Tel: 742688

Mr Stuart J Millard

You can contact the council by: Writing to: The Clerk to the Council, Address: Tel: Email:

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Mr Paul W Rigley Mr David Adgar Mr Brian Keith

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36 Meadow Drive, Tickhill , DN11 9ET

Tel: 744753

Mr Ian W Henderson

Mrs Margaret Cannings-Clough 24 Vine Road, Tickhill, Doncaster DN11 9EP 01302 745372 tickhillcouncil@gmail.com

Patricia Bartlett, Tel 01302 310575, Email patricia.bartlett@doncaster.gov.uk Bob Ford, Tel 01302 743804, Email bob.ford@doncaster.gov.uk Barbara Hoyle, Tel 01302 742676, Email Barbara.hoyle@doncaster.gov.uk YOUR LOCAL MP - CAROLINE FLINT Meteor House, First Avenue, Hayfield Lane, Auckley DN9 3GA. Tel: 01302 623330, Fax 01302 755099; Email

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Buttercross Needleworkers Folk, Country & Blues night Friends of Mill Dam Les Francophiles de Tickhill Meth. Church Pop In Centre St Mary’s Mothers Union Tickhill & Bawtry Probus Tickhill Bowling Club Tickhill Country Market Tickhill Countryside Group Tickhill Dance Club Tick. & Dist Footpath Group Tickhill & Dist. Lions Club Tickhill & District WI Tickhill Evangelical Church Tickhill Flower Club Tickhill Horticultural Society Tickhill Juniors Football Club Tickhill Local History Soc. Tickhill Male Voice Choir Tick. Meth. Ladies Fellowship Tickhill Musicians Session Tickhill Music Society Tickhill Residents Association Tickhill Running & Athletics Tickhill Scout & Guides Tickhill TARA Tickhill Tennis Club Tickhill Together Voglia d’Italia Wapentake Writers Group Yorkshire Countrywomen

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accounting LDH Accountancy 57 TCS Accountancy 36 Aerials ADI 55 Aerial & Satellite Specialists 59 Appliance Repairs Castle Domestics 55 Bathrooms & Tiles A E Spink 61 Beauty, Therapists, Salons & Clinics Courtyard Beauty 22 Le Sept 11 Lighthouse Laser 3 Penelope’s 7 True Reflections 13 Beef Products D Brookfield & Son 43 Careers Advice BB Careers 31 Care Home / Home Care Rose Farm 53 Carpets and Flooring All Floors 44 Cavlan Flooring 25 Distinctive Flooring 19 J Rust & Son 50 Phil Andrews 37 Wayne Docherty Carpets 39 Car Servicing & Repair Dave Mayes 57 Mick Jackson & Co Ltd 10 Morebrooke 51 Childrens Activities Jo Jingles 43 Chiropodist & Footcare Practitioners Feet First 37 Lynne Betreen 47 Chiropractor Tickhill Chiropractic Clinic 49 Cleaning Services Doncaster & Rotherham Chem Dry 36 Hobknobs Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 45 Samson Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 41 Computer Services Cynetix 64 Mat & Mouse IT Services 49 Country Market Tickhill Country Market 47 Country Stores Torne Valley Country Stores 5 Design & Print Life Design 15 Dog Grooming Tickhill Dog Groomers 13 Driving Instructor Driving Focus 59 Glenn’s Driving School 55 Plumtree School of Motoring 41 Electrical Retailers Boylans 6 Electrical Services Bereton Electrical 43 BMS Electrical & Security 45 EPower Electrical Ltd 57 P R Electrical 37

Estate Agents & Letting Agents Footprint Properties Johns Estate Agents St Marys Cottages Executive Travel Ex-Zec Travel Services French Polishing Ken Hempsell Funeral Services W E Pinder Garden Design & Garden Services Country Gardens Greenstripe GreenThumb John’s Garden Care Lawn Keeper Martin Daniels Paul Winfindale Gas Supplies Discount Gas Home Improvements & Building Advance Property Maintenance AJP Garage Doors & Loft Ladders Arke Property Services Discount Roofing & Building Supplies Home Inspirations Three Oak Construction Worksure Homeware & Gifts Homeworks Interior Design & Soft Furnishings Blinds by Martin Colourbox Elegant Interiors Homeworks The Sewing Rooms of Tickhill Ironing Pressed Express Joinery Saffron Joinery Kitchens &/or Fitted Furniture A E Spink DC Interiors Walk in Wardrobe Company Locksmith & Security Services Metro Locksmiths Ltd Northern Window Repairs Ltd SF Locksmith Oven Cleaning Hobknobs Oven Butler Painting & Decorating Andy White Ken Shirtliff Michael Jones Paul Winfindale Terry & Curtis Fletcher Paving & Resurfacing Doncaster Driveways GB Surfacing Sanmet W Marsden & Son Pet Services Nature World Tickhill Dog Groomers Vets4Pets Willoughby House Boarding Cattery

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Pharmacy Lloyds M&R Pharmacy Photography Temporal Photography & Art Physiotherapy Claire Swindell Plumbing &/or Gas Services A* Plumbing & Heating Andy Bark Plumbing & Heating D Kelly James Winfrow Sanderson Plumbing & Heating Property Maintenance Work Sure Public Houses & Restaurants Styrrup Hall Golf & Country Club Travellers Rest Roofing PRS Roofing & Restoration Torchmaster Roofing Schools & Colleges Sir Thomas Wharton Community College Solar Energy Solar Enles Solicitors & Wills Andrew Issacs In Home Legal Jones & Co Susan Jubb Family Law Supermarket Taylors of Tickhill Taxi & Private Hire Paddys Private Hire Television Repairs Telefix Travel Wilson’s Coaches Visitor Attraction Boston Park Maize Maze Shepherds Place Farm Website Design Cynetix Weight Loss & Slimming LighterLife Windows, Doors, Conservatories etc MD Windows Window Repairs Northern Window Repairs

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