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Including Blaxton & Finningley
February 2012 Issue No. 77
www.arrowpublications.co.uk
Local News
The Eagle &
Child
Back To It‘s
Former Glory!
Local Primary
School News
and more...
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Editor’s Letter...
‘Love is in the air, everywhere you
look around...’ You will be pleased
you are reading this and not having to
listen to me singing it! The month of
‘Love’ has arrived and wow do we
have some options for dining!
In this month‘s Arrow, you will discover the
newly refurbished and now fully open ‗Eagle and
Child‘ that‘s if you have not already been. A
great deal of work has gone into bringing this
village pub back into the hub of local life. They
are also offering a Valentine‘s Day menu which
sounds mouth-watering! Contact them for more
details.
Walkers have a special meal and evening of
entertainment on offer for those wishing to be
wined and dined on 14th February with a
welcome glass of fizz on arrival.
The Harvey Arms in Finningley has also
undergone a major refurbishment and is now
fully open as usual. We will have some
photographs in next month‘s issue to show you
the transformation!
With all these offers on our doorstep, staying
local is the new ‗out on the town‘! Make sure
you keep it local and support our much loved
local venues.
We are busy launching a new magazine ‗The
Warmsworth & Barnburgh Arrow covering
High Melton and Harlington. If anyone has any
contacts with these areas and feel their
organisation, business or event would benefit
from the publicity, please contact me on the
details below.
The deadline for the March issue is Wednesday
8th February. If you need to book space for
community events and have not done so before,
please let me know as early as possible so I can
confirm we have the space. The March issue will
be distributed from Friday 24th February.
Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937
Email: [email protected]
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News, News, News, News, News, News...
Kilham Hall Our Tuesday morning Coffee Club got off to a fine
New Year's start on the 10th January, with an
excellent turn out and lots of enthusiasm for the
year ahead. New members are always welcome, so
if you are at a loose end on Tuesday mornings and
would like to meet people and have a chat over
tea/coffee and biscuits then please come and join
us.
We are 'open' from 10am until 11.30am and we
enjoy a game of Bingo, followed by our weekly
general knowledge quiz. We have a weekly poetry
reading, always humorous, and we finish with our
weekly Raffle. We are a lively group and you will
be made most welcome.
Please check the Kilham Hall timetable of weekly
events which you will find in the window of
Branton Post Office. We offer a selection of zumba
classes and an Art Group which is always on the
look out for new members. On Friday evenings
there is a Social Dance and all the times and dates
are listed on the timetable. If you have any queries,
however, you can always call into the Post Office
and speak to Barbara and Bev who are on the
Kilham Hall committee.
The new Tuesday night Pilates session is now
underway and offers something different if you
don't fancy zumba (or come along to both)! The
new Mums and Toddlers group is also up and
running on a Wednesday morning - 9.45am til
11.15am.
Kilham Hall is also available for weekend hire for
private functions. We have decided to offer a flat
yearly rate for the hire of the hall, as follows:
before 6pm, hire of the hall will be £14 per hour
after 6pm, hire of the hall will be £15 per hour, the
local community hall website, not run by the
Kilham Hall committee, has yet to reflect this.
If you are interested in booking the hall please
contact Bev Humphreys, our Booking Clerk, on
either 01302 532307 or mob: 07856221470. Bev
will be able to confirm prices, explain the
conditions of hire and take your booking. The
facilities are excellent; a spacious hall with plenty of
tables and chairs, modern kitchen and modern
cloakroom and the hall does have a music licence.
Come on and take advantage of our local
Community Centre!
Action for Auckley The officers of the Action for Auckley community
association, which has been dormant for several
years after conducting surveys and reporting on
the requirements of the residents, has decided that
the association should be wound up if the residents
agree. This decision was taken following unfruitful
approaches to other local voluntary groups with a
view to collaboration.
For that purpose and to comply with the
constitution we are calling a meeting of all
interested residents on 16th February 2012 at
7.30pm in Auckley Community Centre.
Would those intending to come please contact
Chris Gibson (770503) or John Helliwell (772571)
by 10th February so that we can gauge the room
requirements.
Thank you.
Finningley Village Community
Group - Future Events. A lot of people in the village have spoken to
members of the group saying how much they
enjoyed ―The Spirit Of Christmas‖ evening and
when are we going to do more such events.
As a group we were thrilled that people enjoyed it
so much and felt that the village had really come
together, one of our prime objectives, identified
and outlined in our Parish Plan of 2008.
Yes, Yes, Yes! We would love to do more. We
have ideas and projects BUT we really need many
more Finningley residents to become involved.
Such events take a lot of organising and although
we have a band of willing workers we really need
others to help share the load.
If you feel you could support such future village
ventures by giving of some time and energy and
want to find out more we would love to hear from
you.
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in
Finningley Village Hall at 7-15p.m. We would love
to see you, or contact us on the following
numbers/email addresses.
Christine Jessop (Chairperson) Tel: 770796
Maureen Marson Tel: 770862
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Local business woman, Simone Turner,
a qualified Nurse and Teacher from
Auckley, has changed career to develop
a business close to her heart.
Simone has set up Soft Play groups for under 5‘s in
the local village halls called Softee Tots. Softee
Tots provides a safe and stimulating environment
for babies, toddlers and young walkers to play,
climb and have fun. Simone has invested in a variety
of soft equipment for little ones to climb on, crawl
over, wriggle through, build up, knock down,
toddle round, jump over, balance on and most
importantly... safely fall on! ‗We have purchased
high quality soft play equipment and play mats to
keep little ones safe and active, it is our aim to
make soft play fun and interactive for the parent
and child‘
Simone‘s soft play group focuses on building
confidence in young children and with the range of
equipment, there is plenty on offer to keep them
interested and challenged!
All Softee Tots soft play equipment is available for hire
for parties etc. Contact Simone for more details on
07516388719. Softee Tots group session times on
‘what’s on page’ in the Arrow.
News, News, News, News, News, News...
Est. 1973
Results for the December 2011
& January 2012 Auckley Show
200+Club December ; 1st No 727 Paul Wright wins £100
2nd No 377 Bernadette Harris wins £20
3rd No 458 John Smith wins £10
Local business
woman plays it soft!
HIGH CLASS DECORATORS
Discount for OAP’s
January; 1st No 340 Maureen Lamb wins £100
2nd No 173 Colin Haywood wins £20
3rd No 142 Trevor Siddons wins £10
All previous winners can be found on our web site
www.auckleyshow.co.uk
Auckley Show this year will be Saturday
11th August 2012. Applications for trade
and craft stands now being taken, see web
site to apply.
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Fun classes for 2–11 yr olds
Puppets, songs, craft & snacks
Bawtry, Doncaster
and Retford
littlefidgets.co.uk Tel 01302 461 123
Softee Tots Toddler Group
First Play Session
FREE
Blaxton Village Hall,
Tuesday 9-45 till 11-15am
Branton, Killham Hall
Wednesday 9-45 till 11-15am
Auckley Parish Centre,
Thursday 1-15 till 2-45pm
Bawtry New Hall,
Friday 9-45 till 11-15am
Weekly fee per session £3-50 inc refreshments.
£5 per term insurance fee.
Contact Simone 07516388719
Email – [email protected]
Face book – www.facebook/SofteeTots for more pictures
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Auckley Parish Council
Newsletter February/March 2012
Parish Precept For 2012/2013
The Parish Precept is the amount of money we ask Doncaster Council to collect on our behalf each year
and, apart from football fees, this is Council‘s only income for running costs. There has been no increase
in the precept this year, it remains at £28,000.
New Bus Shelter, Main Street
Technical problems have delayed the roof construction but we are pleased to report that the bus shelter
will be ready for use by the end of January.
Possible Youth Club
DMBC‘s Community Officer recently organised a survey among residents in certain areas of the Parish
and one recurring theme that emerged was the need for a youth club in Auckley village where teenagers
could congregate and play games, etc. If anyone is interested in helping to establish and run a youth club
please contact the Council Clerk, Mrs. M. Caygill, telephone: 01302 770922
A thriving youth club for children in school years 6, 7, 8 and 9 already exists and is held on Friday
evenings at the Adult Education Centre at Hayfield Lane, Auckley. Volunteers are always welcome. For
information please contact Mr. Geoff Payne on telephone: 01302 772659
Eagle and Child Public House
The Parish Council is extremely pleased that this establishment has now re-opened following
refurbishment and is once more proving to be a popular venue for local residents and visitors from
further afield. Congratulations to the staff who work extremely hard to ensure its continued success.
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Auckley Academy School News
Happy New Year from
everyone at Auckley
School. We hope you all
enjoyed the festive
period.
Cusworth Museum
Last term year 4 went on
an exciting trip to
Cusworth Hall to learn
more about the
Victorians. When they
arrived they went
straight to the classroom
where they got to try on
Victorian clothes and look
at various objects.
Georgia and Jay were
very lucky as they got to
try on expensive clothes
and really enjoyed posing
in them for the camera.
The children got to take
part in different activities; the one they most enjoyed was the old school room. They waited
anxiously outside to be called in by a very strict Mrs Evans who enthusiastically got into her
role as a strict school teacher. Once inside the children were given strict orders and
reminded of the importance of manners and good behaviour. They got to write on slates and
experience what life would have been like at school for a child in Victorian times. Another
activity allowed the children to experience home life in the Victorian era, they were told to
clean the range, polish shoes and dust ornaments and pans. They then got to beat the rugs
outside and discuss a Victorian child’s daily life at home. The final activity enabled the
children to really get into character by posing for a photograph in the photography studio.
They had to stand very still and not smile (which they found extremely difficult). The class
had a fantastic day and really enjoyed exploring Cusworth Hall, and are looking forward to
their next topic, the Tudors.
Sheffield Museum
Last term, children in year 6 (photo on p21) visited Sheffield museum. They were studying
the Ancient Greeks and took part in a workshop entitled ‘Offerings to Athena’. They learnt
about architecture and joined in with building a Parthenon replica in teams. They made a
Greek aulos, a musical instrument and dressed up in Greek clothing to process to the statue
of Athena and make offerings to her. A good time was had by all.
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OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK
BESSACARR NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
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The Local
is Back
A warm welcome awaits you in
the heart of Auckley at the newly
refurbished Eagle and Child Public
House and Restaurant.
After some much needed attention, the new
landlords‘ Jason and Kay Fletcher from
Auckley and Rafe and Diane Lowe from
Branton, have brought the Eagle and Child
back to its former glory and it now looks as
good as ever!
This joint venture, undertaken by both
couples, stems from Jason and Rafe‘s
friendship and joint passion for The Eagle
and Child Pub!
Jason is an Auckley lad through and through,
he has lived in the village all his life other
than tours away during his 10 year career in
the Army. The pub has always been a part
of his life from his late teens. 'I looked
forward to the weekends in the pub when I
was home or on leave, socialising with
friends and with other locals‘, watching
sport, playing cards & doing Sunday
afternoon meat raffles after playing football
for Auckley on a Sunday morning. The
place had a really good village feel &
atmosphere when Danny & Margaret Byrne
had the pub, it was as though we were all a
big family and it‘s that feeling that we would
like to recreate. It's a great village & I hope
we can give the village the pub it deserves'.
Jason‘s wife Kay holds her own licence and
has lived in the village for 15 years and it
was in the Eagle & Child where she met
Jason. Kay worked in the pub for Danny &
Margaret and also up to its brief closure, so
she has seen both the good times and the
bad. ' We have kept as many of the original
staff as possible and I think I speak for all of
us when I say 99% of the time it's an
enjoyable place to work. Since we have
reopened it's been lovely to see so many
old faces come back into the pub who had
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New
Management,
New
Refurbishment,
New
Menu!
Valentine’s Day Special 3 Course Menu
£39.95 for 2
Tuesday 14th February Booking essential
Now showing in the bar
All Live Premiership
Football Games
Photographs taken by
John Ruskin Gormley BA, Witty Talk Media
drifted away over the last few years. As it's
the only pub in the village, it‘s a good
meeting point & place to catch up on the
latest village news, we would love to see as
many of the villagers come and join us,
everyone‘s welcome'.
Rafe & Diane have lived in Branton for 16
years, having run his own successful
company ‗RJ Electricals‘ for many years,
Rafe‘s business experience and knowledge
will be key to the Eagle and Childs future
success. 'It was always a place I had
enjoyed coming to, but as everyone was
aware, the place looked tired & needed a
bit of TLC. Our main priority was to give it
the face lift it needed inside & out and we
invested in a new kitchen which enabled
the chefs‘ to create a new menu. We are
looking at making improvements to the
outside play area in the spring with some
new play equipment as well as a seating &
barbeque area which will enable us to
hold some family events throughout the
summer, weather permitting!‘
Positioned just off Doncaster Road, The
Eagle and Child is the perfect location for
commuters looking for a tasty home
cooked meal and refreshment or locals
looking for an evening out with friends. A
very warm welcome back to the locals‘
favourite!
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TCS (Chartered Accountants)
Taking on new clients I operate a customer-focused business with minimal overheads, keeping your
fees to a manageable level.
Services include:-
TCS is a Member of the Doncaster Chamber
For your free consultation call
Tracy Crowe NOW on 07912079483 or
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Weekly/monthly/year end support Payroll
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Year 6 visit to Eden Camp
Last term our year 6 class went to Eden Camp in North Yorkshire as part of their
learning challenge, ‘Was it that bad to have lived through World War Two?’ Eden Camp
is an original World War two prisoner of war camp which was used to accommodate
Italian and German prisoners in 29 wooden huts. The huts are now used to re-create a
unique atmosphere using sights, sounds, smells and moving figures that makes it feel
like you have travelled back in time to wartime Britain. The children visited each hut
where they experienced The Blitz, Women at War, The Home Front and How Britain
Prepared. There is even a music hut where you can go and listen to wartime songs and
watch plays from that period. The children learnt a lot from this experience and found
it invaluable with their World War Two work.
Hayfield Lane Gardeners
Our Gardening Club entered a local school’s competition at the Countryside Live Show
in Harrogate. They had to produce a display to show off all their work for the year. All
the children worked very hard and were rewarded by winning second prize! They also
entered their carrots into the vegetable show and were awarded 3rd place against ex-
perienced growers!
News from Hayfield Lane Primary School
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Junior Civic Mayor Competition
Some of the year 6 children entered the com-
petition for Doncaster’s first Junior Civic
Mayor; the children had to write in no more
than 300 words why they would like to be the
Junior Civic Mayor. The winning pupil would
accompany the Civic Mayor on a number of
Civic and Young People’s events organised by
the council. We were really excited when we
received a letter to say that one of our pupils,
Anais had got a place in the top 24 and had
been invited to attend the Mansion House with
her family and class teacher Mrs Green. She
was then shortlisted into the final 10 where
she was presented with a certificate and goody bag. Although she wasn’t the winning
entrant, we are really proud of her and are sure that this was an exciting and memora-
ble experience for her. Well Done Anais!
Sad farewell to Mrs Lawson
Last term we had to bid a sad farewell to one of our members of staff. Mrs Lawson,
our Office Manager, who had been at the school for over 20 years decided to retire.
We wish her a very happy and restful retirement.
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Auckley School Holiday Club
February Half Term Activities (Ages 3-14)
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News From Branton St Wilfrid’s Primary School
First Aiders’ Club
Many thanks to Mrs Houston, one of our parents, for running our fantastic First Aiders’
course. Mrs Houston uses her expertise from St John’s Ambulance to lead children through
a first aiders’ course and children who
successfully complete the course are given a
certificate to celebrate their success. In
the photographs below you can see children
practising CPR techniques.
Year 3 Greek Day
An Ancient Greek god and a priestess from
the Oracle at Delphi travelled through time
to visit Year 3 on Tuesday 17th January.
They came to tell Y3 the story of Perseus
and Medusa. The priestess of the Oracle
gave the children a message and sent them
on a quest! After the story telling, each of
the children made a puppet. There were
gods, kings, mortal men and women, athletes,
gorgons, monsters and heroes. Later in the
afternoon, they used the puppets to retell
the story to the Key Stage 1 children in a
puppet theatre with lights and sound
effects. We had a wonderful Ancient Greek
day.
Year 5 Tudor Day
On Wednesday 11th January, Class 5 had a
terrific Tudor day! Henry VIII came in to
school to tell us all about the Tudors. He
wore three Tudor outfits: One for
breakfast, one for lunch and one for dinner.
He told us that he ate twenty courses all
together! Henry VIII told us this fact and
many other facts about his life, and we also
did lots of activities in the hall in the
morning. We made eagles’ wings out of paper
and made them fly, and we also did some
brass rubbings.
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After lunch we got to write with a quill, like the Tudors did. We wrote on parchment, which
is the strongest paper in the world; we could not pull it apart but we could rip it. It was
really difficult to write with a quill but we managed to write and even draw some pictures.
Then Henry told us more
about Tudor England. We
learned that that he made 14
castles so that the French
could not invade England. All
in all, it was a very good day
and we all enjoyed it!
By Matti, Adam, Tom.P
We look forward to sharing
more of our school news
next month.
Best Wishes
EA Crayton
Head teacher
Year 3 Greek Day
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Expect the Unexpected
Well Christmas is now perhaps a distant memory, but I wonder what you received? Was it obvious
from the way it was wrapped? Or was that pair of socks, packet of bath salts, bottle of whatever,
cunningly disguised as something else? In life we can come across things that we think are obvious, but in doing so, we run the risk of sometimes missing something very special.
A young man was getting ready to graduate from University. For many months he had admired a
beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him
that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car.
Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study. His father told
him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his
son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the
box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man's name embossed in gold. Angry, he
raised his voice to his father and said "With all your money, you give me a Bible?" and stormed out
of the house, leaving the Bible.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and
wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He
had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a
telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He
needed to come home immediately and take care of things.
When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search
through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago.
With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. And as he did, a car key dropped from
the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he
had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words PAID IN FULL.
How many times do we miss something because they do not arrive exactly as we have expected?
Perhaps, we should try to look beyond what we
assume in people and situations, and look for the
unexpected surprises.
Blessings
Revd. Neil Redeyoff
St Saviour's, Auckley &
St Oswald's & Holy Trinity, Finningley
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Driving in Town
Dear readers, Denser traffic and more pedestrians make town and city driving far more intense than driving on the open
road.
Hazards are also likely to be concealed and there are more junctions and traffic lights etc to deal with.
The only way to cope safely with all these potential dangers is to concentrate intensely, spotting them
early and taking the appropriate measures to be prepared for them.
Local knowledge is particularly useful in town, but you should never let it lure you into a false sense of
security, as most accidents occur within five minutes of home, where drivers are most complacent.
Always position your car to achieve the best view ahead, using the information gained to ensure you‘re in
the right lane as early as possible.
Should you make a mistake that cannot easily be rectified with a U- turn, drive on as planned then turn
around, making your way back to the correct route.
Advanced observations in town helps you to spot many hazards and identify plenty of useful driving
information. Here are some important things to look for…
Parked cars can obscure hazards. As you pass them, choose a speed and road position that gives you
enough reaction time if, for example, a door is opening without warning or someone steps out,
Spot tell-tale signs that a car is about to pull out: angled wheels, exhaust smoke and illuminated tail-
lights etc.
Look out for pedestrians who are using traffic crossings incorrectly. Many start crossing when the
green man `bleeps` without even looking to see if any traffic is approaching. Also keep an eye out for `late
runners`, who will make a dash for it as your lights turn green.
Be aware of pedestrians near schools and pubs at key times, and near offices, stations etc at all times.
Give cyclists plenty of clearance as you pass them. Look out for them at junctions and always allow
them enough space to `wobble`.
Lorries and buses can obscure important road signs. Looking ahead for signs will minimise this
problem.
Delivery vans often park in awkward places, so take extra care when passing them. Remember to
look underneath them to spot the feet of pedestrians who may step out into the road unexpectedly.
Taxis may make unexpected manoeuvres (u-turns, sudden stops) when they spot a fare. Be prepared
for this when driving near railway stations and
shopping centres etc.
Above are to name just a few of the hazards the list
is endless.
If you are interested in the courses that we offer, you’ll be
able to find this information on the Institute of Advanced
Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk or
Tel: 01302 886 276
Safe Driving
Paul Tuke.
Senior Training Observer.
Doncaster Advanced Motorists
What’s On In Branton And Auckley?
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.00—3.30pm 865405
Mon Weight Watchers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30am 07966 226073
Mon 1st Doncaster Brownies Auckley Parish Centre 5.30 - 7.00 770004
Mon Friendly Society Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 4.00 770097
Mon Line Dancing Auckley Parish Centre 7.30—9.30 817124
Mon Simply Singing Auckley St Saviours Parish Church 10.00-11.30 571874
Mon Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.30—6.30pm &
6.30-7.30pm Vicky 07899980870
Tue Coffee Morning Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-11.30 Sheila 538542
Tue Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 1.00-3.00pm Eddie 537480
Tue Cubs 8 - 10yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 6.15 - 7.45 770838
Tue Street Beat Dance Academy Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.15—6.15pm Kim 07808070300
Tue Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.00—3.30pm 865405
Tue Clinical Pilates (from 10/1/12) Auckley Parish Centre 2.30—3.30pm 07787158180
Tue Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068
Tue Ridgeway School of Dance Auckley Parish Centre 4.00 - 8.30 710889
Tue Pilates Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30—8.30pm Debbie 07952756422
Tue Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 6.30.7.30pm Debbie 07952756422
Wed Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30—11.00 07915 666068
Wed Gentle Exercise Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 3.30 771326
Wed Soft Play for under 5’s Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.45—11.15 Simone 771101
Wed Pre-School from 2 years 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.00-3.30pm 865405
Wed Beavers 6 - 8yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 7.00 770838
Wed Table Tennis Club Hayfield Community Sports Centre 7pm 530905 / 07703014818
Wed Chunma Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill) Auckley Parish Centre 6.15 - 7.45 868431
Wed Pilates Auckley Parish Centre 8.00—9.00 01427 752548
Thur 91st Rainbows Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 6.30 770727
Thur Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.30 - 9.30 770838
Thur Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.00—3.30pm 865405
Thur Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068
Thur Coffee Morning Auckley Parish Centre 10.00—11.30 771525
Thur Slim & Zumba Exercise Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30-10.45am Debbie 07952 756422
Thur Soft Play for under 5’s Auckley Parish Centre 1.15-2.45 Simone 771101
Thur St John Ambulance, 5-10yrs Auckley Parish Centre 5.30-6.45 535151
Thur St John Ambulance 10—16yrs Auckley parish Centre 7.00—8.30 535151
Fri Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.00 - 9.00 770838
Fri Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.00-3.30pm 865405
Fri Music Bugs Auckley Parish Centre 9.30-11.30am 07827 816175
Fri Music bugs Auckley Parish Centre 1.30-2.30pm As above
Fri Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-12noon Eddie 537480
Fri BINGO Auckley Parish Centre 7.00—8.30 770714
Fri Social Dance Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30-10.30pm Cyril 532497
Sat Circuit Training Auckley Parish Centre 9-10am Luke 07709 489311
Sat Talegate Theatre (Drama) Auckley Parish Centre 10.30am 07784 560062
Sun Sunday Club Auckley Parish Centre 11am 770240
Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Contact Margaret Ottewell 886811
Blaxton Community Hall Bookings Contact Kathleen 771921
Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699
Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings Contact Beverley 10-4pm Mon -Sat 07856 221470
Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley
What’s On In Finningley & Blaxton?
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699
Mon Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) Blaxton Community Hall 1.30pm—3.30pm 771921
Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12noon 771699
Mon Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00—7.15pm 07787 521700
Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Tue Soft Play for under 5’s Blaxton Community Hall 9.45—11.15 Simone 771101
Tue Indoor Bowls Blaxton Community Hall 12.30—2pm 771921
Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 6.00-7.30pm 01427 754896
Tue Weight Watchers Finningley Village Hall 5-6.30pm 07966 226073
Wed Term Time Junior Youth Club Finningley Village Hall 6.30-8.00pm 772924
Wed See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737
Wed Zumba Class Blaxton Community Hall 6.45—7.45 07899 980870
Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800
Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00-7.15pm
Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703
Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-9.00pm 079180203703
Fri Zumba Finningley Village Hall 9.30—10.30am 07899 980870
Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607
2nd Monday in Month Church Friendship Group Finningley Village Hall 1.30-3.30 Mrs Huxtable
Last Monday in Month Doncaster Woodturning Club Finningley Village Hall 6.00-9.00 832224
Monday 23rd January 2012 Neighbourhood Watch Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm 770873
3rd Tuesday in Month Finningley Parish Council Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm
3rd Thursday in Month Finningley WI Finningley Village Hall 7.15-9.00 772539
3rd Tuesday in Month Tuesday Club Finningley Village Hall 1.45pm 770992
2nd Wednesday of the month Auckley Parish Council Meeting Auckley Parish Centre 7.10pm 770922
1st Wednesday of the month Branton Parish Council Meeting Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton 7.00pm 772493
2nd Thursday of the month Branton WI Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton 7.20pm 537493
1st Thursday of the month Auckley WI Auckley Parish Centre 7.15—9.30 772065
Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Branton 1.40pm 873456
Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Auckley 2.15pm 873456
Private, Modern, Classic & Sports cars. Light Commercials and Fleet Maintenance
Unit 3, Ash-Holt Industrial Park,
Blaxton Doncaster DN9 3NT
Tel: 01302 772668 Mob: 07940 592648
42 Please mention ―The Arrow‖ when responding to advertisements
Advice General
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line 01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General 01302 734444
Electricity Emergencies 0800 375 675 Post Office—Finningley 01302 770228
Transco - Gas Leaks 0800 111 999 Post Office - Auckley 01302 770250
Yorkshire Water 0845 124 2424 Post Office - Branton 01302 536053
Care in the Community Robin Hood Airport 01302 801010
Age Concern 0800 009966 Medical
Childline 08001111 Auckley Pharmacy 01302 771392
Doncaster Council - Community First 01302736000 Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard 08444 140726
NSPCC 0808 8005000 Doctor Okleke, 41 Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302 770327
RSPCA 08705555999 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital 01302 366666
Community NHS Direct 0845 4647
Auckley Parish Council 01302 770922 Oakwood Doctors Surgery, Masham Rd,
Cantley 01302 537611
Branton Parish Council 01302 772493
Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Doncaster
Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm, Bank
holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year. 01302 369699
Safer Neighbourhood Team 101
Finningley Parish Council 01302 771224
Kilham Hall Community Centre, Branton 07856 221470
Auckley Parish Centre 01302 886811
S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency) 0114 272 7202
S Yorkshire Police (non emergency) 0114 2202020
Education
Armthorpe Library 01302 833538
Auckley Primary School 01302 770701
Cantley Library 01302 535614
Doncaster Central Library 01302 734305
Doncaster Council - Education 01302 737222
Doncaster Mobile Library 01302 873456
Finningley C of E Primary School 01302 770330
Hayfield School Comprehensive 01302 770589
Hayfield Lane Primary School 01302 770427
Mcauley Catholic High School 01302 537396
St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School 01302 537344
Leisure
Armthorpe Sports Centre 01302 834268
My Vue Cinema 08712 240240
The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777
To advertise please call 07795 387937 or 01302 534256 43
Architect
Wright Design 01302 733622
Children’s Activities
Twinkle Toe Tots, Parent & Tots, Branton 07853893917
Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman
Campsall Cabinets (and joinery) Doncaster
www. Campsallcabinets.co.uk 01302 701801
Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster 01302 770768
Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs. 01302 533663
Funeral Directors
W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302710285
Garages —Car Service & Repair
James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley. 01302 370846
The Car Workshop, Armthorpe 01302 834825
General Convenience Stores
Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302771187
Interior Fitted Furniture
DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe 01302 886790
IT Solutions
It To Go Computer Services
W: www.ittogo.co.uk E:[email protected] 01302 352532
Mat & Mouse IT Services Ltd
[email protected] 01302 534449
Medical Health
Chiropodist Health Professions Council
Registered / Home Visit Service.
Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch.
01302534959
Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing
Aid Dispenser 07784123480
Willow Dental Practice
www.thewillowsdentalpractice.co.uk 01427 872106
Business Directory
To advertise your business in the
directory for 12 months
call 01302534256
For care and support
when you need it the
most
Personal service 24 hours a day.
Independant family business.
Established for 90 years.
19 Thorne Road, Bawtry,
Doncaster
01302 710285
Security
Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley 01302623427
Taxis
Auckley Private Hire, Auckley 01302770097
BJ7 Taxis 4,6,7 & 8 seaters, Cantley 01302531277
Takeaway Food
The Amraj, Indian Takeaway, Auckley
www.amraj.biz 01302773311
Emilios Takeaway Pizza, Auckley
www.emilios.biz 01302772004
The Big Freeze Look after your car this winter
And your car will look after you...
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