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March 2011

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

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elcome to the March edition of W TICKHILL TODAY. TODAY This month we are celebrating our 6th Birthday!

Haven’t those 6 years flown by? I find it hard to believe it is so long since the first (black and white) edition of the magazine made it’s way onto doormats! We have come a long way since then, not least the move to full colour, but also the large increase in circulation from 2000 copies initially to today’s 3250.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the magazine over the years, long may it continue to be a useful source of information for the residents of Tickhill and the surrounding villages.

The next edition will be delivered to you from 26th March. Please ensure that anything that you would like to be included in it is with me by Friday 11th March.

Best Wishes, Paula Your Community, Your Magazine!

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Don’t forget we also have a range of wild bird food and treats.

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I am an Ofsted registered Bircotes based Childminder who operates in the local area. I work in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. I do pick up & drop off at St Mary's School Tickhill.

I am registered with Ofsted to provide overnight care for under 8’s. I have all the necessary qualifications needed to provide a safe and enjoyable service for you and your child.

Flexible hours available at very competitive rates.

Please visit my website for more information: www.alisonschildmindingservices.co.uk

or call me: Alison Bewsher Tel: 01302 750415 Mob: 07590819460

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Children just love to meet a creature!

Would your child enjoy greeting a gecko, stroking a snake or touching a tortoise?

Then MeetaCreature’s hands-on animal demonstrations for events and children’s parties could be just what you need.

The company tailors its demonstration to the age and preferences of customers, who can also choose which creatures they would like it to include.

MeetaCreature specialises in reptiles including a leopard tortoise, geckos, snakes, a tree frog and a very friendly bearded dragon. But the choice of creatures also includes a pair of beautiful dwarf Winter White hamsters which just love to be petted - and some creepier characters including giant African millipedes and hissing cockroaches which are proving popular at boys’ parties!

Ranger Dean Roots has an enhanced CRB check and full public liability insurance, and can also provide risk assessments. A party demonstration costs £95; curriculum-based school workshops and bespoke presentations can also be arranged.

For details telephone Dean on 07903 366585 or email: dean@meetacreature.co.uk or you can make contact through the website at www.meetacreature.co.uk .

Why not let MeetaCreature entertain the guests with a hands-on animal demonstration?

They can get to know a gecko, touch a tree frog… or hold a hissing cockroach – the choice is yours!

Contact Dean Roots on 07903 366585 or email dean@meetacreature.co.uk

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Our ranger has an enhanced CRB check and public liability insurance.

Parties cost £95.

School workshops and bespoke events also available.

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TICKHILL PRACTICE CONTINUES TO THRIVE Patients in Doncaster have plenty to smile about with Tickhill Dental Practice going from strength to strength.

Not only did the practice welcome a new and enthusiastic owner last year, Neil Aylott, and his wife, Tingting, who took the helm as Practice Manager, but they’ve since been busy improving the practice facilities and patient experience to ensure that patients receive the best care possible.

New owner Neil said: “I’d like to thank both the Tickhill Dental Practice team and our patients for welcoming us so warmly to the practice. It’s been great to meet our patients and gain a deeper insight into the ways in which they’d like us to develop the practice.”

The practice has already benefitted from a light refurbishment, and Neil and Tingting have also just completed computerising the practice. This will streamline the practice administration and overall patient experience in booking and paying for appointments, as well as enabling Neil to upload vital patient notes and x-rays onto the surgery computers, allowing him to work more efficiently.

The team is also set to grow further as they prepare to welcome new nurse, Kelly Hemmings, to the practice in early February. Neil said: “I’m sure our patients will join us in welcoming Kelly to the team and wishing her well in her career with Tickhill Dental Practice.”

The Tickhill team are excited about the continued development of the practice throughout 2011 and are welcoming any ideas or feedback that patients may like to share. Many patients have already been generous with their feedback, and one patient, Deborah, who recently had two deep fillings, commented: “Neil and Nurse Sharon makes a smooth-running team, and Neil is extremely gentle. I felt no pain whatsoever. Never in my 47 years have I had such a good experience at the dentist. Neil was very thorough at reassuring that my bite was properly lined up after the fillings and was very careful to ensure I was comfortable before and during the procedure. All in all, an excellent experience - which is probably a strange thing to be saying about a trip to the dentist!”

For more information about the practice, please contact Tickhill Dental Practice on 01302 750 300.

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vast me hearties. Captain Burwash visits Estfeld.

Shiver me timbers! The pupils at Estfeld could scarcely believe their eyes as Captain Jack Burwash interrupted their Monday morning assembly recently, as only a pirate can. After introducing himself the Captain agreed to spend the day in school, regaling the children with exciting tales of Sea Rovers, Buccaneers and Pirates.

Working with each class the Captain set his “crew� to work.

Throughout the week the children were kept busy on a range of tasks including researching the origins and customs of pirates, writing adventure stories, making recruitment posters for pirates so that the Captain can man his next voyage, designing Jolly Rogers, making model ships, designing life-sized pirates and most importantly using co-ordinates to plot their way to buried treasure.

The week was celebrated with a pirate disco on the Thursday evening. Congratulations to Matias Peraza-Mason, Faith Bartrum, Ross Dickinson and Grace Sellers who each won a prize for their pirate costumes on the night. The pupils and staff dressed in pirate style on Friday when the children presented their work in assembly. The week was enjoyed by all and the pupils were inspired to produce excellent work. What a swashbuckling week it was.

Before Captain Burwash left he took time to be photographed with his ship and crew.

Tickhill St Mary’s C of E Primary and Nursery School House captains at Tickhill St Mary’s House captains are members of year 6 who have been elected by their peers as good role models. All children belong to one of four “houses” or “teams” and each house has its own colour.

Lumley, Scarbrough, Alderson and Lancaster. Team points are issued to children for a very good piece of homework, a kind deed and winning events at sports day amongst other things. Team points are logged on a wall chart and there is a cup bearing ribbons in all the house colours which is awarded to the winning team. Each house has two house captains who wear a badge in the house colour, which they must wear at all times and they are expected to behave in an exemplary fashion. They have a responsibility to the school, to their houses and to themselves. House captains also have extra duties such as assisting the younger pupils when moving between buildings and are given tasks at events such as sports day to assist in the smooth running of the day. Being a house captain is an honour and privilege and the children take the role very seriously. We are very proud of our children and the way they take on extra responsibility. We feel it teaches them values and prepares them for being good members of the community.

Road safety theatre group

Our year 5 children were recently visited by a Road safety theatre group. At this age many children start walking to school on their own and statistics show that there is a sharp increase in children being injured in road accidents around 11 years of age when they start going to secondary school. This is due to the fact that most children now travel to and from school without their parents. DMBC are trying to reduce the trend by educating children about the dangers. The duo used humour and hands on activities to get the serious message of crossing roads safely over.

The children were given the opportunity to create a rap song about road safety:

This way, that way, foreway, backway, Lorries trundling down the street They are dangerous, stay away, If you want to live another day There was a lot of laughter and enjoyment but essentially they all remembered: Stop, Look, Listen!

Katarina Martin School Secretary

doncasterchoices1419.org.uk The e-mail address to remember Impact Universal Theatre put on a fast and humorous performance to make Y10 students aware of the choices they had for further and higher education post16.

Warming up with a Mexican wave across the hall, the actors used characters from TV programmes to show how different students learnt in different ways.

Whether their learning style was academic, practical or mixed, pathways via apprenticeship, diploma or the ‘A’ level could lead to degree level qualifications.

It was also stressed that at interview it was not necessary to know everything but to show their openness to new and further learning.

Some of those targeted as potential high fliers took part in a workshop which reinforced the messages raised in the show.

The actors, who work across the country, praised our students for their engagement in the event, saying they loved working at Sir Thomas Wharton Community College.

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

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Forthcoming events at the Phoenix Theatre, Station Rd, Bawtry 26th Feb to March 5th - Natural Causes by Eric Chappell Natural Causes is a black comedy set in the library of Walter Bryce's (Jon Whitely) country house. Walter is married to Celia (Sue Stevenson) who has been contemplating suicide for many years. Angie (Natalie Young) is Walter's secretary and mistress and together they are plotting the demise of depressed Celia in order to run off to sunnier climes together. Vincent (Phil Healing )- a professional suicide merchant is hired to help with this problematic situation and Withers (Bob Geeson) a Samaritan, endeavours to thwart their dastardly deed. What ensues is a comedy-thriller of mistaken identities with hilarious consequences. Tickets available from the SPAR on Station rd, Bawtry priced £7 (£6 for conces-

sions) and £12 for the buffet evening performance on Saturday March 5th.

16th to 19th March - House of the Rising Stars by Rob Southwick.

A Young Players Production A musical play with a difference, following a group of young people through the processes of a TV 'reality' talent show. Part way through the process the youngsters realise just how much they are being manipulated and exploited. They stage their protest in a remarkable and very satisfying way. Simon Cowell should see this one 7:30pm start. Tickets, £6 (£5 concessions), from 'Petology' adjacent to the Theatre on Station Road, Bawtry.

Fundraising Event

NEW MEMBERS OPEN EVENING SUNDAY 6th MARCH 2011 at 7pm

in aid of the Phoenix Theatre Roof Fund

Ceilidh 12th March At the New Hall, Station Rd, Bawtry, 7:30 for 8pm ‘til midnight.

Dancing to the Stompin’ Hooley Band Pie and Pea supper, Tickets £15 call 01777 818215

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At the Theatre on Station Road, Bawtry.

We are looking for new members to join our theatre group.

So whether your interest is in acting, set building, costume design, sound and lighting or any other backstage role, we would love to see you at our open evening.

You are invited to tour the facilities, meet members of the adult and junior theatre groups and join in a play reading.

ew Budapest Café Orchestra

In concert Powerful, driving folk based music from Eastern Europe, inspired by the music of European Gypsies. The five fabulous musicians play an impassioned collection including their own electrifying compositions.

The music evokes vivid images of gypsy campfires and Hungarian café life. Good enough to make you want to book a holiday in Budapest! www.chrisgarrick.com

Sunday 20th March 7.30pm

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Friday 18th March 2011 St Mary’s Primary School, Tickhill at 8pm

CORALLIA DUO

Fiona Slominska (flute) Louise Thomson (harp) Non members and new members always welcome at our concerts

Roy Taylor presents a cheque for £335 to Tickhill Juniors Football teams.

The money was raised by Taylors customers purchasing specific products that had an attached contribution to the " making a difference locally" campaign.

To date £1,350 has been donated to local good causes.

All purchases of our "Heritage" own label products now contribute to this fund.

Tickhill in Bloom is the next local organisation to benefit from your local spending.

Thanks to all for shopping locally and making a difference.

Enquiries: Adrian Hattrell (01302) 742612 Season ticket : Members £50.00 Concessions £45.00 Single concert: Members £ 7.00 Concessions £ 7.00 Non-members £10.00 Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult Students (16-19) free

Less Litter?

Under the mantle of Tickhill together, I’m hoping that we can have teams of folk out and about keeping our pathways clear of litter.

Last year’s push, working towards the Scarecrow festival, was very successful and much appreciated. Our aim is to complement work done by DMBC. If you would like to help, please have a word John Marsden 744142.

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s there anybody there‌..?

A look at Simon Goodfellow with Dave Harper Our need for proof that our friends and loved ones have survived physical death, and are safe and well on the other side, has never been greater than it is today. Even some battle hardened sceptics are seeking the reassurance they once would have scoffed at.

How fortunate we are then, that we are sent people like Simon Goodfellow, who strive to bring us the evidence and comfort we seek in a way that is meaningful to each of us. Without such people, our upsurge in belief could begin to dip again and that would be an immeasurable loss. That is why, of course, the Simon Goodfellows of the world are provided in the first place - thank goodness.

Simon's attitude towards his abilities is remarkably humble, given that he has the ultimate gift. According to Simon, "Mediums are just ordinary people who usually have families and everyday jobs. A Medium is just a link between this world and the spirit world and everybody alive has Mediumistic capabilities of some kind, it's just a case of whether you wish to use and develop them." The paradox is this: for all his 'ordinariness' he really is anything but!

It is true that, born and bred in Yorkshire, Simon is about as down to earth as you can get. He has no delusions of grandeur, there are no displays of ego, there is no sense of superiority. He’s just Simon. However, he has that beautiful gift of instantly putting you at your ease. He is one to those people who, within minutes of talking to him, you feel as though you have known him a life time.

There is the sense that he would give you all the time in the world if that was what you needed and then there is the ready laughter and a sense of humour that just barely stops itself from bubbling over and which makes its way naturally into his work. Simon is the first person to point out that people do not change once they have moved to the other side of life. In his words, "If Uncle Jack was a joker in life, Uncle Jack will still be the same when working through a Medium. The personality does not change when they pass over" The beauty of Simon's approach is to connect to the personality, sense of humour and quirks of a loved one's character and this is one of the most comforting things when he brings a message to someone. For all who have lost a loved one, it is these very things that we miss the most and which we yearn to re-experience. It’s one of the greatest proofs a Medium can bring and Simon brings it in abundance.

Added to this is the unique sensitivity with which Simon treats both the people who seek his help and guidance and those he contacts on the other side of life. During demonstrations, he will go directly to the person for whom he has a message, be they in the front row or the back of the hall, and he will talk personally with them and their loved one. It is a particularly lovely way of working because it creates an intimacy that would otherwise be lacking if he were to remain at the front while speaking to someone at the far side of the room. It is this special personalisation, together with his uncanny accuracy, that has earned him the respect of sceptics and believers alike both in the UK and abroad.

It is when you ask Simon to talk about his work that his passion really emanates from him. he is acutely aware of the burden of responsibility that accompanies his gifts, yet he takes this in this stride and determines to fulfil his purpose with genuine modesty, and you can just feel that he loves what he does and enjoys the journey - wherever it takes him. " Having the ability to link loved ones and friends who have crossed over to Spirit and to give so many people closure and direction in their lives is, for me, one of the greatest joys I could experience�

Simon explains Simon's knowledge and understanding of Mediumship is vast. it is not just knowing what to do that makes a remarkable Medium, it is also knowing what not to do and this is something he has mastered graciously. It is one of the many attributes that make him one of the most sort after and respected Mediums of today.

It comes as no surprise that public demand for Simon's demonstrations and evenings with.... is rapidly escalating or that he is undertaking a Tour in 2011 to reach those who would otherwise be unable to reach him for sheer lack of days in the year.

For those of you who are currently sceptical, I would encourage you to put your faith in Simon's ability. I feel you will not remain sceptical for long. For those of you who already believe but perhaps need affirmation, clarity, closure or a clear connection, you are assured of a sensitive and honest response.

You can find details of all Simon's Tour Dates, Demonstrations and Evenings on his website www.simongoodfellow.com He will be at the Park Inn, Doncaster on Thursday 10th March .

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Saint Winifrid’s Church, Stainton

Saint Mary’s Church, Tickhill

If you would like to contribute towards this gift please send or give your donation to Eluned Foulds 21 St. Mary’s Gate, Tickhill. Cheques should be made payable to ‘St. Mary’s Church.’

Thank you, The Churchwardens

A Very Happy Retirement from the Parishes of Tickhill and Stainton

Tickhill Horticultural Society

As in previous years the pie and pea supper encouraged an excellent turnout for the AGM at the end of January. President Ellis Baldwin and Chairman Ray Hill reviewed an enjoyable and well supported 2010. Speaker finder Eric Brough was thanked for an interesting and entertaining range of subjects and his list of speakers for 2011 was well received.

The treasurer presented a large bag of packets of seeds to Karen Booker for the Estfeld School gardening club, with a similar bag having gone to St Mary’s school. The PTAs staff and governors of the two schools are developing gardens and encouraging active participation by their pupils. Many thanks to Judy Harrison and Sutton Seeds for their continued support.

The financial report revealed that whilst the Annual Show had a shortfall of £54.44 we finished the year with a loss of just 50p.

This was due to a successful day selling plants at the Scout and Guide Gala and the tremendous enthusiasm for the monthly raffle.

The committee has however decided to increase the annual membership fee to £6 with a charge of £3 to visitors.

After many years on the committee Roy Lawton has decided to retire. He will be missed, but we look forward to feeding off his great experience for both the Gala and the Annual Show. The rest of the committee were re-elected en-bloc and it was emphasised that any volunteers will be co-opted with grateful thanks.

Our March speaker, on Thursday the 31st is David Matthewman of Went Valley Nursery, Pontefract. A vastly experienced and respected Nurseryman, judge and Sweet Pea grower, David was with us last in March 2004, this time his subject will be ‘45 years in Horticulture’ Venue: Methodist Schoolroom at 7.15pm

Gordon & Beryl’s Retirement Wednesday, 4th May, 2011

You may already know that Canon Gordon Taylor has announced his retirement. We would like to present him with a gift to mark this occasion and to thank both Canon and Mrs Taylor for all that they have done during their last eight years in Tickhill.

Wanted 3/4 bedroom family house in Tickhill.

Buyers in rented so ready to proceed.

Please contact 07789 772379 I love living in Tickhill, but on Tuesday 8th February I left my car in the large car park while I visited the Doctors. Sadly when I returned, I found both my door mirrors had been torn off. What a mindless bit of vandalism this was.

What a sad society we live in when somebody gets fun out of this.

So folks beware and keep an eye out if you have to leave your car unattended.

Tickhill Resident.

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THE METHODIST SCHOOL ROOM NORTHGATE, TICKHILL

EVERY FRIDAY MORNING 10AM – 11.45AM Come and buy from our wide selection of home made, home produced CAKES, SAVOURIES, PRESERVES, CRAFTS, PLANTS, GARDEN PRODUCE & EGGS

REFRESHMENTS ARE SERVED To contact Tickhill Country Market call

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USKERS, BARDS & STROLLING MINSTRELS

MUSIC SESSIONS - TICKHILL If you enjoy singing or playing a musical instrument, then you are welcome to come along to these informal music sessions. You may wish to just listen or join in occasionally, for those who are like Alternative Therapy there’s a Bar! Although we’ve been going for nearly six years, since May/June in 2005, there are still many who don’t know about these music nights. Some are reluctant to come, but all ages and abilities are welcome – you could just sneak in and see what’s happening! Feel free to bring an acoustic guitar or musical instrument- fiddle, squeeze box, harmonica, whistle, flute, bodhran, etc.

The Music Sessions are as follows: SECOND TUESDAY MONTHLY - FOLK NIGHT Folk, Country, Blues, Singalong, traditional instruments.

LAST TUESDAY MONTHLY - MUSICIANS NIGHT Music session – any style of music or musical instrument-sixties, popular, classical, blues etc. Informal, friendly evenings for anyone who enjoys singing or playing music. Visitors welcome.

Contact: Mike 01302 744941.

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Email: mjthorns@yahoo.co.uk

Scarborough Arms, Tickhill, from 8.00pm

Roofing & Building Maintenance All aspects of roofing & joinery, Leadwork, UPVC roofline (fascia, soffits & Guttering) Cast iron Guttering, Internal & External Renovations, pointing work, general repairs.

Free Quotations, Friendly Service No job too small

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Quality beef, reared in Tickhill.

Fed only on home grown non-GM crops.

Matured on the bone for nearly 3 weeks.

Supplied fresh as a ÂŁ50 family pack containing topside joints, sirloin & rump steaks, mince, stewing & braising steak weighing at least 8kg in total.

YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER

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ayflower Animal Sanctuary, Narrow Lane, Bawtry Nr Doncaster.

Thank goodness the weather seems to be turning a little warmer and it really makes you feel spring is around the corner.

Our puppy block has been well occupied since the Christmas period with 3 sets of puppies born within weeks of one another. One litter is ready for their new home but the other 2 litters are still quite young.

Amongst others we, have taken in 3 abandoned Staffordshire bull terriers over the Christmas period all of which were found tied up and left. We are finding this a major problem at the moment, as the economic climate worsens we are finding more dogs needing new homes.

We also have lots of kittens that need re homing which is surprising at this time of the year, as the influx is usually at its worst in the spring.

We are also taking a deep breath regarding our financial year end. Our donations are down and all charities are struggling somewhat. Not at least ours On a brighter note look up our 2 star dogs, Bella and Doug on Face book, you can see how there new life is changing every day.

We would like to thank everyone for taking their unwanted clothes to the Sanctuary for recycling. This is on on going project so any unwanted clothes please drop off at the Sanctuary.

If anyone would like to get involved in fund raising it would be wonderful please let us know.

Or if you have any ideas you would like to put into place to raise money for this very worth while charity call us.

We still require volunteers for our Charity shop in Manton, so if anyone has the odd day to spare again please let us know.

Don’t forget our Charity Summer Ball 11th June held at Ye Olde Bell Barnby Moor Nr Retford. Please let us know in good time should you require tickets which are £40 per person. Tables are being reserved now.

Any further information please call us on 01302 711330 or speak to Margaret on 07969 203206

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rmstrong House, First Avenue, Finningley, Doncaster.

As this is one of the most popular office locations on the Airport site with free parking and key coded entry system it is of no surprise that we have received numerous enquiries after the Christmas period, and now only have a limited amount of offices available to rent.

If you should require an office please call us we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

Also if you should require a room for any kind of function or business conference we have a boardroom that seats 10 and a conference room that would accommodate up to 60. These rooms are very reasonably rated.

To find out more please call Margaret on 01302623207 or 07969203206 she will be happy to help.

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oglia d’Italia (the Italian Society for South Yorks and North Notts) presents:

‘The Mosaic Decorated Byzantine Churches of Ravenna’. Simon Tomson presents a slide-illustrated talk on the magnificently decorated Byzantine churches of Ravenna.

Friday 4th March 2011 7.45pm, Tickhill Pavilion, Tickhill Admission: £3 non-members Further information: 01909 481136

ickhill & District Lions

It only seems like yesterday when we were updating you all on our Christmas activities and Easter eggs are already in the shops! This includes 40 giant chocolate Easter eggs which we at Tickhill & District Lions will be raffling off to raise money for good causes within our community and beyond. Shops and businesses all over the district are selling tickets and displaying the eggs, which are each more than a foot tall and contain about a kilogram (or 2.2 lbs) of delicious milk chocolate. So if you keep your eyes open you can’t miss them, and for just the price of a raffle ticket one could be all yours (although there really would be enough to share).

Also a reminder that on the evening of Wednesday April 6th, Tickhill & District Lions will be holding a fundraising Sportsmen’s dinner at Doncaster Golf Club where the line-up includes two top comedians. Kevin Connelly is a star of the BBC TV and radio series, Dead Ringers and has recorded numerous voiceovers for both television and radio, including being part of Talk Radio's World Cup team.

Joining Kevin will be twice Variety Club “Comedian of the Year”, Martin Gold and the evening will be hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Malcolm Lord.

Tickets are on sale at £32.50 a head for dinner and entertainment. To book your place please contact The Lions on 01302 743760 or 750050.

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Castle Close Community Centre Tickhill, 7pm Thursday 10th March

Tickhill Together

Sharon Copley very ably started off the group for a couple of years. Linda, Lindsey, Claire and John have done their bit over the last 2 years. These people are all prepared to assist, but new ‘leaders’ need to be found.

This group is very much a community group now and if anyone is interested in the organisation of events (Late Night Shopping / Scarecrow Festival / other?) then please come along to the next meeting on Tuesday 5th April at 5.45pm in the Carpenters Arms.

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LES FRANCOPHILES DE TICKHILL At our February meeting David Baldry, courier for Riviera Travel, gave us a 'guided' tour of the Loire, illustrated by his collection of many beautiful photographs of the area.

On Wednesday, 2nd March, art historian Rachel Holland will be giving us 'An Artist's View of Paris'. She will be showing us different styles of artists depicting the same scenes of the city.

In March our chairman, Mike Scragg, will be giving a 'Cookinfrance' demonstration, where he will be displaying his culinary expertise!

Our meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30 in the Parish Room. All are welcome, with a fee of ÂŁ3 for visitors.

For further information please contact Mike Scragg - Tel: 750312

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association

Sixty-three members and two gusts were present at our meeting on February 10th. to hear about the Lost Village of Levitt Hagg.

Our next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting on March 10th at 7.30p.m. However we are to conclude this meeting with a Pie&Pea Supper!

Please will any members who were not at the February meeting but would like to have a Supper ordered for March get in touch with either our Chairman, Pauline Brown, or myself so that we can order the right number of pies!

Marcia J Lingard. * Secretary +

Tickhill Methodist Ladies' Fellowship.

We have two meetings in March. On Tuesday March 8th. John Millington is coming to entertain us with a programme of Songs and Rhymes and then on Tuesday march 22nd. Elunid Foulds will tell us about a Visit to Iona. Both these meetings will begin at 2.30p.m. and will finish with a cup of tea and a chat and all ladies are very welcome to join us.

Marcia J Lingard. * Secretary+

Breakthrough Breast Cancer The South Yorkshire branch of Breakthrough will be holding a Coffee Morning on Wednesday, 6th April in the Parish Room from 10.00 am until 12 noon. There will be a raffle, tombola, a book stall and a plant stall.

We hope that you will come and support this charity which funds research into the causes and treatment of breast cancer, a disease that will affect 1 in 8 women in the U.K. in their lifetime.

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Tickhill Scouts What a good month it has been. We have had scouts caving, radio orienteering, canoeing, camping, in-line skating and hiking and it is only just February. What have we got in-store over the next few months? Programs are being developed by all sections including more camping, pedal car constructing and racing, cycling, youth hostelling and probably much more. It is very satisfying to belong to an organisation which prides itself on providing fun, challenging activities to any youngster who is prepared to give the commitment necessary to make things a success. Of course, none of this would be possible without the unstinting support of the adults attached to our Scout Group. Despite the doom and gloom spread by the media we have been very successful in attracting more adults both young and old to come along and help us with our efforts to pass on the scouting experience to your youngsters. What is the Scouting experience you might ask? Why do people say Scouting is a good thing. What do they know about us? Are we a secret society indulging is strange rituals and wearing oddly named pieces of clothing? It would not be surprising when you hear about woggles, neckers, being invested (or infested, as some of our younger members say). We operate under a code called the Scout Law and Promise. We do wear woggles and neckers. We sometimes call the adults strange names but, under all this our aim is to give a youngster a grasp on the more basic requirements of living. Things such as sharing, tolerance, care and friendship. We try to be non-judgemental but firm if someone does something inappropriate. We teach youngsters how to be self sufficient, capable of looking after themselves and others. We attempt to persuade them that, despite other pressures, they should treat others with respect no matter who they are or where they are.

If you feel that you can join in with such a movement we would be very grateful to hear from you. We will always find a place for you. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a scout overcome a fear and achieve something that seemed totally out of reach. Even if it is something as simple as managing to step across a gap between 2 benches when the gap seems impossible to bridge – a challenge at a recent scout meeting.

You may remember that the Phoenix Explorer Scout Unit had spent 2010 raising money for the Safe@Last charity. It has now been confirmed that the figure they raised was £809. This is a tremendous result and far exceeded the target set initially.

As we approach springtime it is time to sort out your cupboards and wardrobes and get rid of all those things you didn’t know you had and hence don’t need. Our next Jumble Sale will be held on March 26th at 12.00. If you have any jumble please bring it down to the Scout & Guide HQ on the day or, if you cannot manage this, call 01302 743430 for assistance .

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Tickhill and District Local History Society Unfortunately this month’s closing date for Tickhill Today is before our Archive Evening on 17 th February so a report on that will have to wait until next month. Meantime our January meeting when Chris Felton presented “A Barber Surgeon’s Tales” is well worth a mention. Chris, appropriately dressed as a medieval barber surgeon in the service of a noble lord demonstrated the tools (one could hardly describe them as instruments!) used by surgeons in the 1300’s and performed “operations” on two volunteer patients both of whom survived – a much higher success rate than a true medieval surgeon could have expected. Some of the surgery performed at the time, such as drilling through the skull to relieve pressure on the brain, was remarkably advanced even if the reasons for performing the operations were less well understood. Chris’s humorous commentary on his work caused much amusement in the audience. We thank Chris and his volunteer patients for a very enjoyable evening.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday March 17th when Jane West will give a talk entitled “From trenchers to coffins”. Perhaps surprisingly in view of its title this talk is about medieval cookery and we understand that Jane will actually cook some food using medieval recipes as part of the demonstration. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) we will not be able to sample the finished products for “Elf and Safety” reasons! As usual the meeting will be held in the Methodist Schoolroom starting at 7.30PM and visitors will be welcome.

Finally, if you are one of those people who have been thinking of joining the Society but haven’t got around to doing so then maybe your time has come. Anybody joining on or after our March meeting will have their membership carried forward to September 2012 without further cost.

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culpture Exhibition at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery IT’S ALL IN THE MIND – Hilary Cartmel 19 March to 17 May 2011

The Sculptor Hilary Cartmel who lives and works in Styrrup is having a solo exhibition of her sculpture in Doncaster’s Art Gallery. This will comprise of new work made over the past 18 months. It brings together a series of dreaming heads with their minds’ imaginations made solid, and explores notions of declining faculties and physical failure which confront us all as we age.

The sculptures are made in stainless steel and steel with other materials, cast bronze, cast glass, glass mosaic, wood.

Hilary won first prize in Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery’s 2009 Open Art exhibition.

Hilary Cartmel makes large scale artwork for public sites. She has completed over 60 projects from London to Edinburgh in both rural and urban settings. Her clients are private individuals, large and small organisations, local authorities, NHS and PLCs and community organisations.

You may be familiar with the screens that line the runways in the bus station in Rotherham, the gates at the competitors entrance at Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield, the figure of Carmen which stands outside the Theatre Royal in Nottingham, The Stainless steel and glass Tree in the Gardens at Rufford Country Park or the large pair of hands at the entrance to the NHS treatment centre at University Hospital Nottingham.

In order to take time out of public commission work to make the work for this exhibition she was awarded a substantial grant from Arts Council England.

Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Road, Doncaster DN1 2AE 01302 734293 Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Closed Sunday

TICKHILL BROWNIES

Our Pack Holiday is now booked for April, we are off to Grosmont in North Yorkshire for 5 days and 4 nights. It is the biggest adventure we/I have ever undertaken with the girls. We have been away for overnights, once travelling to London on a National Express bus for an overnight stay at Guiding HQ, and weekends at Hesley Woods, near Chapeltown, but never for this long, and I thank all the parents for putting their trust in me and my team to keep the girls safe, we will do our best to make sure they have a great time. It is our intention to spend a day on the North Yorks Moors Railway, to walk the Rail Trail and also visit either Pickering, or Whitby depending on the weather.

Watch out for a full report in a later magazine.

Also, after worrying that I had a lot of 9 nine year olds who were all going to move on together I have had at least 10 new Brownies start since Christmas making both packs very full indeed. We are currently in the process of enrolling the new girls, always a nervous time for them as they try to learn and remember their Brownie Promise and Law. For all the ‘old’ Brownies out there the Promise is: I promise to do my best, to love my God, to serve the Queen and my country, to help other people and to keep the Brownie Guide Law. The Law is: A Brownie Guide thinks of others 52| Tickhill Today

before herself and does a good turn every day.

It is sometimes quite difficult in modern times to get across that we are not a youth club, but part of a large organisation with a long tradition, run by volunteers, we all wear our uniforms with pride. This will be most evident when we are out and about on our Pack Holiday, we will be instantly recognisable as Brownies and people often stop to ask the girls where they are from, or tell them about when they themselves were in the Guiding organisation. Long may the tradition of Guiding continue. If you want to become involved please contact me.

Clare Carr, Brown Owl 07780 703012

Tickhill Pop-In Centre

On Wednesday March 2nd, Melanie Broadbent from the Yorkshire Air Ambulance is coming to talk to us at 2pm. Anyone wishing to join us for the talk is welcome and there is no charge. Refreshments are provided.

The Centre is help in the Methodist Church Lounge on Northgate every Wednesday afternoon from 1.30-3.30pm Please drop in if you would like the chance to make new friends with a cup of tea and a chat.

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Tickhill Town Council Newsletter The public are always welcome at our meetings, which are usually held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Pavilion in Tithes Lane. The next one will be held on Tuesday 22nd March.

The agenda for all our meetings are placed on the Council noticeboards outside the Library and by the Cricket Ground in Alderson Drive. Copies of minutes of meetings are kept at the Library and are also available, by contacting the Clerk . via the new Council email address: tickhillcouncil@btinternet.com alternatively you may view the most recent copy of the minutes by visiting the Tickhill Today website. The Council’s new phone number is: 01405 785552.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind residents that there is a good sized room available to hire at the Pavilion in Tithes Lane. With kitchen facilities, toilets and a large car park just outside the building, this venue is suitable for many different types of events including meetings and parties. There are also two tennis courts and football pitches which can be hired.

If you would like to book or require any further information please ring: 01302 752784.

YOUR COUNCILLORS ARE: Mr Nigel J Cannings 24 Vine Road, Tickhill DN11 9EP

Mr Raymond (Ray) L Hill 2 Pinfold Lane, Tickhill DN11 9NS

Mr Derrick Hoyle 11a Lumley Drive, Tickhill DN11 9QD

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

Mrs Joone Oliver 11 Whispering Meadows Broad Lane SYKEHOUSE DN14 9FB tickhillcouncil@btinternet.com 01405 785552

Tel: 745372 Tel: 743317 Tel: 742676

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

Mr Stuart J Millard 4 Pinfold Close, Tickhill DN11 9NP

Tel: 743842

Mr Paul W Rigley 38 Westfield Road, Tickhill DN11 9LB

Tel: 751025

Mrs Alison E Spencer

Castle Barn, Lindrick, Tickhill DN11 9QY Tel: 743349

YOUR DISTRICT COUNCILLORS ARE:

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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 flintc@parliament.uk

MOTHERS’ UNION EVENT KNIT AND NATTER and PLAY GROUP VENUE: Wadworth community Hall TIME: last Wednesday morning in the month 10.00 to 12.00 Hall used for the pre-school play group and their carers Separate room for the Knit and natter Bring your own knitting or wool and patterns can be provided.

Children's Fishing Competition Small charge to cover refreshments Saturday 12th March, at Rossington Brick Pond Turn up on the day or ring Brenda on 01302 537113 for details Ages 8-16 (children must be accompanied by an adult) 10am -3pm £2 registration Tickhill Running Club have an introduction Enquiries: Barry's Fishing Tackle Shop, to running course starting on Thursday March 14 King Avenue, Rossington 17th Visit www.tickhillrunningclub.co.uk or contact - Alan 07786548015, Nicky – 07870574676 for more details.

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Tickhill Bowling Club

The pre-season meeting will be held on Monday, 28th March at 2pm prompt, at the Tickhill Institute.

We welcome new members, and for anyone interested in joining us, this would be a good opportunity to find out the various matches and friendly games which are coming up this season.

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Beware the virus.

A potentially harmful virus lurks in the land. Most of the time it lies dormant. But occasionally it becomes active and may not be to your advantage. The experts call it ‘T and C’ and it can be seen in connection with many of the transactions we all make. It’s full name is ‘Terms and Conditions’.

If you invest in a bank or building society, take a contract with a utility firm, do a deal with a business, book a railway or aircraft ticket, sign up to a holiday package or take out travel insurance you may notice that ‘Terms and Conditions apply’. In fact you will notice because you will be asked to ‘Tick this box to confirm that you have read the Terms and Conditions‘. No tick, no contract.

Many of us don’t bother to read them. They are not always easy to get. They have to be downloaded from the internet or you have to send to Head office for them. Some companies like banks send a fat little booklet for you to read. The one I have to hand has 34 pages. It is one of the better examples, well laid out, print size small but not too small , reasonably understandable language. Many examples are not so acceptable. Their print is very small and often faint grey rather than black, the language is legalistic, jargonrich and forbidding. Often they are so lengthy that we cannot be bothered to find a magnifying glass and plough through them. So we tick the box and hope for the best. After all. thousands of other people have signed up so everything must be alright, and anyway perhaps some Regulator has approved it.

And all is well most of the time. But if things go awry the virus becomes important. If your flight is cancelled or you are taken ill on holiday, or the house has a flood there are clauses in the Terms and Conditions that spring into action, and you have agreed to abide by them. Perhaps it is only then that we really study the policy or read the small print.

These documents are promoted as giving information to customers. But they are also CBPD,s. That is, Company Backside Protection Documents. Some businesses are compensation averse and not over enthusiastic about dealing with complaints or giving an apology.

Some advertisements also have restrictions. A recent offer from a leading breakdown cover company for £39, plus a £20 Boots voucher also has the following in the tiny print: Offer only available to new Members joining by phone quoting the reference given and paying by recurring annual payment. £39 offer price is for annual Vehicle Membership (Roadside). Offer applies to first 12 months cover and is not available for existing Members or at renewal.

So, be aware of the Terms and Conditions - if only you can find that magnifying glass!

Philip Mottram

World Book Night 5 March 2011 World Book Night represents the most ambitious and far-reaching celebration of adult books and reading ever attempted in the UK and Ireland.

On Saturday, 5 March 2011, two days after World Book Day, with the full support of the Publishers Association, the Booksellers Association, the Independent Publishers Guild, the Reading Agency with libraries, World Book Day, the BBC and RTE, one million books will be given away by an army of passionate readers to members of the public across the UK and Ireland.

The book give-away will comprise 40,000 copies of each of the 25 carefully selected titles, to be given away by 20,000 ‘givers’, who will each distribute 48 copies of their chosen title to whomever they choose on World Book Night.

The remaining books will be distributed

by World Book Night itself in places that might otherwise be difficult to reach, such as prisons and hospitals.

I have been selected to give away 48 copies of Carol Ann Duffy’s The World’s Wife It’s a book of poetry that I love. It is funny. It is rude. These subversive poems look at the women behind the great men of history. It’s a book that I have already given away to friends and family so it was an easy choose this from the list of 25 titles.

If you would like a copy please email me at artist.farm@googlemail.com and we can arrange the book giveaway.

Perhaps some of you would like to get together for a poetry reading in April once you have had a chance to read and enjoy the work? Just a thought Hilary Cartmel WADWORTH COMMUNITY CENTRE Back by popular demand!

Candlelight quiz with fish & chip supper Friday, 4th March, 7.30 pm. £2 entry - £4 for fish, chips and peas (optional)

Also, dates for your diary: Easter Fayre, Sunday 17th April, 2-4 pm Fashion Show by "Ladies in Style", Thursday, 21st April, 7.30 pm

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These are the winners of the January Lucky Numbers Lottery:

1st = #139 wins £50 (U7's age group) 2nd = #180 wins £30 (U11's age group) 3rd = #106 wins £20 (U14's age group) February winners are:

1st = #199 wins £50 (U13's age group) 2nd = #105 wins £30 (U14's age group) 3rd = #69 wins £20 (U12's age group) Lucky Numbers Lottery Tickets are still available for sale and can purchased if you are interested by contacting Mick Dickinson by email mickdicko@btinternet.com.

Cost is £1 per month so for the remainder of year from March - Dec cost would be £10, three draws are made totalling £100 to be won each month. All proceeds go towards the continued running of Tickhill Juniors Football Club.

Also there is a well done to Managers of the Month Steve Davenport/Andy Shirtliff (U11's) for January with Adrian Boyle (U15's) picking up February award.

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Freephone: 0800 1583611 Phone or text 07792 892716 The Brecon Hotel, Rotherham are calling for the people of Doncaster to support our armed forces as they reveal details of Jazz Night@The Brecon – the event to be held on March 26th is supporting national charity Help for Heroes.

The Brecon which has been run by the Carr family since the 1960’s and now in it’s 3rd generation in the family, is renowned for it’s great home cooked food and friendly service, The event which features a 2 course meal, live jazz act was the idea of Helena (Athel Carr’s granddaughter) Helena said “ I wanted to raise funds to support the members of the armed forces but I want people to have fun whilst they are donating, the Jazz Night promises to be an amazing event ”.

Tickets for the event (£25 per head) can be obtained from the Brecon hotel by calling 01709 828811.

Coffee Concerts in St Mary’s

The coffee is served from 10.40am with music following at 11am on Wednesdays 16th & 30th March and 13th April.

For those who would like to come for a light lunch, following, in the Parish Room there are tickets available in Advance.

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Lots of entry forms have been taken from KSM. There sounds to be lots of great ideas.

If you would like to be part of it, completed forms need to be returned to KSM by 21st March please.

The Saturday of the event (30th April) will be based on the businesses, whilst on the Sunday (1st may) the emphasis will be on the family with children’s rides, fancy dress and stalls. If you would like to have a stall to benefit a Tickhill organisation please have a word with Linda or Lindsey at KSM. If you have ideas for making the weekend more fun for the community please let me know.

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Electrical Services Bereton Electrical Brookfield Electrical Services P R Electrical Energy Solutions Absolute Energy Solutions Estate Agents Robinson Hornsby Florist Blushing Blooms French Polishing Ken Hempsell Funeral Services W E Pinder Garden Design & Garden Services Country Gardens Greenstripe Garden Services GreenThumb Lawn Keeper Martin Daniels Paul Winfindale Shades of Green Viking Trees & Gardens Yorkshire Water Features Gas Supplies Discount Gas Health, Fitness & Leisure Centres Bircotes Dynamique Zumba, Tickhill Zumba & Latin, Bawtry Holiday Accomodation Nerja, Spain Paphos, Cyprus Home Improvements Eclipse Solar Home Inspirations JB Property Services Homeware & Gifts Homeworks House Clearance Respectfully Yours Interior Design & Soft Furnishings Colourbox Homeworks Joinery LM Carpentry Saffron Joinery S&J Turnbull Kitchens & Fitted Furniture Chambers of Dinnington DC Interiors Graham Hodgett Interiors Locksmith & Security Services SF Locksmith Logs Tickhill Barn Dried Logs Oven Cleaning The Oven Butler Painting & Decorating Andy White Denis Sharp Ken Shirtliff Michael Jones Paul Winfindale Rooms S&J Turnbull Terry & Curtis Fletcher

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Paving Doncaster Driveways 59 GB Surfacing 28 Pet Services Petcessories 3 Tickhill Dog Groomers 30 Pharmacy Lloyds 18 McGills Pharmacy 27 M&R Pharmacy 33 Photography Temporal Photography & Art 41 Physiotherapy Chapman Physiotherapy 41 Plumbing &/or Gas Services Andy Bark Plumbing & Heating 59 A * Plumbing & Heating 49 D Kelly 39 James Winfrow 43 Property Maintenance Work Sure 23 Public Houses, Cafes, Bars & Restaurants Blacksmiths Arms, Everton 8 Styrrup Hall Golf & Country Club 5 White Horse Inn, Misson 10 Roofing EPG Roofing 45 PRS Roofing & Restoration 53 Torchmaster Roofing 47 Schools & Colleges Sir Thomas Wharton Community College22 Security Systems Page Systems 57 Solicitors & Wills Jones & Co 62 Spiritualist Simon Goodfellow 29 Supermarket Taylors of Tickhill 26 Surfacing Contractors Sanmet 48 Travel Wilson’s Coaches 59 Tuition Vivo Music Studio 24 Website Design Cynetix 64 Weightloss & Slimming Slimming World 6 Windows, Conservatories, Fascias & Soffits Bawtry Fascias & Guttering 43 MD Windows 34

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