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November 2021
Issue No. 91
Ackworth Flower Shop TAKING FESTIVE FLOWER & WREATH ORDERS
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Late Night Christmas Shopping till 8pm Thursday 25th November & 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.
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
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Welcome to the November issue of
Ackworth Arrow
It’s that time of year when our streets are a glow with the colours of Autumn, beautiful reds, golds and shades of brown brighten up our days as the nights draw in. Don’t forget to adjust your clocks as we fall back an hour on Sunday 1st November at 2am. The deadline for the December issue of the Arrow is Wednesday 17th November and the magazine will be distributed from 26th November. Happy Halloween and Bon Fire Night, keep safe everyone.
Radiators, Leaks, Blockages, Outside Taps, General Plumbing
Michelle Sidebottom
Tel: 07795 387937
michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk arrowpublications.co.uk
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The Attic Boutique celebrates 1st Anniversary On September 25th this year The Attic Boutique, Ackworth’s little gem, celebrated it first anniversary with complimentary glasses of Fizz and 15% discount for loyal customers who popped in on the day! It was a little over a year ago that two Ackworth ladies came together to make a dream come true. Louise Wilson and Ruth Roberts went into partnership to start a ladieswear boutique. You will find The Attic Boutique in the tiny attic above The Halo Rooms on Bell Lane Ackworth, accessed through the salon’s main entrance. In the midst of a pandemic and between lockdowns might not have been the ideal time to start a business, nevertheless Ruth and Louise went ahead with their plan to open their own boutique. Despite the difficulties, they have just celebrated their first successful year! Now, a year on, this little shop is packed with stylish, attractive and eye-catching clothing, everything from casual to party wear and to suit all ages, at purse friendly prices, competitive with the main high street stores, sizes from 8 through to the 20’s. The Attic Boutique also has an attractive web site and now a thriving online business too. They stock a full range of gorgeous couture clothing, shoes and accessories. Everything from tee shirts at £15 to coats at £95. Handbags, boots, shoes, scarves and smart belts are all on display. In readiness for Christmas the Attic Boutique has a range of gifts, scented candles, Tea lights and diffusers by St. Eval of Cornwall, and jewellery by Kate Thornton and Bibi Bijoux, Gift Vouchers too are available. So, if in need of a little retail therapy, especially right here in the heart of Ackworth, don’t delay, a welcome awaits at the Attic Boutique! Or, visit their website www.theatticboutique.co.uk
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Poppy Appeal Some Members of the Ackworth 74 Club, Glenys Richardson, Sue Sidwell and Dee Stott have been involved in a project at Nostell Priory, knitting and crocheting poppies the sale of which will go towards the 2021 British Legion Poppy Appeal. The poppies were on sale at the recent October event of the Club and these lovely poppies on sale for between £1.50 - £2 raised £54 for the Appeal. The October Meeting of the Ackworth 74 Club was the most successful event yet of their revised post-pandemic programme. There were 44 Members present to hear a fascinating, illustrated talk from guest speaker, Colin Alderson. Colin, retired hotelier and Chef, had some fascinating stories to tell of his time working in the Royal Household as Pastry Chef to the Queen. Colin grew up on a f arm in the Yorkshire Dales, attended school in Richmond, afterwards going on to Scarborough Technical College where he qualified as a Chef. He spent a short time in Army Catering at Catterick, then worked at Bolton Castle in Wensleydale. While at Bolton Castle he applied for a job as Chef to the Royal Household. When appointed, Colin went to work at Buckingham Palace, this opened up a whole new world to the young chef from Yorkshire. Colin’s talk ranged from the first 3 months trial to ending up as The Royal Pastry Chef working in Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Sandringham House, Balmoral and Hollyrood House in Edinburgh and even on board the Royal Yacht Britannia sailing to Mexico and The Bahamas for a Royal Visit. Afterwards Colin was thanked and loudly applauded for his most informative talk. The 74 Club Members present all agreed it had been enjoyable, a very successful Club event.
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ACKWORTH TENNIS CLUB
On Saturday 25th Ackworth Tennis Club hosted Mother and Daughter day to celebrate females playing tennis. It was amazing to see all these lovely girls and their mums down to the courts enjoying tennis. We had a range of abilities from complete beginners to players who have been coming to the club for years. Players had the opportunity to play with their family as well as playing mini competitions and fun games. We aimed to create a positive experience for everyone and hope to inspire more women and girls to play tennis. Alice Robson LTA National Dev. Coach of the Year 2020 Head Coach Ackworth Tennis Club 07967405553
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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
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Zumbini
Bell Lane Centre
10.30am -11.15am
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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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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
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Line Dancing
Low Ackworth Centre
8 pm - 9.30 pm
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Yorkshire Country Women’s
Low Ackworth Centre
7.30 pm – 9 pm
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Tues.
Ackworth Road Runners
Cricket Club
6.30pm
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Thurs.
Ackworth Road Runners
Cricket CLUB
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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
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Mon Thurs
Guides 2nd Ackworth Brownies
Oakfield Park School Oakfield Park School
7pm—9pm 6—7.30pm
www.girlguiding.org.uk
The Ackworth Churches
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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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