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Issue No. 61 January 2011
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Editors Letter…. Happy New Year to all our readers, distribution
staff, contributors and advertisers. Let's hope
you enjoy another year of the Arrow delivered
to your door!
This month is the start of the sixth year in
business for the Hatfield Arrow. I hope I
can bring as much news, events, local
stories of interest and details of local
businesses offering their products and
services for many more years to come!
As I write this letter for the January edition it is
a snowy 2nd December. I can't get out of the
house; I seem cut off from the world except for
the computer - which, at least, ensures that my
e-mails still get through! By the time you read
this issue of the Arrow we will be reflecting on
how we started the count-down to Christmas
with snow up to our knees. The kids had what
seemed to be an early Christmas break, not
knowing whether they would return to school
before their official holiday.
I would like to say a big thank you to everyone
who delivers the Arrow, you have all done a
tremendous job and delivered in all weathers. I
know it was particularly tough delivering the
December issue. It is much appreciated by
myself and of course our readers.
Here is to a prosperous New Year, and don't
forget keep your articles coming in and if
anyone would like to advertise, please be in
touch. Enjoy the read.
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News, News, News, News, News, News…..
Mr Drummond Window, MBE, RVM, OPR,
of the Dunscroft, Hatfield and Stainforth branch
of the Royal British Legion retired this year as
Parade Marshall of Hatfield's
Remembrance Sunday parade after forty four
years service. He handed the position over to
Mr Michael Bizeray, also a member of his
branch. At the December meeting of Hatfield
Town Council Mr Window was awarded with a
certificate of appreciation for services to the
local community. This year he also retired as
Hatfield district Poppy Appeal co-ordinator,
handing the position over to Legion branch
member David Fiennes-Gregory. Many thanks
to Mr Window who is a former Commandant
of Doncaster Division Special Constabulary, a
Yeoman of the Guard, and with a coloured
service history both to country and community.
Caroline Flint celebrates School
Dinners’ Week Caroline Flint gave
her backing to
National School
Dinners Week, this
week, with a visit to
Thorne Brooke
Primary School.
Ms Flint met head
teacher Sally Kimber before joining children for
a healthy school dinner, including cheese quiche,
jacket potato and salad, with a desert of fruit
wedges or chocolate sponge pudding and
custard.
Said Caroline: “School dinners have been
greatly improved in recent years.
“A good school dinner is sometimes the most
nutritious meal a child has in their day; and plays
an important role in getting children familiar
with eating fruit and vegetables.
“Eating a balanced diet, with healthy and varied
options makes for healthy children who can
enjoy school and are ready to learn.
“Like many schools Thorne Brooke‟s tasty and
varied menus are cooked on the premises and
the staff do a wonderful and important job.”
Head teacher Sally Kimber said: “The children
really enjoyed showing Caroline around school,
and having the chance to ask and answer
questions over lunch. They are all asking when
they can go to visit her in London. We look
forward to future visits.”
FLOWERS FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL
I would like to apologise to Mrs K Shaw and her
sister Eileen Agar for printing incorrect
information in last months issue.
Mrs Agar is Kathleen Shaw‟s sister and calls
round twice a week to see if she can offer any
help to Mrs Shaw‟s husband Pete.
Mrs Shaw is looked after by her husband Pete
and carers from the Andrea Thompson DMBC
Council Carers. Mrs Agar helps many people as
well as having 2 jobs and running her own
home. Mrs Shaw says that Mrs Agar is amazing.
She is caring and kind and is always willing to
help others.
FLOWERS FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL
I would like to nominate my friend Amanda
Colclough, as someone special and very
deserving of flowers to cheer her up. I have
been friends with Amanda for 25 years now.
During that time she has always been there
whenever I've needed her. When her daughter
Tara was pregnant and had a blood clot,
Amanda went to Tara's house twice a day to
give blood thinning injections. When Amanda's
brother Mark was ill with pneumonia and on
ICU, she was there all the time, and Mark told
me she was the best sister in the world.
Amanda's world collapsed a year ago when her
brother mark died suddenly at the age of 44.
This was a terrible time for the whole family and
I know Amanda was under extreme pressure
and tried to prop up everyone especially her
Mum Jean. Amanda has had another
bereavement recently when her Grandad 'Pops' lost his battle with cancer.
Flowers won't make any of this go away Julie,
Amanda is really down at the minute. But it may
make Amanda realise that a lot of people love
and appreciate her and what she does for other
people.
Thanks Jill Hughes
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Seized property helps allotment holders in Stainforth. Members of the allotments on Oldfield Lane at Stainforth have benefited after officers
from the safer neighbourhood team donated equipment that had been recovered
during drug raids.
As part of their daily patrols, Police Community Support
Officers (PCSO) regularly visit the allotments and speak
to the members. During one of their patrols, it became
apparent that they needed equipment to help them
store water.
After liaising with the property department officers
managed to acquire water butts and plant pots that had
been recovered during a drug raid in Doncaster.
PCSO Graeme Duffin and Paula Simpson met with the
chairperson and members at the allotment to pass on
the equipment.
PCSO Graeme Duffin said: “We hope this equipment
will help the allotment holders carry on the good work
they are doing. There is a real community spirit there
and it is always nice to be able to give something back to
the community.”
Congratulations! To Mrs Evelyn Hoff from Hatfield. Mrs Hoff loves spending hours in the Garden and last year arranged
an Open Gardens weekend in Hatfield to raise much needed funds
for Cancer Research. As Mrs Hoff‟s garden was so beautiful and
because she had taken a lot of pride in preparing it for the Open
Gardens weekend, Mr Hoff decided to enter it into the „21st Doncaster in Bloom‟ competition which was held throughout June,
July and August 2010. The winners of the 21st Doncaster in Bloom
competition were unveiled at a celebration event at the Keepmoat
stadium on 03/11/2010.
The competition recognises all green-fingered residents, businesses
and local organisations around the borough for their dedication to
their gardens and
community areas.
Mrs Hoff was
awarded 1st Prize
in the Best Presented Garden category and was
also awarded a Gold Standard Award. The judges
were especially impressed with Mrs Hoff‟s garden
because it is beautiful all year round and not just
throughout the Summer months. Mrs Hoff was
awarded a Glass Trophy and a mounted
certificate.
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NORTH EAST DONCASTER CITIZENS
ADVICE BUREAU
Advice Column
I moved into a private rented flat about a year ago. Just recently I’ve become
worried that my landlord hasn’t been paying the mortgage. I’ve heard I could
be evicted without notice even if I’m up to date with my rent. Is this correct?
Until October it‟s true that you could have been evicted by your landlord‟s mortgage lender without
notice if your landlord was repossessed due to mortgage arrears, but you now have new protection.
If your landlord falls behind with mortgage payments, the mortgage lender can go to court to get
possession of the property. When the lender has got possession, they can usually evict anyone who
is living there. This includes tenants, even if they are up-to-date with their rent.
However new rules now mean you can ask the court or the mortgage lender to delay possession of
your home by up to two months to give you time to find somewhere else to live.
You have two opportunities to do this. You can make an application to attend court and ask the
judge at the possession hearing to give you more time before you have to leave. Or after the
possession order is made you can ask the landlord's mortgage lender to give you more time to leave. If the lender refuses, you can apply to the court instead.
You may have more rights to stay if:
the type of mortgage your landlord has allows them to rent out the property, or
you were living in the property before the mortgage was taken out, or your landlord's lender has recognised your tenancy in some way, for example, by asking you to pay
them rent. For more information about when you can be evicted by your landlord's mortgage lender and what
you can do about it, see the Citizens Advice website www.adviceguide.org.uk
If you require any advice/assistance from our Thorne or Stainforth offices, concerning
the above or any other issue, please contact our Assessment Team at North East
Doncaster Citizens Advice Bureau on 0844 499 4137 Mon-Thurs between 10:00 & 2:00,
Fri 10:00-12:30. Or email: [email protected]
Contact details and opening times are also available on our website at:
www.northeastdoncastercab.org.uk
If you have a Welfare Benefits
enquiry/problem, we now also operate an
appointments-only session at The Winning
Post, Moorends every Tuesday. To
make an appointment please ring 01405
740641.
We currently have a new self-help
information kiosk at our Thorne bureau
that can be used by anyone during opening
hours.
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Nominations Please for Flowers for Someone Special
Charlottes Florist of Hatfield
01302 845597 1 Station Road, Hatfield
Do you know someone special in our Community? Someone who has gone the extra mile for others or someone
who just deserves something nice. The Arrow and Charlottes Florist
of Hatfield would like to make that special persons day with a
beautiful bouquet delivered to their door! Let us know who
they are and why they deserve a bouquet. Contact Julie Morrell
by email at [email protected] or call 01302 770216.
This months flowers are going to Amanda Colclough who
has been nominated by Jill Hughes, her friend of over 25 years.
Please read the full details of the nomination on the news page.
Listen to Trax FM for ‘Someone Special’ in the morning.
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Evolution Opening Times Mon 08.00-19.30 Tue-Fri 08.00-18.30 Sat 08.30-12.30
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FOR THE FUTURE
PETS HAVE TEETH TOO! Many people underestimate the importance of good dental care for their pets. In animals as well as in humans it is critical that the teeth and gums are kept clean and free from plaque. It is estimated that two thirds of cats and dogs over 3 years of age suffer from dental disease that can cause them pain and ill health.
WARNING SIGNS
Offensive breath
Tartar
Loose teeth
Red, swollen and painful gums
Difficulty in eating/loss of appetite.
Should your pet develop any of these symptoms, it is advisable that you seek veterinary advice. Most animals have bad breath but if it is strong smelling and offensive there could be a problem All problems start with plaque! Long term over-growth of bacteria normally found in the mouth can lead to plaque and tartar formation. Infection caused by a build up of plaque if left untreated can spread to other parts of the body such as the heart and kidneys, with serious health consequences.
HOME DENTAL CARE Keeping up with your pet’s dental health at home is easy. There are many products to help you but pet toothpaste and brushing at least twice a week remains the gold standard. This is best started when the dog or cat is very young even though we would expect there to be no tooth problems at that age. Brushing Be gentle and patient whilst brushing. Use the correct sized brush for your pet. For example if it’s a puppy a simple finger tooth brush with very soft texture is best. But adult teeth need a toothbrush that’s a bit harder. Toothpaste Always use pet toothpaste NEVER human. Most good pet toothpastes contain an enzyme which along with gentle brushing help break down light plaque and reduces smelly breath. Check ups Regular examination of your pet’s mouth both at home and in the vets is important to spot problems early and plan future treatment. If you are at all worried call us at the surgery where staff will be pleased to give advice or book your pet in for a free dental check.
During January and February 2011 Evolution are hoping to improve pets oral health by
offering 25% of our dental procedures
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Maggie McManus
joined the Thorne
Slimlines class in April
of this year and has
lost a staggering 50lbs
in four months! Says
Maggie " I have been a yo yo dieter for most of
my life, joining every slimming club going ,trying
every diet going but never succeeding! I had de-
cided not to try anymore, as most of the diets
seemed to stop you enjoying a normal life.
However I slowly started to put more and more
weight on and found my health was starting to suffer! I couldn't bend down to fasten my shoes
laces, couldn't play with my grandchildren, my hips
were really hurting me due to all my excess
weight and I was compounding the situation by
stuffing my face more and more (especially cakes .
bread potatoes etc) with all the high calorie foods
which I couldn't burn off because I couldn't move!!!
I had seen adverts for slimlines so I decided to have one last ditch attempt at losing weight. When I
walked into the meeting I was surprised at how many people were losing weight! The manager Lyn
made me feel really welcome and I thoroughly enjoy the meeting ,she makes you laugh so much but
always gets down to the point!
I decided to do the 'low carb' weight loss option which suits me best but there are 6 others to
choose from and all incorporate the 'banking system' which enables you to have one or two free
days where you can eat and drink what you like.
I am now 50lb lighter and I feel brilliant! I have another 2 stone to lose which I am determined to do
in time for Christmas. So please don't give up, just join Slimlines!
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Partnership with Merksplas, Belgium
A committee of people from Hatfield, Hatfield Woodhouse, Dunscroft and Dunsville – including
representatives from the Hatfield Band, the local schools, the Girl Guides and the Cricket Club meet
regularly to build bridges between the communities of Hatfield and the Belgian town of Merksplas.
Hatfield and Merksplas have a shared history. Corporal John William Harper V.C. a local lad was
responsible for liberating the town of Merksplas during the 2nd World War. His story as the Yorkshire
Tyke who received the Victoria Cross for his bravery was featured in the boy‟s comic „The Victor‟.
Our partnership now looks to the future.
Our aims are
To make social, educational and cultural links with Merksplas.
To encourage and facilitate visits by individuals and groups to broaden the mutual
understanding of the two communities
To raise funds by holding social events to support these activities.
Already the children of Hatfield Woodhouse have benefitted from emails, gifts and letter from the
children of Merksplas. During 2011 it is anticipated that teacher-exchange visits will develop shared
learning with all the Hatfield and Merksplas schools. Eventually it is hoped groups of children will be
able to visit reciprocal schools.
Merksplas is a beautiful town in the Antwerp region of Belgium. The friendly, welcoming people are
known as the „ Splashers‟ because the town‟s low lying geography meant that in the past, they
needed to wade through puddles to get home! The small town centre is based round a square in
front of the town-hall and new library building. Like Hatfield, a large prison provides employment for
many, in the predominantly rural area. There are two large primary schools and the children are
taught to have pride in their local history. Virtually every-one speaks English as well as their native
Flemish.
At their own expense, many of the committee have visited and been enchanted by Merksplas and it‟s
people. We want others to share our enthusiasm for the growing friendship between the two
European communities.
If you are a member of a local group who would like to find out more about the Partnership please
come along to our next meeting in the town offices at 6.00pm on 18th January 2011 or ring
…….John Brown (chairman) 01302 840496. Gordon Harper 01302 844246. Patsy Panks 01302 890081. Brian Jackson 01302 841199. Dave Daniels 01724 712753. For further information.
Helen Acton, committee member 01302 840448.
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Our Indian Travis Tree
As usual, this has been a very busy
time at Hatfield Travis School,
especially with the snow and
Christmas preparations. We hope
that the snow hasn‟t affected you
too much! Working with St
Lawrence Church, we have
designed and decorated our own
Christmas tree to be displayed in
church. We chose the topic of
India because the Year 2 children
have just completed their Indian
topic.
The reporters have commented on our activity day, when we created the
decorations.
I did a Mehndi pattern to put on the tree and I did two of them. I liked it because it was
easy. I did crosses on it because I like crosses. We decorate trees for God and Jesus
because Jesus came down to Earth.- Jack
At school we have made decorations for
the Indian tree. We made lots of
different decorations. They were pretty
and it was fun. We made lots of
decorations as in elephants and some
camels.- Millie
I like the Indian tree because they have
beautiful patterns. I made a stripy
camel.-Leo
I decorated a shiny star and it went to
Church for the Indian tree. I also have
helped decorate the Beaver tree in
Church. –Daniel.
I know that in India they have a very big elephants that can lift heavy things- Mackenzie.
We are looking forward to visiting our tree and the others at the
church over the Christmas holiday. We hope that you have a peaceful
Christmas and a happy New Year.
Mrs P Cousins
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What did the snowman say
to the other?
(Sniff, sniff) Do you smell
carrots?
What is a cow's favorite
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Laurent Berges is a local resident (Auckley) since 2002.
Originally from France, Laurent is currently Head of a large
Hospitality and Tourism College in West Yorkshire. He is
classically trained in French Cuisine and graduated from the
Ecole Hoteliere de Toulouse, France. Having worked in
several high profiles restaurants and hotels in France (some
with a prestigious Michelin Star), he moved to the UK in
1996 to continue his studies before starting a career in
Further and Higher Education. He is promoting fine dining
recipes to our readers and hopes that local residents will try
them out and enjoy them!
Butternut Squash, Ginger and Orange Soup
Many of us will have enjoyed too much festive food during the Christmas and New Year
celebrations, so for this month recipe, I have chosen a healthy soup that can be cooked to warm up cold, wintery evenings, without worrying too much about calorie content. Soups are inexpensive to
make and are a great way of getting close to your 5 a day! As with any recipes, use quality
ingredients for best results. I would recommend an organic vegetable stock base for this one. If you
haven‟t got the time to make one, they are readily available in most supermarkets.
Ingredients for 4 portions:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely sliced
1 clove of garlic, crushed
750g butternut-squash
¼ tbsp ground ginger
600 ml organic vegetable stock
100 ml pure orange juice
salt and black pepper
Method:
Cut the butternut squash in 1 cm cubes. Chop the onion
In a large saucepan, gently heat the olive oil
Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until softened (but not coloured)
Add the butternut squash and the ginger, Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
Add the vegetable stock and orange juice and simmer for 45 minutes until the
butternut squash is soft
Cool for 10 minutes
Puree with a hand held blender until the soup is really smooth
Season to taste
Serve with a swirl of single organic cream, and a coriander leave.
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The Difference Top10 of 2010
I enjoyed the feedback from Arrow readers to last year’s Top
10 so much I thought I would give it another go. Mind you, I’m
hoping not to repeat last year’s record of upsetting 26 people from the village and three letters of complaint. I can honestly
say I never thought that it would be so difficult to congratulate
people and thank them for being, well, great. Anyway here goes……..
and in no particular order.
Peter Fowler & Family
I first came across the Fowlers in my younger days in Hatfield Woodhouse. Even though I mortified
Mrs Fowler when I asked for HP sauce when they took me to The Indus Indian restaurant, I have
great memories of my time of „hanging around‟ with their son Dean. I have included them in this list
because even in this troublesome economic climate they have continued to provide work for a great
bunch of people and their families. It gives me a sense of hope when I see the Fowler vans setting off
all around the UK in a morning and my fingers and toes are crossed it continues for many years to
come.
RAID (Resident against inappropriate developments)
I have included these for a second year running because they continue to work tirelessly to improve
the life and environment of those who live in Hatfield. Under intense pressure they have not lost
faith and continue to ensure Hatfield and the area will not be spoilt by big business flexing its
corporate muscle. Even though we have been promised that Stainforth will become the next
Monaco marina, RAID will not be fooled, so please give them your support as and when needed.
The Landlords & Landladies of Hatfield
Most of you will have figured out by now that I have a lot of time for the village pubs. How else
would I have ended up with such an athletic figure? And so these people make it into my top 10 for
working hard along with their staff in keeping the pubs of Hatfield open through these tricky times.
Well done to the Ingram Arms for winning the Inter-Pub Knockout, to Mark from The Chase and
the lads from The Blue Bell for raising such competitive teams, and to Chris and Andy from the Bay
Horse for keeping my vegetable intake as respectable as it could be. Who would have thought I
would be having real ale and cheese and biscuits every Sunday lunch in the Ingram Arms bar?
Gordon Harper
As far as I am concerned Gordon is “Mr Hatfield”. Cut him in half and he would have Hatfield all the
way through him like Blackpool Rock. He deserves to be in my top 10 for working tirelessly within
various groups and organisations within Hatfield and for genuinely being a “top bloke”. Even though
his mate Dave Culshaw will say he made it into my top 10 before Gordon - and that he passed his
11-plus - any man would be hard-pressed to work as hard for Hatfield as Gordon.
Paul Walker & Family Butchers
My mum always had two rules. We must have decent shoes on our feet and decent meat on our
dinner plates. It‟s heart-warming to see the queue outside Walkers every Saturday morning as
people wait patiently for their Sunday joint. I honestly think my 41 wickets this season are down to
mum insisting on Walkers‟ cold meat for the cricket teas at Hatfield Town. As well as providing
good quality produce, mum tells me the conversation and shop banter is always a pleasure. I can
only begin to imagine how people from the community have benefited from having a good friendly butcher on their doorstep. The Hatfield Library Staff – Every since the penny dropped at
University and I realised the prettiest girls were found in the library, I have always had a lot of time
for this wonderful service. I called in to Hatfield library about three months ago and
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marvelled at the effort and genuine love for the service undertaken by the staff. It really made me
smile seeing the young faces benefiting from having an opportunity to sample the delights of the
written word. Children may love Nintendo Wii‟s and X Box‟s but give them a well-written book and
their imagination runs riot. My dream would be to establish a reading club where parents can use
the library to take it in turns to read to children and take them on a journey of discovery.
Manor View Residential Home Staff – Having spent the last few years playing cricket on the
field beside Manor View I have developed an immense amount of respect and admiration for the
work they do. Although the cricketers may have smashed a few windows, and once released a pair
of cockatiels via a well-directed cow corner smash, I am sure they would be the first to admit that
the work the staff do is hard but equally rewarding. They undertake their caring with respect and
compassion and I would like to take this opportunity to applaud them. Ian Gibson / Tickled Pink/
No 4 Cafe and Charlottes Florists – With the High Street looking a bit tired in places its lovely
to see these businesses working hard to keep the centre of the village vibrant and alive. I can only
imagine how hard it has been to keep things going but all of these proprietors have really impressed
me how they have provided both a service and employment for people from the area. It‟s always
good to see the cafe full of people having a good old natter, getting some constructive feedback
from Ian and Rhoda, and to see the lovely ladies from Tickled Pink nip out for lunch. And Tracy has
saved me on a number of occasions when I have needed flowers due to upsetting my mum.
Michelle Houston / Dave Terry & Fundraisers – I would like to say a huge well done to
Michelle and Dave who through they‟re own hard work and endeavour raised thousands of pounds for charity. Along with their partners and support team Michelle and Dave have done a great job in
helping those less fortunate than themselves in life. I would also wish to congratulate all those other
fund raisers in the Hatfield area.
The Servicemen and women serving abroad – It can‟t be easy being away from your family
and friends at the best of times so I would like to salute all those from the area who have served
and continue to serve their country. I don‟t want to get into the why‟s and what-have-you‟s of such
conflicts all I know is that it takes an immense amount of courage to do what these young men and
women do. My thoughts go out to the family of Liam Maughan and all the others that have been
wounded in active service.
And so there you have it, The Difference Top 10 awards for 2010. Please don‟t be offended if you
or your group/business has not appeared on the list, I genuinely wish everyone all the best for 2011
and hope that things
continue to look up for
the area. It isn‟t such a
bad place to live and it
will hardly be five
minutes before we are
all basking in the
summer sunshine and I
am once again weaving
my magic on the
Hatfield Town cricket
field.
Happy 2011 – PW
AKA The Difference
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First of all, we‟d like to say Happy New Year to all of our readers! December this year
at Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School has been particularly exciting.
The Little Red Robin
This year, KS1 performed a Christmas
play “The Little Red Robin.” The
performance was about a little robin,
who heard angels singing on the first
Christmas night. He wondered what
they were singing about and so began
his search for the illusive song words
and Baby Jesus. The parents and
friends of Hatfield Woodhouse Primary
School thoroughly enjoyed the concert.
Once again the teachers, staff and
children of KS1 have pulled off an
amazing concert to be proud of.
KS2 Christmas Carol Service
This year KS2 performed a wonderful
Christmas concert. There were lots of
brilliant songs, a recorder group, guitar
performances, keyboard players and
reading parts. The audience really
enjoyed the show. We would also like to
say a big thank you to all the members
of staff for putting it together.
Year 5 and 6 Trip to the Dome
Year 5 and 6 went on a trip to the Dome in Doncaster on a cold sunny day in November.
They went to watch „A Midsummer Night‟s Dream‟ by William Shakespeare. They
thoroughly enjoyed the trip and found the story absolutely wonderful and hilarious.
Pantomime
A really successful Christmas Fayre meant that the PTA are able to take the whole
school to see „Aladdin‟ at the New Theatre in Hull next week. We are extremely
excited about this event.
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The Snow and The Flood
As we are writing it is extremely cold and there is a deep covering of snow on the
ground. On the 29th of November 2010 a pipe burst above the main entrance to the
school, causing damage to the ceiling and flooding the corridor outside Mrs Acton‟s
office and also in the ICT suite. This led to the closure of the school for a day, we had
one day back at school and then the snowy conditions meant that school was closed
again for three days! This is the second
time flooding from a burst pipe has closed
the school this year and we are hoping
that 2011 will be a much better year for
us and for you too!
Happy 2011 from Christie, Frankie,
Tommy and Ben! Please send any replies/questions to the
school address below.
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School
Main Street
Hatfield Woodhouse
Doncaster
DN7 6NH
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Very happy New Year to all our readers.
With winter starting early last year in November, here is advice for driving on snow and ice
especially with freezing conditions most likely to continue this year.
Avoid travelling unless completely necessary and don‟t ignore police warnings or advice to not
travel on specific routes. If staying at home in the warm is not an option use the following advice on
driving safely through this period.
Make sure your windows are clear and that you have all-round visibility before you set off. Also take
the time to clear snow off the roof of your car.
When driving in snow get your speed right - not too fast that you risk losing control but not so
slow that you risk losing momentum when you need it.
Start gently from stationary avoiding high revs. Stay in a higher gear for better control and if it is
slippery move off in a higher gear rather than just using first gear.
If you get yourself into a skid the main thing to remember is to take your foot off the gas pedal and
steer. Only use the brake if you cannot steer out of trouble. Double or even triple your normal
stopping distance from the vehicle in front so you are not relying on your brakes to be able to stop.
It simply may not happen!
It‟s better to think ahead as you drive to keep moving even if it is at walking pace.
Plan your journey around busier roads as they are more likely to have been gritted. Avoid using
short cuts on minor roads – they are less likely to be cleared or treated with salt especially country
lanes and housing areas. Bends are a particular problem in slippery conditions – slow down before you get to the
bend so that by the time you turn the steering wheel you have already lost enough speed. On a
downhill slope get your speed low before you start the descent and do not let it build up – it is
much easier to keep it low than to try and slow down once things get slippery.
If the worst does happen keep track of where you are. If you do have to call for assistance you need
to be able to tell the breakdown or emergency services your location so they can find you.
If you must leave your vehicle to telephone for assistance find a safe place to stand away from the
traffic flow. If you have just lost control the next driver could well do the same in the same place.
On motorways and dual carriageways it is always
better to leave your vehicle and stand a
short distance behind and to the safe side of it.
Don‟t stand in front of it if at all possible.
Balancing the risks of a collision and hypothermia
is something that depends on your
situation.
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: 020 8996 9600
Have a very happy new year.
Safe Driving, Paul Tuke.
Senior Training Observer.
Doncaster Advanced Motorists.
Take It Easy In Snow
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WHAT’S ON? HATFIELD WOODHOUSE
METHODIST CHAPEL Sunday services start at 6pm
January 2nd Rev Helena Harbottle Covenant
Service
January 9th Rev W Wallbank
January 16th Mr Peter Gilliland
January 23rd Rev Helena Harbottle
January 30th Mr A Stevenson
HATFIELD WOODHOUSE
METHODIST CHAPEL Saturday Coffee Mornings - 10am to 12noon
January 8th Chapel Funds
January 15th SAFFA (Doncaster Branch)
January 22nd Chapel Funds
January 29th Chapel Funds
HATFIELD LIBRARY Looking for a hobby for the new Year? Why
not come a long to the Library and join one of
our computer classes or research your Family
History,
Classes starting in the New Year Tel: 01302
842064 to enrol.
Sam's Safari is holding a course all about
"Looking after your pet!!" The three week
course will cover Housing, Health and Handling.
On one of the weeks you will bring in your pet
and Sam will show you how to give them a
health check. If you don't have a pet we have
animals for you to share for the evenings.
The cost is £5.00 for the three week course
payable on the first week. Limited places so
please book Tel 842064 and speak to Jenny.
On Thursday 13th Jan the NHS are holding free
Health checks between 10.30-2.00. Book a
20min session with instant results. Telephone
for a place today. THE FRIENDS OF HATFIELD CHURCH
BUILDING TRUST
Fun With Antiques Evening on Mon 24th
Jan at 7pm in the Barn, Hatfield. Hosted by
The Leader Brothers who bring along weird and
wonderful antique objects and the audience
have to guess what the objects are or what they
were used for, it's a very entertaining and
different evening, with light refreshments
served. Ring Janet 01302 849377 for
tickets/details.
Then we have our Fashion Show/Clothes
Sale on Wed 23rd Feb at Hatfield
Woodhouse Village Hall where clothes from
High Street shops will be on sale at bargain
prices - more details next month.
The Friends of Hatfield Building Trust
would like to wish everyone who
supported us throughout 2010 a happy,
healthy and warm new year!
APPEAL FOR UNWANTED KNITTING
WOOL.
If you have any unwanted knitting wool (any
colour) that you would like to donate to help
raise funds for Cancer Research please call Mrs
Hoff on 01302 842389. Local collections can be
arranged.
She Shines Steam Cleaning, Ironing, Laundry, Make The Beds, Wash Floors, Vacuum, Dust & Polish, Bathrooms, Internal Windows, &
Much Much More....
Regular Cleaning £12.50 Per Hour
One-Off Cleaning £15.00 Per Hour
Contact Sheena
01427 875304 / 07513 375816
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Looking for space to meet and share ideas
with other people about the hobbies you
have or the hobbies you would like to
have?
Ever wanted to talk about books you have read
or share ideas about books that others have
enjoyed?
Sharing ideas and learning together does not
need you to enrol on a course. Does the idea of
a small informal group meeting together to learn
together about a subject that interests them
have any appeal?
If any of the above sounds a good idea to you –
why not use the space that we have available at
Hatfield Learning Centre (Thorne Road) as
your base. We have a large room with tables
and chairs that can easily take 10 - 12 people
comfortably. There is a kitchen where you can
make a hot drink too
No teacher needed – you will organise yourselves and learn what you want to learn.
Give us a call (Scott or Ellen on 01405 817153)
to talk over your plans.
North East Doncaster CAB
Help at the Heart of
Your Community For Advice that’s
Free - Confidential - Independent - Impartial
Contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau at
5a Browns Lane Thorne
or 14 Church Road Stainforth. Sessions available at Thorne every Mon, Weds,
Thurs & Fri or Stainforth Tues & Thurs.
24 HOUR ADVICE LINE 0844 499 4137
Advice by email - [email protected]
Registered Charity No. 1096497 Volunteers and Donations always welcome.
Debt Advice by appointment
01405 741457 or 01302 846745 or 01302 845187
Benefits Advice by appointment
01405 740641 or 01302 846745
All sessions are available by appointment only
please call 0844 499 4137 between 10:00-2:00 (Monday-Friday) to book.
You can count on us…..
On Call 24-7
Professional and Courteous
Hatfield Based
Call Steve on
07513 050564
Please keep this number in your phone
you never know when you might need it. Boarding of Ceilings & Walls
Reskims Over Old Walls
Reskims Over Artex
Floors Levelled
Coving Fitted
Rendering
L.T.J Plastering Services
Also Kitchen Fitting & Tiling
Tel: 01302 370347
Mob: 0788 2578863
A Clean and Friendly Service!
Free Estimates, Phone Dave
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USEFUL NUMBERS
Age Concern 0800 009966
Doncaster Council Community First 01302 736000
Child Line 0800 111
NSPCC 08088005000
RSPCA 01302 719790
Crimestoppers 0800 555111
Doncaster Childrens Information Service 0800 1384568
South Yorkshire Fire Service 01142532509
South Yorkshire Police (non - emergency) 01142202020
Hatfield Travis C of E Infant & Nursery
School
01302 840200
Hatfield Manor Junior School 01302 842164
Hatfield Visual Arts College 01302 840961
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School 01302 840448
Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School 01302 842464
Hatfield Dunsville Primary School 01302 882958
Hatfield Crookesbroom
Primary School
01302 841337
Dunsville Community Centre 01302 882602
Hatfield Library 01302 842064
Home Library Service 01302 734304
Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Church 01405 812101
Hatfield Church Parish Office 01302 350591
Hatfield Health Centre 01302 384200
Dunsville Medical Centre 01302 890108
Doncaster Royal Infirmary 01302 366666
NHS Direct 0845 4647
Weldricks late night pharmacy 01302 369699
Royal British Legion 01302 841942
Thorne Rural Lions 01302 350797
Gas Emergency 0800111999
Electricity Emergency 0800375675
Yorkshire Water 08451242424
BT Faultline 0800800151
DMBC 01302 734444
Hatfield Florist 01302 845597
Hatfield Water Park 01302 841572
Vue Cinema 08712240240
Odeon Cinema 08712244007
The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777
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Arrow Business Directory
for just £2.50 per month.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
BUSINESS/FINANCE
Richardson Accountancy Limited, Hatfield 07891481446 01302 351641
CAR Sales & Repairs
All Car Service/Repairs Japanese & Korean Specialist 01302 830400
Barry Gill Sales & Repairs, Hatfield 01302 842878
CLOTHING / FASHION
Sheila`s Fancy Dress Hire,& Alterations 200 Station
Road, Dunscroft. Doncaster DN7 4JR
01302 841728
07891 968830
COUNSELLING
Clouds Community Counselling, Free Confidential
Counselling Service
Client Line
07962 907053
FOOD AND DRINK
C4 Catering, All Occasions, Cold Buffet Catering 01302 854871
07982 256430
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Jessie Credland Foot Clinic 31 High Street Hatfield 01302 351545
Lisa’s Toning & Tanning Studio, 01302 845633
HOME & GARDEN
Blind Ideas, High Street, Hatfield 01302 842627
Sunnybank Garden Centre, Hatfield Woodhouse 01302 842954
Total Paving Cleaning / Conservatory Cleaning 01302 831799
07595 477899
SECURITY
Meteor Security Solutions Ltd, Auckley 01302 623427
SERVICES/TRADES
A.E.S. Tiling (ceramic floor & wall tiling) Dunsville
www.aestiling.org.uk
01302 885401
07749 519557
C M Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd Building Services 01302 770216
Dean Brown Joinery, Hatfield, 07795321054 01302 350363
E P G Roofing 01302 532676
Les Green Electrical Contractor 07946149196 01405 816546
NWR Plumbing & Heating, Hatfield 07917524645 01302 842032
P.Woods Builder All General Building Work 01405 818771
07733 021023
RES & Sons Ltd Electrical Contractors 01482 501600
Steve Blunt Electrical Contractor 07900188126 01302 350557
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