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As the final frosts of January begin to melt away, we can’t help but feel a sense of renewal on the horizon. January, often seen as a month of reflection and resolutions, has had its turn. Now, February calls us forward with its promise of brighter days, warmer moments, and new opportunities to embrace.
February might be the shortest month, but it never lacks charm. Valentine’s Day offers us a chance to celebrate love in all its forms—romantic, platonic, or even self-love. It’s a time to reach out to those who matter most, to share a smile, and to let someone know they’re appreciated.
For those less inclined toward hearts and roses, February also brings the magic of subtle seasonal shifts. The days, while still crisp, grow longer, and the first glimpse of spring seem just around the corner. Snowdrops and crocuses begin to peek through the soil, reminding us that winter is not forever, thank goodness.
Wishing you a heartwarming February!
The March issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 12th February 2025. The Arrow will be delivered by 1st March.
Best Wishes
Michelle Sidebottom
Tel: 07795 387937
Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk
Community News
Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers for the Remembrance Displays
The Branton community has once again shown its remarkable spirit of unity, creativity, and dedication with the stunning Remembrance displays last year. These heartfelt tributes would not have been possible without the incredible efforts of our volunteers, and we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed.
From those who tirelessly knitted and crocheted beautiful poppies to those who lent a hand in crafting and assembling the displays, your hard work has brought a touching and meaningful presence to our community. A special thank-you goes to the talented individual who created the striking postbox topper, which has been admired by so many.
Your contributions, big and small, made last year’s Remembrance displays truly special and a fitting tribute to those we honour and remember. The displays have drawn admiration from across the village and beyond, reminding us all of the power of community and the importance of coming together for a shared purpose.
Looking ahead, we would greatly appreciate any donations to help us continue to expand the displays for future years. Your support will ensure we can grow this meaningful tradition and keep it thriving for generations to come.
Thank you for giving your time, talents, and passion to make this project a success. Your efforts embody the very spirit of remembrance and reflect the strength and kindness of our community. With heartfelt appreciation, Cantley with Branton Parish Council
The Charity Christmas Concert organised by the Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers and supported by The Co-op on Saturday 14th December 2024 at Doncaster Minster was once again a huge success.
The concert featured performances by The Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers and Ha ield & Askern Colliery Band with a 20 live Minster Christmas (Memory) Tree crea ng a wonderful backdrop for the evening.
The performers, The Minster staff, Co-op Food, Funeralcare and our local Co-op Membership team all worked together both before the event and on the night to provide a wonderful evening's entertainment which also included refreshments during the interval.
The refreshments and many of the raffle prizes were once again provided and served by our local Coop stores and their management staff. This was yet again a fantas c turnout by the people of Doncaster to support a great cause, Doncaster Cancer Detec on Trust. Proceeds from the concert raised an amazing £2023. A cheque for this amount was presented to representa ves of the charity in Doncaster Minster on Wednesday 15th January 2025.
This year the Memory Christmas tree in the Minster (which was also donated by Doncaster Coop Funeralcare) raised a further £128.17 which has been donated to the Coop's Na onal Charity "Barnados". Dorothy Miller, Chair of the Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers who helped to organise the concert wished to extend her thanks not only to the performers but to all involved, including the audience, in making this event such a highlight of the Christmas celebra ons in Doncaster."
The photograph above shows just a small number of the volunteers from the Choir, The Coop and the Minster who organised and delivered the event along with representa ves from Doncaster Cancer Detec on Trust.
Seeking Your Views on the Policing Precept
The South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard, is asking for your views on the se ng of the policing precept for South Yorkshire – the small part of your council tax bill that is spent on policing and crime services.
South Yorkshire Police work hard every day to keep our communi es safe and it is important that you have your say on the amount you pay towards policing.
The money will be used to tackle the issues that you are telling us that are important:
Increasing confidence in policing
Tackling an social behaviour
Reducing knife crime
Working towards Vision Zero - elimina ng all traffic fatali es and severe injuries, accep ng that traffic accidents are preventable
Preven ng CSE and pursuing those who commit offences
The responses you provide will be used to form part of the proposal for the council tax precept for next year.
The survey will close at 12 noon on Monday 3 February. Take part in the survey by clicking on this link: h ps://forms.office.com/e/71LQhxePkz or scanning this QR code
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We are happy to report that the Memory Tree last November/December made £1,747. Thank you to everyone who gave so generously and it was also lovely to see so many messages on the Christmas tree. We would like to sincerely thank our volunteers who always give their time so cheerfully during this busy season.
The Charity Christmas Concert at Doncaster Minster on 14th December raised a wonderful £2,023 for us. We are so very grateful to Dot Miller and the Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers and also the Hatfield and Askern Colliery Band for making the evening such a resounding success. We would also like to thank the Co-op for providing refreshments during the interval. It was testament to all their hard work that the concert was a sell-out!
Should you wish to get in touch with us our contact details are: 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (passageway to the right of “The Grumpy Goat Coffee House”), 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.
As we have to send in our items for publication early the previous month it is not always easy to bring you up-to-date with news regarding our charity, but we will do our best to let you know what is happening as soon as possible. In the meantime, we would like to thank you all for your continuing support.
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What’s On In Branton and Auckley
Mon Pre-School from 3 months
Mon Yoga
Mon Gentle Yoga
Mon Music Bugs—2 x 1 hour sessions
Mon Dance on
Mon Fitness class for ladies over 40
Auckley Nursery School Building 7.45am—5.30pm 770409
Auckley Parish Centre 9.30—10.30am 07990 513138
Auckley Parish Centre 10.45-11.30am 07990513138
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30am-11.30am 07827 816175
Auckley Parish Centre 2.30-3.30pm 01302 341662
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 1.45-2.45pm 07368216114 Linda Mon Little Fishes The Zone, Hayfield Lane Primary School 9am—11am 775160
Mon 1st Doncaster Brownies
Mon Line Dancing
Mon Zumba
Mon Two Circles Aikido
Tue Branton Coffee Club
Tue Art Club
Tue Cubs 8 - 10yrs
Tue Pre-School from 3 months
Tue Parent and Toddlers
Tue Craft Group
Tue Ridgeway School of Dance
Tue Warren Martial Arts
Tue Zumba
Auckley Parish Centre 5.30 - 7.00 01302 770004
Auckley Parish Centre 7.30—9.30 817124
Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall 6.30-7.30pm Vicky 07899980870
Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall 8pm till 10pm John 07876161156
Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall 10.00-11.30am Noreen 831664
Kilham Hall Branton Community Hall 1.00-3.00pm Carol 538033
Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30-7pm 07760 454188
Auckley Nursery School Building 7.45—5.30pm 770409
Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068
Auckley Parish Centre 2pm—4pm 01302770004
Auckley Parish Centre 4.00 - 8.30pm 07961 091708
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 4-6pm Alex 07590965077
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 6.30.7.30pm Debbie 07952756422
Tue Walking or running netball sessions Hayfield School, Hurst Lane, Auckley 6-7pm & 7-8pm 07788 539820.
Wed Buzzy Bees Playgroup
Wed Parent and Toddlers
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30am-11am Amy 07482785985
Auckley Parish Centre 9.30—11.00 07915 666068
Wed Line Dancing Auckley Parish Centre 12.30-2.30pm 817124
Wed Pre-School from 3 months Auckley Nursery School Building 7.45am-5.30pm 770409
Wed Evolve in Movement Pilates—3 separate classes Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 4.45pm until 8.15pm 07780618299
Wed Beavers 6 - 8yrs
Wed Table Tennis Club
Wed Chunma Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill)
Thur Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs
Thur Pre-School from 3 Months
Thur Parent and Toddlers
Thur Line Dancing
Thur Cook Stars
Thur Warren Martial Arts
Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance
Fri Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs
Fri Pre-School from 3 months
Fri Baby Massage & Yoga
Fri Coffee Time
Fri Music Bugs
Fri Baby Yoga/Baby massage
Fri Dance fusion (2 Sessions)
Fri Scott Stevenson School of Dance
Sat Scott Stevenson School of Dance pre school
Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 7.00 770838
Hayfield Community Sports Centre 6-7pm 01302 774510
Auckley Parish Centre 6.30– 8pm 868431
Scout Hut, Auckley 7.30 - 9.30 770838
Auckley Nursery School Building 7.45am—5.30pm 770409
Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068
Auckley Parish Centre 12.30-2.30pm 817124
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10 –11.15am Zoe 07436 905503
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 4-6pm Alex 07590965077
Auckley Parish Centre 4.30-9pm 07787 521700
Scout Hut, Auckley 6.00 - 8.00 07760 454188
Auckley Nursery School Building 7.45am -5.30pm 770409
Auckley Parish Centre 1.00pm– 3pm 07748668634
The Zone, Hayfield Lane Primary School 2.30—3.30pm 07775844542
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30—11.15am Anna 07827816175
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 1pm-2pm Nicola 07748668634
Auckley Parish Centre 5-7pm lizzyhartley@hotmail.com
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 4.30pm—8.30pm 07787 521700
Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.15—11.15am 07787 521700
Sat Scott Stevenson School of Dance Auckley Parish Centre 10.30am-2.30pm 07787 521700
Sun Grace Church Family Service Hayfield Lane Primary School 10.45-12.15 775160
What’s On In Finningley & Blaxton
Mon Active 40’s Exercise Class
Mon Chair exercise
Mon Knit & Natter
Mon Scott Stevenson School of Dance
Mon Fluffy ducklings baby & toddler group
Tue Boogie Bounce
Blaxton Village Hall 10am –11am
Blaxton Village Hall 11.00am-12noon
Blaxton Village Hall 1pm—3pm
Blaxton Village Hall 5-8.30pm 07787 521700
Finningley Village Hall 9.30am - 11am 07915666068
Finningley Village Hall 5—7pm 07793 195959
Tue Bowling Blaxton Village Hall 12—2.30pm
Tue Diddy Explorers—0—2.5yrs 9.30am—10.15am &0-1yr—10.45—11.30am
Tue Echo Yoga
Wed Pilates
Wed Table Tennis
Wed Fluffy Ducklings Baby & Toddler group
Wed Cook Stars
Wed Elmtree Dog Training
Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance classes
Thur Wolves Martial Arts
Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance classes
Finningley Village Hall 9.30-11.30pm 07842908051
Blaxton Village Hall 7.30-8.30pm
Blaxton Village Hall 9.45-10.45am & 1112noon
Blaxton Village Hall 2-4pm
Finningley Village Hall 12.30pm—2.30pm 07915666068
Village Hall 4.15pm—5.30pm 07436904503
Village Hall 6.30pm—8.30pm 07718943210
Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley
