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April 2022
Issue No. 97
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Welcome
to the April issue of the
Ackworth Arrow The nights are getting lighter and the weather has been somewhat brighter lately, what an exciting time of year this is, full of the promise of bright sunny mornings that fill us with motivation for the day and warm hazy evenings full of exercise, dog walks and alfresco dining. Not necessarily everyone's cup of tea, but however you spend your late spring/summer evenings, it’s so much nicer with milder temperatures and light.
Plans are starting for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June. We have an additional bank holiday this year so we now have 2nd and 3rd of June as bank holidays giving us a long weekend of celebrations. Each village has their own plans and If you want to get involved or have ideas, please share them with your Parish Council. The May issue deadline is Wednesday 13th April. The magazines will be delivered the last full weekend in April. Happy Easter Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937 michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk arrowpublications.co.uk
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1st ACKWORTH SCOUT GROUP UPDATE
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An update on 1st Ackworth Scout Groups activities over the last half term. All sections continue to successfully meet at the Quaker School Sports hall on Tuesday evenings. From its earliest days scouting has always included 1st Aid and how to stay safe as part of its programme. Our BEAVERS continued this tradition when they spent time working towards their Safety and Emergency Aid badges. The CUBS also worked towards Stage 2 of the Emergency Aid badge. They also learned how to prepare for hikes, and the sort of things to pack. They learned more about map reading and how to use a compass. They undertook some craft activities which included making boomerangs to celebrate Australia Day and Pan pipes, the latter being used to celebrate the festival of ‘Inti raymi’ an ancient Inca festival for the sun god. During the half term holiday they enjoyed an outdoor activity day. Here they undertook den building, fire lighting, were shown how to use an axe and saw, and made bird boxes to take home, as well as enjoying some wide games. The SCOUTS meanwhile took part in the County ‘Freezer camp’ at Hesley Wood campsite, 600 scouts were expected. Unfortunately it was planned for the week end storm ‘Eunice’ struck. It was considered too dangerous to sleep in tents on the Friday evening, so our group went early Saturday morning. Even in such poor conditions a good time was still had. Activities included a climbing wall and an indoor caving bus, archery, rifle shooting, quad bikes, crate stacking, lazer quest, axe throwing, a cinema and disco, and a scout favourite to end the evening a traditional campfire. All sections of the group look forward to more challenging outdoor activities as the Summer approaches. If your child is the adventurous sort there are still places available in all sections.
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What’s On In Ackworth? Social Activities, Classes and Clubs for Everyone Day
Activity
Venue
Contact
Mon.
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
9 am - 12 noon
Mon.
Yoga
Bell Lane Centre
10 am - 11.30 am
Mon
Bloom Wakefield
Bell Lane Centre
10 am—noon
Mon.
Craft Club
Bell Lane Centre
1.30pm– 3.30 pm
Mon.
C G Dance Academy
Bell Lane Centre
5pm—8pm
3rd Mon
Book Club
Ackworth Library
7pm
Tues.
Parent and Toddler Group
Bell Lane Centre
9.30 am – 11.15am
Tues.
Painting for Pleasure
Bell Lane Centre
10.30am-12.30pm
Tues.
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm- 6 pm
4th Tues
Parish Council Drop In
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm - 3 pm
2nd Tues
Church Coffee Afternoon
Bell Lane Centre
2 pm -3 pm
Tues.
Yoga
Bell Lane Centre
1.30 pm – 3 pm
Tues
Zumba Kids
Bell Lane Centre
4.30pm-5.25pm
Tues
Zumba
Bell Lane Centre
5.30pm—6.30pm
Tues.
Yoga
Bell Lane Centre
6 pm - 9.15 pm
Wed.
Parents and Toddlers
Bell Lane Centre
9.30 am – 11.15 am
Wed.
Painting for Pleasure
Bell Lane Centre
10 am – 12 noon
Wed.
Line Dancing
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm – 3 pm
Wed.
2nd Ackworth Rainbows
Bell Lane Centre
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Wed
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
1pm—6pm
Wed.
Zumba Kids
Bell Lane Centre
4.30pm – 5.25pm
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Wed
Zumba
Bell Lane Centre
6.30pm—7.25pm
Wed.
Needles and Pins - Craft
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 9 pm
Thurs.
Pilates
Bell Lane Centre
9.30am -10.30 am
Thurs.
Slimmer's Support Group
Bell Lane Centre
9.15am-10.15 am
Thurs.
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm – 6 pm
Thurs.
My Baby Can Dance
Bell Lane Centre
10.30am-11.30am
Thurs
Adult Zumba
Bell Lane Centre
5.00pm—5.55pm
Thurs.
1st Ackworth Rainbows
Bell Lane Centre
5.30 pm– 6.30pm
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Heritage Group
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 9 pm
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3rd Fri.
Ackworth Carers Group
Bell Lane Centre
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Fri
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
9am—12 noon
Sat
C G Dance Academy
Bell Lane Centre
9am—1pm
Sat.
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
9 am – 1 2 noon
Sat
Zumbini
Bell Lane Centre
10.30am -11.15am
Sun.
Ackworth Community Church
Bell Lane Centre
10.30am-12.30pm
Sun.
Spiritualist Church
Bell Lane Centre
6.30 pm-8.30 pm
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Mon.
Child Minder’s Group
Low Ackworth Centre
1 pm -3 pm
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Mon.
Bingo
Low Ackworth Centre
7.30 pm - 9 pm
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Tues.
Mother and Toddler
Low Ackworth Centre
9.am – 11 am
Tues.
Art Group
Low Ackworth Centre
1 pm – 3 pm
Tues
Line Dancing
Low Ackworth Centre
8 pm - 9.30 pm
Thurs.
Art Club
Low Ackworth Centre
10 am – 3 pm
1s tThurs
Yorkshire Country Women’s
Low Ackworth Centre
7.30 pm – 9 pm
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Beavers
Quaker School Sports Hall
5.15—6.15
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Tues.
Cubs
Quaker School Sports Hall
6.15—7.45
Tues.
1st Ackworth Scouts
Quaker School Sports Hall
6.15—7.45
Tues.
Ackworth Road Runners
Cricket Club
6.30pm
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Thurs.
Ackworth Road Runners
Cricket CLUB
612677
Wed
'Down Memory Lane' Singing Dementia Sufferers & Carers
All Saints’ Church
6.15pm beginners 7pm Open for all 1.30pm—3pm
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The Ackworth Churches Mon. Mon Tues. 2nd Tues. Wed. Thurs. Thurs. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Mon.
Coffee Morning Little Notion yoga Music Group 74 Club Boys Brigade Anchor Boys - Company Coffee Morning Slimming World Little Friends Baby &Toddler Group
Methodist Church St Mary’s Ackworth St. Cuthbert’s Ch. Methodist Church Methodist Church All Saint’s Church Methodist Church All Saint’s Church
10.30 am-12noon 6-7pm & 7 15-8pm 7.30 pm 7.30.pm – 9 pm 5.30 pm – 9 pm 10.00 am-12noon 9 am -1am & 7pm 1.30pm – 3.00 pm
Brownies
Bell Lane School
6pm – 7.30 pm
Mon Thurs
Guides 2nd Ackworth Brownies
Oakfield Park School Oakfield Park School
7pm—9pm 6—7.30pm
www.girlguiding.org.uk
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What’s On In Badsworth? Social Activities, Classes and Clubs for Everyone Mon. Mon Tues. Mon—Fri
Computer Clinic Craft Club Parent and Toddler Group After School Club every school night
The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut
7 pm – 9 pm 2pm—4pm 10 am – 11.30 am 4 pm – 6 pm
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Tues. 3rd Tues 2nd Wed Mon&Thur Fri Fri. 3rd Fri
Hips, Bums and Tums Parish Council Drop in WI Pilates—9.30—11.30am mon Prince of Wales Outreach Group Fit and Friendly Exercise Disparate Housewives
The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut
6.15pm – 7.15pm 7—7.30pm 7.00pm—9.00pm 6.30 pm–7.30 pm 10am –1pm 6 pm – 7 pm 8pm—10pm
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