Including Finningley August 2011
Auckley Show
Saturday 13th August
Issue No. 71
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Editors Letter...
Yippeee... the holidays are here at last! I think we all deserve a well earned break. Hopefully the weather will stay pleasant throughout the summer holidays, fingers crossed! The Auckley Show, Saturday 13th August, promises to be bigger and better than ever. Remember, it‘s one of the few shows which still offer free entry to everyone so make it a family day out to remember.
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Hayfield proms went off with a bang, the ladies looked fabulous—so did the gentlemen! Local business woman, Carolyn Poole who owns Chique in Armthorpe, dressed many of the ladies, there is an article from Chique in this months Arrow with many of the fabulous dresses on show. With all this warm weather, please remember to keep your property secure, make sure your windows and doors are locked when you leave your home. There have been a number of local burglaries so speak to your neighbours and make sure you are all vigilant, especially if someone is on holiday. Always report anything suspicious to the police. Finally, good luck to all students who are leaving school to start a new life in work, college, 6th form or university. I hope you‘re dreams are realised. The September issue deadline will be Wednesday 25th August, if anyone would like to submit an article or an advert, please send it to me by this date. Any items that I receive after this date will miss the September issue. Due to the holiday period, the September issue will be distributed later than usual in the first week of September.
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News, News, News, News, News, News... Cantley with Branton WI
On Thursday June 9th we had a talk from a local
pharmacist, who gave us some interesting tips on using your local chemist. We had a strawberry tea on July 2nd at which we invited everyone to come and meet the WI. Our next meeting on July 14th is a talk about Winthrop Park which is a garden near Wickersley. Visitors are welcome. Contact Anne Oakes 536802
Finningley Tuesday Club Invitation to Buckingham Palace Gillian Warrender and her Husband David were invited to a garden party held at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 12th July to celebrate work in our communities. Gillian was nominated by Parish Councillor, Jennifer Worthington, for all the work Gillian has contributed to the Kilham Hall community centre project in Branton as well as her role as Chair of Cantley with Branton Parish Council.
Ball Wall for Young People. Cantley with Branton Parish Council have instructed a builder to commence work on a new ball wall at Kilham Lane recreational field in Branton. The Ball Wall will also feature a tarmac area and a basket ball net to allow young people to practice their net ball/basket ball skills.
The no 59 Bus service is to be re routed between Warning Tongue Lane and Branton. From 24th July, the no 59 will go from Warnington lane to Old Cantley on to Nutwell Lane, then up Whiphill Top lane to Auckley once a day. The bus departs from Wroot at 9.05 and 14.10 Mon—Sat and departs from Doncaster 13.15 Mon—Sat.
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Please remember that the club will not be meeting in the months of July and August. Our next meeting will be on the third Tuesday in September, 20th September 2011. It is hoped that a new programme of events will announced at the end of August. Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you in September.
Finningley Residents take note! The X30 which runs a return service from Harworth to Robin Hood Airport goes through the village and provides a service for residents wishing to go to Bawtry. The bus will stop on Station Road and on the part of Wroot Road near The Green and runs approximately hourly. A timetable has been displayed on the Finniningly Village Community Notice Board on The Green and in the Post Office. Copies of the timetable can be picked up at the Bus Information Centre in the bus station. Finningley Village Community Group.
Cancer Research Fund Raising Event. We are holding a fund raising event for Cancer Research at Auckley Parish Hall on 6th Aug at 12noon till 3pm. There will be new and nearly new shoes, sandals, boots, handbags, belts and maybe some jewellery all available for just a small donation. There will also be a raffle and delicious homemade cakes. We are also asking for donations of shoes handbags etc for the sale. If you have something you would like to donate, please contact Sue 07909636023 and we can collect from you at a convenient time.
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News, News, News, News, News, News... Kilham Hall Thank you to everybody who came and had a ‗cuppa‘ and a cake in the Hall on Saturday the 18th June at the recent Branton Fun Day event. Kilham Committee ladies worked extremely hard at the event and the magnificent sum of £250 (over and above the girls amount of £1632) was raised and cheques presented to Emma, Rachel and Lyndsey for their two charities. What a success the day was and here‘s to the next one next year maybe? Work is in progress organising our next event which will hopefully be a ‗Halloween‘ party for our younger members of the community possibly to be held on Sunday the 30th October when our clocks will have been altered for winter! Any help or ideas you may have please contact a member of the Committee. The Tuesday morning Coffee Club has its last get together on the 12th July. We will reopen again on the 6th September and we look forward to seeing you then. Have a great summer. Kilham Hall Management Committee
Beware!! Children’s Cancer Charity Telephone Call Scam! I have today been contacted by a person claiming to be putting together a calendar to raise funds for a children‘s cancer charity. I have been contacted by this company before and found out that it was a scam. The telephone number they called from is 01695 576275 and the person spoke with a Liverpool accent. I have contacted the police who have confirmed that these people are not from a charity and it is indeed a scam. They usually ask if you would like to advertise on the Calendar and usually aim at businesses. Please do not pay them any money.
Auckley Queens Jubilee Alpha Tote Draw The June winning letters were B L T. We had were 2 winners who share £500
A Super Strawberry Tea & Songs of praise At Auckley Parish Centre This annual event on 3 July was a delightful blend of celebration praise, friendship and pleasure and more than lived up to the successes of past years. Our choices for hymns had been gathered in recent weeks and Neil did a great job in putting together a lovely selection, managing not to include anything that we had sung last year, keeping the feeling fresh and joyous. He gave us a brief insight to each one, speaking about the writers and the origins, giving us time to get our breath back before starting on the next. One ‗mystery‘ hymn had been selected which did not appear to be known by anyone in the room! (Even Janet did not know it and had to have a practice on the organ the week before to make sure it went with a swing.) However we soon fell into the rhythm of it and it went well. There was some great, stirring singing, with powerful mature tenor and bass voices and delightful squeaks from the two babies present, truly ‗songs of praise‘. A most delicious feast of a tea followed, with savouries, sweets and of course strawberries and cream. Ann and her team had prepared and worked very hard to keep up the well known tradition of a ‗proper tea‘ on this annual Sunday treat. During this time the raffle, tombola and bottle stalls started to do business and a very difficult quiz sheet was attempted by teams on each table. Luckily I was busy selling raffle tickets at this time so did not have to show my ignorance at only knowing two of the answers. It was lovely to see so many happy smiling faces, to welcome old friends, new friends, those who were there for the first time and hopefully will become regulars. This was a truly joyful occasion. A big thank you to everyone who helped, both with the preparation, donations for the stalls, and on the day. Thank you Janet for playing the music. Special thanks to Ann for organising our annual treat. £638 was raised for Auckley Parish Church Funds. Thanks to all who came on the day. We hope you enjoyed it and that we will see you again next year. Unclaimed raffle prize – pink ticket no 564 – telephone 771525 to claim.
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Auckley Parish Council Newsletter August/September 2011 New Play Equipment - A local architect will shortly submit a planning application to DMBC Planning Dept. on the Parish Council‘s behalf, in respect of an extensive range of play equipment at Riverside Park.
Proposed Replacement Bus Shelter - Currently solicitors acting for the Parish Council and the land owner are dealing with this matter and hopefully we will shortly see some progress, in order that building work can commence as soon as the transfer of land has been completed.
Irresponsible Car Parking Outside Shops at Ellers Lane, Auckley - Some motorists have recently been seen parking their cars on the wide frontage pavement in front of the Pharmacy and the Chinese Takeaway in order to visit the shops, following which they then reverse back onto the car park. This is a dangerous manoeuvre which puts children at risk, because pupils from the schools at Auckley and Hayfield use the shops and do not expect vehicles to be parked in that area. The Parish Council has contacted South Yorkshire Police, and DMBC Traffic Enforcement Officers have been asked to curb the practice. Council is discussing with DMBC Highways the possibility of bollards being provided at this location.
Anti-Social Activities - The Police and Community Safety Wardens have been asked to monitor the wooded copse off Eastfield Lane where young people have been engaged in lighting fires and other anti-social activities. The Parish Council wishes to thank local residents who alerted the Authorities to the fire and assisted with clearing up the debris.
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JULY TO SEPTEMBER AUCKLEY SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLUB ACTIVITIES Over the summer holidays we will be open daily 8.00am – 6.00pm (£15 per day + trip costs) providing a large range of activities and trips that cater for children of all ages and interests, here are brief details of some activities Week 1- Science Week - 25th-29th July 2011 This weeks activities will include making planets out of paper mache, building our own solar system and making a Space Display. We will also be looking at the human body and how this works. Our trip to Magna is on Wednesday, 27th July so please be here on that day no later than 8.15am.
Week 2-Sports and Olympic Week - 1st-5th August 2011 This week we will be holding our own mini Olympics and making our own Olympic torches. We will also be holding our own football and rounder‟s tournaments. Our trip is on Thursday, 4th August when we will visit Doncaster Bowling, you will need to be here no later than 8.30am.
Week 3-Prehistoric Week - 8th-12th August 2011 This week we will be taking a look at the age of the dinosaurs and how they lived. We will be making our own dinosaur masks and be holding a quiz to see how many dinosaurs you can remember. Out trip is on Wednesday, 10th August when we will be visiting Doncaster museum so please be here no later than 9.00am.
Week 4- Make me Famous Week-15th-19th August 2011 This week we will be holding our own Talent competitions i.e X Factor and I‟m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, so if you have a talent you want to showcase then come and get involved. The trip will be on Monday, 15th August when we will be going to watch a film at the Vue Cinema, you will need to be here no later than 8.30am. Film to be arranged.
Week 5-The Great Outdoors - 22nd-26th August 2011 This week‟s activities will include a nature walk, hunting for mini beasts and den building in the woods. On Friday, 26th August we will be visiting the Tropical Butterfly House in Sheffield so please be here no later than 8.15am.
Week 6- We are all going on a summer holiday Week - 29th- 2nd September This week‟s activities will include building sandcastles, shell printing, and having fun in the pool so please bring a change of clothes i.e. spare shorts and T-shirt. Our trip is on Tuesday 30th August when we will be visiting Clifton Park, Rotherham, you will need to be here no later than 8.15am.
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On one of the hottest days of the year, 4th Finningley Scouts helped out at Crowle Show
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From Beavers we had Josie Blacklock, from cubs we had Gil Blacklock and from Scouts we had Stephanie Adams, Peter Adams, Ben Gold, Becky Strachan, Naomi Gardiner, Ben Warner, Jacob Warner, Ben Jones, Jacob Jones, Ethan Wood and Jodie Grant. The leaders were Paul Freebury, Ian Moore, Gary Warner, Becky Moore, Sam Mackenzie and Group leader Bob Lunn. We raised over ÂŁ150 which will contribute towards our Scout hut. Thank you to all the Crowle Show new Scouts who turned up, they all achieved their Community Challenge Badge which goes towards achieving the Gold Chief Scout Award. In Scouts, Ben Warner and Jacob Warner were presented with the highest award in Scouts; the Gold Chief Scout Award. They will be moving to Explorers to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh . On the 23rd July Scouts will undertake the Expedition Challenge Badge. Stephanie Adams will then complete and receive the Chief Scout Award and she will also be the first girl at our unit to complete Beavers, Cubs and Scouts before moving up to explorers!
Abbie Rodgers proudly showing her badges
Abbie Rodgers who is 8 years old , has been in 4th Finningley Beavers for the last 2 years. During this time she has worked really hard and has gained all the Beaver Badges. Abbie is the first Beaver ever to achieve this and we are extremely proud of her achievement. Congratulations from Baloo, Mole and Snake. We would like to thank all the parents who have helped transport equipment to or from camps, it is much appreciated.
Anyone interested in Scouting please contact Paul 07778 659 458
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Glamour and Glitz at The Hayfield School Prom Chique were very proud to be a part of Hayfield 2011 proms again with many girls who had shopped at Chique for their special outfit. This years prom collection has been better than ever with many individual styles from short and sparkly to long floating gowns with sequin detail, there was something for everyone! Chique will be holding next years prom fashion show again within school around April time so watch out for the dates, we are busy busy busy with ledger week now, ladies are looking for that special outfit to catch the judges eye at this years ladies day best dressed lady!! So be early, the collection we have is amazing, Kevan Jon, Forever Unique, Couture, Diva, Kelly Ewing and many more to choose from. Our summer sale has now started with up to 50% off stock so come and have a look and see what bargains we have up for grabs! We also do fascinators made to colour and style and have matching accessories, so feel free to call in and have a browse!
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News From Branton St Wilfrid‟s Primary School Technology Challenge Success! On Friday 1st July, ten Year 6 children represented our school in the Technology Challenge Final at Hayfield Secondary School, where they competed against groups from other local schools. This competition allows the children to design and make a product with a “real” purpose as each year we are partnered with a different business/ company. This year we were partnered with Sita Recycling, and we were set the challenge of designing and making a model of a new recycling box for Doncaster households. The challenge posed us with many difficulties, but the children worked exceptionally hard in their groups and made some fantastic models! They also had to design a range of marketing materials to promote their product, and at the final they gave a wonderful presentation to the judges to encourage them to appreciate all the design features of their models. The children all thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, and at the final event represented our school with enthusiasm. Very Well Done to all the finalists and a special Well Done to our “Green Phoenix” team who actually won the event!
Year 3 Visit to Potteric Carr On Tuesday 5th July, Year 3 went on their class visit to Potteric Carr Nature Reserve to link to their topic on “Perfect Plants”. They completed a range of workshops throughout the day and also had an opportunity to observe the many plants, birds and minibeasts that can be found at the reserve. A highlight of the day for many of the children was a “Minibeast Hunting” session where they worked in small groups to catch and then observe minibeasts using hand magnifiers. They were delighted to find caterpillars, grasshoppers and a range of different beetles. Once they had found their minibeast they then looked for different natural materials to make a small sculpture piece to depict the creature. Later in the day they visited a bird hide to observe different birds in their natural habitat, and played a game to explore cross pollination in plants. It was a funfilled day that every-one thoroughly enjoyed!
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Class 5’s Olympic Celebration Event
On Wednesday 29th June Class 5 went to the Dome for a 2012 Olympic celebration event. Each school got chosen to represent a country; Class 5 was chosen to be team China! We all got given a different job for the opening ceremony and we practised our parts at school. Some of the parts were streamers dancers, some people made lanterns and carried them, some people wore Chinese costumes, some played the part of the dragon and two people carried the banner. When the opening ceremony had finished each country went to do activities, we did multi-skills, after that we went to a drama class. After lunch we went to play cricket and our last activity was dance. All of Class 5 enjoyed the event. By Ellie, Anya and Alexia Sporting Success! South Yorkshire County Finals Our Year 6 mixed Rounders team won the Hayfield pyramid Rounders tournament. We went on to play in the Doncaster Finals, held at McAuley Catholic High School. We played 4 games and won all of them. It was very exciting as we were now through to the South Yorkshire County Finals. This took place at Wath Comprehensive on Tuesday 28th June. After some tough games of rounders, our school came 8th within South Yorkshire! Class 5’s Visit to Austerfield On Friday 9th July, Class 5 went to Austerfield to learn about the water cycle. We learned a lot about rivers, we looked at a gorge, a valley, a waterfall, a flood plain and a delta. After that we made our own river. First the girls had a go at doing it, and then the boys finished off with a better effort! For the experiment we had a dog biscuit each, 3 stopwatches and some measuring tape. We had to see which bit of the river flowed fastest by throwing the dog biscuits in to the river, the middle or near the bank. It was a great school trip and I would want to go again. Our favourite part was making the river. By Alex Bailey and Joey Acris
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Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Branton St Wilfrids
On a warm, sunny July afternoon, 90 teddies (and their owners) enjoyed a picnic in our school grounds! We played circle games including “The Farmer‟s in his Den,” “There was a Princess Long Ago” and “In and out the Dusty Bluebells,” before settling down to our picnic which included lots of sticky buns! The picnic was part of our charity work, as it was Action Research – Bring your Bear to school day and we raised £175 for this worthwhile charity.
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News from Auckley Junior, Infant & Nursery School
Visit to Hatfield Water Park Auckley School‟s Year 6 have recently taken a trip to Hatfield Water Park. It seems as though it has been an extremely enjoyable time and well worth the money as many children have said it was a once in a life time opportunity. Read on to find out more about the amazing residential. Many of the children were impressed by the high standards of the marina. One student was particularly impressed with the kayaking – so much so that he is now considering starting private kayaking lessons. One of many activities stood out more than others … WATER FREEDOM, which was a spectacular activity according to the children. It was so amazing due the fact that they had the opportunity to do whatever they liked from a choice of: Kayaking, Canadian Canoeing, Surfing, Swimming and many more awesome activities. All in all, the feeling was that the residential was an experience like no other. Written by Year 6 children
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In safe hands You are in safe hands at Auckley school and that‟s official. Children have been learning the skills of first aid and the school has just been awarded the “ St Johns Ambulance Schools Mark” which is a national award given to schools for their commitment to the safety and health of the pupils and staff. Children have really enjoyed showing off their new found skills on each other and are pleased that their efforts have been recognised. Year 1 visit Cleethorpes A couple of weeks ago Year 1 visited Cleethorpes as part of their topic on the seaside. After a long drive, we arrived and went for a walk on the salt marsh to look at the different habitats. We then took a train ride to the beach where we had a picnic and built sandcastles. We had a fabulous day and were very lucky with the weather. Africa Project Celebration We invited parents to come into school to look at all of the work we have completed through our Africa project to raise money for Happy House, a Kenyan orphanage. We set up „taster‟ activities so the parents could try out the new skills we have learnt. We also had demonstrations of African dance, cookery and Tinga Tinga animations to show. The afternoon was a great success and we have managed to raise £322.28 in total for Happy House orphanage.
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Doncaster Advanced Motorists Dear readers,
Cornering
Superb cornering is a skill to master. Here‘s how to do it. Many aspects of Advanced Driving are exhilarating, but smooth, progressive, and safe cornering is arguably the most enjoyable. Advanced Drivers handle corners in a prepared and precise way, with superb observation, great planning, a good line through the bend and a progressive exit. These are crucial elements that raise driving standards above those of the everyday motorist. Even the innocuous corner requires real concentration. What is the limit point of vision? The limit point is the furthest point ahead at which you have a clear view of the road surface. On a clear, level road this is the point at which the right and left-hand sides of the road appear to meet. Advanced Drivers always drive at a speed that allows them to stop (on their own side of the road) within the distance they can see is clear- that is the distance between them and the limit point This determines how fast you can drive. The further away the limit point is the faster you can go, as you have more room to stop in - and vice versa. This applies to junctions as well as bends. Match your velocity to the speed the ―limit point‖ moves away from you, providing you can stop in the distance that you can see is clear. If you watch the limit point as you approach a bend or a junction, you‘ll notice that it may move. If it moves towards you, slow down, as the bend or turn is tightening. If it moves away from you, it means the road is opening up. This ‗Limit point technique‘ involves matching your speed, to the speed the limit point moves, accelerating or slowing your vehicle accordingly. Using this method ensures the right choice of speed and the correct gear selection. This will enable you to maintain your vehicle‘s balance throughout any turn or curve. The vehicle will be on the correct side of the road in a balanced and controllable state, and you will be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear. If you are interested in the courses that we offer, you‘ll be able to find this information on the Institute of Advanced Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 01302 886 276
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For care and support when you need it the most Personal service 24 hours a day. Independant family business. Established for 90 years. All gas work undertaken
19 Thorne Road, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302 710285
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St Saviours, Auckley
St Oswald’s & Holy Trinity, Finningley
Swimming Shorts, Grey Hair and God Well it‘s August and traditionally it is holiday time again, which also means it must be raining! I‘ve just returned from a mid-week break at Centre Parcs, so it didn‘t matter if it rained or not as most things were undercover. If you read this page regularly then you‘ll know we usually holiday in our caravan, but this year both my parents celebrated their 70th birthdays and very kindly took us all away to celebrate. So, picture it if you dare, yours truly leaving the changing rooms and entering the subtropical swimming paradise. Think Australian surfer dude - tanned, fit, good looking and wearing flowery board shorts…got it? Well that was me. I had a tan, but only on one side of my face because I‘d failed to apply enough sunscreen in Bridlington the other week! Fit? Yes, I was fit to slide down the water chutes all day. Good looking, well I thought so until my eldest exclaimed, ―Dad, your chest hair is going grey.‖ Flowery shorts, you bet. But then I wouldn‘t see anyone I knew would I? ―Hello vicar‖ said a child from one of our primary schools! Nevertheless, I had the opportunity to do different activities with all my children, and it was so good to spend time being dad. I saw another father in the swimming pool playing with their child who was perhaps just 12 months or so old. Dad was throwing them in the air, catching them, and letting them splash into the water. They were laughing and smiling – the bond between the two of them was evident. This young baby trusted their dad completely, enjoyed being with them, and dad‘s love was unconditional. You couldn‘t help but watch them and smile. It made me think. I believe this is the relationship God desires with everyone. He offers a relationship where we as his children can trust him absolutely, enjoy being in his presence, and know His unconditional love. Age, background, grey chest hair and dodgy shorts don‘t matter. He just wants to
know you. Enjoy the summer! Blessings. Revd. Neil Redeyoff St Saviour's, Auckley & St Oswald's & Holy Trinity, Finningley. 01302 770240 or email neilredeyoff1@btinternet.com
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What’s On In Branton And Auckley? Day Mon Mon
Activity Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months Weight Watchers
Meeting place Auckley Nursery School Building Auckley Parish Centre
Time 9.15 - 11.45 9.30am
Contact
Mon
1st Doncaster Brownies
Auckley Parish Centre
5.30 - 7.00
773174
Mon
Friendly Society
Auckley Parish Centre
2.00 - 4.00
770097
Mon
Line Dancing
Auckley Parish Centre
7.30—9.30
817124
Mon
Simply Singing
Auckley St Saviours Parish Church
10.00-11.30
Mon
Twinkle Toe Tots, Movement to Music
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre
9.30-10.15am
Mon
Computers for Beginners
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre
10.00—12noon
Mon
Zumba
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre
5.30—6.30pm & 6.30-7.30pm
Tue
Coffee Morning
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre
10.00-11.30
Sheila 538542
Tue Tue
Art Group Cubs 8 - 10yrs
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Scout Hut, Auckley
10.00-12noon 6.15 - 7.45
Eddie 537480 770838
Tue
Street Beat Dance Academy
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre
5.00.6.00pm
Tue
Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months
Auckley Nursery School Building
9.15—11.45
865405
Tue
Parent and Toddlers
Auckley Parish Centre
9.30 - 11.00
07915 666068
Tue
Ridgeway School of Dance
Auckley Parish Centre
4.00 - 8.30
Tue Wed
Zumba Parent and Toddlers
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Auckley Parish Centre
6.30.7.30pm 9.30—11.00
865405 07966 226073
571874 07853893917 AFCL 862388 Vicky 07899980870
Kim 07808070300
710889 Andrea
07709175830 07915 666068
wed
Computers for Beginners
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre
12.30-2.30pm
AFCL 862388
Wed
Painting & Drawing Starts 13/7/11 enrol 10 –3pm 29/6/11
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre
10.00-12noon
819069
Wed
Gentle Exercise
Auckley Parish Centre
2.00 - 3.30
771326
Wed
Pre-School from 2 years 6 months
Auckley Nursery School Building
9.15 - 11.45
865405
Wed
Beavers 6 - 8yrs
Scout Hut, Auckley
5.30 - 7.00
770838
Wed
Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill)
Auckley Parish Centre
6.15 - 7.45
Wed Thur Thur Thur Thur Thur
Pilates 91st Rainbows Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Parent and Toddlers Coffee Morning
Auckley Parish Centre Scout Hut, Auckley Scout Hut, Auckley Auckley Nursery School Building Auckley Parish Centre Auckley Parish Centre
8.00—9.00 5.30 - 6.30 7.30 - 9.30 9.15—11.45 9.30 - 11.00 10.00—11.30
01427 752548 770727 770838 865405 07915 666068 771525
Thur
Slim & Zumba Exercise
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre
9.30-10.45am
07952 756422
Thur
St John Ambulance, 5-10yrs
Auckley Parish Centre
5.30-6.45
535151
Thur
St John Ambulance 10—16yrs
Auckley parish Centre
7.00—8.30
535151
Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Music Bugs Art Group BINGO Mod’ Sequence & Ballroom Dance Circuit Training Children’s Art Class
Scout Hut, Auckley Auckley Nursery School Building Auckley Parish Centre Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Auckley Parish Centre Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre Auckley Parish Centre Auckley Parish Centre
7.00 - 9.00 9.15 - 11.45 9.30-11am 10.00-12noon 7.00—8.30 7.00-10.30pm 9-10am 10-12noon
Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Sat Sat
868431
770838 865405 08445 781016 Eddie 537480 770714 Cyril 532497 Luke 07709 489311 Tony 01302 728239
Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley 2nd Wednesday of the month
Auckley Parish Council Meeting
Auckley Parish Centre
7.10pm
1st Wednesday of the month
Branton Parish Council Meeting
Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton
7.00pm
770922 772493
2nd Thursday of the month
Branton WI
Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton
7.20pm
537493
1st Thursday of the month
Auckley WI
Auckley Parish Centre
7.15—9.30 771327
Wednesday fortnightly
Mobile Library
Branton
1.40pm
873456
Wednesday fortnightly
Mobile Library
Auckley
2.15pm
873456
2nd Monday in Month
Church Friendship Group
Finningley Village Hall
1.30-3.30
Mrs Huxtable
Last Monday in Month
Doncaster Woodturning Club
Finningley Village Hall
6.00-9.00
832224
Neighbourhood Watch
Finningley Village Hall
7.00pm
770873
Finningley Parish Council
Finningley Village Hall
7.00pm
3rd Thursday in Month
Finningley WI
Finningley Village Hall
7.15-9.00
772539
3rd Tuesday in Month
Tuesday Club
Finningley Village Hall
1.45pm
770992
Monday 16th May 2011 3rd Tuesday in Month
What’s On In Finningley & Blaxton? Day
Activity
Meeting place
Time
Mon Mon Mon
Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs
Finningley Village Hall Blaxton Community Hall Finningley C o E School
09.45-11.15 771699 1.30pm—3.30pm 771921 9-12noon 771699
Mon
Scott Stevenson School of Dance
Blaxton Community Hall
5.00—7.15pm
Tue
See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs
Finningley C o E School
9-12 noon
Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed
Indoor Bowls 73rd Doncaster Brownies Weight Watchers Term Time Junior Youth Club See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs
Blaxton Community Hall Blaxton Community Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley C o E School
12.30—2pm 6.00-7.30pm 5-6.30pm 6.30-8.00pm 9-12 noon
771921 01427 754896 07966 226073 772924 771699
Wed
73rd Doncaster Rainbows
Blaxton Community Hall
5.30—6.30
772737
Wed Thur Thur Thur Thur
Zumba Class See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Art Club Scott Stevenson School of Dance Reach For The Stars-School Dance
Blaxton Community Hall Finningley C o E School Finningley Village Hall Blaxton Community Hall Finningley Village Hall
6.45—7.45 9-12 noon 1.00 -3.30 5.00-7.15pm 4.00-8.30pm
07899 980870 771699 771800
Fri Fri Fri Sun
See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Reach For The Stars-School Dance Zumba Church Sunday School
Finningley C o E School Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall Finningley Village Hall
9-12 noon 4.00-9.00pm 9.30—10.30am 9.00-10.00
Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Blaxton Community Hall Bookings
Contact
07787 521700
079180203703 079180203703 07899 980870 770607
Contact Margaret Ottewell
886811
Contact Kathleen
771921
Finningley Village Hall Bookings
Contact Elaine McNulty
Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings
Contact Sylvia Mulligan
771699 10-4pm Mon -Sat
07856 221470
Advice
General
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line
01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General
01302 734444
Electricity Emergencies
0800 375 675
Post Office—Finningley
01302 770228
Transco - Gas Leaks
0800 111 999
Post Office - Auckley
01302 770250
Yorkshire Water
0845 124 2424 Post Office - Branton
01302 536053
Care in the Community Age Concern Childline
Robin Hood Airport 0800 009966 08001111
01302 801010
Medical Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard
08444 140726
Doctor Okleke, 41 Ellers Lane, Auckley
01302 770327
Doncaster Council - Community First
01302736000
NSPCC
0808 8005000 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital
01302 366666
RSPCA
08705555999
0845 4647
NHS Direct
Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Doncaster Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm, 01302 369699 Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year.
Community Auckley Parish Council
Oakwood Doctors Surgery, Masham Rd, 01302 770922 Cantley
Branton Parish Council
01302 772493
Safer Neighbourhood Team
01302 385338
Finningley Parish Council
01302 771224
Kilham Hall Community Centre, Branton
07856 221470
Auckley Parish Centre
01302 886811
S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency)
0114 272 7202
S Yorkshire Police (non emergency)
0114 2202020
01302 537611
Education Armthorpe Library
01302 833538
Auckley Primary School
01302 770701
Cantley Library
01302 535614
Doncaster Central Library
01302 734305
Doncaster Council - Education
01302 737222
Doncaster Mobile Library
01302 873456
Finningley C of E Primary School
01302 770330
Hayfield School Comprehensive
01302 770589
Hayfield Lane Primary School
01302 770427
Mcauley Catholic High School
01302 537396
St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School
01302 537344
Leisure Armthorpe Sports Centre
01302 834268
My Vue Cinema
08712 240240
The Dome Leisure Centre
01302 370777
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Business Directory
To advertise your business in the directory for 12 months call 01302534256 Architect Wright Design
01302 733622
Children’s Activities Twinkle Toe Tots, Parent & Tots, Branton Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman Campsall Cabinets (and joinery) Doncaster www. Campsallcabinets.co.uk
07853893917 01302 701801
Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster
01302 770768
LTJ Plastering Services
07932 491 022
Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs.
01302 533663
Funeral Directors W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster
01302710285
Garages —Car Service & Repair James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley.
01302 370846
The Car Workshop, Armthorpe
01302 834825
General Convenience Stores Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley
01302771187
Interior Fitted Furniture DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe
01302 886790
IT Solutions
The Workbench Joinery & Building Services Established 1963
Mat & Mouse IT Services Ltd info@matandmouse.co.uk
01302 534449
Medical Health Chiropodist Health Professions Council Registered / Home Visit Service. Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch. Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser Security Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley
01302534959 07784123480 01302623427
Taxis Auckley Private Hire, Auckley
01302770097
BJ7 Taxis 4,6,7 & 8 seaters, Cantley
01302531277
Takeaway Food The Amraj, Indian Takeaway, Auckley www.amraj.biz Emilios Takeaway Pizza, Auckley www.emilios.biz
01302773311 01302772004
Full workshop facilities available Mark Turner Proprietor Ivy Cottage 27 Main St., Auckley, DN9 3HT
01302 771839 07966 178639 www.joinersdoncaster.co.uk
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