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I hope everyone had a terrific Christmas and made the most of the holiday season. Once again, December was full of community events, bringing everyone together with volunteers giving up their time to bring us joy. We have been spoilt for choice with carol singing, Christmas markets, pantomimes, festive coffee mornings and so much more. Thank you to you all for making Christmas in our community so special.

So, January begins and the New Year is upon us, I hope your plans, whatever they may be, motivate you to get up out of bed on these cold dark mornings. If you are looking for a new activity this year, check our local village halls who are bursting with classes and events, there is sure to be something of interest.

A gentle reminder to keep an eye on your neighbours, January can be a lonely month after the fun and festivities of Christmas.

The February issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 18th January. The Arrow will be delivered by 1st February 2024.

Happy New Year

Michelle Sidebottom

Tel: 07795 387937

Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

Website: arrowpublications.co.uk

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Community News

Christmas Pantomime

Kilham Hall Management Committee organised this years pantomime, Little Red Riding Hood. The subsidised tickets sold out within 2 days and every seat was filled on the day.

The audience were indulged with warm mince pies, mulled wine for the adults and festive sweets and drinks for the children.

Huge thank you to Cantley with Branton Parish Council for subsidising the event, the superb Touring Company and it’s fabulous performers, the Premier Store in Branton for selling the tickets and to all the volunteers involved in making this happen.

Thank you for your support for our beautiful village hall. We hope to be able to provide this event again in December 2024.

Carol Singing Around The Tree

Cantley with Branton Parish Council held their annual ‘Christmas carols around the tree’ in Branton on 1st December. Many attended on this cold evening and were rewarded with warm mince pies. The Armthorpe Elmfield Brass band were great, a lovely start to Christmas.

Auckley Parish Council also organised their carol singing event at the Eagle and Child later in the month.

Pantomime ready...

FINNINGLEY

CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Spirit of Christmas was certainly in the air in Finningley at their annual Christmas Party. Organised by the fantastic Community Spirit Group, who bring a ray of sunshine to the elder residents in the community. They were supported by St Oswald’s Church, many local volunteers and received donations from residents and the Station Hotel.

Looks like fun was had by all. Congratulations to Bridget, and everyone else involved.

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FINNINGLEY WI

Seasons greetings to all members past and present and best wishes for the New Year.

Our next meeting will be on 18th January, the 3rd Thursday of the month, at the regular time of 7.15pm in the village hall.

For more information give Jayne a call on 01427 431060, follow us on Facebook or visit www.finningleywomensinstitute.yolasite.com.

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Cantley with Branton WI

Our monthly meetings take place on the second Thursday of the month, with the next one on Thursday 11th January 2024 at 7 pm until 9pm in Kilham Hall, Branton, Doncaster, DN3 3PF. We have a monthly book club, weekly coffee mornings, theatre trips and a walking group. If you have any questions or you would like to visit us, and make new friends, please do not hesitate to contact the Vice President, Catherine Rusby catherinerusby@talktalk.net Tel: 01302 831638 or 07775834607.

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Doncaster Rambler’s January 2024 Walks Planner

Leisurely Tuesday, 2nd January, A New Year Clumber Ramble, 9mi / 14.5km, Contact Charlie Pratt

Easy Thursday, 4th January, To the woods to the woods, 6mi / 9.7km, Contact Tony Liversidge

Leisurely Saturday, 6th January, Haxey Hood, 9mi / 14.5km, Contact Rob Elvidge

Easy Thursday, 11th January, Archaeology around Sykehouse, plus lunch, 5mi / 8km, Contact David Gadd

Leisurely Tuesday, 23rd January, Hatfield Woodhouse, 10mi / 16.1km, Contact Stuart Twell

Easy Tuesday, 30th January, In the footsteps of Romans, 9mi / 14.5km, Contact Phil Overton

Correct at time of going to press please check website

Please visit our website www.doncasterramblers.org.uk for latest information, including future activity. Also follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/doncasterramblers for details of past Rambler outings. Remember while out observe the Countryside Code and give way to other walkers.

Doncaster Rambler’s BBC Countryfile Ramble for

Children in Need 2023

Most Saturdays will see Doncaster Ramblers tackling a ten or twelve mile hike in the wilds of Derbyshire or the flatlands of Lincoln and Nottingham, but not today. Joined by friends from Thorne Ramblers our neighbouring group, thirty three gathered in the car park at Hatfield Moors, for what turned out to be a six mile circular of this sight of special scientific interest. Under the watchful eye of the Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve, a short briefing including H&S issues was held before setting off in a clockwise direction around the site. Within 200m of the start we encountered our first diversion (caused we were told by the risk of falling branches) adding a quarter mile to the route. Luckily the footpaths were in the most part easy going, and the weather, though forecast bight sunshine remained dull all day. Finally back on track, and after 600m of a relatively straight line we had a series of right right left left turns challenging the walk leader’s navigation skills! The stunning vista and lively chatter helped keep everything on track, including tea, coffee, comfort, and “get my breath back” breaks. We now began that long exposed one and quarter mile stretch across the peat. Sadly it was the wrong time of year to see much flora and fauna although a juvenile grass snake was making its way across the footpath as we passed. Turning right and half a mile later we had reached the half way point. Back among the greenery thoughts turned to what it would be like doing this walk in heavy rain, trust Ramblers to look on the bright side. What was bright seeing our target £1k getting ever closer. The end was in sight too as a couple of half mile stretches brought us onto the Peatland Way where we remained for 3/4/mile before reaching both the car park, and a thousand pounds in donations

Please visit our website https://www.doncasterramblers.org.uk/ for latest information, including future activity . Also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/doncasterramblers/ for details of past Rambler outings. Remember while out observe the Countryside Code and give way to other walkers. Back in 2017, the last time we did this Doncaster Ramblers raised five hundred pounds, this time we’re going for a grand, and guess what we made it with the help of Ramblers from Thorne and Doncaster plus all the other generous donations received thus far.

But that’s not all, this fundraising page will remain open until Friday 17th November 2023 (the big Children in need event) so please continue to give what you can at https://www.justgiving.com/page/doncaster-ramblers-children-jn-need

Thank you again

Peter Rowsell

Doncaster Ramblers

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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

Mon Little Fishes

Mon 1st Doncaster Brownies

Mon Line Dancing

Mon Zumba

Mon Kixx Football Sessions

Mon Two Circles Aikido

Tue Branton Coffee Club

Tue Art Club

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 2.30-4.30pm 07881201791

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 1.45-2.45pm 07368216114 Linda

The Zone, Hayfield Lane Primary School 9am—11am 775160

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 4.30pm to 6pm Ben 01302 618088

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

Tue Cubs 8 - 10yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30-7pm 07760 454188

Tue Pre-School from 3 months Auckley Nursery School Building 7.45—5.30pm 770409

Tue Parent and Toddlers

Tue Craft Group

Tue Ridgeway School of Dance

Tue Warren Martial Arts

Tue Zumba

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

Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 7.00 770838

Wed Table Tennis Club Hayfield Community Sports Centre 6-7pm 01302 774510

Wed Chunma Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill) Auckley Parish Centre 6.30– 8pm 868431

Thur Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs

Thur Pre-School from 3 Months

Thur Parent and Toddlers

Thur Line Dancing

Thur Warren Martial Arts

Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Thur Girl guiding District Choir

Fri Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs

Fri Pre-School from 3 months

Fri Baby Massage & Yoga

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 4-6pm Alex 07590965077

Auckley Parish Centre 4.30-9pm 07787 521700

St Saviours Church, Auckley evenings 01302 771354

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

Fri Coffee Time The Zone, Hayfield Lane Primary School 2.30—3.30pm 07775844542

Fri Music Bugs Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30am to 1.30pm Anna 07827816175

Fri Dance fusion (2 Sessions)

Fri Scott Stevenson School of Dance

Auckley Parish Centre 5-7pm lizzyhartley@hotmail.com

Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 4.30pm—8.30pm 07787 521700

Sat Scott Stevenson School of Dance pre school 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

Blaxton Village Hall 10am –11am

Blaxton Village Hall 11.00am-12noon

Blaxton Village Hall 1pm—3pm

Mon Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Village Hall 5-8.30pm 07787 521700

Mon Tots Play Classes age 0—3 yrs

Tue Boogie Bounce

Mon Finningley Art and Craft group

Finningley Village Hall 9.30am - 12.30pm 07852374106

Finningley Village Hall 5—7pm 07793 195959

Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.00 730559

Tue Bowling Blaxton Village Hall 12—2.30pm

Tue Doncaster Guides & Brownies Blaxton Village Hall 5.45 -7.15pm 01302 771354

Tue Tots Play

Tue Echo Yoga

Wed Pilates

Wed Table Tennis

Wed Fluffy Ducklings Baby & Toddler group

Wed Cooks Club

Wed Puppy Class

Thur

Thur

Finningley Village Hall 9.30-12.15pm 07852374106

Blaxton Village Hall 7.30-8.30pm

Blaxton Village Hall 9.45-10.45am & 1112noon

Blaxton Village Hall 2-4pm

Village Hall 3.45pm—5.45pm

Village Hall 6.30pm—8.30pm

Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley