The June issue of the Sprotbrough Arrow by Arrow Publications Ltd

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June 2021

Issue No. 188

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Welcome to the June issue of the Sprotbrough Arrow So far, so good! Things are looking up for us all to finally get back to something which resembles normality. It has been so nice to be able to sit inside a restaurant or enjoy a glass of wine with friends without worrying about how many layers you need. It’s great to see our fitness classes and gyms reopening and people getting back into a routine. Still got my fingers crossed we will be safe to reopen as usual from 21st June. Best of luck to all of our local pubs, cafes, wine bars and restaurants! So pleased to see the scarecrow festival is back on for 2021! Can’t wait to see the fantastic creations in your gardens soon, The deadline for the July issue is Wednesday 16th June. The July issue will be distributed the last weekend in June.

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Community News WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB Dear Ladies So looking forward to us all meeting again! Stay safe and in touch until we can meet again

IT’S BACK

After an enforced gap Sprotbrough’s 5th Annual

Scarecrow Festival

will be held on 4 and 5th September 2021 Build a scarecrow Join the fun Follow us on Facebook @sprotbroughscarecreow th

A WELCOME RETURN OF

Sprotbrough Music – LIVE !

Following the easing of restrictions we have a series of 7 concerts planned to suit most tastes! Friday 25th June—The Linos Piano Trio, Music by Debussy, Schonberg, and Schubert Thursday 15th July—Music for soprano clarinet & piano Charlotte Bowden, Robert Plane & Benjamin Frith Thursday 19th August—Ferio Sax Quartet Familiar pieces from Baroque to Bernstein! Thursday 16th September—Elizabeth Bass (harp) A programme of British & French works from Britten to Faure Thursday 21st October—The Big Easy” Toe Tapping stuff from this popular Big Band! Friday 19th November—Piano Duet Roderick Elms & Joanna Smith from R2’s “Friday Night is Music Night” Thursday 9th December—Xmas Concert Our own Angela Hartley (Mezzo) and Jonathan Gooing (Piano) entertain ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL @ 7.00pm

Tickets £15 available from 1st of each month

From Mrs Sue Ekins 3 Old Hall Close, Sprotbrough DN5 7L J Tel 07914751815

Sprotbrough Music Society Presentations 4

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Doncaster Rambler’s

A local walk from New Rossington

Doncaster Ramblers have climbed this hill in Rosso many times, and reaching the summit with boots blackened by slag, then confronted by a featureless moonscape, decided this time to take the longer route around the base. Although adding ¾ mile and 30 minutes to the journey the detour allowed us to examine where volunteers, including one of our keen Rambler members, planted trees on this former colliery spoil heap. Ten of us set out at just after 10 on a dull spring day, full of summer spirit, towards the burial ground east of New Rossington. Having agreed not to make the arduous climb, we took a short cut to avoid the boggy ground behind the burial ground eventually reaching the familiar bridge over the Torne. Continuing along Carr Bank with the Iport buildings to the right we turned left along Egg Lane then along a recently mowed path to reach Wellington Lane and on to Billy Wright ‘s Lane. Although walking on metalised roads, it felt like countryside being out here, not more so than when crossing fields near Stancil and being accosted by a herd of calves, whose nosy antics were comical enough sniffing our rucksacks and searching our pockets for foods to start with but finding none became more aggressive and pushed us physically out of their field.

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Saved by a style we pushed on, on a welltrodden path, first north east, passing newly concreted water holes, then north back into New Rossington via the diameter Central Drive and back to the start. Virtual hugs all round and a promise to meet next time Doncaster Ramblers Rules continue to change regarding outdoor exercise and group activity so please visit our website https://www.doncasterramblers.org.uk/ for latest, including future activity. Also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ doncasterramblers/ for details of past Rambler outings. Remember while out observe social distancing, carry a mask, hand sanitiser, and gloves. Obey the Countryside Code and give way to other walkers.

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Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School This half term the staff in Nursery have planned an unforgettable opportunity for children to watch caterpillars grow, change into chrysalides and emerge as beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. They have been observing closely the changes in the caterpillars and the process of metamorphosis with wonder and excitement. We hope to show you more photographs once the butterflies have emerged from their slumber! Year 1 have been exploring our extensive grounds here at Orchard and looking at plants that are currently growing. They can already name a variety of common wild plants including evergreen and deciduous trees and are now looking to more specific vegetable plants. After discussions about different vegetables and experiences children already have about growing, they decided to pot tomato, cucumber, lettuce, peppers and peas. They talked about what seeds need to be able to grow and learnt the word ‘germination’. They also learnt that the first seedling leaves are called ‘cotyledon’ leaves (every day is a school day!). Some of the scientists of the year group were even able to talk about photosynthesis! The plants were re-potted into bigger pots to avoid them getting root bound and now they’re measuring the plants every two days to see how quickly they grow. The potato crop in Year 2 is really starting to take shape as the grow bags are overflowing with green leaves. Children have been meticulous in their care for their plants, remembering to water them and bring them indoors during the cold, frosty nights (which we’ve probably had more than our fair share of for May!) We have continued our science learning by looking at which insects live in and around our potato plant and assess whether they are helpful to the growth or a pest. Fingers crossed their efforts will be rewarded when we come to harvest them later in the term.

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In an effort to spread hope and lift spirits during these uncertain times, Year 2 are looking to plant sunflowers over the coming days as part of the Seeds of Hope project. We will be planting seeds in individual pots and observing them grow into dwarf sunflowers between six to fourteen inches tall. Keep checking to see the progress of all our green fingered efforts in the coming months! Sarah Belk from Active Fusion and our two sports apprentices have continued their wonderful work with children specifically on agility and ball control this half term. Children have been massively engaged in team games and have learnt new concepts such as aiming and interception. Years 1 and 2 have also been enjoying the opportunity to engage with multi skills after school club with Callum. We know how important sport and physical activity is for health and wellbeing and children continue to really enjoy and thrive at these opportunities. Thank you to our extended team for their continued support. We will have more news in next month’s issue of the Arrow.

School News from Copley Junior School Year 4 ‘Mountain Explorer’ Academy To launch their geography project on mountains, Year 4 entered the Mountain Explorer Academy on Monday for an action packed day of learning and activities. Delivered by an experienced mountaineer and expedition leader, the workshop was a mixture of short, interactive presentations (full of photos, videos and stories from recent mountaineering expeditions) and hands-on activities in small teams (e.g. mapping exercises, mountain-themed problem solving challenges, a quiz on the hazards of mountain travel, a wildlife identification competition etc). What a fantastic day of learning and exploration!

Spelling Bee Preparation

Children have been very practising their spellings in preparation for Copley Junior’s annual Spelling Bee.

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We have seen so many children who have made fantastic progress and soon we will be announcing the most improved spellers of the year. Finalists from each class have been selected for our Grand Final in a few weeks, so keep practising everyone! Celebrating Earth Day To celebrate Earth Day, Year 3 learned about carbon footprints and considered the small changes we can make to help to reduce pollution and protect our planet. Using word play and thoughtful illustrations, Year 5 created Earth Day posters to make us realise that we need to save our planet before it is too late! We look forward to sharing more school news next month. Best Wishes E.A. Crayton Head teacher

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Richmond Hill Academy

Let’s Think in English Richmond Hill’s taster session for Let’s Think in English was a resounding success. Our children and staff demonstrated just why we have been selected as the northern training hub. Evident were quality discussions, children supportive of one another’s views and teachers skilfully encouraging deeper thinking and understanding. Thanks to the colleagues from other South Yorkshire schools who joined us and provided such excellent feedback. We are looking forward to our first cohort training with us from September. Scavenger Hunt Year 4 have been enjoying a scavenger hunt in the wild area of the school grounds, finding clues and using orienteering skills to problem solve in groups and pairs. Fantastic team work was demonstrated by all. Maths Catch-ups Our maths catch-up classes have got off to a flying start. This half term our children are enjoying the partner work and collaboration they so missed during zoom school. They especially loved this session using counting sticks for counting in multiples.

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Anand Karaj Our Year 2 children were lucky enough to have our very own Mrs Kaur bring to life their RE unit on Anand Karaj. Talking to them about her Sikh wedding and showing her beautiful dress and jewellery. School Nursing Team This term we’ve had some visitors in school namely our fantastic School Nurses delivering their safe touch lesson to our Year 1 pupils. Thank you to the team for the session that covers the RSE curriculum for Y1. Music to our ears Year 3 have been making use of the new Glockenspiels to enhance our instrumental teaching linked to our music curriculum. They have been learning to read music and work on rhythm and pulse. Music continued ………

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What’s On In Sprotbrough? Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

Mon

Guides

Sprotbrough Library

7.00—8.30pm

Mon

Rising 2’s play session

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.00-11.30am

Mon

Rising 2’s play session

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

12.30- 3.00pm

Mon

Brownies

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

6.15-7.45pm

Mon

Beavers (6-7yrs)

Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough

6.00-7.30pm

Mon

French Conversation Group

Sprotbrough Community Library

6.00—8.00pm

Mon

Seniors ‘Dancercise’ Keep fit class

St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough

10.15—11.15am

Mon

Adult Ballroom/Latin Dance

St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough

2pm –3.30pm

Mon

Adult Ballroom/Latin Dance class

St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough

7.15-8.45pm

Mon

Scottish Country Dancing (term time)

The Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

7.45—9.45pm

Tue

Sprotbrough Starz

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.15-11am

Tue

Coffee Morning (Term time only)

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

10.30-11.30am

Tue

Tuesday Club

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

1.30-4.00pm

Tue

Painting Class

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

2.00-4.00pm

Tue

Dancing

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

4.00-7.00pm

Tue

Story time & Activities (term time)

Sprotbrough Library

1pm—2pm

Tue

Cubs (8-10yrs)

Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough

6.30-8.00pm

Tue

Cubs 'Kestrels' (8-10yrs)

The Barn, Main Street

6.45-8.15pm

Wed

Rising 2’s Playgroup

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.00-11.30am

Wed

Sprotbrough Park Playtime (term time)

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

9.30-11am

Wed

Sequence Dance—Ian Sadler

Royal British Legion

1pm –3.30pm

Wed

Story Time & Activities Alternate weeks

Sprotbrough Library

1.30pm—2.30pm

Wed

Dancing

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

4.00-7.00pm

Wed

Taekwondo

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

6.00-7.00pm

Wed

Sequence Dance Club

St Mary’s Church Hall

7.30pm—10pm

Wed

Cubs 'Falcons' (8-10yrs)

The Barn, Main Street

6.45-8.15pm

Wed

Scouts (11-14yrs)

Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough

7.00-9pm

Thurs

Coffee Morning

The Stable, Main Street, Sprotbrough

10—11.30am

Thurs

Little tykes (childminders drop in)

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.15—11.00am

Thurs

Thursday Club

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

1.30-4.00pm

Thurs

Rainbows

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

4.45-5.45pm

Thurs

Dancing Class

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

4.45-8.45pm

Thurs

Brownies

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

6.00-7.30pm

Thurs

Yoga Class

St Marys Church Hall

7—8.30pm

Thurs

Beavers (6-7yrs)

The Barn, Main Street

5.30-6.30pm 7.00-9.15pm

Thurs

Scouts (11-14yrs)

The Barn, Main Street

Thurs

Explorer Scouts (14-18yrs)

Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough

7.30-9.30pm

Fri

Sprotbrough Starz

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.15-11am

Fri

Tea Dance

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

1.00-4.00pm

Sat

Sequence Dancing

Royal British Legion Club

7.30—10.30pm

Sat

Dancing Class

Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough

9.15-3.15pm

Sun

Sunday Club

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

10am—11am

Sun

t-Time, Crafts, bible stories and more

St Marys Church Hall

4—5pm—check hall for dates

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What’s on in Warmsworth? Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

Monday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

Tuesday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

Tuesday

Rainbows

Warmsworth Community Centre

6pm-7pm

Tuesday

Brownies

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

6pm-7.30pm

Tuesday

Ladies Club

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

Wednesday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

Thursday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

Thursday

Dancing Class

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

4pm-9pm

Thursday

Watercolours

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

10am-12 noon

Friday

Warmsworth Pre School

Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)

9.05am-3.05pm

Sprotbrough Community Centre Bookings Tel: 788093 Methodist Church Hall Bookings Tel: 570036 (office hours 10am-12noon Tue & Fri) St Marys Church Hall Bookings Tel: 07580 561312 Warmsworth Community Centre Tel: 01302 858200 St Mary’s office Tel: 01302 570971 and Mobile: 07599 286881 Office hours are 9.30am-2.30pm Mon & Fri.

Monthly Events in Sprotbrough & Warmsworth Monthly

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

3rd Monday 1st & 3rd Tuesday

St Mary’s Mothers Union

The Stable, Main Street, Sp’boro

7.30pm- 9.30pm

Sequence Dancing

Royal British Legion Club

7.30-10.30pm

1st Wednesday

Sprotbrough Wives

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

7.30-10.00pm

2nd Thursday

Lunch Club

Sprotbrough Methodist Church

12.15pm - 2.00pm

2nd Tuesday

Jigsaw Puzzle library & Coffee

The Stable, main Street, Sprotbrough

9.30—11.30am

1st & 3rd Wednesday

Knit & Natter Club

The Stable, Main St, Sprotbrough

2—4pm 7.30—9.30pm

2nd Tuesday

Sprotbrough WI

St Mary’s Church Hall

2nd Monday

Ladies Club Committee

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

2nd Monday

Parish Council meeting

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

7pm-9pm

1st Thursday

Warmsworth WI

Warmsworth Community Centre

7—9pm

2nd Monday

Ward Councillors Surgery

Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)

6—7pm

1st Tuesday

Warmsworth & Edlington Lions Club

The Holiday Inn, Warmsworth, DN4 NUX

7pm

3rd Wednesday

Warmsworth Neighbourhood Watch

Cricket Club

7pm

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