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Happy New Year!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helps to make the Arrow a successful magazine, especially the local businesses who advertise their products or services, without the support of whom the Arrow magazine would not be possible.
Please continue to support the local shops and businesses throughout 2025.
Please continue to support the Arrow magazine by sending me any information that you would like to include and if anyone has any ideas for regular articles or would like to see anything different in the Arrow, please email the details to my email address below….
Monday 20 January. Coffee Afternoon in aid of Firefly @ 2pm Raffle
Monday 17 February Coffee Afternoon in aid of Hatfield Church Centenary, Project Rachel Ridler, Raffle at 2pm
Monday 18 March Coffee Afternoon in aid of Action for Children, Raffle @ 2pm
Next all aged Worship service
April Sunday 13 GRIMSBY PUPPET POWER BAND
Palm Sunday Service at 2pm
All Aged Worship to be organised by the Grimsby Puppets Power Band including Refreshments.
We are all living in a turbulent world so in the New Year we are proposing to have a reflective space starting on a Monday - all details tbc
We are holding monthly Communion Services starting from Sunday 22 December, 12 January & 2 February 2025 at 6pm
We will be having pop up stalls/fun raisers towards the £3200 cost of refurbishing our kitchen. We are asking for bottle donations including plastic ones for a Bottle Tombola - any donations are greatly appreciated.
You can gladly organise your own events just let us know.
Weekly Groups held at the Chapel
Pilates - every Tuesday, 2.00pm – 3.00pm Board Games Club (Over 16’s) - every Tuesday, 3.30pm -5.30pm £1.00 per person, including refreshments
Craft and Natter Group - every Wednesday, 2.00pm – 4.00pm £1.00 per person, including refreshments
Sugar Craft Group - every Wednesday, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
DN7 Food Bank and Baby Basics
Donations welcome, including toiletries, baby items : please place in the Box provided
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Friends of Quarry Park
The Friends enjoyed a bird walk on Quarry Park at the end of November when the volunteers were joined by Jonathan from The Conservation Volunteers. He expertly guided us around several areas and helped us identify many species of birds by sight and sound. He explained how the various trees, hedges and field crops attracted different species at different times of the year. We saw many birds that hadn’t been seen before and some we hadn’t even heard of! One area in particular was very busy with greenfinches, bramblings, blackbirds and robins. We also spotted a jay, linnets, chaffinch, jackdaws and skeins of geese flying over. A thoroughly enjoyable morning, and we hope to follow this up with a dawn chorus walk next Spring! Sunshine greeted the volunteers on the morning of 6th December when they gathered on the park in their Christmas jumpers for the last work party of 2024. There were many tasks to complete so no time was wasted in getting started.
Concrete slabs that had kindly been donated were laid underneath some of the benches to help stop erosion of the grass and soil, graffiti was cleaned off bins and information boards and litter was picked.
Another team tackled the overgrown shrubbery and brambles around the perimeter of St Mary’s car park as well as clearing grass and weeds that were covering the sleepers on the bridle path access. Our mascot Riley was on hand to ensure everyone was working hard!
At the end of the session Julie and Debra’s cakes and mince pies were enjoyed by all.
Later that evening some of the group enjoyed a meal and drinks at Hatfields to celebrate Christmas. There was a draw of all the volunteers for 2 vouchers generously donated by Harry’s which were won by Pete and Dan.
If you haven’t seen it on Facebook already, make sure you check out our Christmas video written, produced and starred in by the very talented Dan! Hope you enjoy it.
The group has sponsored a Christmas tree at the St. Lawrence Church Christmas Tree Festival and have decorated it to depict the title of a film. You can view all of the beautiful trees during the two weekends before Christmas and try to guess the title of the films.
Another busy and successful year for the Friends of Quarry Park. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers, Council Rangers and everyone who plays their part in maintaining this wonderful place. We would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and look forward to continuing our work in the New Year.
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 10th January and Friday 7th February 10am – 12 noon, meet at the 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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Hatfield Town CC Junior Indoor Nets.
There is a new exciting development with the introduction of an Under 18's team in 2025 where many of those involved in the Sunday XI will gain more valuable match experience.
We are open to players from other clubs joining the team if they wish to develop their game in a competitive environment.
With so many junior teams and players we have had to arrange several indoor training sessions at different venues with a full list being:
Under 9's Monday 18:00-19:00, Trinity Academy, Start 20th January Under 11's, Saturday 10:00-11:00 and 11:00-12:00, Rossington All Saints, Start 18th January Under 13's, Sunday 17:00-18:00 and 18:00-19:00, Rossington All Saints, Start 19th January Under 15's, Tuesday 20:00-21:30, Trinity Academy, Start 4th February Under 18's, Thursday 19:00-20:00, Trinity Academy, Start 6th February.
There are a minimum two qualified coaches and assistants with each age group to ensure all abilities are catered for.
Please get in touch via Facebook or at hatfield.towncc@outlook.com if you have a child interested in joining any of the groups.
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DONCASTER CANCER DETECTION TRUST
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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Hatfield Community Library
Our Christmas tree went up quite early this year but we have had lots of compliments about how lovely it looks from people passing by when it is dark which seems to be about 4pm these days. It should look good when our Christmas Fayre is on. I was chatting to a friend in the library who was telling me that she was going to a pub called the “Jack Hawley.” The name seemed familiar so I went to a book by Ben Brown from which I get a lot of my local history information. There I saw the chapter titled “Jack Hawley-The Hatfield Eccentric.” His real name was Lionel Scott Pilkington. He was born in 1928 in London and he eventually came to live in Hatfield. As a child, he was described as “wayward” having run away from home, hiring himself out as a groom and running away from Rugby school. In Italy, he worked in the stables of the Duke of Parma, then made a voyage to India on a merchant ship, Finally he came to Hatfield to live in a cottage on his father's estate. He worked as a stable hand, a farm hand and a butcher. He then entered the service of Sir Joseph Hawley as a groom and travelled around with him. On his return to Doncaster, he took the surname of Hawley and chose the Christian name Jack. So becoming Jack Hawley the Hatfield eccentric.
When his father, Mr Redman Pilkington, died in 1844 (his death is recorded on a tablet in Hatfield Church), Jack inherited the estate. His generosity to friends and charities along with his drinking habits left him short of money, forcing him to sell some land and Green lane Farm. He managed to build a house at Ash Hill where he entertained his friends until they were all intoxicated. (Hence the name of the pub.) Jack died aged 47 on December 25th 1875. He was buried in the orchard of his house. The house was demolished in 1965 and a housing estate was built over his grave.To read more details about this unusual man, the book “Old Hatfield. A Pictorial History” by Ben Brown is in the library.
Coffee Morning - The coffee morning for The Friends of Hatfield Church Building Trust went very well. Many people turned out to support the group who work so hard to help to keep our church in good repair.
If any group would like to use the library to hold a coffee morning on Saturdays, we do not charge hire for community groups. We can supply kitchen facilities, cups/beakers, Kettles, large hot water flasks and other utensils. However we do not have cooker. Ring the library for more information or to book a slot.
Family History. The Hatfield War Memorial Group.
In the December news item, I asked if any local people had information about family or friends who returned from WW2. Our Family History groups are interested in those people who thankfully came home. The group are based in the library and are in on Thursday and Friday if you want to contact Sherelle or bring some information in. You can, of course, bring it to the library at any other time when we are open and we can pass it on. Two or three people have already brought information in. I don't know how much of this area receives the Thorne Times so if you know someone who doesn't, please pass this information on. Or better still give them the paper to read as it is very informative. If anyone is interested in tracing their family history and would like to take a class, then call in to speak to Sherelle or phone on a day when she is in. Library members can of course use the computers to research for themselves.
Warm Place - A reminder that we are a warm place. this winter. People are welcome to come to keep warm and save on heating at home. Bring a book to read or even better read one of ours. Work on your laptop/ tablet/phone using our wifi. or relax with a jigsaw or game. A hot drink and biscuit will be available. If anyone has young children, they can play with the toys (or just let the children play with the toys.) Perhaps you could check out some of our clubs and even join one. If computers are available you could have a go at researching your family history or just practice your computer skills. Volunteers will be on hand to help.
REGULAR EVENTS - If you want to attend our regular weekly sessions, I would recommend checking before you set off just in case the session has been cancelled for an unforseen reason. Some groups do not run during school holidays.
We also welcome carers/parents who bring young children in to read our picture books or play with toys. It is a lovely space to give the children a change of scenery and have a new experience. Refreshments are always available for a very reasonable charge of £1 for a drink and biscuit. Just ask a volunteer if you would like some.
Sadly, we have said goodbye to our Post Office. I know a lot of people will miss the service they provided
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me included. Hopefully something can be done to help locals. We will still be able to print off labels for customers if needed,
MONDAY - Wriggle, Rhyme and Storytime 10-11am (free) This completely free session is an enjoyable one for lots of young children. There is a range of activities for the children- singing, dancing (well wiggling) and generally having a good time Parents/carers can stay on and have a coffee while the children play with the toys. Sadly, the attendance at this activity has fallen off over the last few weeks and we would like to know why. I know one session was quite busy but it is not an activity for which people need to book so the numbers vary. The children who come really enjoy themselves and love to play with the toys and read the books in library as well. Coffee/tea and biscuits are available afterwards as we are not allowed by the council to serve them throughout the activity for health and safety reasons. (free activity). Bridge Club 1pm. (free activity) New comers are welcome and coaching can take place during some games. Refreshments provided £1. Gentle Hatha Yoga 7:00-8:30pm. This is a lovely way to relax, strengthen muscles and keep supple. Everyone can work at their own level. The cost is £6 a session
TUESDAY - Games café 10:00-12:30 Join us in the library to play a variety of games including Mahjong. Apparently anybody who tries this game soon becomes a fan. I asked if Mahjong was a difficult game to play and was told it can be easy or difficult. The easy game is a bit like gin rummy then it can be played at a higher level if you want.The other players are always willing to help beginners. More new players have joined us recently and are receiving coaching. They are finding it an enjoyable pastime. If there are other games that you would like to play, come along and start a group. Refreshments are provided for the small charge of £1. Come to observe to see if you would like to join in (Free activity). PCSO drop from 10am. Tuesday December 10th This is a chance to talk about your concerns or ask about things happening in your community in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
Readers’ groups One is on the last Tuesday of the month 2-3:30 and the other on the last Friday of the month at 10:30 We read a variety of books and most of us have read and enjoyed books which we might otherwise have passed over on the shelf. Books are provided by the library service. (Free activity) Refreshments £1
Yoga 6:00-7:30pm Gentle Hatha Yoga This is a lovely way to relax, strengthen muscles and keep supple. Everyone can work at their own level. The cost is £6 a session WEDNESDAY - Art Class 10:00-12:30 Tuition from an artist is available to help beginners and experienced artists. New members are welcome. You do not have be good at art to enjoy this class. Recent members had little or no art experience If you don’t have any equipment, there is some which you can use to have a go. If you are not sure, come along to see what the group is doing.(£30 for 4 weeks) Refreshments £1. Gentle Chair Yoga 3:30-5pm. £6. This is a lovely session for people who have trouble getting up and down off the floor or have some health problems. Some new members I have spoken to recently have found it helpful and are really enjoying it. Yoga is a really good way to help you to keep supple, strengthen muscles and improve your mobility. Friday sing- a- long 6:30-7:30 Come and join us for an enjoyable hour (or so) of singing popular songs. If you can sing that would be great but the idea is for anyone who wants to sing with a group to come and enjoy themselves. Singing releases dopamine and endorphins, the feel-good chemicals in the brain that make you feel uplifted and happy. It also helps to take your mind off any problems in your life even for a short while. Dr. Xhan on “Morning Live” was talking about this just recently. We do have a charge of £4 which includes refreshments. OTHER SERVICES
Computers. Library members can use the computers with no charge for two hours. It is worth joining the library to be able to do this. Joining is free. If you are interested in your family history, you can use Ancestory or Find my Past to research your family. It is quite an addictive pastime once you get started. However, we do not turn away non-library members for an emergency session ie home printer/computer not working or accessing benefits.
Printing/photocopying/faxing. Lots of people are coming to the library to use our printing and photocopying services from their devices or emailing them to us for a reasonable charge. We have printed many,many return labels, plane and event tickets etc. or photcopied documents for official purposes. If you are a library member, you can use our computers to print items. Or you can email your printing job to us to print off for you. We also print for non-library members.
Photocopying and printing per sheet, A4 B&W 20p, A4 colour 50p, A3 B&W 50p, A3 colour £1 We also have a fax facility if you need to send documents in this way.
Laminating. We can laminate A4 sheets for 50p a sheet Find us on Facebook @hatfieldcommunitylibrary If you wish to contact the library Tel. 01302 842064 Our phone number will soon change as we have been converted to up-to -date system. The new number will be 01302 734546. Email. hatfieldcommunitylibrary@gmail.com
2023-2024 Village Hall Report
This year has been another excellent for the village hall.
We have seen a continuation of our regular groups using our facilities with the addition of some new groups such as a gentle exercise class for those who like to keep fit but need a more gentle approach and baby yoga. The regular groups have all been doing very well and have all been shown how to use the booking system to manage their time in the hall. It has been a pleasure to see all the groups weekly and to see the support they have for each other. We have recently seen a collaboration with ACLF to provide courses for adults in the community, with our first digital inclusion course currently running. We look forward to seeing what other courses we will be able to offer.
As a hall, we have had the pleasure of many different groups and individuals pass through our doors this year. Our cyclist groups have continued to use the coffee lounge in the summer months, and we have seen our fair share of parties throughout the year, not just children's parties but 60-year-old parties and engagement events, to state a few. We have seen an increase in these not just using the hall on Sundays but also during school holidays and evenings during the week.
The hall has seen many community events this year hosted by different groups. We recently had a community information day in which we worked with Well Doncaster to provide much-needed information about different services in the community. The event was well attended, with many residents spending a long time talking to the different providers. We have seen two police drop-in sessions at the hall, which members of the community have attended and signed up to support the local PCSO in targeting different issues within the community. We have been a host to the health bus throughout the year and will continue to do so. We have also seen the return of the Positive Action Group in the village.
We cannot talk about community events without mentioning the amazing Hatfield Woodhouse Events groups, who this year have exceeded in all the community events held throughout the village, some of which have taken place at the hall. We have seen events such as quizzes, table centre decoration, scarecrow workshops and more, bring delight to the community. In particular, the remarkable Summer Fayre was held on the field and in every room of the village hall. This event highlighted the extraordinary community we have here. For the hall to see the facilities used in a way that brought so much joy was breathtaking. The event not only showed the amazing work they do but gave a chance for all our regular groups to participate in their own unique way, such as the brownies and guides having their own stalls, evolve dance doing two performances, and our puppy dog class leading the dog show with other groups contributing in other ways. Having seen some of the plans for next year, all I can say is watch this space, you will not be disappointed. Altogether, the year has been a delight. Sometimes it is hard to predict what the new year will bring; however, to date, we have already seen bookings coming in fast, and as a quick snapshot, we will be starting the year off with a brass band concert, a Christmas meal for the older members of the community in collaboration with the events group, the phoenix pantomime, many dance and drama performances through the year, an easter event, a summer fayre, times cycle trials and plenty more parties on the way, not forgetting our regular groups. All I can say is get your date in fast as they are been taken up quickly.
The pantomime Alice in Wonderland takes place in early January from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th January. The Saturday matinee is sold out. To book tickets at £11.50 please visit: -https:// tinyurl.com/mr3mxj4j
The Brownie unit which meets at the hall on Thursdays 6 to 7.30pm has a few spare places, due to girls moving up to Guides. Please register your interest at www.girlguiding.org.uk or for more information contact the village hall email and the Brownie leader will get back to you.
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