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“The best thing about Memories is making them” Summer already, and at the time of writing most schools are in their final week, so by the time you receive this, the school holidays will be here! As always I will take some time away from my computer during the school holidays. My older, increasingly independent children aren’t as keen on activities with Mum as when they were younger but I am sure we will still enjoy some family time, while they are still all at home. Just another year before the first potentially leaves for University. August can be a slow time for lots of local shops and small businesses, with so many of their customers away on holiday, or enjoying a different routine which takes them to different shopping venues. I am sure that there are some local to you who would appreciate your support during this quiet period (and the rest of the time too). The September issue will be delivered to you late August. If you would like to have something included in this, please make sure details are with me by Saturday 15th August. Please be mindful of my usual tight turnaround time on the September magazine as I try to avoid spending too many hours glued to my computer during August. Please send in your contributions as always but do your very best to meet the copy deadline!

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JOINT VENTURE PUTS CAREERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT A young illustrator is celebrating success after her designs were published in a new book that gives careers advice to teenagers. The book, Your Choice, Your Future, has been written by Doncaster-based life coach Sandra Greatorex who runs Butterfly Transformation and works with people of all ages across South Yorkshire who are starting or changing careers. Sandra was coaching 18-year-old Sarah Bradley who was undecided about what to do after leaving sixth-form when she spotted her hidden talents as an illustrator and gave her the opportunity to collaborate on the book. Sarah is now studying History and History of Art at Reading University and is delighted with the finished product and the valuable experience she gained. “I wish I had been given the opportunity to read this book when I was younger as it really helped me to consider my choices,” she commented. Sandra explained: “Your Choice, Your Future was a book I always had a passion to write after the experiences of my own children and the young people I have coached. It is aimed at people aged 13-14 and is a practical, step by step guide to all their options. For more information about the book and details of how to order a copy, go to http://www.butterflytransform.co.uk/shop/ T

Yoga over 45 classes are still running over the summer break in Tickhill, Cantley and Intake. And if you’d been thinking you’d like to try yoga to improve your flexibility and overall well-being, there’s a summer offer of attending any 3 classes over a 4 week period for £20. If you would like to come along, or you’d like any more information, call Shona on 07904 262877 or 01302 865253 or e-mail: shona@yogaover45.co.uk T

Doncaster FHS Fair This year Doncaster Family History Society is celebrating its 35th Anniversary. Their annual fair to be will be held at the Doncaster Deaf Trust [located opposite the main Racecourse stand] on Saturday 26th September 2015, open from 10.00am until 4.00pm. Taking part will be not only Family History Societies, but Local Heritage organisations, Commercial business with Family History wares, plus Craft stalls and a demonstration with a variety of goods on offer. The “Great War on Tour” Exhibition will also be there and the hall will be full. In fact there will be something for almost everyone. If you have any interest in tracing your family, seeking local history, or want an original gift then this is the fair to visit. There are two free talks, featuring Doncaster Railway Heritage, “The Plant”, as well as a look at “Green Men and Gargoyles” with a touch of humour. Refreshments will be available on site. Doncaster FHS has transcribed many of the parish records including those of Tickhill & Stainton and other information from the Parishes within the Doncaster Archdeaconry. These plus much more will be available on the day. There will be membership offers as well as a help desk, so bring your questions along as well. Entry is just £1 [which includes a free visit to the research centre] and children under 14 go free. So put a note in your diary now. More details can be found by visiting our website www.doncasterfhs.co.uk T

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Strictly Back in Town! Appearing exclusively at TFest; Doncaster....are you ready to welcome back to his hometown Chris Madin, lead singer from Strictly Come Dancing and his wonderful, wonderful orchestra! Chris and his 14 piece band will take festival goers on a fabulous journey through the musical eras; from swing to rock there will most definitely be a song for everyone. “I cannot wait to be performing back here in Doncaster” Chris tells us. “I have recently moved home from London, bringing my wife and two small children with me and there is nothing like being back up North! I have worked and travelled all over the world, and most of my work is still in London I am there every week recording, so it is great that I finally have a base back here in Doncaster near my family and friends” Chris left Doncaster aged just 11 to study music at Chethams Music School in Manchester. An accomplished piano player he also became a renowned vocalist, working professionally from the age of 16 providing vocals to commercials, video games and theme tunes, developing a reputation as a sought after session singer for the industry. After several years as one of the most sought after ‘voices for hire’ Strictly Come Dancing came along and Chris has now been a regular singer alongside Tommy Blaze for 5 years. He didn’t stop there...X Factor naturally wanted a slice of the action and in 2014 Chris provided the vocal arrangements for the groups and the male artists. “Much of what I do takes place behind the scenes. Arranging scores and music for artists is a big part of my job and is what I have done most recently for Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest this year. That was my first Eurovision, having been asked every year, but been unable to make it because of work commitments. It was enormous fun, if not hard work, and yes it is something I would do again!” I cannot wait to play at TFest and bring along my band. I have some of the best musicians in Thanks to Reanne Mayes of Flawless Expressions for the Photography

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Arts Review & what’s going on - AUGUST 2015

Caro in Yorkshire (Yorkshire Sculpture Park)

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Sports Day! Thanks to Bawtry Golf Club, Styrrup Golf Club, Endeavour Martial Arts, Doncaster Boxing Academy and Barnsley Football Club, who all gave up their time and expertise free of charge to enable the children at Wadworth Primary School to host a sports week, were children from every class were encouraged to participate in a range of sports that were new to many. “Sports week was fantastic. It’s was encouraging to see the school taking such a proactive role in ensuring physical education plays an important role in our children’s education,” Mrs Inkson, a delighted parent and school governor said.

Year 4 self-defence with Endeavour Martial Arts Club Year 3 Golf with Styrrup Golf Club

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Reception learning golf with Bawtry Golf Club

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During the week, the school also held the KS1 and KS2 sports days. “The weather was brilliant and it was wonderful to see all the children taking part, they all appeared to enjoy the day, developing many important skills and attributes. In addition, the children were fantastically well supported by parents, with around 200 parents and carers coming to each session. The raffles and refreshments raised £201.80 for school fund. Many thanks also to the PTA for organizing the selling of ice creams on the day. They sold over 250 lollies and raised a whopping £126.” Mr McLean, the headteacher, explained.

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St Mary’s School St Marys go to Caythorpe Court On 18th – 22nd May 2015, St Mary’s Primary School pupils from Years 5 and 6 went to PGL, Caythorpe Court. When we arrived we all had to take our heavy bags to our tents. Our guide, Frazer, helped some of us. After our tour we had our first tea and then it was camp fire where we played and sang songs. It was an amazing experience and everyone enjoyed it greatly!

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TICKHILL BOWLING CLUB

People of all ages including children and juveniles play this delightful sport, so come and give it a try. Mums and Dads – bring the children along - sets of bowls including junior bowls are available for you to use. The game offers fresh air, exercise, fun and you can all compete on equal terms. Give me a ring so that we can arrange a time to suit you. My contact number is 07891907733

THE CLUB’S SCARBOROUGH COACH TRIP was a great success. Despite the forecast of very bad weather, it turned out to be a lovely day with many a sunburnt head on display at the end of it. The venue, where we had booked a green for four hours, was very well appointed with good food, a bar and all the usual facilities. The green was a bit wet at first but quickly dried out and the competition was quite fierce. Buckley’s Coaches did us proud with a modern clean bus with an excellent driver who was bang on time for every stop and pick up. Many thanks to Lynda, Tony and Tommy for organising the event - members have asked that we do a repeat visit next season In addition, many thanks to Lynda, Tony and Tommy for organising the Club Fun Day on Sunday 28th. The hard fought contest was eventually won by Keith Johnson and Irene Lockwood who beat Frank Grainger and Audrey Keith in the final. Thanks are also extended to all those taking part and to all those who donated sweets and savouries for an excellent buffet after the event. We opened the green for people to “have a go” during the Tickhill Gala on the 4th July and had many visitors with promises of return visits by some of them During the school summer holidays, Tickhill Town Council in collaboration with DMBC organises “Diversionary Activities” on the recreation ground. This gives children an opportunity to play football, rounders and other sports under supervision and the watch-full eye of their parents/grandparents. This year the bowling club is taking part to encourage children as well as parents/grandparents to try our sport. The events are being held from 1.30 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons throughout the summer break and refreshments will be available. COMPETITION NEWS Our Midweek League (Played 7 and lost 4) and our Over 60 Singles (Played 10 and lost 4) teams are still struggling a bit but our Over 60 Doubles team has won 8 of its 9 games whilst our Doubles League team has now won 3 of its 6 games The following are the home matches for August. Spectators are welcome and light refreshments are available.

DATE

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Tuesday 4th August

6.30 p.m.

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Thursday 6th August

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Midweek league

Woodlands Park

Monday 10th August

2.00 p.m.

Over 60 Singles

Roundwood

Wednesday 12th August

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Brodsworth Welfare

Thursday 20th August

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Wednesday 26th August

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Over 60 Doubles

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Tuesday 1st September

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Thursday 3rd September

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Carcroft WMC

Monday 7th September

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Yorkshire Main

More information about the Club can be obtained via the Tickhill News page of the Town Council’s web site www.tickhilltowncouncil.co.uk

Brian Keith

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A Life Changed Through a Life Shared Denis and Linda Birkin from Conisbrough are Carers supporting a young man named Ben, who is on the autistic spectrum, through the provision of a pioneering service called Shared Lives. The couple, who also have children of their own, have looked after Ben within their home since he was a baby – providing foster care up to the age of 18, following which they wanted to ensure Ben could remain in the family environment they had created for him. To do this Denis and Linda became Shared Lives Carers, under a scheme delivered by Doncaster charity The Avalon Group. Shared Lives offers adults with a wide range of disabilities and mental health issues the chance to become part of an extended family by living in the home of a trained carer. For those participating in the scheme this can be either on a long or short term basis, with options for day breaks and respite relief. For Ben it means the ability to live a fulfilled life surrounded by all the things he loves and all the things he needs. Even the detached bungalow in which the family lives, was purchased to allow Ben to play music and sing as loud as he likes! He is also a valued, active member of the community, playing drums and singing at his local church alongside Denis who plays trumpet and Linda who plays guitar, and has a great passion for baking and art.

Message of thanks from Graham & Margaret Thorp Graham and Margaret would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and kind messages after their long stays in hospital, it has been a great help to have the positive support from so many of Tickhill's people. They are both now at home and are steadily making positive progress. Kind regards, Graham & Margaret Thorp T

This is made possible by a life lived alongside people who care for him in the same way any family would. Denis and Linda have provided a home and a level of support that means he has flourished in ways which a residential care setting may not have been able to achieve. The Birkins were recognised for their level of care at the Pride of Doncaster Awards 2014, receiving the ‘Carers of the Year’ trophy. “The Avalon Group have been a really great help to us, delivering excellent quality training with commitment and dedication. Shared Lives really has to be the way forward.” said Denis The Avalon Group are currently looking to recruit new Shared Lives Carers throughout Doncaster and the surrounding areas. If you would like to find out more, or apply to become a Carer please contact Alison on 01302 910 191, or visit www. avalongroup.org.uk for more information. T

Tickhill & District W.I. The speaker at the July meeting was Rosemary Chappell reminiscing on the life of her mother, Marjorie Shotton, who was a regular W.I. member up until her death at ninety nine years. The next meeting will be Jean Townsend speaking about’ The Real Queen Mother’. This will be on 5th August at 2pm in the Parish Room. All visitors will be made welcome.

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News from the Edlington Hilltop Centre We are very proud to report that the Edlington Hilltop Centre has been successful in 3 major bids to become part of nationally important initiatives, bringing in funding for the Centre and Community. Since August 2014 our Volunteer Community Health Champions have been working hard with our partners The Edlington GP Practice, The Nayar GP Practice and the I.J. Kellam Dental Practice at the Martinwells Centre to help patients rate their experience of healthcare services at the centre. The surveys, as part of “iWantGreatCare” and the “Friends and Family Test”, have helped us to work co-operatively with the Practice Managers and their dedicated staff to secure improved health care services and frontline support for the whole community. Our Health Champions have also taken the time to understand individual patient’s knowledge of the internet and how they access it for health information, as well as undertaking “Social Prescribing” which involves helping patients to access community led and free services, helping them live a full and active life within our community. This has included free fire alarms, community care alarms, food bank vouchers, support services, benefits advice, carbon monoxide detectors, free computer classes, dance class vouchers, wellbeing services and many many more. These services are provided by the Hilltop Centre and its partners such as Edlington Community Organisation, South Yorkshire Hotspots and many others, who have been a major part our of referral process. In May 2015 Tinder Foundation and NHS England invited the Hilltop Centre to Public Health England’s offices in London and awarded us with NHS Pathfinder and National Flagship Centre Status, one of only 8

We would like to thank the staff from the Nayar Practice, The Edlington Practice and I.J. Kellam Dental Practice as well as our network of local referral partners who have worked with us to deliver this major project for our community. Most importantly we would like to thank all of the patients who have so far taken part in the scheme at the Martinwells Centre. Being an NHS Pathfinder project will see our initiative modelled and developed by NHS England in order for it to be rolled to communities from all across the country. To celebrate our success we are offering everybody in the community free and fully personalised computer or tablet courses, along with luxury tea and coffee every time they visit to complete their course. You could also take the course from home by visiting www. learnmyway.com and choosing “Create an Account.” Enter “Centre Code 3420467” and password hilltop1 to start your learning. You will then be eligible for 1-2-1 support at the Hilltop Centre or a home visit from our Tutor for Digital Inclusion. The offer expires on 31st December 2015 so act now to take part! Call 01709 863268 and choose option “0” to get more information. T

Tickhill Flower Club

There is no meeting in August but we return on 23rd September. Please note the amended September date for your diaries. 23rd September rather than 13th September.

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Through August, Buttercross Needleworkers will be following up July’s focus on patchwork blocks when we look at the processes in making cushions from blocks at our meeting on Wednesday 15th August . Then on the second meeting of the month, the 19th, there will be a session on UFOs, the unfinished objects that we generally have waiting for a little more attention. Meetings start at 7:30 at the Scout Headquarters on St Mary’s Road. T

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Footpaths cleared by STWCC students Big thank you to Sir Thomas Wharton Community College staff and students who with help from DMBC community warden and stronger communities staff member all came to Tickhill on the 1st of July, to help clear the footpath from the recreation ground Tithes Lane through to Common Lane.

Methodist Minister Dear Friends, August is a month of harvests. In my local dialect, the month of August is called ‘Dzifuu”. It is translated as ‘too much to eat’. To some of us, we have too much to eat and indulge in. Just about a month ago, I picked up a news item that a supermarket chain has now decided to donate food to charity everyday in order to cut down waste. It was reported that a charity would pick up the items free of charge and turn them into meals for those in need. This company was working under pressure in order to feed the hungry in our society. However, it is also reported that almost 50% of the total amount of food thrown away in the UK comes from our homes. More than half of this is food and drink, which could be eaten. The irony of this issue is that not everybody has enough to eat or drink. Moses, a leader of the Jews, is reported to have instructed God’s people regarding looking after the poor. ‘“When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you...”’ (Leviticus 23: 22) (New International Version). Poor people are always with us whilst we throw away good food and drink. Unfortunately, some of us have reasons for not helping them. Some of the reasons are that poor people are lazy, scroungers, wasteful, cannot manage their resources or would

The photos show the footpath before and after. 26 bags of vegetation were collected from the bowling green. Once again a real big thank you from Tickhill Town Council and especially from myself. Nigel Cannings not use the help given them appropriately. Moses’ instruction however, did not ask us to find a reason not to help the poor. We are to make sure that they are catered for because it can be you, a friend or a relation next time. I wonder what steps we can take to reduce waste in our homes and use the excesses we have to help the poor amongst us. I want to use this opportunity to appeal to readers to consider making our communities ‘poverty free’ without depending on agencies, which have their resources being cut to the core. It is my belief that if each one of us gives some help to the poor, their conditions will change for the better. We don’t need hundreds of pounds to do so. There is another adage in my language, which says, ‘little drops of water makes a mighty ocean’. Just give it a try and put a smile on a poor person’s face. Have a blessed month.

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With the retirement of Dr Saunders in November there will of necessity, be changes but work is ongoing to appoint a new doctor to replace him. The replacement for Dr Sheehan is Dr DeSilva and he starts on a permanent basis at The Practice on Aug 5th. Dr Foster the present registrar leaves on Aug 4th 2015 to take up his second year placement within the NHS but will then return for his final year of GP training in Aug 2016. However a new registrar Dr Furhan Majid will join the practice on Aug 5th 2015 will be with the practice for 12 months. Dr Keegan also a registrar will be returning from Maternity Leave on Dec 22nd 2015 and will be working part time.

Did Not Attend Appointments Booked The following figures show the number of appointments booked in June but where the patients did not attend. Tickhill = 110 appointments or 26 hours Colliery = 91 appointments or 23 hours

Booking Appointments Please note that the online booking system is intended for use by patients who work and cannot access reception in any other way.

Advance notice - save the date! The ‘Flu Clinic will be held on October 3rd at Tickhill and during the following week at The Colliery Surgery. We will let you know when booking for this clinic is open.

Tickhill Gala Thank you to everyone who spoke to us and contributed thoughts and ideas, we aimed to target two different groups:• Young patients who form one of our hardest to reach groups of people. • People to sign up for Dementia Friends training. However, we were happy to talk to all patients. We received no negative comments only suggestions which we have passed on to The Practice. Positives and praise - From Under 25 year olds • I am very happy and have had no problems with the surgery. • No complaints at all with GP but waiting lists at hospital for are very long for non-urgent cases. • Waiting time for Physiotherapy is very long. • Everyone is very nice at the doctors. • No complaints at all. From Other Patients • No complaints • Everyone is very kind. • New to the area, no complaints Wider Group - We signed up 2 new patients to the wider group Suggestions • Contact new patients as they register and complete a health check. • Let new patients know if their records do not come from their previous GP. Dementia Friends Training We signed up 5 people to complete the 50 mins to an Hour Free Awareness Training Session on Dementia. With a view to how we can understand and help those who are suffering with this illness and live in our community. This first training session will be arranged soon and other are planned. If you would like to attend a session please contact Judith Barton, or give your name to one of the receptionists or email the PPG on the address below. You can contact the PPG via the comments boxes in both surgeries or at tickhillandcollieryppg@yahoo.com

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The Real Junk Food Project hits Doncaster! Doncaster now has its very own Junk Food Project. A small group of people have been nurturing and growing an idea in Doncaster since February which has now taken shape and root as The Real Junk Food Project Doncaster. Doncaster has joined the list of growing projects which began in Yorkshire in 2013 and have quickly spread with projects in France, Australia, South Africa, and Germany. The idea is to encourage thought about food production and distribution, and specifically, food waste. It’s about sharing resources fairly, with the ultimate aim of abolishing food waste altogether. So far Real Junk Food Projects have - Saved 108 tonnes of rescued food - Fed 58,000 people (most notably with no adverse effects) - Received £102,000 in ‘Pay As You Feel’ donations. Pay As You Feel means everyone is treated equally whatever their circumstances. People are encouraged to pay for our meals with skills, time and energy. Fiona Cahill has been leading Doncaster’s project, rescuing food that would otherwise be wasted from local businesses and homes and serves it as tasty quality meals on a ‘Pay As You Feel’ basis. The project uses the kitchen at the Hallcross pub, donated for use by the landlord. The local authority has granted The Real Junk Food Project Doncaster a “5” food hygiene rating. Volunteers wanted We have people cooking, serving tables and washing up, and we need more to fill slots to be able to operate on regular days. We need: Drivers and people with them to help intercept food waste and any usable food you would be

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Tickhill and District Lions Club A busy Summer for Tickhill and District Lions with 3 Galas and a Summer Bash to report. On Friday 26th June The Scarbrough Arms hosted our first Summer Bash in aid of the Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust. Live music from The Sixties Mix Band and a Fish and Chip supper were enjoyed by everyone and the event was a great success. The Treasurer is totting up the figures and we will report the donation to the Cancer Detection Trust next month. We hope this is the first of an annual event in the Lions calendar. We attended Bawtry and Wadworth Galas earlier in June and then the Tickhill Gala at the beginning of July. It’s great to see so many people attending these local events and the weather at Tickhill contributed to a record sell out of strawberries and cream! Feedback from many people is that it was the best gala they had seen for many years. Thanks to everyone who supported us at all the events. For the 35th year running the Lions of District 105C are proud to be organising their Annual Fun and Sports Day for the Disabled on Saturday 8th August 2015. It takes place at Sandall Park Doncaster ·Opening by Doncaster’s Civic Mayor Cllr Paul Wray @ 11.30am. Entertainment music & PA throughout the day from DJ Lion Chris & DJ Legs, Tony Lister (George Formby) - 1pm, Lisa Tetley’s School of Dance - 2pm, Take a Bow – 2.45pm, Presentations – 3 30pm. Let’s hope the sun shines on all the events this summer. T

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Cause for Celebration During September our Queen will become the longest reigning monarch. To celebrate this we are planning a concert in church on 19th September (6.30pm start). If you would like to practice for singing on this occasion please come along to the church on Fridays (7pm) during August. Most will be sing along from the different decades – “I’d like to teach the world to sing” Rhythm of Life and You Raise me Up” included. It promises to be a great community evening. T

We can’t say it often enough and we can’t say it loud enough, but a big THANK YOU for coming to our annual Tickhill Scout & Guide Gala The Gala is our major fund raising event of the year. We depend on your support for the running of our St Mary’s Road, Scout & Guide Headquarters. The building is used by up to 500 people every week including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Rainbows, Brownies & since earlier this year, Guides once more. Thank you to all local organisations businesses, schools, societies, stallholders entertainers and float builders. Also thanks to Paula Mickley for her support in putting the programme together, Brookes Skips and Skip To It for the invaluable support in ensuring we can leave the field tidy at the end of the day and many thanks to all of you who came to the gala making it worthwhile. Thank you to everyone for your continued support and participation making this a valuable community event. Thank you from Tickhill Scouts and Guides T

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I'm writing this during 'Catch a Bus Week'. Some of us do this every week, many of us never, so it seems a good time to report on our bus services. To get the bad news out of the way first, it is fruitless complaining that the direct services we had 15 years ago to Sheffield, Meadowhall, Bawtry and Harworth are no more. They were not money-spinners for the operators and funding for public subsidy of bus services has been cut year on year to the extent that it can do no more than keep some evening and Sunday services on the road. In the present economic climate, only profitable services will run. However, what we have is a lot better than many residents probably realise. Timing, about which there were many complaints, has improved greatly – at least, until the Summer of road works disrupted bus and car alike. Our principal service is Stagecoach 22 from Doncaster to Worksop, half-hourly during the day on weekdays, hourly in the evenings and on Sundays. It is timetabled to take 22 minutes from the Buttercross to Doncaster Interchange, next door to the railway station. Concessionary passes may be used after 0930 on Monday to Friday, any time at the weekend and Bank Holidays. The best value for fare payers is the Day Rider at £3.90 which allows unlimited travel on Stagecoach buses in Doncaster borough and the Dearne Valley; there is a weekly version (Megarider) at £ 12. There are other tickets of this sort for day trips or regular travel to Worksop and Nottinghamshire. Children under the age 5 travel free (provided they don't occupy a seat needed by a fare-paying passenger), up to 15 years the fare is two-thirds of the full fare. Special fares for students aged 16 and above are obtained through their place of study.

Regular passengers queried why zero fare tickets are being issued again after a period when it was enough to put the pass onto the ticket machine. Apparently passes were 'waved' over the machine and the journey not recorded, which meant no reimbursement to the operator! Thus the reversion to tickets for everyone. First buses operate the 205 service which runs usually 8 times a day but takes a lot longer to get into Doncaster, between 42 and 53 minutes according to which employment sites it serves en route. It does a loop through Wong Lane, which helps many residents and serves The Dome and Racecourse. A £4 First Day ticket provides unlimited travel on First buses within the borough. SYPTE no longer prints timetables and their Information Centres have closed. However, the customer service desk within Doncaster Interchanges has timetables, which are produced by the operators. Stagecoach has a colourful timetable which includes all their services in our area. Why not leave the car at home for a day, save the hassle of finding and paying for a parking spot and try public transport!

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Last year's Cinderella was such a success Tickhill Together have been 'persuaded' to do another on Saturday the 8th August 2015 Christmas Panto!! If you are interested in being Location: 132 Doncaster Road, Tickhill • Time: 12noon involved - in any way - please come to a meeting in Tickhill Institute at 7pm on Tuesday 11th August. – 6pm Tickets: £3.50 each including refreshments Parking: at Eastfield Farm opposite. Fundraising event We are looking for a Producer, Actors/Actresses, for Tickhill St Marys Church, Bluebell Wood and the Stage Hands, Scenery Builders, Back Stage Isabella Reynolds fund. All are welcome to one of the assistants and Light and Sound people. highlights of Tickhill’s summer calendar. Looking forward to seeing you all. T Whatever your particular talent - you will be very welcome, including last year's cast, helpers and assistants Last year's panto was a huge success and everyone involved had a great time, including the audiences! For further information ring Lesley Lockett on 01302 744600 T

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June and July are often quiet months for the Society but not so this year. In June 47 members had a wonderful afternoon at Hodsock Priory when George Buchanan showed us areas not normally seen including rooms under the house, now full of modern boilers and heating controls but which once were the “downstairs” rooms from which servants toiled to feed and look after the gentry upstairs. George gave an hilarious potted history of his ancestors and the visit concluded with a splendid afternoon tea baked on the premises.

In July our traditional summer outing was to the old quarter of Hull where we began at the Slavery museum. Our Guide, Lloyd Powell, gave us a thought provoking insight into slavery and just how far back into history it actually went. We then went from Roman mosaics, to 4th century boats, dinosaurs’ bones and Anglo-Saxon treasures. The Streetlife Museum gave us 200 years of transport history and

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St. Mary’s Church 100 Club The June draw was made after the 10.30am Service on Sunday 28th with numbers being drawn by the Secretary of Tickhill and District Lions, Ron Lindsay and his wife Pat. 1st. No. 110. Dorothy Bury £120 2nd. No. 18 Ray Birch. £80 3rd. No. 98. Basil James. £50 4th. No. 24. Margaret Cannings-Clough. £25 There are still numbers available. Please consider helping St. Mary’s meet its financial commitments. Membership is £5 monthly by standing order or £60 annually by cash or cheque. Entry forms are available in the library and church or speak to Phil Thomas on 744946 T

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Ted Elliott Millennium Cricket Knock Out Fixtures have been affected by rain and with the ground being so busy mid-week the re-arranging of postponed games has been difficult. However by the time you read this report the two outstanding semi-finals should have been played and we will be looking forward to the finals on August Bank Holiday Monday (31st). The Plate Final starting at 2.30pm followed by the Cup Final as soon as possible after 4.30pm. Come and enjoy the end of the school holidays watching some friendly eight a side cricket with a mix of current players, retired players and up and coming youngsters.

Results First Round 18th May. Travellers Rest.

105 for 7 lost to Tickhill Farmers.

107 for 2

8th June. Lads without Dads.

151 for 5 beat Tickhill Institute.

118 for 7

15th June. Ancient Juniors.

135 for 6 beat. Dads without Lads. 109 for 6

24th June. Friday Fruitcakes.

156 for 7 beat The Oak.

139 for 7

Plate Semi-Finals 29th June. The Oak.

140 for 6 lost to Travellers Rest.

142 for 6

Tickhill Institute v. Dads without Lads to be played 13th July Cup Semi-Finals 9th July.

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By the time you read this we will be well into the summer holidays and all looking forward to a new year at school. Tickhill Town Council must add at this stage (end of June) that the Christmas arrangements have already started, the suppliers of the Christmas lights have a new contract and the road closure applications have been sent to D.M.B.C. Tickhill Town Council would like to remind you to keep hedges cut back. This is the growing season but complaints of pedestrians not being able to access the free passage on pavements, causing them to have to walk on the road, keep coming in. Members of the Town Council are working with a group of younger members of our Community from Sir Thomas Wharton Community College to assist in the cutting back Public Footpaths so hopefully there will be some improvement there. Complaints have been forwarded to the Police about residents parking on the pavements causing obstructions, there is to be a crack down on this in the next few weeks by the police. Anti social behaviour is still to be addressed with a zero tolerance so if you see any such behaviour please report it on 101, everyone must work together to eliminate it. There have been several arrests for drug offences so if your children are not at home please make sure you know where they are and what they are doing. On a very serious matter a fire arm was found on

the steps of the pavilion and has been handed to the police, and they confirmed having such a weapon in a Public place is illegal. The Diversionary activities will be offered again this 6weeks holiday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Please come along and join in the fun. Mums, Dads, Grandparents and carers are welcome to stay for tea/ coffee juice but if your children are under 8 years you will have to stay with them. The Council are looking for volunteers to help run the activities, so if you enjoy football please give it serious consideration. The Bowls club will also be opening up their facilities for Junior Bowls. “Give it a go” Two years ago The Town Council introduced the Young Person of the Year Award and the Community Award and this year there will be the Alison Award for Achievement for an 11-25 year old. The Council are looking for Nominations for the Awards. Please put these in writing to myself the Town Clerk as soon as possible. An independent committee has been formed to choose the recipients of the awards. If you have any bookings for the pavilion/ tennis courts could you please contact Jamie on 07591179658 and if you wish to alter arrangements please ensure you make further contact. Please have a good summer holiday.

NIGEL CANNINGS

24 Vine Road Tickhill DN11 9EP 07933 158629

IAN HENDERSON

36 Meadow Drive Tickhill DN11 9ET 01302 744753

JOHN HOARE

72 Lancaster Crescent Tickhill DN11 9QB 01302 751787

BRIAN KEITH

6 Alderson Close Tickhill DN11 9HN 07891 907733

MARGARET MARRISON

Chumlea, Crossland Gardens Tickhill DN11 9QP 01302 742688

LINDA MAYES

13 Wong lane Tickhill DN11 9NY 07736 679217

GORDON WHITEHEAD

14 Church Lane, Tickhill, DN11 9NB 07942800107

PETER WOOLSTON

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The Clerk to the Council, Mrs Margaret Cannings-Clough Address: 24 Vine Road, Tickhill, Doncaster DN11 9EP Tel: 07591 175630 Email: tickhillcouncil@gmail.com www.tickhilltowncouncil.co.uk

PAVILION (TITHES LANE) SUPERVISOR AND BOOKING CLERK JAMIE WALLACE (If not available please leave message/text) 07591179658

DMBC WARD COUNCILLORS JAMES HART, Tel 01302 845910 Email: james.hart@doncaster.gov.uk ALAN SMITH 38 Melton Road Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7NJ 01302 785578

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Cllr Raymond Lewis Hill sadly passed away on 3rd July 2015 Ray Hill was elected to the Council in 2003.

He became Mayor in 2004 and apart from 1 year he has held the Office to this date and never missed a full council meeting. As both Mayor and Councillor he has fulfilled his duties with integrity and honesty, and has had the ability to listen to others and get on with the job in hand. As Mayor he has been the public face of Tickhill Town Council, opening and leading the major events in the Tickhill calendar. He has instigated improvements and projects throughout the Town and to many residents regarded as “Mr Tickhill”. His services to the Community were recognised last year when he received the Community Award for outstanding services to the Town. A pillar of our Community, a role model for those wishing to take on Public duties Sadly missed but never forgotten One of Tickhill’s True Gentlemen

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NHS Non-Emergency Helpline. . . . . . . . . . 111 Tickhill Surgery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01302 742503 DRI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01302 366666 Tickhill Dental Centre. . . . . . . . 01302 750300 Genix Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01302 742361

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Tickhill Estfeld School . . . . . . . 01302 744275 Tickhill St Mary’s School. . . . . 01302 742569 Wadworth Primary School. . . 01302 851451 Sir Thomas Wharton College. 01709 864100 Wilsic Road Day Nursery. . . . 01302 742629 Loversall Farm Day Nursery. . 01302 311000 Northgate @ St Mary’s. . . . . . . 07501 843037 Northgate Babies & Toddlers. . . . 07787 393116

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Tickhill Horticultural Society The June meeting was opened by Pat Baldwin who advised the members that our Chairman Ray Hill was very ill in hospital. Just over a week later, during the afternoon of Friday 3rd July, Ray passed away. He will be greatly missed by the Society members along with so many others in Tickhill. He was a tireless, proactive worker for the Society, our 'village', the Methodist Church and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gillian and the family as they face such a sad loss. The Society stall at the Scout and Guide Gala the day after Ray's death went ahead as planned, raising £125 of which £40 was donated to the Gala organisers. Many thanks to everyone who donated plants and helped on the day. Our June speaker, David Newman from Lincoln, explained to us that looking after 'Ericaceous Plants' was not as difficult as we may have thought. A very interesting evening. Our August speaker on Thursday 27th will be our old friend Don Whitton who maintains the National Collection of Euphorbias on an allotment in Harthill, Sheffield. As you would expect his theme is 'Euphorbias' and there will be plants for sale. Methodist Schoolroom at 7.15pm. Visitors welcome (£3).

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Tickhill Methodist Ladies’ Fellowship Instead of our usual meeting on Tuesday August 11th we are going out for Afternoon Tea! Then on Tuesday August 25th we are to have a presentation by David Walters and Steve Payne called “Aspects of Old Tickhill.” This will be in the Church Lounge at 2.30 p.m. Marcia J Lingard ( Secretary ) T

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Driving Instructor

RAG Property Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Castlegate DIY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Bawtry Accountants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Glenn’s Driving School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Roofline Property Management. . . . 41

The Island Veterinary Associates. . . . 27

Aerials

Electrical Services

Worksure Property Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Pharmacy

ADI Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Castlegates Electrical Services. . . . . . 61

Homeware, Furniture & Gifts

Lloydspharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Local Aerials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

P R Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Homeworks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Physiotherapy & Massage

Appliances & Repairs

Estate Agents &

Interior Design &

Blizard Physiotherapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Castle Domestics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Property Services

Soft Furnishings

Plastering

John the Washerman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Hopperty Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

C&S Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

G Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Beauty Salons,

Johnsons Estate Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Homeworks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Plumbing &/or Gas Services

Beauticians & Clinics

Financial Services

House of Blinds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

AC Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Karen Connelly Beauty Salon. . . . . . . . . . 7

Lighthouse Financial Advice. . . . . . . . 28

Martins Blinds & Shutters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

A* Plumbing & Heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Lighthouse Laser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Food & Drink

Ironing Services

D P Kelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Natalie’s, Mobile Beauty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SPAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Pressed Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Drainforce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Car Services

Taylors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Job Opportunity

Green Footprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Dave Mayes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tickhill Country Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

George Beck Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sanderson Plumbing & Heating. . . . 71

Doncaster Country Vehicles. . . . . . . . . 31

Funeral Services

Joinery

Restaurants, Pubs,

Mick Jackson & Co Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Carpenters Funeral Services. . . . . . . . . 65

Saffron Joinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cafes,& Venues

Re-Finishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

W E Pinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Kitchens/Bedrooms/

Roccos Italian Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The Motor Company, Bawtry. . . . . . . 69

Garden Design &

Furniture

Rossington Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Care Services

Garden Services

DC Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The Pilgrim Fathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rose Farm Care Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

B Simpson Tree Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Goodnight Sleeptight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Roofing

Carpets and Flooring

Country Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Stooltops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Torchmaster Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Distinctive Flooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DF Driveway Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Laser Clinic

Schools, Colleges

J Rust & Son. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

GreenThumb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Lighthouse Laser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

& Academies

Phil Andrews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GreenStripe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Locksmith & Security

Edlington Hilltop Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Children’s Day

Littleworth Lawn Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Services

Maltby Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Nurseries & Daycare

Paul Winfindale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Metro Locksmiths Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Rossington All Saints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Paskals Child Daycare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

P B Fencing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Oven Cleaning

Sir Thomas Wharton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chiropractor

Gas Supplies

Oven Butler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Solicitors & Wills

Tickhill Chiropractic Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . 36

Discount Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Oven U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Andrew Isaacs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Cleaning Services

Hair Salon

Painting & Decorating

Jones & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Doncaster & Rotherham Chem Dry.70

Courtyard Hairdressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Ken Shirtliff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Susan Jubb Family Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Molly Maid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Maurice Goodridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Alternative Healing Therapy. . . . . . . . . 17

Michael Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Slimming World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Wadworth Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Paul Winfindale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Telefix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Concrete Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Arke Property Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Doncaster Driveways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Discount Vehicle Hire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cynetix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

AWM Building & Maintenance. . . . . . 12

GB Surfacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Vets

Mac Support Sheffield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Blast it Away. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

M&C Driveways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

The Island Veterinary Associates. . . . 27

Mat & Mouse IT Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Sanmet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Country Stores &

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W Marsden & Son. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Cynetix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cash & Carry

G & S Property Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Torne Valley Country Store. . . . . . . . . . 38

Home Inspirations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

BuzzOFF Pest Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Wadworh Pest control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

MD Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Castlegate DIY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Maurice Goodridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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