DECEMBER 2021
ISSUE 92
Ackworth Flower Shop TAKING FESTIVE FLOWER & WREATH ORDERS
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Late Night Christmas Shopping till 8pm Thursday 2nd December
Come along and enjoy the festive atmosphere, mulled wine & mince pies
Christmas Wreath Workshop Dates 2nd & 3rd December 7pm start
All materials, nibbles and drinks included £35 Call 01977 619944 to book—no experience needed. Our gift shop is stocked full of gorgeous ideas for that perfect Christmas Present.
We would like to wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas
Debbie Harrod @ ACKWORTH FLOWER SHOP
92 Wakefield Road, Ackworth, WF7 7BD :01977 619944 Farmery’s Florist, 32a Barnsley Rd, South Elmsall, WF9 2SA :01977 642434 2 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements
www.ackworthflowers.co.uk
Welcome
to the December issue of
Ackworth Arrow As we prepare to say good bye to 2021 it’s great to see our usual festive activities and events taking place. How lovely it is to be able to enjoy Christmas as we normally would without the restrictions in place this time last year. Hoping everyone continues to keep safe, I have just had my covid booster, and apart from a sore arm for 24 hours, all went well.
Merry Christmas 2021 style Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937 michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk arrowpublications.co.uk
Radiators, Leaks, Blockages, Outside Taps, General Plumbing
Whatever your plans are this Christmas, I hope you have a wonderful time with those you love. The January issue deadline is very early due to the Christmas break, please let me have your adverts and community information no later than Wednesday 8th December2021
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1st Ackworth Scout Group
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It has been a difficult 18 months for the Scout Group. Because of Lockdown and Covid restrictions, face to face Scouting was not allowed. When restrictions were finally lifted the Beavers and Cubs who met at Howard’s School were unable to continue meeting there, and the Scouts who met at the Community rooms were only allowed a limited number because of the available space. However for the last month of the Summer Term the group did manage to have outdoor meetings thanks to the good weather. Treasure Hunts, hikes, and Pond dipping in Ackworth were enjoyed, and two visits to Haw Wood near Wintersett saw den building and other various activities undertaken. With the start of a new term, different premises had to be found, and the Quaker School became the groups new home. Two new leaders and several new recruits were welcomed to the group this last term. Scouts have enjoyed a diverse range of meetings including designing their own T shirts, making clothes from re-cycled materials and displaying them on the catwalk and learning about bicycle maintenance. Half term saw the group enjoying activities at Squirrel Wood Scout camp site near Burghwallis, where archery, tightrope walking, den building, nerf targets and Backwoods cooking were the order of the day. November saw a traditional Bonfire Night and fireworks display enjoyed by the whole group along with the usual Bonfire Night foods. The group joined the Royal British Legion and congregation of St. Cuthbert’s on Remembrance Sunday where their respective flags were presented.
All sections now meet at the Quaker School Sports Hall on Tuesday evenings. Beavers 6-8 yrs meet 5.15 - 6.15, Cubs 8-11yrs meet 6.15 - 7.45, Scouts 11-14yrs meet also at 6.15 - 7.45.
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Christmas Candlelight Celebration
The Ackworth 74 Club cordially invite you to come to a Christmas Candlelight Celebration featuring the Ackworth Community Choir at the Ackworth Methodist Church Tuesday December 14th 7.30 pm. Then afterwards to a Faith Supper in the Methodist Church Hall. Everyone Welcome.
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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
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
Thurs.
Nostell Karate Club
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 8.30pm
4thThurs
Heritage Group
Bell Lane Centre
7 pm – 9 pm
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
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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
611585
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Child Minder’s Group
Low Ackworth Centre
1 pm -3 pm
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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.
1st Ackworth Scouts
Tues
1s tThurs
Line Dancing
Quaker School Sports Hall Low Ackworth Centre
8 pm - 9.30 pm
Yorkshire Country Women’s
Low Ackworth Centre
7.30 pm – 9 pm
6.15—7.45
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07885 536216
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Tues.
Ackworth Road Runners
Cricket Club
6.30pm
612677
Thurs.
Ackworth Road Runners
Cricket CLUB
612677
Wed
'Down Memory Lane' Singing Dementia Sufferers & Carers
Carr Bridge Pavillion
6.15pm beginners 7pm Open for all 1pm—3pm
07950825094
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
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Brownies
Bell Lane School
6pm – 7.30 pm
Tues. Tues.
Beavers Cubs
Howard School Howard School
5.15pm– 6.15 pm 6.30 pm – 8 pm
611225 611225
Mon Thurs
Guides 2nd Ackworth Brownies
Oakfield Park School Oakfield Park School
7pm—9pm 6—7.30pm
www.girlguiding.org.uk
The Ackworth Churches
610243
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
07540565292 07800909371 07540565292 01977 640011
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
07702 232212
07813 839888 01977 708868 07702 232212
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