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October 2021
Issue No. 192
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Welcome
to the October issue of
Sprotbrough Arrow September has probably been our most normal month so far since the first lockdown, I know many people are still very worried and covid has not left us yet, but it is so nice to have things open again, local businesses can get back to what they do best and schools can regain some sense of normality. It was lovely to see the scarecrows around the village, huge congratulations to everyone who took part. There were some amazing entries. The switching on of the Sprotbrough Christmas lights will go ahead this year, we have some information in this month’s Arrow so be sure to make a note in your diary. The deadline for the November issue is Wednesday 20th October. The November issue will be distributed the last full weekend in October. Stay safe everyone
Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937
michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk arrowpublications.co.uk
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Community News Sprotbrough’s 5th Annual Scarecrow Festival Thanks to everyone who helped to make the Festival another great success THANKS To the scarecrow builders: without you there wouldn’t be a Festival To the refreshment makers and the refreshment takers To the programme sellers and the programme buyers To the map maker and the map followers To the garden openers and the garden browsers To the people who provided activities for the children To the innovators who found different ways to swell the coffers To the Parish Council and Morrison’s who sponsored the Festival Thanks Again You all helped to raise a magnificent £2134 In aid of The Phoenix Centre and Doncaster Foodbank
A WELCOME RETURN OF Sprotbrough Music – LIVE ! 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
Advance booking from 1st of month recommended From Mrs Sue Ekins 3 Old Hall Close, Sprotbrough DN5 7L J Tel 07914751815 or e-mail- susan.ekins@gmail.com
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Community News
Sprotbrough Christmas Lights is hoping to bring the magic back to the village and community on Saturday 27th November when the countdown to the “Switchon” begins at 5.30 pm. There will be a new large tree, loads of lights and entertainment. What will make the event, will be being able to welcome you all back this year! So, make a note of the date and time and we’ll see you there!
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RICHMOND HILL PRIMARY ACADEMY Glad to be back It has been fantastic to welcome our children, parents and community back to Richmond Hill for the new academic year. We‘ve had a wonderful settled start and with restrictions on mixing in school lifted, it has been absolutely fantastic to see year groups from Nursery to Year 6 interacting. Dining out with friends With a change in our lunch arrangements our children have enjoyed being able to have a choice of lunch and to be able to dine with their friends. This is certainly something they have missed during restrictions and it’s been great to see the dining room’s new salad station being utilised - it’s a hit! Settling in at Richmond Hill Our nursery children have settled amazingly into Reception. We are so very pleased that all children were in classes full time within the third day of the school year. What superstars they are! Batten down the hatches matey Year 6 launched their pirate topic with a day of exploration. Pupils researched flag symbolism and the importance of ship names then had to ensure they could sail a flag without it getting wet - they then made cannons to fire at their enemy ships. They went on a treasure hunt on the field making their own treasure chests then used maths to create a secret combination code to keep their treasure safe/to try and crack open other groups’ chests. Music to our ears Musical instrument lessons have returned to Richmond Hill. Our children have thoroughly enjoyed their sessions this week in guitar, trombone and clarinet.
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News from Copley Junior School We have had a wonderful start to the year at Copley with all of the children returning to school eager to learn and ready for the year ahead. During the Summer holiday, we saw tremendous generosity from our community with a number of local businesses supporting our ‘big tidy’ and we were lucky enough to receive a donation of tables and chairs to brighten our shared learning areas. Visitors to school have commented on how colourful and engaging our learning environment looks. The children are particularly fond of our giant TTRock Stars display and Copley House shields that can be found on display in the school hall. You may even be able to spot them in the back of the photographs of our TTRock Stars launch event! Our next project involves raising money for a new interactive screen and decorating in the school hall so that we have a wonderful space to enjoy our lunches, PE lessons and assemblies. We love reading at Copley so we set a BookFace Challenge for pupils to use their photography and computing skills alongside their reading interests to create some fantastic photographs which involved using their bodies and book covers! We were so impressed with their efforts and the pictures can now be seen in our library areas for the whole school to enjoy. It is going to be an exciting year at Copley and we cannot wait to share it all with you. Take care, Miss Blades-Baker Headteacher
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Doncaster Danum Scouts Night Hike competition Will take place in Sprotbrough on the night of the 16th/17th October. Scouts and Explorer Scouts from all over Doncaster will descend on Sprotbrough to take part in the first Night Hike since the easing of Covid restrictions. The competition has been running for over 20 years and is one of the most arduous events for Scouts, certainly in South Yorkshire and quite possibly, the whole of the UK! Sprotbrough Methodist Church has kindly allowed our district to use their church facilities as a start point and groups of young people will leave from Park Drive clad in reflective jackets and walk in to the night to find their way around the route which will only be divulged to them, soon before they set off!
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Poppy Cascade Here are the ladies completing the poppy cascade to be hung from St. Mary's Church Tower from 1st November in Remembrance of Armistice Sunday. Many thanks to everyone for their support and help throughout the year, and particularly to June Spencer who has spent many hours helping me. THANK YOU! Carole Hall
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Memorial Service
Open The Book
Open the book group, who enact Bible stories for the children in assemblies, are returning to our schools as soon as possible. In the meantime they are in the process of making a 10 min film for the schools to use as they wish. If this is successful more will follow. Sounds very exciting.
A service to remember those we have lost, to support one another and to seek some comfort and solace. SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER 6pm St Mary’s Church Come and light a candle as your loved one is named before God.
All Welcome
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SPROTBROUGH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Please find our October timetable for weekly courses and activities. It is essential that you register in advance as places are limited. To Attend any activity please call 01302 782436 or enquire at the library counter for more details or to register your interest. DAY
TIME
DETAILS
COST
MON
9:30am – 12:30pm
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Baby Bunnies Advanced booking through Nichola Caughey 07748668634
FEES APPLY
MON
1pm – 2pm
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Yoga Advanced bookings through Rachel Hickson 07957767838
£7 PER SESSION Or £25 FOR 4
MON
1pm – 2pm
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Frog Phonics [Term time only!] Advanced booking through Jayne Clayton 0788414318
MON
7pm 8.45pm
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Girl Guides
Fees Apply
TUES
10am 12noon
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Practical Philosophy starting September Advanced booking through the library
Admin Charge Only
TUES
10am – 12pm
Creative Writing Group - all welcome
£2 PER SESSION
TUES
1.30pm 2.30pm
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NEW COURSE Tai Chi beginning 28th September TASTER Please Book through the Library Limited to 10 places
FREE TASTER
TUES 1st Tuesday of the month
1pm – 3pm
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Monthly Creative Craft Session - next one October 5th Advanced bookings through Sprotbrough Community Library or Claire Poultney on rosiepuds crafts
Fees Apply
TUES
1pm – 4:30pm
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Digital Support Advanced bookings through Sprotbrough Community Library
£6 PER SESSION
WED
6pm
Weight Watchers EVERY WEEK New members welcome (Just turn up!)
FEES APPLY
WED
10am – 12.30pm
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WED
9:30am – 12pm
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WED
11:30am – 12:30pm
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THURS
6pm - 7pm 7pm –8pm
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Yoga Advanced booking through Cier Robinson 07310959612
£7 PER SESSION
FRI
12:30pm – 1:30pm
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Chair Based Exercise [Tutor Led] Advanced bookings through library
£5 PER SESSION
Baby Bunnies Advanced booking through Nichola Caughey 07748668634 Frog Phonics [Term time only!] Advanced booking through Jayne Clayton 0788414318 Chair Based Exercise [Tutor Led] Advanced bookings through library (Limited Places!)
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Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School We were thrilled to welcome our children back into school on Thursday 2nd September 2021, including Maple and Oak classes with our new full timers. It has been fabulous to return to a ‘more normal’ way of working with children being involved in the usual assemblies, after school clubs and shared playtimes. Since returning, we have had three after school clubs running which started on Tuesday 14th September with a new Disney Shooting Stars Active Play Through Storytelling. This is aimed at children who don’t usually participate in sport or football, and teaches the basics of attacking and defending through the story of Toy Story 4. Children are thoroughly enjoying this extra curricula opportunity with Mr Howsam and Miss Reynolds, our two sports apprentices. The time had finally come on Wednesday 15th September, where we were able to take our children out of school on a visit! This half term, to tie in with our centre of interest, we organised a visit to Squirrel Wood and arranged for two forest school leaders to plan science based activities focusing on habitats and microhabitats. Children got busy exploring the woods, listening and observing for signs of wildlife, plants and animals. We went mini beast hunting, categorised our mini beasts, created big natural artworks and made popcorn by the camp fire. Nina and Claire were fabulous hosts and really captivated the children’s imaginations. The children can now recognise habitats and wild animals in British woodland areas. Year 1 will be going on the visit on Wednesday 22nd September, keep your eyes peeled in the next issue of The Arrow to see what fun they get up to!
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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
Pilates
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
9.30am-10.30am
Mon
Little Thinkers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
1.00pm—3pm
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
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
Relax Kids for pre-school children
The Stable Main Street
9.30—11.30am
Tue
Coffee, Cake & Chat
The Stable, Main Street
9.45—11.30am
Tue
Tuesday Club
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
1.30-4.00pm
Tue
Painting Class
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
2.00-4.00pm
Tue
Story time & Activities (term time)
Sprotbrough Library
1pm—2pm
Tue
Cubs (8-10yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
6.30-8.00pm
Tue
67th Sprotbrough Scouts—Cubs
Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall
6pm-7.30pm
Tue
67th Sprotbrough Scouts
Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall
7.30pm—9.30pm
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
Yoga
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough
10—11.30am
Wed
Story Time & Activities Alternate weeks
Sprotbrough Library
1.30pm—2.30pm
Wed
Warren Martial Arts
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough
3.45—5.15pm
Wed
67th Scouts—Beavers
Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall
5.30pm—6.45pm
Wed
Taekwondo
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.00-7.00pm
Wed
Scouts (11-14yrs)
Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
7.00-9pm
Thurs
LT Fitness
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
Dancing Class
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
4.45-8.45pm
Thurs
Brownies
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
6.00-7.30pm
Fri Thurs
Frog Phonics Yoga Class
Sprotbrough Methodist St Marys Church Hall Church
9.30—11.30am 7—8.30pm
Fri Thurs
Sprotbrough Starz Explorer Scouts (14-18yrs)
Goldsmith Sprotbrough Scout Hall, Centre, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough
9.15-11am 7.30-9.30pm
Fri
Sequence Dance—Ian Sadler
Royal British Legion Club
1.00-3.30pm
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: 07599 286881 Warmsworth Community Centre Tel: 01302 858200 St Mary’s office Tel: 01302 570971 and Mobile: 07599 286881 Office hours are 9.00am-2.00pm Mon & Thurs.
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 Wednesday
Jigsaw Puzzle library & Coffee
The Stable, main Street, Sprotbrough
1.00pm—3pm
2nd Tuesday
Sprotbrough WI
St Mary’s Church Hall
7.30—9.30pm
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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