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March 2022
Issue No. 96
GIFTS FOR SPECIAL OCCASSIONS AND BIRTHDAYS
Ackworth Flower Shop Sunday 27th March We are now taking orders for
Mother’s Day
& delivery slots are filling up quickly . We have a full selection of pick ups available along with BALLOONS,CHOCOLATES, GIFTS & CARDS
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Welcome to the March issue of
Ackworth Arrow
Spring is in the air!! Oh how I love those words… It’s great to see our communities working together for the benefit of their village. We have another opportunity for everyone to meet up as we celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee in the Summer, everyone is encouraged to hold a street part over the weekend, the celebrations start on Thursday 2nd June until Sunday 5th June. Feel free to share your plans and ideas in the Arrow.
March is the month of celebrating that special person who plays a huge part in our lives. Whether it is your Mum, Aunt, Mother in law, Grand parent, past or present, we raise our glass and thank you all for your guidance, support and strength. Happy Mothers Day. The April issue deadline is Wednesday 16th March. The magazines will be delivered the last full weekend in March. Best wishes Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937 michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk arrowpublications.co.uk
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Introducing the Anne Robson Helpline. If you or someone close to you is dying, you can talk to us. At the Anne Robson Trust we aim to be there to listen to anyone who is struggling with the imminent death of someone they care about. We know that facing the end of life can leave you isolated and alone. Calls are free and confidential – Call us on 0808 801 0688 Being able to access support whilst a loved one is dying is really important for a number of reasons. Gaining knowledge of what may happen towards the end and having a sense of ‘preparedness’ helps both the person dying and their family gain as much control as possible. Please visit www.annerobsontrust.org.uk/helpline-service to find out more.
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Ackworth 74 Club February Meeting. At their February Meeting the 74 Club welcomed a distinguished speaker, Veronica Bird OBE. Veronica’s talk entitled” From Prison to Palace” was interesting, informative and at times amusing. Veronica spoke about her fascinating life, first as a Prison Officer, later as Prison Governor, serving at Wakefield and Armley Prisons and meeting such notorious prisoners as Myra Hindley and Charles Bronson. Finally, it was her work as a Prison Reformer which gained her the OBE received from the Queen. Veronica, one of nine children born to a Barnsley miner in the late 30’s was no stranger to Ackworth having won a scholarship to Ackworth School, though she was later removed by her family who needed her to help at home. Veronica joined the Police Service at 21 before transferring to the Prison Service where she was to spend the next 35 years. Members thoroughly enjoyed hearing Veronica speak and many bought her book. Veronica donates all the proceeds from her book sales and fees for her talks to charity.
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The Ackworth 74 Club Annual General Meeting
Methodist Church Schoolroom Tuesday March 8th at 7.30 pm Membership Fees of £12 per annum now due for the Club Year Apr. 2022 – Mar. 2023 Following the AGM there will be a Faith Supper and Bring and Buy Book Sale.
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Thinking of joining the Ackworth 74 Club? New Members Always Welcome!
Call Sue on 01977 615608 for further details.
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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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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
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Low Ackworth Centre
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Tues.
Beavers
Quaker School Sports Hall
5.15—6.15
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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
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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