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July 2022
Issue No. 101
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Ackworth Arrow What an amazing June we had, so many lovely events held all over the country to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It was great to see all the bunting decorating our streets, homes and shops. A huge well done to everyone involved in the Jubilee celebrations. Congratulations to all students who have now finished their Sats, GCSE’s, A’ Levels and BTEC qualifications, I wish you all the best of luck with your results and a relaxing summer. The August issue deadline is earlier than usual this month due to the holiday period, please send your adverts and articles no later than Wednesday 13th July. The arrow will be delivered before 1st August.
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Ackworth 74 Club June Event A Summer Walk followed by a Buffet Supper at The Masons’ Arms. On a beautiful June evening, instead of their usual monthly meeting at the Methodist Schoolroom, Members of the Ackworth 74 Club were to be found gathering on the Bell Lane Car Park, ready for their annual Summer walk. Prior to setting off along the Dando Way the 25 walkers paused for a photo. This year the weather was just right, a warm, balmy evening, perfect for a stroll in the countryside. There was much laughter and chatter as Members enjoyed the opportunity to be out and about, and catching up with news. Leaving the Dando Way they turned right on to Hardaker Lane to follow paths and track down towards the little River Went, along it’s banks and back into the village. Then the walkers continued on to the Masons’ Arms on Bell Lane, where another 13 of the, slightly less energetic, Club Members waited to greet them in the newly refurbished Lounge Bar. Then all the 38 Club Members present, enjoyed a delicious complimentary buffet paid for by Club funds, provided and served by the Masons’ Arms, current, in-house, catering team, The Yorkshire Smoggie. The rest of the evening was very pleasantly and convivially spent doing a quiz. Committee Member, Sue Sidwell won the raffle and everyone agreed it had been a very successful, enjoyable social evening. The next event of the Ackworth 74 Club is their Annual Outing in July, this year to the Piece Hall in Halifax and then on to Shibden Hall. The Club will next meet at the Methodist Church Schoolroom on the 2nd Tuesday in September. For further information about the 74 Club call Sue on 01977 615608
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Ackworth Ladies 74 Club Summer Outing Tuesday July 12th 2022
Halifax Piece Hall & The Town Shibden Hall & Country Park “Home of Gentleman Jack” For further details and to book call Sue on 01977 615608
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1ST ACKWORTH SCOUT GROUP SCOUTINGS HIGHEST HONOUR 1st Ackworth Scout Groups longest serving leader, Tom Peacock, has just been awarded the Scout Associations highest honour, ‘The Silver Wolf’. The Silver Wolf Award is the unrestricted gift given by the Chief Scout (Bear Grylls) to people who have given the most outstanding service over many years, and upheld as an accolade that reaches the highest level of scouting. The award consists of a silver wolf suspended from a dark green and yellow neck ribbon, a cloth badge to be worn on the uniform shirt, and a framed certificate signed by Bear Grylls, the Chief Scout. The award was made by the County Commissioner of Central Yorkshire Scouts at the Quaker School, which is where the group meets, with all sections - Beavers, Cubs and Scouts present. The Commissioner praised Toms length of service given to scouting over 50+ years - in the Pontefract and Castleford District. He is the first person in the group to receive this award. He was given a rousing scouting ‘BRAVO’ after the presentation of the award, before everyone enjoyed refreshments in the sunshine. Toms involvement in Scouts began as a boy, then he became a leader with groups 5th Pontefract, 1st Pontefract and later Ackworth. During this time he has seen a multitude of changes and advancements, but most important has been the continued growth of the movement and its adaptability to continue to inspire and challenge children, giving them adventurous and demanding activities that fit them for life. When considering people for the award other aspects of service to the community are often taken in consideration. As well as his role in scouting Tom has been a voluntary Peak Park Warden, worked with the Probation Service in setting up an Outdoor Centre in Semerwater in the Yorkshire Dales, was a selector for ‘Operation Raleigh’, (now called Raleigh International), has worked as a volunteer at St.George’s Crypt, a centre for Down and Outs in Leeds, was involved in Riding for the Disabled, has been Chair of Trustees at Ackworth Community Library, is a trustee of the Elizabeth Love museum in Pontefract, and has worked as a volunteer fundraiser for the Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract for over 20 years. He has also been awarded the ‘Mayor says thanks’ award for his contribution to scouting in particular. A big Well Done Tom!
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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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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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4thThurs
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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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
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
612677
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
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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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