Branton & Auckley Arrow

As the days grow shorter and the crispness of autumn gives way to the chill of winter, this time of year always reminds me of how fortunate we are to live in such a wonderful community. It's a season that brings us together and we can all look ahead to the events that make our village so special.

November and December are months filled with tradition, festivity, and remembrance. Soon, our villages will be ablaze with red poppies, a poignant reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in times of conflict. As we prepare for Remembrance Sunday and hold our moments of silence, we will remember them. It’s these acts of communal respect and gratitude that remind us of the shared values and history that bind us together.

You will find the November Arrow full of festive events from Christmas pantomimes to festive fayres, bustling markets to the heartwarming sound of carol singers. These events, running throughout November and December, offer something for everyone, and I am always amazed by the effort and passion that goes into organising them. They reflect the heart of our community spirit and the joy of gathering together.

The December issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 13th November. The Arrow will be delivered by 1st December.

Best Wishes

Michelle Sidebottom

Tel: 07795 387937

Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

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Community News

Branton Litter Pick Group

The sun came out for the litter pick group on Saturday 28th September. The team of 14 volunteers met at 9.30am and collected around 25 bags of rubbish from in and around Branton. We welcomed one of our youngest members yet, Evelyn 6, who came along with her grand parents and did a fantastic job. Keep an eye out for the next litter pick dates, everyone is very welcome to attend. Huge thanks to Cantley with Branton PC for providing the equipment and collection of rubbish and all our fantastic volunteers.

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Community News

Cantley Community Library Christmas Fayre.

Cantley Community Library will hold our annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December between 9.30 and 12.00. All are welcome and there will be Refreshments, Tombola, Raffle, Guess the weight of the cake, Jigsaw Sale, Knit & Na er stall and much more. We will be joined by The Tickhill Male Voice Choir who will contribute to the fes ve ac vi es with Carols. So do come and have a family morning out, get some stocking fillers from the stalls and support your local community library.

2024 has been another successful year with several courses run including Family History, Tea and Tech, Spanish and Sewing. We con nue to work with local organisa ons to support the community including the Adult Family Learning Centre, the Social Isola on and Loneliness Alliance, Ci zens Advice Bureau and Fostering support

Our Cha y Café is held every Wednesday between 10.00 and 12.00 so if you fancy a cuppa and a chat with other residents just pop along and join the table. We will con nue to act as a warm space so feel free to come and use our Wi-Fi access, read some books, do a jigsaw and/or ty one of the puzzle books whilst having a cuppa.

Commen ng on the plans, Chairman Richard Halstead said “Once again it is great to be able to put on ac vi es for the local community. We con nue to work hard to overcome isola on and loneliness in the community so look forward to welcoming everyone into the library”.

To find out more about these and other ac vi es please do follow our newly launched Facebook page (replacing the old one) at “Cantley Community Library” where all details will be posted. www.facebook.com/people/CantleyCommunity-Library/61550360062442/)

FINNINGLEY CRICKET CLUB

A new club has started in Finningley.

If you are interested in finding out more, they have a facebook group called finningley cricket club. They are open to all new and experienced players from ages 12 and over to play in an adult team. They plan to have a youth cricket team in the future so any support that people can offer would be appreciated .

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Community News

Branton Book Club

is no ordinary book club. Since local founder, Pat Innes started the group back in 2022, membership has grown and now, a wonderful bunch of local book worms meet on a monthly basis to discuss the delights and horrors of their latest read.

The group has a fantastic mix of ages and interests and Pat makes sure the group benefit from occasional social events such as afternoon tea at Wilds at the Hive.

The group meets at Kilham Hall meeting rooms in Branton on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm. If you fancy giving it a go, you will find that Pat is an incredible host so you will be met by the warmest of welcomes as well as a hot drink or glass of wine.

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FINNINGLEY VILLAGE HALL

Is available to hire and to make things easy, you can now book the hall directly online.

To find out what’s on or to book an event, contact

www.finningleyvillagehall.co.uk/bookings

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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 14th November 2024 at 7 pm until 9pm in Kilham Hall, Branton, Doncaster, DN3 3PF where we will be having a Murder Mystery Evening. There will also be light refreshments and a raffle. We have weekly coffee mornings, monthly cinema trips, theatre trips and a walking group.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our Vice President, Catherine Rusby – catherinerusby@talktalk.net Tel: 01302 831638 or 07775834607.

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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