Ackworth September 2015
Issue No. 19
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Editor’s letter... Welcome to the September issue of the Ackworth Arrow. I hope you enjoy reading some of our interesting articles. The Scouts have an informative article on who they are and what they do, if you have a child or children aged 6 plus, it is really worth reading. The Ackworth Arrow is growing in popularity. Local residents look forward to their monthly copy, delivered free to every home in the village. Local business people who advertise in the Arrow have found it very beneficial. Clubs and organisations whose activities have been featured in the Arrow have also reaped the benefit. The Ackworth 74 Club has seen their membership increase by 25% since the Club’s activities have been reported in the Arrow. Residents have been heard to say they like the Arrow as it only has “Good News” every article is positive, interesting and informative. If you would like to see your club, society or organisation featured in the Arrow contact Sue on 01977 615608. If you know of anyone in the village who does not yet receive their monthly copy of the Arrow please let me know. Deadline for the September issue is Friday 28th August. The September Arrow will be delivered the first week in September.
Best Wishes Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937 Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk
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COMMUNITY NEWS Ackworth Community Library are holding a coffee morning on the 2nd Friday of every month. Everyone Welcome!
Ackworth Community Church Meets weekly upstairs in the Parish Rooms, Bell Lane, Ackworth. Sundays from 10.30am (includes Sunday School for children aged 3 - 15) A lively, welcoming church. For further details contact Ashley Guest on 01977 649320 or guest.ashley@googlemail.com
On September 24th 7.30 pm at the Parish Rooms Bell Lane. Lecture by Simon Tomson WW11 Defences of Loch Ewe. This lecture will be of interest to many local residents.
Non members are welcome. Cost £1
Saturday 5th September – Autumn Fair at All Saints Church. Opening at 9:00 am. Please support this event if you able. If you wish to help on the day, or setting up beforehand please contact Ian Hall on 612003
Saturday 26th September – Grand Autumn Ceilidh with the Huntsman’s Chorus Ceilidh Band. 7:30 pm at Oakfield Park School. Come and watch even if you don’t dance. Tickets £8.00 (£4 if under 12) includes pie and pea supper from Julie Davies 616121, or Bill Branston 610590. Are you an older person living in our community who would like to get out more and make new friends? Or, do you know of someone who might benefit from a day out with lunch and transport provided, all for just £11 a day. For more information, don’t hesitate, call the Thornycroft Centre today On 01977 703384
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Down Memory Lane Join us at the newly formed Ackworth Singing Group For people in the early to moderate stages of dementia and their carers. Down Memory Lane is the brain child of Ackworth resident and retired Primary School Headteacher, Julie Davis. In May this year Julie started her Singing Group and she insists it is not a choir, so no experience necessary! The singing group is intended for people with early to moderate stages of dementia and their carers. It meets every Wednesday afternoon between 1 pm and 3 pm to sing, dance and move to music in a friendly and informal setting. The music is all post 1940’s and will be familiar to everyone, including music from the shows such as” Singing in the Rain” and “Do-Re-Mi” and all the old favourites such as “Bring Me Sunshine” and ”Killing Me Softly With His Song ”. There is always a break for refreshments and conversation and so group members can get to know each other and develop friendships. Julie is keen to promote the work of the group and to attract new members. If you know of anyone in the area who might benefit from such a group then please pass on the information. Contact Julie Davis 07950 825094 / j.e.davis9@btinternet.com for further details. In liaison with Alzheimer’s Society, Wakefield – 01924 373264 / wakefield@alzheimers.org.uk
Ackworth Road Runners in association with the National Trust hosted the Priory 5 & 10k races in the parkland of Nostel Priory on the 15th July, this was the fifth year for the 10k & the second for the 5k. As seems usual we were again lucky with the weather, ideal for the officials but perhaps a little warm for the runners. The entry was a little disappointing with 303 runners completing the longer race and 92 the shorter one. There was a fine close finish in the 10k with Rob James (Unattached) 35'29" outsprinting Terry Forrest, of the host club, by the shortest of margins (1/10"), Terry is renowned for starting well to the back of the field giving his opponent, upon this occasion, 30" on chip timing. Third was Simon Newton also of Ackworth RR 35'47, who together with Terry and Ian Richardson carried off the team prize. The ladies winner was Jacqui Khoueiry of Wakefield Harriers 41'38", second was Christine McCarthy of Pontefract AC and third Emer Dudley of Robertstown RR. Wakefield won the team race. Age group winners were: M40 Robin Clough Penistone Footpath Runners, M50 Mark Hall Otley AC, M60 Paul Robinson Unattached, F35 Sarah Morley Skyrac AC, F45 Eileen Mannion Wakefield Harriers, F55 Janie Kitching Barnsley Harrriers. In the 5k race (actually 5.77 as the runners were misdirected!) first past the post was John Broom Unattached in 21'52", second Paul Brown Rothwell Harriers 22'39", third Andrew Mascarenhas of Ackworth 23'33", as the two leading runners were late entries Andrew carried off the first prize. The first lady was Jo Heseltine of Rothwell Harriers 27'01" second was Charley Schofield of Barnsley H. 28'48" Regards Colin
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The Ackworth 74 Club At Ladywell you will discover a salon that offers a wide range of beauty treatments including waxing, facials, microdermabrasion, Shellac, manicure, pedicure, lash & brow tinting, spray tan, Swedish massage, hot stones, body scrubs, ear piercing, Hopi ear candling, Indian head massage, reflexology and aromatherapy. As well as the more traditional treatments we have a spiritual clairvoyant, Anita Foster who visits Ladywell monthly, Anita offers Tarot card readings, hypnotherapy and reiki. An advance trained aesthetics nurse visits Ladywell and performs wrinkle relaxing injections, dermal fillers, derma rolling (skin needling) and skin peels. Claire offers free consultations to discuss your individual needs. We are a stockist of Lubylu home fragrance products and we're holding a vintage teacup candle making workshop on Tuesday 13th and wednesday14th October, bookings being taken now. Please contact Ladywell on 07778 510673for more details.
After the Summer break the Club returns to the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, meeting every 2nd Tuesday in the month at 7.30 pm.
Tues. Sept. 8th 7.30 pm Social Evening for present and prospective members Line Dancing,
Pea and Pie Supper and Quiz. Any ladies, thinking of joining, are most welcome to come along, enjoy the evening and find out more about
The Ackworth 74 Club! For further information call
Pat on 612255 or Sue on 615608 9
1st ACKWORTH SCOUT GROUP In 1907 Baden Powell began the Scout Movement. Its aims were to encourage young people to be fit and healthy, to become responsible ci zens able to be useful in their communi es, to become self reliant and to have fun. Its aims remain true to those ideals today, and the members of the 1st Ackworth Scout Group have certainly met those ideals this year, especially in the Cub sec on.
It's been a busy and successful year for the Cubs. How many of your 8‐11yr olds have been camping, cycling, canoeing and sailing, grass sledging, mountain boarding, caving, climbing, crate stacking and shoo ng and have had chance to take part in archery sessions, and play new sports such as Lacrosse and Newcombe ball? Well these are just some of the ac vi es undertaken by our Cubs!
Tuesday nights are when all sec ons of the group meet, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. This is when new skills are taught and games played. This year the pack was trained and tested by Paramedics in 1st Aid and Emergency Aid techniques.
August saw much of the country watching out for, 'Shoo ng Stars'. Cubs visited Swinton Observatory, studied the night sky and gained Astronomers Badges. Recently it was reported in the news people were losing the art of being able to use a map and compass, couldn't e knots and hadn't the skills to light fires. 1st Ackworth are keeping these tradi onal skills alive ‐ they used knots to build and race chariots, learned how to use a map and compass and frequently light fires and cook on them. We are fortunate that local friend of Scou ng Michael Dunstan allows us to use his woods and fields to carry out some of our ac vi es.
A Summer highlight this year was a Youth Hostel trip to the Yorkshire Dales and a weekend spent caving and hiking.
To round off a successful year twelve boys celebrated achieving the highest honour for Cubs ‐ 'The Chief Scouts Silver Award'. To have so many achieve the award at one me is fantas c, and something the group is rightly proud of.
We believe that nowhere but in Scou ng can youngsters be offered so many different and varied ac vi es at such a young age.
If you have children, boys or girls, who would like to lead a more adventurous life, encourage them to come along to Beavers 6‐8yrs, Cubs 8‐11yrs or Scouts 11‐14yrs, Tuesdays at Ackworth Howards School.
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St Cuthberts & All Saints Pilgrimage
On Saturday 25th July, a group of intrepid travelers boarded a coach outside All Saints’ Church at 8:00am in the morning. This was the first hurdle. Getting there on time. The second hurdle was travelling for three and half hours northwards until we reached Holy Island, Northumbria. We were blessed by clear skies, sunshine, and a warm gentle breeze. Once there a group walked for five miles around the island, taking in large empty beaches, rocky shores, fields, sunbathing seals, and a whole host of different sea birds. Others spent time around the village sampling the delights of the tea shops, others visited places of interest, such as the castle, and the Priory where St Cuthbert was Prior, and Bishop of Lindisfarne. The day finished when we gathered together again in St Mary’s church for a service of Evening Prayer, and exchanged stories from the day, before the third hurdle, travelling home again. It was a fantastic day, and an opportunity to spend time walking the footsteps of St Cuthbert, sitting in the places he sat, and experiencing the presence of God on the island as he had done. But there was something more. We all had the opportunity to travel together, much as the Celtic Saints, like St Cuthbert had done. Travelling, and pilgrimage in particular, is a hallmark of an ancient way of life, which was practiced by the Celtic Christians of St Cuthbert’s day. It is a way of life that many Christians follow today. But I think there is something much deeper than just catching a bus to Holy Island. Everyone is on a journey. It is the journey of life, and there are many twists and turn on each journey that every individual takes. But one of the most remarkable things, is that we are all on the same journey. We may take different routes, but we are all heading the same way. Journeying together, I believe is vitally important. Because we all need support from time to time, and it is when we are journeying together, that we will find the support we need. One of the saddest things I see, is some people believing they can travel this journey alone, without help, and without the support of fellow travellers. Just as we small group travelled together to Holy Island, so the Christian Communities in Ackworth are travelling together. We may spend time on our own sometimes. But we will always find time for each other when need arises. And more importantly, we will always find time others who wish to join us on the journey, even if it only for a short time. As God journeys with us, so we journey with others, and even a short time spent with God is worthwhile. Rev. Paul revpaul.fox@gmail.com
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Ackworth School Coram House Nursery and Kindergarten. Whilst other schools and nurseries in the area are closed, quiet and deserted throughout the long Summer holiday Coram House Nursery is open for business, continuing to provide high quality early years education and child care, meeting the flexible needs of busy parents. The Nursery is now open throughout the whole year, every weekday, except Bank Holidays, and only closed for just two weeks at Christmas. It is open from 7.30 am until 6 pm and parents can choose the days and sessions which best meet their individual needs. Sessions vary from 1and a 1/2 hours to 4 hours. During the day children are provided with mid morning/afternoon snacks and a hot meal at lunch time. Recently the school kitchen gained the WMDC 5 * award for Catering Hygiene. The Nursery School is housed in a beautifully renovated old building just across from the main school. The interior is bright and cheerful providing a very stimulating learning environment. It is well equipped with modern furniture and features colourful displays. It also benefits from an attractive outdoor learning environment, a hard surface play area and wooded garden, Indeed the Nursery now has access to a Forest School on the main school site which maximises the use of the natural world in every learning opportunity There are of course a great many other advantages to being a nursery school with access to all the facilities of the senior school, i.e. extremely well resourced library, large heated swimming pool, indoor sports hall, playing fields and PE staff, theatre and the drama teacher , music centre and the music teachers, a school nurse. Every opportunity is made to offer something extra to the children. The Nursery School provides places for 22 children aged 2 years to 4 + and many of them transfer seamlessly to the Junior then Senior Departments of Ackworth School, equally though some also go on to attend local state schools. The Nursery Manager Lucy Cruddas is supported by a well qualified team, which includes a useful blend of older experienced staff as well as younger newly appointed members. Lucy Cruddas herself, appointed last January, has vision for the nursery and parents cannot fail to be impressed by her knowledge and enthusiasm. She can be justly proud of the enhanced curriculum offered to the children in her care, which does include French. The school has recently allowed external clubs (Baby Ballet, Jo Jingles and Baby Massage) to use their facilities and so helps to provide these three new afternoon sessions per week for Babies to Toddlers aged 2 years.
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Also keen to forge links with the Community, the Nursery School provides a free session for Mums and Toddlers at 10 30 am on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, open to any interested local parents. These sessions have already proved very popular. The school has also the use of a mini bus and when appropriate, the children are taken out on visits, which have included such varying places as the Ackworth Community Library, Farmer Copley’s to sample food and meet the animals and to Doncaster Airport. As well as taking the children out the school has recently welcomed special visitors which have included The Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Dogs for the Disabled, each providing their own learning opportunity. On Sept. 16th the Coram House Nursery School will celebrate it’s 1st Anniversary of being open all year. Then on Sat. Sept 26th The Nursery and School will be open to all interested prospective parents. Anyone wishing to find out more about all this progressive Nursery School has to offer, or to arrange to visit, should contact the Nursery Manager Lucy Cruddas on 01977 616061 lucy.cruddas@ackworthschool.com or, the Nursery Administrator 624320 jane.butterfield@ackworthschool.com
Above: The attractive mural was designed and created by the art students of Ackworth School. Below: Den Building
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What’s On In Ackworth? Social Activities, Classes and Clubs for Everyone Day
Activity
Venue Bell Lane Centre
Contact
Mon.
Community Library
9 am - 1 pm
625617
Mon.
Yoga
Bell Lane Centre
10 am - 11.30 am
235587
Mon.
Craft Club
Bell Lane Centre
1.30pm– 3.30 pm
611583
Mon.
G Force Dance Academy
Bell Lane Centre
6.30pm - 8.30 pm
610245
Mon.
Pilates
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 8 pm
07905169473
Tues.
Mums and Toddlers
Bell Lane Centre
9.30 am – 11 am
649320
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
625617
2nd Tues
Church Coffee Afternoon
Bell Lane Centre
2 pm -3 pm
Tues.
Yoga
Bell Lane Centre
1.30 pm – 3 pm
Tues.
G Force Dance Acad.
Bell Lane Centre
3.45pm– 8.45 pm
610245
Tues.
Yoga
Bell Lane Centre
6 pm - 9.15 pm
235587
Wed.
Mums and Toddlers
Bell Lane Centre
9.30 am – 11 am
649320
Wed.
Painting for Pleasure
Bell Lane Centre
10 am – 12 noon
Wed. Wed. Wed.
Line Dancing G Force Dance Academy 2nd Ackworth Rainbows
Bell Lane Centre Bell Lane Centre Bell Lane Centre
1 pm – 3 pm 3.45 pm –9 15pm 5.30pm – 6.30pm
610245 612859
Wed
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
1pm—6pm
625617
Wed.
Taekwondo
Bell Lane Centre
5.15pm – 6.15pm
07872441257
Wed.
Needles and Pins - Craft
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 9 pm
649320
Wed.
Christianity Explored
Bell Lane Centre
7.15 pm – 9 pm
613834
Thurs.
Digital Photography
Bell Lane Centre
9.30am -11.30 am
624220
Thurs.
Slimming Club
Bell Lane Centre
9.30 am-10.30 am
Thurs.
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm – 6 pm
625617
Thurs.
Digital Photography
Bell Lane Centre
1 pm – 3 pm
624220
Thurs.
Jo Jingles
Bell Lane Centre
2 pm – 3 pm
650455
Thurs.
1st Ackworth Rainbows
Bell Lane Centre
5.30 pm– 6.30pm
612859
Thurs.
Nostell Karate Club
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 8.30pm
07759080416
4thThurs
Heritage Group
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 9 pm
Fri.
Gentle Exercise
Bell Lane Centre
10 am – 11 am
Fri.
G Force Dance Acad.
Bell Lane Centre
3.45 pm– 8.45pm
610245
Fri
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
9am—1pm
625617
Sat.
G Force Dance Acad.
Bell Lane Centre
9 am – 4.30 pm
610245
Sat.
Community Library
Bell Lane Centre
9 am – 1 pm
625617
Sun.
Ackworth Community Church
Bell Lane Centre
10.30am-12.30pm
649320
619356 07739986817
Thurs.
Spiritualist Church
Brackenhill Centre
6.30 pm
Sun.
Spiritualist Church
Brackenhill Centre
6.30 pm-8.30 pm
611285
Mon.
Child Minder’s Group
Low Ackworth Centre
1 pm -3 pm
611285
Mon.
Bingo
Low Ackworth Centre
7.30 pm - 9 pm
611285
Tues.
Mother and Toddler
Low Ackworth Centre
9.am – 11 am
Tues.
Art Group
Low Ackworth Centre
1 pm – 3 pm
Tues.
1st Ackworth Scouts
Low Ackworth Centre
6 pm – 7.30 pm
611225
Tues
Line Dancing
Low Ackworth Centre
8 pm - 9.30 pm
620668
615843
Art Club Ackworth Centre am – 3 pm 18Thurs. Please mention “The Arrow”Lowwhen responding10 to advertisements 613704 1s tThurs
Yorkshire Country Women’s
Low Ackworth Centre
7.30 pm – 9 pm
Carr Bridge Pavilion Tues.
Ackworth Road Runners
Sport Pavilion
7pm
612677
Thurs. Wed
Ackworth Road Runners 'Down Memory Lane' Singing Dementia Sufferers & Carers
Sports Pavilion
7pm 1pm—3pm
612677 07950825094
Sun. Mon. Mon. Tues. 2nd Tues. Wed. Thurs. Thurs. 1stThurs.
Sequence Dancing Coffee Morning Bible Study Music Group 74 Club Boys Brigade Anchor Boys - Company Coffee Morning Slimming World Little Friends Parent &Toddler Group
Methodist Church Methodist Church Methodist Chirch St. Cuthbert’s Ch. Methodist Church Methodist Church All Saint’s Church Methodist Church All Saint’s Church
7.30 pm– 9.30pm 10.30 am-12noon 7.15 pm- 8.15 pm 7.30 pm 7.30.pm – 9 pm 5.30 pm – 9 pm 10.00 am-12noon 9 am -1am & 7pm 2 pm – 3.30 pm
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Brownies
Bell Lane School
6pm – 7.30 pm
Tues. Tues.
Beevers Cubs
Howard School Howard School
5.15pm– 6.15 pm 6.30 pm – 8 pm
The Ackworth Churches
611225 611225
Mon
Guides
Oakfield Park School
7pm—9pm
610243
Mon
Rangers
Oakfield Park School
7pm– 9pm
610243
Mon. Tues. Tues.
Computer Clinic Parent and Toddler Group After School Club
The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut
7 pm – 9 pm 10 am – 11.30 am 4 pm – 6 pm
07540565292 07540565292 07540565292
Tues. Wed. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Fri.
Hips, Bums and Tums After School Club Parent and Toddler Group After School Club Pilates After School Club
The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut The Lawson Hut
6.15pm – 7.15pm 4 pm – 6 pm 9.30 am – 11 am 4 pm – 6 pm 6.30 pm–7.30 pm 4 pm – 6 pm
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Fri.
Fit and Friendly Exercise
The Lawson Hut
6 pm – 7 pm
07540565292
What’s on in Badsworth
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