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Welcome to the February issue of the Sprotbrough Arrow
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.
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The South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard, is asking for your views on the setting 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 communities 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 antisocial behaviour
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♦Working towards Vision Zero - eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, accepting that traffic accidents are preventable
♦Preventing 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.
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Community News
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
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 Hatfield & Askern Colliery Band with a 20ft live Minster Christmas (Memory) Tree creating 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 fantastic turnout by the people of Doncaster to support a great cause, Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust. Proceeds from the concert raised an amazing £2023. A cheque for this amount was presented to representatives 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.
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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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RICHMOND HILL PRIMARY ACADEMY NEWS
Worthy Winners!
We are very proud of Caleb and Stanley from Year 6 who were runners-up in the Literacy Trust Maths with Stories Competition - winning some fabulous books they were presented with for their class.
Weather Watchers
With our recent wintery weather, what better way to start the new term than weather watching in Year 1. They have been doing a great job of monitoring the wintery conditions and seeing the changes as it has gradually become milder.
Dazzling Dentistry
Watch out, don’t open your mouth too wide if you are near our Reception children - we have some budding dentists learning all about healthy teeth.
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Rocking Superstars
Our Year 4 have made such brilliant progress with their times tables.
As seen by the fabulous certificates and awards they are gaining. Well done.
Sensational Singing
We had a very first at Richmond Hill in the last week running up to the Christmas break with a choral collaboration. Richmond Hill Primary Choir were joined by Barnburgh Male Voice Choir for a spectacular night of music.
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Day Activity
What’s On In Sprotbrough?
Mon Guides Sprotbrough Library 7.00—8.30pm
Mon Nelly Stagles School of Dance Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 4.30pm—5.00pm
Mon Scottish Dancing Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 7.30pm—9.45pm
Mon Pilates For Life
Mon Little Thinkers
St Mary’s Church Hall 9.30am-10.30am
Sprotbrough Methodist Church 1.00pm—3pm
Mon Brownies Sprotbrough Methodist Church 6.15-7.45pm
Mon LT fitness
Mon Beavers (6-7yrs)
St Mary’s Church Hall 6.15-7.30pm
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough 6.00-7.30pm
Tue Nelly Stagles School of Dance Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 4.30pm—8pm
Tue Cre8 Drama
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough 10am—11am
Tue Coffee, Cake & Chat The Stable, Main Street, Sprotbrough 9.45—11.30am
Tue Coffee Morning (Term time only) Sprotbrough Methodist Church 10.30-11.30am
Tue Painting Class Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 2.00-4.00pm
Tue Cubs (8-10yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough 6.30-8.00pm
Tue 67th Sprotbrough Scouts—Cubs Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall 6pm-7.30pm
Tue Sequence Dancing
Royal British Legion Club 7.30—10.30pm
Tue 67th Sprotbrough Scouts Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall 7.30pm—9.30pm
Wed Sprotbrough Park Playtime (term time) Sprotbrough Methodist Church 9.30-11am
Wed Yoga
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough 10—11.30am
Wed Story Time & Activities Alternate weeks Sprotbrough Library 1pm—2pm
Wed B’Fit with Cheryl
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough 6.15-8.30pm
Wed 67th Scouts—Beavers Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall 5.30pm—6.45pm
Wed Slimming World Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 5.30pm & 7pm
Wed Little Movers Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 10.15am—11.15am
Wed Scouts (11-14)
Wed Community Church
Thurs LT Fitness
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough 7.00-9pm
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 2pm—3pm
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough 11-12.15pm
Thurs Little tykes (childminders drop in) Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 9.15—11.00am
Thurs Playtime Sprotbrough Methodist Church 9.30am– 11am
Thurs Thursday Club Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 1.30-4.00pm
Thurs Playtime Sprotbrough Methodist Church 1.30pm-2.30pm
Thurs Rainbows Sprotbrough Methodist Church 4.45-5.45pm
Thurs Male Voice Choir
Royal British legion Club 7pm—9pm
Thurs Ridgeway School of Dance Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 4.45-8pm
Thurs Brownies Sprotbrough Methodist Church 6.00-7.30pm
Thurs Yoga Class
Thurs Explorer Scouts (14-18yrs)
Fri Frog Phonics
St Marys Church Hall 7—8.30pm
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough 7.30-9.30pm
Sprotbrough Methodist Church 9.30—11.30am
Fri NCT Play Group Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 9am—12.30pm
Fri Sequence Dance—Ian Sadler
Sat Sequence Dancing
Sat Transformation 12 fitness
Royal British Legion Club 1.00-3.30pm
Royal British Legion Club 7.30—10.30pm
St Mary’s Church Hall 9.30-10.30am
Sat Ridgeway School of Dance Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 9am—2.45pm
Sun Sunday Club
Sprotbrough Methodist Church 10am—11am
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Sun Community Church
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 10am—12noon
What’s on in Warmsworth?
Day Activity Meeting Place Time
Monday Warmsworth
Tuesday Ladies Club Warmsworth community Hub, Stapleton Road 6.45pm-8.45pm
Wednesday Warmsworth Pre School Warmsworth Old Community Centre, Low Road 9.05am-3.05pm
Thursday Warmsworth Pre School Warmsworth Old Community Centre,
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Sprotbrough Goldsmith Centre Bookings Tel: 788093 sprotcuspc@btconnect.com
Methodist Church Hall Bookings Tel: 570036 sprotmeth.park@yahoo.co.uk(office hours 10am-12noon Fri in term time only)
St Marys Church Hall and Stable Bookings Tel: 07761 536676 bookings.sprotbrough@gmail.com
Warmsworth Community Hub Tel: 07548 558868 Email- rob.warmsworthpc@gmail.com
Sprotbrough Community Library Room Hire Bookings 01302 782436 or mobile 07852290984
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