The Sprotbrough Also covering Warmsworth, 4800 distribution monthly
May 2017
Issue No. 140
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elcome to the May issue of the Sprotbrough Arrow. I hope you all enjoyed the Easter break and the lovely sunshine we were blessed with in April! May brings us the promise of warmer weather as we glide towards summer but it’s a busy month for our young people with assessments throughout each school year and the start of GCSE’s for year 11. The very best of luck to all of you who are currently studying for your GCSE’s or other qualifications. I hope you get plenty of exercise outdoors to help you relax and take a break at what can be a very stressful time. I hope you enjoy reading up on primary school life and what has been going on in our villages. If you have any news that would help to raise awareness of your group or an event you are planning, please send the details to me before my deadline below. I will do my best to promote what goes on in Sprotbrough and Warmsworth. The deadline for the June issue will be Wednesday 17th May. The June Arrow will be delivered the last full weekend in May.
Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937 email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk www.arrowpublications.co.uk Or find us on facebook
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Community News Village Scout Group HQ Renovation Project
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
14 - 20 MAY 2017
1st/36th St Peter's Warmsworth, Doncaster Scout Group has been in existence since 1953. The group owns it's own HQ building which was constructed by volunteers in the mid 70's. During this time, the group has been a vital component to the infrastructure of Warmsworth, as well as the wider scouting community of Doncaster. It has offered countless opportunities to generations of local children and has assisted with their social development.
This year when tens of thousands of people worldwide are fleeing conflicts and disasters, making dangerous journeys in search of safety, funds raised in Christian Aid Week will support refugees once again.
In addition, it's HQ building is also a hub, where community groups, and individuals from all backgrounds can come together for a variety of purposes.
So please give generously this year if you receive a Christian Aid Week envelope or have chance to attend a Christian Aid Week event or to give in any other way.
However, in recent times, the scout building has become increasingly difficult to maintain, and work is ongoing to keep it both open and serviceable. With this in mind, the group is now looking to refurbish their HQ, and is in the process of raising money to fund this project through an ongoing programme of fundraising activities and events.
Christian Aid Week was set up 60 years ago to support their work with refugees in Europe following the Second World War.
Thank you
It is hoped that local people will lend their support to this very worthy cause, and in doing so, help to create an environment that will be enjoyed by scouters and members of the public, for generations to come. We like to think that we are not just helping to build a scout hut, but we are helping to build futures. For further information on how to donate, please visit:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ Hutrefurb4WarmsworthScouts On behalf of everyone involved with 1st/36th St Peter's Scout Group, and the community of Warmsworth, thank you for your kind support.
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Community News St.Mary's Knit & Natter Group meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month 2 3.30pm at the Stable, Main Street, Sprotbrough, raising funds to support local charities. We have the wool, needles, patterns and enjoy a natter over a cup of tea so why not come and join us? We're a friendly lot and would love to see you. Tel: Joan 782282 for further details.
St John’s
Our group meets on a Monday night at St John Headquarters, Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare Yard, Edlington.
The Jigsaw Puzzle Library & Coffee Morning meet on the 2nd Tuesday each month 10 - 12noon at the Stable, Main Street, Sprotbrough, now in our 5th year! We have around 500 jigsaws in stock and delicious cakes on sale so why not call in, we'd love to see you. Tel: Liz 311933 for further details.
The Parish Luncheon Club
The night is split into three age groups:Badgers (7-9 years old) - Mondays 5.30-6.30pm Cadets (10-17 years old) - Mondays 6.15-7.30pm Adults (18 years plus) - Monday 7.30-9.00pm
meets on the last Thursday of the month at 12noon at the Newton Arms. Now in our 5th year we have around 50 friends coming along to share a meal together.We have a free raffle and quiz so why not contact Carole on 782776 to have a chat and reserve a seat. You will be amongst friends!
WARMSWORTH LADIES’ CLUB Join your friends and make friends at our friendly meetings 02 May 17 09 May 17 16 May 17 23 May 17 30 May 17
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Everyone is very welcome, so come and join us! Warmsworth Community Centre, Low Road Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm
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Courses & Activities at Sprotbrough Community Library Tai Chi - Mondays 1pm-3pm French - Mondays 6pm-8pm Creative Writing - Tuesdays 10.15am 12.15pm Plus Lots More! Check out our website for details. 50+ Social Group Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm Why not come along and enjoy refreshments and a natter for an hour?
Do you have a few hours to spare each week?
Sprotbrough Community Library is looking for volunteers aged 18 or over who can help out once a week behind the counter dealing with library services. We provide full training no experience needed. Get in touch for more information.
Tel: 01302 782436 Email info@sprotbroughlibrary.org.uk Website: www.sprotbroughlibrary.org.uk
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Richmond Hill Primary Academy A-buzz with excitement! Competitors from Richmond Hill, Loxley, Deer Park and [OTHER] took part in our annual InterSchool Spelling Bee on Friday 31st March. Pupils had taken part in Spelling Bees at each school and the three finalists from each school came together to take part in the nail biting final. Well done to the winner and runners up for their phenomenal work and well done to all of the finalists for reaching the final! Read the signs We were joined by Reception and Key Stage 1 parents for a Makaton Parents’ Workshop. Makaton is a language programme designed to support spoken language and is taught in many schools around the country. Our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 parents joined us to learn some of the basic signs our pupils have been taught, such as animal names, basic greetings (‘hello’, ‘good bye’ and ‘thank you’) and names of family members (‘mother’, ‘father’, etc.) Thank you to all the parents who managed to come along, we hope you enjoyed the session! Opus 100 Percussion As part of Ridgewood School’s Opus 100 programme, three of our Y4 pupils have been learning percussion and are lucky enough to be able to learn on an electric drum kit! The three pupils have progressed from tapping a snare drum with their fingers to being sat at a full sized kit. Don Valley Festival Well done to the Richmond Hill Choir, who came 2nd at the Don Valley Festival! Regulars at the Don Valley Festival, our choir pulled out all the stops and did us all proud with another brilliant performance! Congratulations to everyone who participated! Star Status!
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Star Status! Well done to our first ever Star Status Award winners! The new award celebrates achievement across all three core subjects as well as attendance and behaviour. Well done to the fabulous 108 pupils who got their Bronze pin badges! Pupils will now work towards their Silver badges, then on to Gold. Next term, those who just missed out on Bronze this time will be working towards their first badge. Sporting Success Well done to our Y4/Y5 Tag Rugby team, who came 5th out of 16 teams at their recent competition at Wheatley Hills Rugby Club! Exploring Textiles A group of our Year 5 pupils were invited along to take part in an Exploring Textiles Workshop at Hill House School, Auckley. Pupils were able to paint on various textiles and even sewed with felt! Thank you to Hill House for inviting our pupils, who enjoyed the day immensely!
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St John’s Ambulance On Monday 10th April St John Ambulance held a presentation evening at their Edlington Unit, Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare Yard, Edlington. Over the past year the adults, cadets and badgers within the Doncaster Area, have been fundraising to purchase two new Defibrillators (AED’s) for them to use out on First Aid events within Doncaster. With the money the volunteers have raised and the donations which have been received we have now been able to purchase two AEDs and two training machines to be used in Doncaster. One large donation was received from the Mayor of Hatfield David Fiennes-Gregory, who himself was an exmember of St John Ambulance in Doncaster as a child. Further donations were received from Edlington Town Council, the Asda at Harworth and a private donation from a retired volunteer of Edlington St John Ambulance unit together with a collection from the volunteers of units in Doncaster. The equipment purchased will be used at our units at Edlington, Arskey, Auckley and Thorne to teach the volunteers (cadets and adults) should they have to use an AED for real whilst out on duty. The two new AEDs will be out with us on events at both at the Keepmoat and the Racecourse as well as a variety of community and small events which we cover over the year in and around Doncaster. St John Ambulance have been in Edlington since 1930. We are situated in the car park of Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare, Edlington. Our volunteers range from Badgers at 7 years old to Cadets at 10 years old and adults from 18 years old. We are a voluntary organisation and most of the adult members have full time jobs away from St John and volunteer in our spare time. We cover a wide range of events in • Wallpaper Hanging Doncaster including Specialist Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster Belles, Dons • Emulsion & All Paintwork Rugby, Athletics, Races and Est. 1988 • Clean & Tidy Work Exhibitions at the • Reliable & Trustworthy Racecourse. We also cover smaller events in Doncaster • Quality Work at including fun runs, Reasonable Prices community galas, sponsored walks and bonfires. Some of volunteers also go into schools and other youth groups teaching first aid to children as well as teach first For a Free Quote Call aid to the badgers and cadets at our own unit.
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School News from Copley Junior School
Success in the Spelling Bee Copley Junior’s Spelling Bee was a great success – and a lot of fun too! A huge well done to our spelling bee competitors from every year group and also to our enthusiastic pupil audience. We saw a very tightly contested competition with six rounds before a single mistake was made. Featured below are our medal winners! Congratulations to our 2017 Spelling Bee Champions from Darwin House! Year 4 Express Event – Romans It was lovely to see so many parents/carers and relatives at our ‘I am Warrior’ express event. The children worked very hard to put together such a varied and dramatic presentation. We saw descriptive soliloquies performed, a dramatic battle between Boudicca and her Celts and the Romans, Roman battle formations, a gladiator fight, fabulous project work and even Roman board games!
Comic Relief Fun Our Year 6 House leaders organised many fun activities to raise funds for Comic Relief including a themed school lunch, a red raffle, a bake sale, a non-uniform day, catwalk
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assembly and ‘teacher challenges’, which saw adults in school sharing funny poems, jokes, wearing school uniform and even performing a cartwheel! Altogether, we raised an amazing £400.50 for Comic Relief, so thank you to everyone for your generous support. Gymnastics Success Well done to members of our gymnastics team, who have done so well to compete at county level by reaching the Yorkshire Championships. The children's performance was excellent and we are very proud to share they came 3rd for the whole of Yorkshire! Easter Activities Our school community filled St Mary’s Church for our Easter Service. Well done to children in Year 5 who presented the Easter story in verse and to Year 3 who sang two songs beautifully. Reverend Amanda commented how lovely it was to hear St Mary’s filled with joyful singing. Back at school, our Year 6 House leaders enjoyed organising competitions for their House members: Guess the Name of the Bunny (Hodgkin House); Easter Egg Brand Hunt (Einstein House); Easter Egg Design Competition (Darwin House) and an Easter Egg Hunt (Hawking House). We look forward to sharing more school news next month. Best wishes, E.A. Crayton Head teacher
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What’s On In Sprotbrough? Day
Activity
Meeting Place
Time
Mon
Rainbows
Scout Barn in Sprotbrough Village
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 Beginners Ballroom/Latin Dance
St Mary’s Church Hall, Sprotbrough
2pm –3pm
Tue
Sprotbrough Starz
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
9.15-11am
Tue
Coffee Morning
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
Taekwondo
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.00-9.00pm
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
5.30-6.30pm
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
Adult Advanced Ballroom/Latin
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
8-9pm
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
Fri
Taekwondo
Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough
6.30-9.00pm
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
Playgroup
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9am-3.15pm
Tuesday
Playgroup
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9am-3.15pm
Tuesday
Brownies
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
6.30pm-8pm
Tuesday
Ladies Club
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
7pm-9pm
Wednesday
Playgroup
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9am-3.15pm
Wednesday
Ladies Dancing
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
8pm-9pm
Thursday
Playgroup
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9am-3.15pm
Thursday
Dancing Class
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
4pm-9pm
Thursday
Watercolours
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
10am-12 noon
Thursday
JW Club
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
1.30pm-2.30pm
Friday
Playgroup
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
9am-3.15pm
Saturday
Children’s Dancing
Warmsworth Community Centre (Front Hall)
10am-12noon
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 Contact Mrs Jill Sharpe 01302 858377
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
8.00-10.00pm
2nd Thursday
Lunch Club
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
12.15pm - 2.00pm
2nd Tuesday
Jigsaw Puzzle library & Coffee
The Stable, main Street, Sprotbrough
10—12noon
2nd Tuesday
Sprotbrough WI
St Mary’s Church Hall
7.30—9.30pm
4th Thursday
Chatroom
Sprotbrough Methodist Church
1.30-3.30pm
Last Thursday of month
Parish Luncheon Club
Newton Arms, Sprotbrough Rd
12 for 12.30pm
2nd Monday
Ladies Club Committee
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
7pm-9pm
2nd Monday
Parish Council meeting
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
7pm-9pm
2nd Wednesday
Pudding Club
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
7pm-9pm
3rd Thursday
Community Partnership
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
6.30pm—7.30pm
1st Thursday
Warmsworth WI
Warmsworth Community Centre
7—9pm
1st Friday
Baby Clinic
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
1pm—3pm
2nd Monday
Ward Councillors Surgery
Warmsworth Community Centre (New Hall)
6—7pm
1st Tuesday
Warmsworth & Edlington Lions Club
The Fairway, Warmsworth Rd, Balby DN4 0RP
7pm
3rd Wednesday
Warmsworth Neighbourhood Watch
Cricket Club
7pm
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Useful Numbers Advice
General
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line
01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General
01302 736000
Electricity Emergencies
0800 375 675
Taxes Helpline
0300 200 3300
Tax Credit Helpline
0345 300 3900
Care in the Community Age Concern Childline
0800 009966
Medical
08001111
NSPCC
0808 8005000 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital
01302 366666
RSPCA
08705555999
0845 4647
NHS Direct
Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Doncaster Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm, 01302 369699 Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year.
Community Sprotbrough and Cusworth Parish Council
01302 788093 Sprotbrough Village Pharmacy
Warmsworth Post Office, Mill lane
01302 857772
Doncaster Families Information Service
0800 138 4568
Goldsmith Centre
01302 788093
S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency)
0114 272 7202
S Yorkshire Police (non emergency)
01302 855622
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Education Copley Junior School, Sprotbrough
01302 856445
Orchard Infant School, Sprotbrough
01302 853655
Richmond Hill Primary School
01302 782421
Ridgewood School
01302 783939
Doncaster Council - Education
01302 734444
Warmsworth Primary School
01302 852200
Barnburgh Primary School
01709 893125
High Melton College
01302 553666
Warmsworth Library
01302 853082
Sprotbrough Community Library
01302 782436
Doncaster Central Library
01302 734305
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