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elcome to the April edition of W BAWTRY TODAY. TODAY Isn’t it lovely to see the splashes of
colour created by Spring flowers and to once again feel the warmth of the sun from time to time. I had solar panels fitted during the winter months and have my fingers crossed that as the days get longer and brighter they will start to earn their keep! March has been a busy but very enjoyable month for me. I have worked some long hours but made up for it by enjoying time with my family and friends. At the time of writing I have managed 3 Sundays in a row where I haven’t worked at all—something of a record for me! The next edition will be distributed to you from 28th April. Please ensure that anything that you would like to be included is with me by Friday 13th April.
Best Wishes, Paula
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Special Award
The Rotary Club of Doncaster recognised the magnificent fundraising efforts of Honorary Member Mike Cowan at their 90th birthday celebration at the Mount Pleasantthhotel on Saturday 25 February 2012 when Mike already Paul Harris Award recipient was awarded a very rare Paul Harris Award , a three sapphire pin to add to his existing award. Mike for many years known locally as a raconteur and former Yorkshire fast bowler, MCC cap and renowned After Dinner speaker as well as a prolific cruise ship guest speaker was absolutely, well almost, speechless as President Ruth Gardener presented Mike with his sapphire award This award is extremely rare and few exist in the UK. It recognises Mike’s seemingly tireless thirst for arranging and holding fundraising events that help local charities and individuals both within Rotary and in the community. He is not only big by stature but huge in his enthusiasm for helping those in need whilst having fun and commitment to raising thousands of pounds that the Club generously donate to groups and individuals Well done Mike
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astor’s Page, April 2012
It has been a real encouragement to see how the community of Bawtry has risen to the challenge of running the town library. With over 60 volunteers, Bawtry is one of the most supported libraries in the country. Over 65 people popped in at the coffee morning in March; the library users have expressed appreciation at the volunteers’ willingness to give up their time; the management (all volunteers) have done tremendous work in not only organising the teams but also in negotiating costs, etc. with the council, exploiting the goodwill of the business community, seeking funding from all manner of sources and in dealing with the bureaucracy and red tape that is the blessing of modern life. At least 10 of us volunteers are committed Christians, active in one or other of the churches in Bawtry. An obvious question is; why? What has reading a book for free got to do with what Jesus called “the Kingdom of God”? Is anyone going to find faith through the library? Will the library actively encourage people to acknowledge their need of forgiveness of their sins? The answer to these questions is probably negative. But people can find comfort if disturbed, challenge and mental stretching, information on any manner of subject and they can marvel at God-given imagination and creativity; not only through books, but also DVD’s, Cd’s and an ever-changing display of local art. In the Bible God shows Himself to be passionately concerned about community – look again at the 10 Commandments (Exodus 20); the first three deal with how we should relate to God and the following seven how we should relate to other people. Repeatedly, it tells us to care for those who have no protector or provider (e.g. Deuteronomy 27); the people of God were instructed as to how to set up all aspects of a community – including extravagant parties and relaxing, and every Biblical town had a focal point, a meeting place. Christians are heavily involved in Bawtry Community Library because we believe in community. The library is the only building in Bawtry anyone is free to visit, for as long as they wish, and they are more than welcome to soak up the warmth, read the day’s newspapers, spend an hour on the internet, browse the local information or use the toilet – and there is absolutely no expectation of money changing hands – in fact, help borrowers to avoid having to pay a late-return fine. Please make the most of this wonderful resource we have, come along and support those who believe passionately in its value and perhaps even think of joining the volunteers – you will surprised at how much fun it is. Every blessing, Simon
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OUNCE PR BLOWS OUT THE CANDLES AND CELEBRATES FIFTH BIRTHDAY WITH BRAND NEW WEBSITE Bawtry based media business bounds into leap year A local company, keen to dispel the myth that promoting your business has to be an expensive exercise, seems to be winning the fight as they celebrate their fifth year of trading this month, with the launch of their new website. Bounce PR, based in Bawtry, started out in 2007 when journalist, Tori Oldridge, decided she wanted to help local businesses explore just how much Public Relations could help boost their sales, but in a cost effective way. “Outside of cities, unfortunately a lot of people still aren’t aware of precisely what Public Relations is, let alone how much it can help increase sales and turnover,” explains Tori, head of Bounce. “They assume that to promote themselves, they need to pay for expensive adverts, and my goal with Bounce was always to show that this just isn’t the case,” she continues. “Through PR and the right, creative help, magazines and newspapers will actually want to write about your business meaning you can reach out to exactly the people you want, and in a way that won’t break the bank.” With close links to Sheffield, Nottingham and Doncaster, it seems that Bounce is achieving what it set out to do, having to date, executed several successful media campaigns for local start-up businesses and established regional companies looking to raise their profile in the area and increase turnover. With national campaigns also now under their belt, such as 2011’s one for the largest retailer of Christmas decorations in the UK, which secured £0.5m of media coverage, it looks like they’re onto a winning formula with new offices and a website with the wow factor to match. “Everyone who works at Bounce has a background in journalism, so we know exactly what the media is looking for and how to secure column inches for businesses,” Tori goes on. “Thanks to our website company Sumobaby, we’ve now also got a new website that we hope will help continue to spread the message to more businesses in the region – PR doesn’t have to be just for London and city based companies! It can work for any type of business, however big or small, wherever they’re based, but more importantly, it can really increase sales without costing the earth.” For more information on how Bounce can help your business by securing regular media coverage, please visit www.bouncepr.co.uk, email tori@bouncepr.co.uk or telephone 01302 719030 Inner Wheel Club of Doncaster St Leger
Fashion Show by Yasmine of Bawtry At Sandbeck Park Nr Maltby By kind permission of th Earl and Countess Scarborough
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awtry Hall Wow!” This is the word we hear from our guests as they walk into the entrance hall. After waiting expectantly for what seems ages the first phase of our refurbishment is finished! We are absolutely delighted with the new furnishings and art work and here is just a taster to whet your appetite…. Although the photo is very good, in reality it looks and feels much better! The only way to really appreciate it is to come along and see us so we hope to see you soon! Quiet Days If, in the busyness of life, you find you don’t get enough time to spend quality time with God then our Quiet Days, which this year are on 14th June, 11th September and 13th December, are just what you need! The theme of this year’s Quiet Days is “Journeying with the Psalms”. The cost for the June and September days is £23 each including lunch and the December day is £26. If you would like to make a booking please give us a call but don’t leave it too long as the places we allocate are going fast, especially for the December date as lunch that day is Christmas dinner and coffee and mince pies! Back by popular demand!
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on Saturday 23rd June, from 7pm to 11pm in The Command Room, Bawtry Hall with Pie & Pea Supper and dancing to: “Room 21” - A fabulous local Swing Band! Tickets: £15 To book contact us on: Tel: 01302 710020 Email: bookings@bawtryhall.com
oglia d’Italia (the Italian Society for South Yorks and North Notts) presents: “Beniamino Gigli”. Euan Gibby will introduce recordings of this Italian opera singer (1890-1957) one of the finest tenors in the recorded history of music. Friday 2nd March 2012 7.45pm, Tickhill Pavilion, Tickhill, DN11 9QN Admission: £3 non-members Further information: 01909 481136
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etford Ramblers After enjoying a winter wonderland walk in the snow at Epworth at the beginning of February, Retford Ramblers Group are looking forward to their Spring time Walks. Hopefully, hats, gloves and scarves can be left at home as we set out to see the countryside coming alive with spring flowers and sunshine. 1st April will see us following in the footsteps of Roman Legions, 15th will be 12 miles in the Linacre Reservoir area. The last two weeks of ueen’s Diamond Jubilee the month will be a local walk at Lindrick Dale A celebratory long weekend of parties followed by Doddington with the opprtunity to and pageantry will mark The Queen’s have tea and cake in the Tea Rooms. Diamond Jubilee (60 years) between Please contact us for more information on Saturday 2 and Tuesday 5 June 2012. 01777 838763 or 01777 818055 If you are a community group or resident email retford.ramblers1@btinternet.com wishing to share your event or want support to enable activities in your area, then let The New Hall, Station Road, Bawtry Doncaster Council know, it can be anything Available for wedding from a street party, family picnic or big lunch to a tea dance. receptions, parties, meetings etc Call Sally Dean on 01302 865559 or email Southareateam@doncaster.gov.uk to register Contact the booking Clerk your activity or seek help and support for your on 01302 719838 planned event. or 0794 801 2674
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ickhill & District Lions
Tickhill & District Lions are very pleased to be working alongside other local groups to help Tickhill Town Council organise events to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee. Over the coming weeks and months you’re sure to see more information about the different events that local groups are planning, however many are also involved with what we hope will be a fitting grand finale to make it a weekend to remember. On Monday of the 4th of June (bank holiday Monday) we’re planning a Jubilee Tea Party to take place on the recreation ground in Tickhill. Starting at midday and running until late afternoon this large free event will provide entertainment for all the family. We’ll be announcing the full running order in the coming weeks, but it will include a teddy bears tea party for the children with Punch & Judy shows throughout the afternoon, sports and games with prizes for those taking part, and a stage with bands and entertainment throughout the afternoon. We’ll be encouraging you all to bring a picnic and make a day of it and there will be spaces available if you wish to bring a gazebo or chairs and tables to create your own little space from which to watch the festivities. Drinks and refreshments will be available and every effort is being made to ensure that as far as possible this is a free event for all. The groups involved are meeting regularly with Tickhill Town Council to ensure this will be an event to remember, and if you’d like to help please get in touch – the more the merrier. Simply send an email to contact@tickhilllions.com or phone us on 07752 688 340 and we’ll let you know details of the next meeting.
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he Friends of Northern Racing College will be holding a charity horse and dog show at the college, in the grounds of Rossington Hall just north of Bawtry, on Sunday May 13 . This will take place inside the gallops where the students learn how to ride racehorses . The Horse Show will have in-hand and ridden classes, some of which will be qualifiers for Equifest to be held at Peterborough in August . Amongst other classes there will be one for Ridden re-trained Racehorses and 2 organised by Rossington RDA Group to find the horse/ pony most suitable for a handicapped rider . There will also be unaffiliated show jumping for ponies and horses and 'clear round' . Guy Robertson, practitioner of Natural Horsemanship. will give a demonstration during the day. The Dog Show will feature a number of 'fun' classes like the waggiest tail and best six legs . There will be trade stands and refreshments as well .To find out more visit the website www.nrccharityshow.co.uk where you can download the schedule and make entries on line at reduced fees . Telephone enquiries to 01777 818440 .
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Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Earth Friendly Gardening course to be held on 20th and 21st April. This 2 day learning experience is quite different to run-of-the-mill ‘how to’ gardening workshops and will provide a firm basis of reasoning for implementing changes to make your gardening plans and methods truly ‘earth-friendly’. The Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre based at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8SG, complete with outdoor classroom, is the perfect venue for this course providing a high quality learning experience. The course leader, organic-growing specialist Anna Corbett, has extensive experience in educating and advising individuals and groups in communities and organisations around the UK. Her speciality is growing vegetables, fruit and herbs, as well as growing wild food, gardening for wildlife and developing earth-friendly gardens. Anna regularly holds seminars around the country with extremely positive feedback: “Brilliant day, learnt loads to put into practice. Very enjoyable”. Anna took part in the Food for Life Partnership, a national 5 year project to transform food culture in schools and communities and has also been a consultant for a number of community growing projects like the Scotswood Community Garden and the butterfly garden at the Marie Curie Hospice in Newcastle. For more information about the course, contact Beccy Lees on 01777 713940 or email rlees@nottswt.co.uk.
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ickhill and Bawtry Probus Club.
Publicity works – we’ve reached 80! Not in years, in membership. Since we started putting quarterly reports in Bawtry Today our membership has increased from 56 to 80 – a rise of 42%. No wonder so many businesses advertise in this magazine! A new innovation has been our “Emergency Programme” for use on the rare occasions that our speaker does not turn up. Members have been asked to select three pieces of music which have some special significance for them and which they would be prepared to explain when the pieces are played to the meeting. We have recently used this Emergency Programme for the first time and found that the musical tastes of our members range from Opera to Heavy Metal! Perhaps this shows there is something for everybody in Probus. If you think you would like to join come as a visitor to any of our meetings which are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10.00 AM at the Millstone, Tickhill. Our programme for the next three months is: 12th April. “RAF Nuclear Testing” by Frank Morley. 26th April. “North Country Humour” by Derek Harker. 10th May. “My Careeer” by Bill Elliott 24th May. “My History” by Sylvia Atkinson. 14th June. “Bee Keeping” by David Allen. 28th June. “Famous Last Words” by M. Spedding. We look forward to seeing friends old and new. 22 | BAWTRY TODAY
Bawtry Phoenix Theatre. Our next production is
The Perfect Murder 19th to 26th May 2012 Directed by Paula Hadley A play by Hugh Janes. Adapted from a story by Jeffrey Archer. Carla Moorland has been murdered and accountant John Hoskins, who has been having an extra-marital affair with her, is certain he knows who did it - himself. John's wife Elizabeth, rather than calling the police, is determined to keep John out of prison, even if it means an innocent man will be punished for the crime... The Perfect Murder combines the elements of a whodunnit thriller with tense courtroom drama to breathtaking effect. Tickets will be available from the SPAR in Bawtry from the end of April. We expect it to be a sell out. Tickets - 19th to 25th May £7.00 (Concessions £6.00); Sat 26th May £12.00 including post show buffet.
Pacy & Wheatley launch new minor works division in Doncaster Pacy & Wheatley have been in the construction business for over 45 years and have extensive experience within the industry. For the last fifteen years they have focused on the construction and refurbishment of quality projects both in the private and public sectors. With a background of delivering quality commercial and domestic projects they have now launched a separate division to deal with smaller building works, extensions, refurbishments and framework maintenance. This means you will be able to access their extensive project management experience and professionalism and apply that to your own project.
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Kitchen Devil Tops Poll as Domestic God!
Cleanliness should be next to godliness, but it’s kitchen devil, Gordon Ramsay’s no nonsense ‘clean as you go’ approach that’s scored top marks in Doncaster this Spring. In a recent poll of 1,000 people for professional domestic cleaning firm, MOLLY MAID, more than one in three men in Doncaster likened their home cleaning style to the kitchen supremo with an astonishing 32 per cent admitting to including cleaning in their daily routine and 58 per cent ranking the kitchen and bathroom as the most important rooms to keep clean. Almost a quarter likened their cleaning to the military precision of Boris Johnson’s electoral canvassing campaigns in London while one in five domestic gods put their polishing prowess on a par with all-round helpful husband and daytime TV presenter, Philip Schofield. But it seems that male chauvinism might not be dead and buried just yet, with 11 per cent of men preferring the Alan Sugar approach to home cleaning! In stark contrast to the dust busting males, only 18 per cent of women felt that they had graduated from the same school of obsessive cleanliness as Monica from Friends. One in three women in Doncaster are more likely to put friends and family first and one in two far too busy with the kids to worry about cleaning – just like Desperate Housewife’s Lynette. One in ten confessed to regularly pulling a ‘Hyacinth Bucket’ style cleaning manoeuvre in order to keep up appearances while clean freaks, Aggi McKenzie and Mary Poppins failed to register with more than 12 per cent of women. Lynne Crewe, MOLLY MAID Franchise Owner in Doncaster said; “Life is so fast paced these days that cleaning is often bottom of our list of priorities but it doesn’t stop us being any less house-proud than we were in the past.” “The fact that men in Doncaster like a clean home and more often than not take on half of the housework is not surprising as more and more households are owned by couples who both work full time. Sometimes it’s good to get a helping hand from professional cleaners to make life that bit easier and less stressful to make your home spotless.” MOLLY MAID has been providing bespoke professional domestic cleaning services to homes across the UK for over 25 years. Visit www.mollymaid.co.uk for more information or contact Andy & Lynne Crewe on 01427 875566 to discuss your specific cleaning requirements.
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he Big Jubilee Lunch in Bawtry.
The Big Lunch has been happening around the country since 2009, but this year, the Queen has added her support by an inviting the nation to have lunch together on Sunday June 3rd as part of her 60th Jubilee celebrations. I (Jonathan Strickland, the vicar) am hoping that everyone in Bawtry will have the opportunity to join with friends and neighbours, and even if they are not particularly royalists, enjoy lunch and the afternoon together. Don’t worry, I have not gone crazy, I am not looking for somebody to cook Roast Beef for 4000! The idea of the Big Lunch is that groups of people organise themselves to have lunch together in streets, in gardens, on fields, in halls – anywhere that a group can get together. What do you eat? It’s up to you. Everyone could bring something to share, or someone might organise a barbecue and others bring bread and salads. Your Big Lunch could be a picnic or you could sit down round a table. First thing to do is talk to your neighbours, see who else is interested and find out who can help. There is a website with good ideas and advice, (www.thebiglunch.com) and when you know who is organising the Big Lunch in your part of Bawtry, they can send for the pack, which has posters and invitations in it. On that Sunday morning (June 3rd 10.30am), all the churches in Bawtry will be joining together for our annual “Celebrating Bawtry” service, when we will be giving thanks to God for all that is good about our town. We are supporting the Big Lunch because we hope that it will be a way of strengthening community, and helping us all to become even better neighbours than we are already.
Music in Tickhill
Enjoy singing or playing a musical instrument in your local If you enjoy a singalong, playing any musical instrument or would just like to listen, then come along to your local and have a relaxing evening. All abilities are welcome, it’s about enjoying music and joining in with some of the songs & tunes. Electro/acoustic music is also welcome, as an amplifier can enhance the timbre while helping with the quality and sustainability more delicate & quiet notes. Most styles of music are welcome, depending on the session, and may include sixties, folk, blues, classical, country or anything lively, easy or relaxing. SECOND TUESDAY MONTHLY - FOLK NIGHT Folk, Country, Blues, Singalong, traditional instruments. LAST TUESDAY MONTHLY - MUSICIANS SESSION Any style or instrument - sixties, classical, blues – anything goes ! Informal evenings - All Welcome Scarborough Arms, Tickhill, from 8.00pm Contact: Mike 01302 953975 Email: mjthorns@yahoo.co.uk 34 | BAWTRY TODAY
Rossington Male Voice Choir
We are looking for additional members to enable us to expand the versatility of the choir. Enthusiasm and an enjoyment of singing are more important than vocal talent although the later would be very welcome! We practice every Wed evening, 7.30-9.30pm in the Memorial Hall Rossington. Anyone interested is asked to ring the secretary on 01302 860623
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Back by popular demand Daniel Smith Blues Band. Think Jools Holland – only better – only in your neighbourhood – and tickets only a fraction of the price…. You wont have a better boogie woogie evening anywhere……. Daniel Smith is described as the world's greatest Dutch-Indonesian -Anglo-Scottish blues and boogie woogie piano player - and it's probably true! He learnt boogie woogie from his Dutch-Indonesian uncle on regular visits to Holland, his mother's family having emigrated there post-War from Jakarta, Indonesia, where his maternal grandfather had been a jazz piano player as well as an official in the Dutch colonial civil service. Daniel Smith is one of the most exciting talents to emerge on the British blues scene in recent years. In 1994, he first shot to prominence with Sonny Black, gaining rave reviews from press, audiences and fellow musicians alike. 1999 saw him launch his own solo career and form The Daniel Smith Blues Band. He has a rare technical and musical ability to produce sustained and inspired keyboards work across the whole spectrum of the blues genre. Whether performing standards or his excellent original material, Daniel Smith is commonly recognised as an outstanding keyboards talent and a boogie woogie pianist without parallel. Add to this his dry, laid-back, on-stage humour and an absolute killer band - (featuring some of Britain's finest, most experienced musicians) - and you have a class act invoking a genuine sense of the old-time, good-time barrelhouse and speakeasy. He has recorded eight albums http://www.daniel.smith.hampshire.org.uk/
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Bawtry Town Council NEWSLETTER
April 2012
www.bawtrytowncouncil.co.uk
Bawtry Library The library opened to the public on Friday 2nd March, 2012 as Bawtry Community Library. The opening hours are: Mon – Fri 09.15 to 18.00, & Sat 10.00 to 14.00 Closed Sunday and public holidays. The library is manned completely by volunteers who at the moment across the whole activity consists of 66 people. More volunteers for front of house, general maintenance, fundraising, IT and the like are still being sought and interested persons should contact Lesley Gilfedder , our Volunteer Recruitment Officer initially. Volunteer application forms are also available at the library. The trustees, in partnership with the Head of Library Services at DMBC, are continually working to provide a long term asset for the community of Bawtry and the surrounding area and we thank everyone involved in the successful opening, leading up to it, and beyond. It is now YOUR library – so please use the facilities available ie book loans, DVD/CD loans, Audio-books, internet access, photo-copying services and a direct line to DMBC Customer Services. School Crossing Patrol – Station Road The vacancies for this post still require filling and a recruitment campaign is taking place by DMBC (Contact Nancy Higgins on 01302 737086 ). If you can spare some time in a morning/ afternoon please get in touch. In these times of austerity, especially with DMBC, we do not want this vital position to fall by the wayside and give anyone any excuses for not filling such a vital post. Apply online at www.jobsdoncaster.gov.uk or by collecting an application form from The Mansion House., Highway Issues Damaged street furniture (ie lighting columns, traffic lights, seating etc) should be reported to DMBC for action. Please remember that a direct line to DMBC available at Bawtry Library is still there for you personally to report any matters which concern you to DMBC, the highway authority, or by telephoning Doncaster Council on 736000. Airport & Tunnel Tech Complaints Can we remind all residents that complaints should be referred to the telephone numbers/email addresses at the end of this newsletter, so the complaints can be logged by the appropriate authority. The new contact email for Tunnel Tech complaints is: Amy.Ogden@bassetlaw.gov.uk It is very important that residents lodge their complaints, so accurate records may be kept by the authorities concerned, for possible future use. Vacancy It is understood that the vacancy created by the resignation of Andrew West will be filled by an election. Ten local residents have called an election, which will obviously incur election costs to the parish and details of such will appear on the town noticeboards. It should be understood 38 | BAWTRY TODAY
that the election is for one vacancy alone, and is not a full election for all town council seats. It is hoped that to reduce expense the election will coincide with the borough’s May elections. General Mr Michael Vallow a regular attendee (and has been for a very long time) at town council meetings as a member of the public, has recently returned home from hospital and we wish him all the very best for what we hope will be a speedy recovery. Youth Club DMBC staff are now running the youth club every fortnight on a Friday evening between 18.00 to 20.00 in the lower room at the Methodist church. Supporting the activity may ensure it continues.
USEFUL NUMBERS Robin Hood Airport – to report severe aircraft noise 01302 623499. Leave name, address, tel number, time of flight, whether taking off or landing, and airline if possible Doncaster Council Main Switchboard – 01302 736000 Faulty Street Lights, DMBC, 01302 735111, quote number of lighting column Neighbourhood Team, DMBC - 01302 736000 Anti litter and dumped cars, DMBC - 01302 736050 Bawtry branch library – 01302 710858 Smell nuisance, Tunneltech, Misson – 01909 533171, or email: amy.ogden@bassetlaw.gov.uk
LIST OF TOWN COUNCILLORS George Spencer (Town Mayor), 48 Queens Crescent, Bawtry, DN10 6PZ, Tel 711464, Email g.f.spencer@btinternet.com
Alexander Young, 11 School Walk, Bawtry, DN10 6HP Tel 719697 Email: sandy_young@talktalk.net
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL Mrs J Worthington, 19 Norwood Avenue, Auckley DN9 3JA Tel 771244 Terry Ashurst, 4 Cavendish Close, Bawtry, DN10 6SD, Email jennifer.worthington@homecall.co.uk Vivienne Wilcox, (Deputy Town Mayor) 8 South Parade, Bawtry, DN10 6JH Tel 711422 Email v.m.wilcox@googlemail.com Tel 711759, Email terryashurst@btconnect.com
Alex Calzini, The Nurseries, Gatewood Lane, Branton DN3 3PJ Tel 07970 018390 Email ziniz@thecalziniway.co.uk Jean Cox JP, Bickleigh House, 32 Doncaster Road, Bawtry, DN10 6NF, Tel 711143, Email Jean.cox@virgin.net Alan Cropley, 19 Sycamore Crescent, Bawtry DN10 6LE Tel 710873 Wayne Phillips, 2 Cavendish Close, Bawtry, DN10 6SD Kate Sleight, The Lodge, Pinfold Lane, Harwell, DN10 5BU Tel: 07989 732633 Email katesleight@hotmail.co.uk Mike Summers, 14 Peakes Croft, Bawtry, DN10 6RJ Tel 711651, Email summers.14@tiscali.co.uk Les Winter, 8 High Meadow, Bawtry, DN10 6LT Tel 711714 Email Leswinter8@aol.com
YOUR WARD COUNCILLORS ARE:
Patricia Bartlett, Tel 01302 310575, Email patricia.bartlett@doncaster.gov.uk Barbara Hoyle, Tel 01302 742676, Email Barbara.hoyle@doncaster.gov.uk Bob Ford, Tel 01302 743804 Email bob.ford@doncaster.gov.uk
YOUR LOCAL MP – RT HON CAROLINE FLINT Meteor House, First Avenue, Hayfield Lane, Auckley DN9 3GA. Tel: 01302 623330, Fax 01302 775099; email: flintc@parliament.uk
Alex Wright, 149 Station Road, Bawtry, DN10 6QD Tel 710152 Email: alexwright655@gmail.com
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You are invited to attend an
OSCAR THEMED EVENING at The China Rose on 13th May 6pm-Midnight
In aid of Early Detection Cancer Trust and Aurora This is to be a Glitzy Evening - so Dress To Impress! £65 per head. Tables of 8, 10 or 12 available Rik Wakeman will be our guest performer. Keep the date free so you can join us on the red carpet!
EASTER SERVICES A warm welcome to our Easter Day Services at St Nicholas, Bawtry and St Helena’s, Austerfield Churches
Good Friday 10am Family Service – Bawtry 2pm Hour at the Cross - Bawtry
Easter Day - 8 April th
8.30am Holy Communion - Austerfield 9.30am Family Communion at Bawtry followed by Easter Breakfast 12 noon Bawtry Churches Together at the Market Cross 6.00pm Evensong at Bawtry
Toddler Group Gringley on the Hill Village Hall Wednesday 9.30-11am £1.50 per child (£1 per additional sibling) Contact 01777 816715
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BAWTRY METHODIST CHURCH Schoolroom available for parties, meetings etc. Reasonable rates.
Tel. 01302 711138
Bawtry with Austerfield Mothers Union Meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2pm in Bawtry Church Hall, Church Walk, Bawtry.
Everyone welcome
Bawtry Methodist Church
Coffee Morning & Cake Stall Saturday 7th April 10 - 11.30am Cake stall, bring and buy Everyone Welcome
Tuesday 17th April “I am the Resurrection and the Life”
St Nic’s Nipper’s
1st Thursday each month 1.30-3.15pm in St Nicholas Church Hall, Bawtry.
Pre-school fun for babies, tots & their carers
Starting in the Church for a story and singing then into the hall for play, crafts, chat and a cuppa. Next meetings 5th April & 3rd May Contact Linda on 711457 or just turn up
An afternoon for children and families for crafts, activities, discussions, a 15min service in church & tea together. All 4pm until 6pm St Nicholas Church Hall, Bawtry
Remember Good Friday With a short Family Service followed by making Easter Gardens, other crafts and Hot Cross Buns!! 10am on 6th April in St Nicholas Church, Bawtry
Adult Ballet
Thursday 10-11am. The Dance Space, Contact Janice on 01302 714792 or 07821 473 220
Pilates
Thursdays 5.45-6.30pm & 6.30-7.15pm at Bawtry Hall Conference Centre, Contact Helen Durdy on 07973 384131.
Yoga,
Bawtry New Hall, 12-1.30 Contact Jenny on 01302 530094 TO ADVERTISE TELEPHONE 01302 744278
Tickhill, Bawtry & Villages PACT is Thursday 12th April at 6pm Tithes Lane Pavilion Tickhill
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Services
USEFUL NUMBERS
Police Station (non urgent) Electricity - Emergency Gas - Emergency Yorkshire Water BT Faultline Floodline Bawtry Sub Post Office Bawtry New Hall Tickhill Parish Room Austerfield Parish Council Bawtry Town Council Doncaster Council Customer Services
Caroline Flint MP Abandoned Cars & Graffiti
Bawtry Neighbourhood Team
Faulty Street Lights, DMBC, Crimestoppers Crime Reduction Unit Citizens Advice Age Concern Alzheimer's Society Doncaster Samaritans Relate Victim Support Alcoholics Anonymous (24hr) RSPCA National Cruelty Line Mayflower Animal Sanctuary Royal British Legion - Retford
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Travel
Bus Enquires National Rail Enquiries Robin Hood Airport (noise line) Bawtry Private Hire
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NHS Direct DRI Bawtry & Blyth Medical
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Health
The Mayflower Medical Practice
Misterton Group Practice Bawtry Dental Practice Jenny Hudson & Associates
Churches
St Nicholas Church, Bawtry 01302 710298 St Helena's Church, Austerfield 01302 710298 Bawtry Evangelical Free Church 01302 719911 Bawtry Methodist Church 01302 536197
Schools, Nurseries etc
Bawtry Mayflower Primary Hayfield Secondary School Misson Primary School Seesaw Playgroup Tots in Tune
01302 710721 01302 770589 01302 710580 01302 771699 01302 539565
Bawtry Martial Arts Club Bawtry Mothers Union Tickhill & Bawtry Probus Tickhill & Dist. Lions Club Voglia d’Italia Yorkshire Countrywomen
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Locksmith Metro Locksmiths Ltd Materials & Haberdashery Liley House, Tickhill Mower Servicing & Repair J&S Autotek Ltd Painting & Decorating Michael Jones Terry & Curtis Fletcher Tony Rosser Paving & Driveways Doncaster Driveways Plastering Stuart Downs Plumbing & Gas Services Andy Bark Plumbing A* Plumbing & Heating B&H Plumbing & Heating DP Kelly James Winfrow Sanderson Re-Cycling FCY PLC Restaurants & Takeaways Pizza Jim’s Roofing PRS Torchmaster Roofing Schools & Colleges Misson School Solicitors Andrew Issacs Jones & Co Ltd Television Repairs Telefix Weight Loss & Slimming Services Aspire Slimming World Windows, Fascias, Soffits & Doors I-Glass MD Windows Window Repairs Northern Window Repairs
Home Inspirations Kitchen & Bathrooms Building Services Working together with you Collection to installation service You buy it we can fit it
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