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September 2020
Issue No. 179
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Hello Sprotbrough and Cusworth! For many years we have been asked to cover Cusworth and for many reasons, we were unable to, however, we have a solution… The Arrow will now alternate between Cusworth and Warmsworth bi monthly. Therefore, Cusworth residents will receive the November issue of the Arrow, followed by the January issue and so on. Warmsworth residents will receive the magazine in October and December. Sprotbrough residents will continue to receive the Arrow monthly. If Cusworth residents would like to include information on community groups etc, please email me the details and I will publish them in the November issue. Life is slowly moving towards a new normal. The wearing of masks has created a whole new stress before we leave home! Keys check Purse/wallet check Mask??? Where’s my mask? I’m sure you will agree, it’s a small price to pay to help work, life and play continue. It’s good to see community centres, gyms, libraries and other leisure facilities, opening again. Lets hope and pray that science produces a vaccine very soon and schools open as planned in September. The deadline for the October issue is Wednesday 16th September. The October issue will be distributed the weekend commencing 25th September to Sprotbrough and Warmsworth. Keep safe everyone. Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 07795 387937 michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk www.arrowpublications.co.uk Find us on facebook
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Community News
Monthly Parish Council meetings resume
After a five months absence due to Coronavirus restrictions, monthly meetings of Sprotbrough & Cusworth Council have resumed and a schedule of future meetings through to May 2021 has been published on www.sc-pc.co.uk. Local playgrounds - including the new Anchorage Lane site - have re-opened, as has the outdoor gym. Guidance for their use during the pandemic can also be read on the website. Councillor David Holland, Chair of the Parish Council, said; "It's important to try and get back to normal business as best we can, working within the Government guidelines, We are a busy parish council, one of the biggest in Doncaster, and we want to press ahead with new ideas and improvements for Sprotbrough and Cusworth residents. "Our meetings will be held in public at 7pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough Road, with the exception of March 2021 when we will meet at Scawsby Community Centre. "Social distancing arrangements will be in place for everyone attending and current Government advice is that face coverings must be worn. I encourage local people to come along and find out what your parish councillors are doing on your behalf and to put questions to us. You can also keep in touch via our website and Facebook/Twitter pages."
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Tickhill Music Society Following continuing uncertainty regarding the return of indoor performances, we have found it necessary to cancel our October concert. We would hope to start our season in November but, as before, we must await an announcement from Government to allow us to go ahead.
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It is hoped the 2020/21 programme will begin on Wednesday 7th October when Nigel Bemrose will be speaking on ‘Champagne’ (the drink). However, this will depend on government guidelines at the time. Members will receive an email nearer the date. New members will be very welcome. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again. The Society meets in the Parish Room, • Wallpaper Hanging Specialist Tickhill, on the first • Emulsion & All Paintwork Wednesday of the DECORATOR • Clean & Tidy Work month at 7.30pm Est. 1988 • Reliable & Trustworthy (doors open 7.00pm). • Quality Work at Reasonable Although meetings are Prices conducted in English, there is always an opportunity to speak in French at the end of every meeting. Please ring Jan Murray on For a Free Quote Call 01302 611415 for 01302 354370 07932 590898 further information.
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School News from Copley Junior School
We are keen to promote a love of reading at Copley and during the summer term we were delighted to see so many of our children enjoying their reading. With our theme of ‘Curl Up with a Good Book’ we saw many great photos of the children getting comfortable with a good book. We also saw some photos of children reading in slightly more unusual surroundings Well done to all the children who enjoyed their reading and achieved our Ten Hour Reading Challenge. At the end of term we presented many certificates and small prizes to celebrate the children’s achievement. Children and staff at Copley chose their favourite children’s book to review and we have posted these on the website so that there are lots of recommendations for good books to read.
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Doncaster Rambler’s Tickhill Inner Circle This is the first walk for several months as we, at least temporarily, ease out of lockdown. When groups of six were allowed to walk a short, local walks programme was developed, with almost 30 walks arranged, taking us into October. Today, a bright and blustery day saw five of us meeting at The Buttercross in Tickhill. We walked along Westgate, around Mill Pond and into Water Lane until we crossed the footbridge over the stream at the far end of Castle Fields. Turning immediately right, and after admiring the kissing gate installed by Ramblers a few years ago (see photo on the left of it being installed - this is a coincidence!) which replaced a very unsafe stile, we crossed a field which the farmer never reinstates after ploughing. Crossing a stile we followed a high hedge around to another stile and then forward towards some farm buildings and thence to the footpath alongside the A1(M) to reach Sunderland Street, one of the two routes across the wet land that existed from about 500AD until it was drained by Thomas Tofield in the late 17th century. We passed under the motorway bridge and turned immediately left along Paper Mill Lane for 200 metres before turning right onto a footpath by the tallest signpost in the area. We followed this path, which took us to the River Torne, which we crossed, posing for the obligatory photo on the bridge. We then followed the Torne on the right bank until we reached Sheepwash Lane. After a short discussion we all agreed to extend the walk, increasing it from the original 4.75 miles to 5.5 miles, by contining to follow the Torne in a big arc on Tickhill Low Common and back onto Sheepwash Lane. This took us onto Common Lane, over, rather than under, the A1(M) and back to The Buttercross. David Gadd Doncaster Ramblers For more information about the Doncaster Ramblers and future activity please visit our Home Page https://www.doncasterramblers.org.uk/walks/walks-programme.html Please be aware places need to ne booked in advance and non-members are always welcome And follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/doncasterramblers/ where GPS Maps of many of our past walks can also be found
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DANUM PROBUS CLUB danum probus.co.uk Danum Probus Club is an organisation for men who have retired or are semi-retired from their profession, business or other employment who want to maintain a social network with others who have similar interests. Because of the Covid19 lockdown we are not able to meet at present. In normal times Danum Probus Club meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at Town Moor Golf Club, Bawtry Road, Belle Vue, Doncaster starting at 10 am. At this meeting we have a speaker whose subjects cover a wide variety of interests, the programme can be found on our website, www.danumprobus.co.uk. Ladies and guests are invited to the Club’s Spring and Autumn Lunches and also to the annual holiday which is usually in early June or thereabouts. Members also have their own lunches in mid summer and December. In the summer months the Crown Green Bowling Section play on the Armthorpe Community Centre greens. The starting date for regular meeting has been moved back to Monday 5 October, so the two meetings scheduled for September have been cancelled. The current restriction on the number of people who may use the golf club meeting room at the same time means that it is too small for our events, even if fewer than the usual number of members attend. The committee is looking at the viability of using an alternative venue on a temporary basis if the restrictions on the golf club are not eased in the coming months. The Annual Autumn Ladies and Guests Lunch at Ye Olde Bell scheduled for 22 October will now not take place. It may be moved to a date before Christmas if circumstances allow. Crown Green Bowling has begun on a restricted basis at Armthorpe. When we restart, we invite any men who would like to come to these meetings as a visitor to see what we do, with a view to joining if you like us, to call either Des Parks (01302 856188), George Kirk (07808191211) or Geoff Firth (01302 849734) for more information or come to a meeting and introduce yourself to the President or Secretary at the front table. Information on when we will restart will be published in this magazine and also on the website (danumprobus.co.uk).
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What’s On In Sprotbrough? Day
Activity
Meeting Place
Mon
Rainbows
Scout Barn in Sprotbrough Village
Time 5.30pm
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
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
Thurs
Scouts (11-14yrs)
The Barn, Main Street
7.00-9.15pm
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: 07891 813986 Warmsworth Community Centre Tel: 01302 858200
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
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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