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I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and are now looking forward to the start of 2025. This year, the Christmas events have truly shone a light on the dedication, talent, and generosity of our volunteers. We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate their efforts.
From the heartwarming carol singing, Christmas parties, to the laughter and magic of the local pantomime, and the bustling excitement of the Christmas fayres, every event has been a testament to the hard work and creativity of those who give their time and energy so selflessly. These cherished moments wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless dedication of our volunteers, who embody the true meaning of community spirit.
We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the contributors who bring this magazine to life every month. Your stories, insights, and updates not only help to keep us informed but also highlight the vibrancy of our community.
A special thank you must also go to our team of delivery people, who work rain or shine to ensure this magazine reaches your doorstep each month.
May the New Year bring joy, peace, and warmth to you and your loved ones.
The February issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 15th January 2025. The Arrow will be delivered by 1st February.
Best Wishes
Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937
Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk
Community News
New Orchid at Kilham Park in Branton
On Friday 13th December, children from Branton St Wilfrid’s Primary School came to Kilham Hall to help Steve the Parish Council Gardener and Councillor Gibbins to plant 10 fruit trees on site.
Fun was had by all and the end result looks great, we can’t wait to see these trees grow, however, none of the trees were labelled so we will wait in suspense to which turn out to be either cherry, apple, fig or pear.
Children's Air Ambulance Charity benefits from local resident’s Christmas Spirit.
Every year down Kingsmead Drive, Beryl and her late husband Jack, decorated their house for Christmas!
They absolutely loved the reaction from children and adults alike who take detours to ensure they don’t miss this spectacular Christmas display.
So Beryl decided this year should be no different, with help from family, the garden display is as bright and beautiful as ever.
Beryl has decided to raise funds for a well known charity, the Children's Air Ambulance Service. What a fantastic idea and for such a worthy charity. Thank you for bringing joy to us all.
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A Happy New Year to you all. We sincerely hope it will be a healthy and peaceful one.
At the time of writing the Memory Tree was in full swing in Frenchgate Centre. We will let you know the final amount in next month’s edition.
Our charity, like so many others, has been taking stock of its future. We have a couple of options open to us and we hope to bring you some news next month.
In the meantime, 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.
Our sincere thanks to you all for your generous, ongoing support. Also a huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers who always give their time so willingly with a welcoming smile.
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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
