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Welcome to the October 2024 issue of the Barnby Dun & Edenthorpe Arrow.
Get ready for some spooky family fun at Boston Park Farm this Halloween!
Throughout October, the farm will host a variety of festive activities, including a the maize maze, pumpkin carving, and the Halloween family disco. Whether you're looking for thrills or just a day of autumn fun, it's the perfect spot for all ages to enjoy. Don't miss out on the Halloween magic happening right here in our community!
We have a few new advertisers in the magazine this month. Please remember to tell them where you saw their advert.
The deadline for articles or adverts for the November issue is Thursday 10th October. Best Wishes
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DONCASTER CANCER DETECTION TRUST
We have an exciting bit of news for you. Do you remember when the UK held the 2012 Olympics and various flag bearers around the country were given the honour of carrying the Olympic torch? In Doncaster that honour fell to Ben Parkinson and afterwards he very kindly donated his Olympic scarf to our charity to raise funds. Jeannette Fish, who was our founder member until she passed away in May 2018, kept it with the intention of auctioning it off. The scarf has recently come to light and we would like to fulfil Jeannette’s wishes by putting it up for auction. It seems an appropriate time to do it with the success of the Paris Paralympic team in September. The scarf has the date “29.08.12” at the top with the words “talent, pride and determination” underneath it, plus “Our greatest team” along the bottom. It measures approximately 34 inches/86 cms square. We would please request that all bids be sent to our office Email address: info@dcdt.co.uk along with your name and contact details to reach us no later than 25th October 2024.
We would like to remind you about our annual Memory Tree which will be held in the Frenchgate Centre from Monday, 25th November to Saturday, 7th December (excluding Sunday, 1st December) from 10am to 3pm daily. We have an interesting variety of new tokens to purchase in memory of your loved ones.
Our contact details are: 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (passageway to the left of “Bake Battle & Roll), first floor (lift available), Room 104. Tel. 01302 325029. Email: info@dcdt.co.uk. Website: dcdt.co.uk. As the office is not fully manned it is best to Email or telephone in advance if you are thinking of coming to see us. Don’t forget to Email us your bid by 25th October. Good luck everyone!
Thorne Lions
have kindly agreed to run a race event to raise money for the Doncaster Stroke Group. It is on the 11th October 7.30 at Kirk Sandal bowling club. Tickets are £5 please contact Debbie Benson on 07850990284 or email doncasterstrokegroup@gmail.com
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Friends of Quarry Park
There is always something to do on Quarry Park, and volunteers are there most days with their bags and pickers exterminating the litter which has been especially bad during the last few weeks. Then there's the very important maintenance of the benches. The bolts on the Covid Memorial bench were getting a little loose, so they have been replaced and now all secure again thanks to Paul's expertise.
In between all the serious work the volunteers like to get together socially and last month 13 of us enjoyed a meal and a few drinks at the Chace. It makes a nice change to 'get scrubbed up' and get to know each other a bit more which is difficult when you've got your heads in a bramble bush, down a hole or under a bench!
Sunshine and blue skies greeted us on 6th September for our Work Party. Our Ranger Sam joined 14 volunteers who split into groups and got started on their tasks. The trees in Vulcan Copse were mulched and the long grass around them trimmed; the hedges at Carrot Corner had a good trim and tidy up and both sides of the zip wire path were cleared of overgrown brambles. Other jobs included varnishing the newly repaired Covid Memorial bench, cutting back near the car park, and spreading grass seed near the picnic table. The litter picking team did a great job as always, collecting 2 large bags of rubbish. Afterwards, we all enjoyed refreshments with Julie and Debra’s delicious cakes and blackberry & apple crumble with blackberries picked from the park. Excellent work as always from an awesome team.
The Get Doncaster Moving Mumbler Challenge Trail has now ended, and we hope that lots of children have enjoyed trying to meet all the active challenges in the woods.
Work parties are usually held on the first Friday of each month, weather permitting. There is always plenty of work to be done, including litter picking, clearing paths and cutting back vegetation. Equipment is provided but please ensure you wear suitable clothing and footwear. The next events are scheduled for Friday 4th October and Friday 1st November 10am – 12 noon, meet at the new picnic table. Full details will be published on our Facebook page ‘Friends of Quarry Park’ or you can email us at thequarrypark@gmail.com or call us on 07546 595144.
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Hello and welcome to another crime prevention article. This will be my last article as I retire at the end of this month, following over 49 years’ service with South Yorkshire Police. I will be ending my involvement with crime prevention, but unfortunately crime does not stop so everyone must continue to be aware of what is required to keep themselves and their property secure.
I know that I mention it in many of these articles, but I have to mention again the prevalence of houses being burgled by offenders snapping the door lock. If you have a Euro profile cylinder door lock make sure that it complies with either of the security standards TS007 3 star or SS312 Diamond standard. If you look at the face of the lock just under the keyhole, you want to see an image of three small stars etched into the metal or an image of a small diamond. This indicates that the lock reaches the police approved standard and it acceptable to your insurance company. Please check you lock and if necessary, have it replaced by a locksmith who is a member of the Master Locksmiths’ Association. Their members will fit the correct lock and charge a fair price.
We have just had a late burst of decent weather and you like me, probably spent some time in the garden. One important task that I review annually is checking my garden security. When you clean your garden tools it’s an ideal time to make sure that you have marked them with your postcode. Spades, forks, and other tools should be visibly marked using an engraving tool on the handle or metal of the blade. Wooden handled tools should be marked in a similar fashion, and I use a soldering iron to burn my postcode onto the handle. Not many thieves steal to keep; It’s all about raising money to support habits. Make it unattractive or reduce its value and it is less attractive. If you have a shed where you keep gardening equipment, check the security. Use one way or clutch head screws on the hinges and padlock. These screws cannot be unscrewed once they are secured. It prevents thieves from simply unscrewing the hinges to gain entry. You do not even need to replace every screw with one of these, simply replace every other screw. If your shed has a light and you aren’t likely to be going into the shed at night, remove the bulb. During the winter, the only person likely to be going into your shed is a thief. Do not make it easy for them. You can purchase a steel cable specifically designed for sheds. These are approx. 3 metres long, loop through and round your garden equipment, and then secured to the floor. If thieves attempt to take anything, it’s very difficult if it is secured to everything else in the shed.
For further crime prevention advice, visit the South Yorkshire Police website at https://www.southyorks.police.uk/find-out/crime-prevention-advice/
Stay safe and secure and I wish you all the best. Eamonn
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