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Today Welcome to the

May 2019 edition

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today” H. Jackson Brown Jr

As the months fly by, we once again enter the final term of the school year and exam season begins. Good luck to all those families with children and grandchildren studying hard this May. Once again, my family is included this year, with our last set of GCSEs nearly upon my youngest.

The June issue will be delivered to you late May. If you would like to have something included in this, please make sure details are with me by Friday 10th May. June is sure to bring lots of summer events, so don’t forget to let me have details in good time if you have an event to publicise this summer.

Enjoy May and I will be back in a months’ time with your June magazine.

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The Royal Voluntary Service at Doncaster Royal Infirmary have a Retail Shop in the Women and Children’s Hospital and a Coffee/Tea Bar in the Fracture Clinic. Serving the Hospital Community, every day, with snacks, drinks, newspapers and magazines, toiletries and assorted children’s merchandise.

If you would like to join our family of volunteers to make new friends, learn new skills, enhance your CV or even just to ‘give a little back’ we would love to hear from you.

A number of shifts are available, when you are free, each being around four hours long. If you are interested please do not hesitate in contacting us using the details below. We look forward to hearing from you. Ring Paula or Joe on 01302 644756 or email Joe on jo.gibson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

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Actually it’s the bees that need your help. The Asian Hornet has arrived in the UK. It was first spotted here in 2016, and it poses yet another threat to the Honey Bee population. It is extremely aggressive. Worse by far than our native hornet which is not a quarrelsome creature and actually less aggressive than our native wasps. The Asian Hornet ( Vespa velutina) has an unpleasant habit of hanging out at the entrance of a bee hive and as the workers emerge to go out foraging, it bites off their heads. It’s about twice the size of a bee.

A small group of these hornets could destroy a hive of bees in a few hours, and then go in and help themselves to the honey. Apart from the sheer nastiness of this behaviour, the threat to the bee population will have a knock-on effect to the pollination of our food crops. Action is needed and DEFRA are set to eradicate this creature in the UK. So here are the distinctive features to look out for: It is about 20mm in length. It has a yellow segment on its abdomen which is mostly black/brown. On that yellow segment is a black triangular mark. It has long yellow socks on all its legs, and an orange face.

If you see one please notify the Great British Non Native Species Secretariat immediately by email – alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk and if are able to photograph it, please do so and send a photo too.

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Are you wearing the RIGHT colour?

The best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you! there is so much more, the process quickly becomes highly cost-effective because the clothes purchased will always co-ordinate with existing items in your wardrobe. You will no longer throw away hard-earned cash on clothes you rarely wear, and in future everything new you buy will complement you and everything else in your wardrobe.

Instead of a depressing array of one-off ’s that clash with each other, you will soon have a truly integrated wardrobe of clothes We’re all different, but we all have and accessories and will be able a unique combination of colour to create the maximum number tones falling within the spectrum of outfits from a minimum of seasonal categories. Names amount of garments. You will no of seasons of nature are used as longer make expensive mistakes, a way of describing a person’s you may even end up buying individual colouring. Some of fewer clothes, and spending us are ‘spring’ looking best in more on those you know are warm, fresh vibrant colours, going to look good. while others shine in the cooler delicate shades of ‘summer’. The Dressing well and looking good isn’t about size - it’s about shape golden russets of ‘autumn’ suit and style. The ‘ideal’ body shape some people while others tend is evenly proportioned and to dazzle in striking tones of balanced and this is what we ‘winter’. should emulate when dressing Colour analysis is about texture our own body by choosing and co-ordination, with colours the right styles, cuts, fabrics that easily mix and match, and colours to suit us. We all making sure you’ll always look have issues with certain areas and feel your best. At first of our body. We all want to glance, sticking to a specific appear to have the perfectly palette of colours may appear balanced figure and the trick to give less choice, but in reality is to understand how to dress Wearing the right colours can lift your mood, make you look and feel incredible, and take an outfit from dull to dazzling in one step.

Finding the right shade can be tricky, but a professional colour analysis will demonstrate how your appearance alters when dressed in different shades. In the right shades, eyes will sparkle and colouring is enhanced.

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the individual parts of our body to achieve this. We all come in different shapes, heights, sizes and scale. Your body may be straight or it may be curvy or it may be a combination of both.

An hourglass shape needs a different style to one that is round or pear shaped, and if you’re wearing the wrong styles, your figure faults will be glaringly emphasised, and the good points missed altogether. Knowing you look wonderful on the outside has the positive effect of making you feel beautiful on the inside as well. Wearing your true colours and perfect styles can produce a mini-miracle in increased self-esteem – with your transformation and new-found confidence you radiate good feelings about yourself!

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MOVEMENT AND THE BRAIN… Rather bizarrely, in the space of one week, some fascinating information regarding sea squirts has come my way from several different sources.

Deeming it ‘a sign’, I thought I’d better share it!

It is thought by some contemporary Neurophysiologists, that the primary purpose of evolving to have a brain is in order for us to make complex movements. Without the need for movement, there is no need for a brain.

Cue the sea squirt!... A juvenile sea squirt uses its brain to wander the ocean in search of a rock on which to settle and call home. On finding one, it clings to it…and never moves again. No longer needing to move, it no longer needs its brain…and so eats it in an act of auto cannibalism!

The human brain peaked in size 15-30,000 years ago at a time when we lived in a world of dangerous predators. Since becoming ‘domesticated’, the human brain has shrunk by 10%.

As our ‘need’ to move is reduced still further, will our brains further reduce in size?!? Of course, in the context of brain science, this is over simplified mulling. As the American physicist Emerson M Pugh pointed out “If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn’t!”

Still, I think this is rather thought provoking, if light hearted, and it is perhaps worth parents, teachers and colleagues with sedentary peers dropping this nugget of sea squirt knowledge into conversation. We aren’t short of reasons to get the nation moving more, but here’s another one you might decide to share…

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DONCASTER MUSEUMS T The Friends of Doncaster Museums were pleased to receive notification that their bid for support from Tesco had been successful.

This is down to the 'blue tokens' which customers allocated to us in Tesco stores across Doncaster in January and February.

The 'Bags of Help' Scheme gives local community organisations the opportunity to raise money for projects which can make a difference in their communities. Our project you may remember was focussed on the imminent 50th Anniversary of the first moon landing. We wanted to celebrate this amazing milestone with a series of events which will enable people of all ages to either discover or rediscover the wonders of science. With the grant from Tesco’s, we will be funding a number of science activities over coming months. These will include siting a mobile planetarium at the museum on several occasions and some 'rocket' workshops.

We also feel it is important to remember that our own home, Planet Earth, still has many wonders to be discovered and so we'll also be organising several animals handling sessions, featuring snakes and tarantulas to name only two species.

All these events will be advertised widely; some will be pre-bookable. All will be fun! We'd like to thank everyone who voted for us; thanks to you we can offer these events free of charge!

WILDLIFE TRUST The North Notts Local Group of the Wildlife Trust has completed another very successful series of lectures over the winter months. A wide range of subjects has been covered by speakers who are all experts in their field. Topics included fracking, photomicrography, urban ecology, British moths and butterflies and developments at Sherwood Forest with the RSPB. There will be a series of activities through the summer including the Tim Bowles Memorial Walk, a guided walk in Treswell wood and we are currently finalising an exciting series of talks for the autumn which will begin in September.

For more information about any of our activities, phone or email Jan 01777 709974 or 07969180067 or email janwilliamson133@gmail. com. If you would like to be on the email alert list, please email Jan with your request.

For information about activities throughout the county, call at the Idle Valley and pick up a What’s on Guide or check out the Notts Wildlife Trust website for all manner of exciting things to do.

Hope to see you in the autumn.

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Friends of Doncaster Museums

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We look forward to seeing you there!

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Tickhill Community Library Coffee Morning

Scarecrow Festival Saturday 4th May 2019, 10am-5pm

Follow a trail of Scarecrows around central Tickhill.

Lots to see & do - street entertainers, children’s entertainment, face painting, pony rides, plenty of choice for refreshments

Come and enjoy great family fun!

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COMMUNITY Club Sponsor

In last month’s article we mentioned that we would be holding our 3rd Annual Club Championships – well what an event that was! This is a Club-only event and is a great opportunity for all our swimmers, including the under-9s, to compete in a friendly atmosphere. The under-9s swam in 25m and 50m races and the 9s-and-overs swam in 50m and 100m races. Their times in each event were converted to FINA points which are used to ascertain the overall top prizes. The winners of the age categories and the Coaches special awards have not yet been announced – these are kept under close wraps until our Presentation Evening in early May where we celebrate all of our swimmers’ successes over the previous year, along with a generous helping of food, drinks, speeches, and music.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank those volunteers who stepped in to help us run the Championships, a big “Thank you” to the Coaching team for their continual support of the swimmers week in and week out, and of course a “Thank you” to our Sponsors.

The following weekend we took 24 of our swimmers to Mansfield Swimming Club’s Acorns meet. This was the first time we have attended this meet, and in an unfamiliar set-up, we still managed to perform fantastically well, taking part in 109 events, and bringing back 4 medals (well done to Emily, Jake and Leon) and 69 personal bests – some of which were obtained as an improvement on swimming times from an event only 5 weeks previously.

Next on our swimming calendar is the Rotherham Metro meet at Ponds Forge where we will be taking our swimmers to participate in 2 days of racing. It’s a long weekend (and for anybody who has spectated at swimming events, they will know how hot it can get at the side of a competition pool!), but it is well worth it and we will report back on the outcomes of that in next month’s article.

In the meantime, if anybody would like to join our Club, the Club Secretary (Jo Chestnutt) can be contacted on bircotesswimclub@gmail.com, or if any local businesses would like to sponsor, or provide prizes for our Presentation Evening, we would be extremely grateful.

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CHARITY BUSKERS DO IT FOR FREE !!

Weather permitting, a new charity raising busking duo will make their debut at the Tickhill Scarecrow Festival.

Tickhill resident David (on ukulele), accompanied by singer friend Shaun, under the name of "Not Them Again!" will be hoping to raise funds for the Weston Park Cancer Charity, by performing a range of songs from George Formby to George Ezra, hopefully catering for all tastes and ages.

David points out that not many families have escaped issue of cancer in some way, so urges Tickhill to recognise the need for research funds, and donate generously. 100% of monies received will go to Weston Park.

If all goes well, Not Them Again hope to take their cause to towns further afield, so any encouragement will be much appreciated.

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DONCASTER CANCER DETECTION TRUST T Our CONGRATULATIONS to Yvonne Woodcock, one of our Trustees, who was recently awarded Freedom of the Borough. She has

We raised £1,102 which included £674 raised by Paul Stainton, Mike Hogg and Paul's grandson James Canham on their static bikes. They cycled a total of 295 miles which makes us tired just thinking about it! Our very grateful thanks to them for their support and also to the many people who gave donations.

Our latest appeal for prostate cancer is well under way. As mentioned last month we hope to raise £150,000 to buy a much needed biopsy machine for DRI's Urology Department.

It is not too late to register for our Midsummer Walk which is on Sunday, 19th May. Please contact Christine Whiteley on 01302 536472 or by Email: musicline02@yahoo.co.uk.

Christine is a member of Thorne Rural Lions who are working in partnership with us for this event. Price is £6 per person and is free for disabled and children under 12.

worked tirelessly for many years as a District Councillor, school governor and Mansion House volunteer to name but a few and is still on the go every day!

A well deserved honour.

We held our annual Mile of Coins at the beginning of April and would like to thank Karen and Michelle at the Frenchgate Centre for all their help.

Refreshments are available, there will be a tombola, so come along and join in the fun!

If you would like to join our friendly team of volunteers for one-off events and/or to be a committee member please get in touch with us. We are at 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (entrance by the side of Kerry Gough Florists), 2nd floor (lift available), Room 209. Tel. 01302 325029. Email: info@ dcdt.co.uk. Web: dcdt.co.uk.

Have you thought about raising money for us at marathons or other sponsored events around the country?

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Tickhill & District Footpath Group May Walks Walks now start at 7pm unless stated otherwise) Monday 6th No walk – Bank Holiday Monday 13th Harworth – Meet at the Buttercross Leader – Isobel Ashcroft- 01302 743525

Every Piece is Unique!

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Doncaster Woodturning Club in Finningley Village Hall could be just the place you’re you’re looking for. you We welcome everyone from complete beginners to experienced woodturners We meet twice a month – January to November

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Arts Review & what’s going on - MAY 2019 •

Terence Bennett Three cheers for the Crucible and for its production of Standing at the Sky’s Edge, the musical about the Park Hill Flats, following three generations who lived there, charting changing times and cultures, with plenty of wonderful music and Sheffield humour. Richardhe-can-do-no-wrong-Hawley has written the music for this poignant and fulfilling work. The theatre was packed, the atmosphere was great, and the show was given a standing ovation at the end. What more can one ask for?

Open Studios Notts launches in May and runs through until early June all over Nottinghamshire from top to bottom: close to home, the Northern end of the County weekend of 4-6 May: JUDY STEVENSON in Misson, 5-6 May: ANN ROBBINS & PENNY CAWLEY in Scrooby, 25 -27 May: JOY GIBBS PRICE in Everton, And weekend 25- 27 May and 1-2 June: DOVECOT GALLERY in Styrrup see below www.osnotts.co.uk Dovecot Gallery as part of Open Studios Notts bank holiday weekend: 25-27 May and 1&2 June 10am-4pm Showcasing work by a number of Nottinghamshire artists including HILARY CARTMEL, MICHAEL JOHNSON, ANN ROBBINS, JUDY STEVENSON, PENNY CAWLEY, CAROL EASON, CATH RAY, PHIL COX, Tea and cake will be served in the garden. Plants for sale.

Parking on the road or in the yard. Also artists will be running workshops over the two weekends where you can roll your sleeves up and get creative. 25 May LINO PRINTING ON FABRIC with Carol Eason, 26 May 10-12 & 12-2 & 2–4 make a SILVER RING WORKSHOP in 2 hours with Victoria Billingham: £25. 27 May 10–4 PAPER-MACHE Workshop with Philip Cox: full day £40. & 2 June 10-4 DRAWING BUILDINGS with Cath Ray full day £55. Polly Warren will also be demonstrating lino-cut print-making. Further details and to book your place. 01302 618095/ dovecotgallery@gmail.com Dovecot Gallery, Poplars Farm, Styrrup DN118NB. www.osnotts.co.uk www.dovecotgallery.co.uk Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery open Wed to Sunday Exhibition Until 30th June. Artist returns after 50 years! TERENCE BENNET: A RETROSPECTIVE exhibition of paintings and drawings by this Doncaster artist. In September 1967 Terence Bennett became the first artist to hold a one-person exhibition at Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery. Now, over 50 years later, as the Museum prepares to move to its new site at the top of Chequer Road, he is to become the last artist to have a one- person display at the gallery.

The large-scale exhibition brings together paintings and drawings produced over a 60 year period, from student works created at Doncaster School of Art in the 1950s, to a series of glowing watercolours fresh off the easel. Terence was born in Doncaster in 1935, the son of a painter and decorator. He knew from an early age that he wanted to paint, and in 1951, at the age of 15, he enrolled at the Doncaster School of Arts

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and Crafts, where he was taught by T.A Anderson, Eric Platt and Jack Camm. After completing his National Service he taught art at Doncaster High School, while continuing to paint and exhibit locally. As his work developed he became known for his Yorkshire scenes, including images of the mining landscape and costal places such as Spurn Point. In 1973 Terence was awarded the Yorkshire Television Fine Art Fellowship, and over that year produced around 70 works, all depicting the Yorkshire region, some of those paintings are now in the collection of the Bank of England. Throughout his life Terrence has continued to paint, and he has been recognised by inclusion in the prestigious Royal Academy Summer exhibition in London for a number of years, as well as holding many one- person exhibitions in London and across the country. Terence Bennett has been described a ‘a painter of place, someone who identifies with the place he is trying to capture’ and it is this that makes for such a compelling and moving exhibition. www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums Art at the Deli: through May Deli Artists including Neil McGregor, Penny Cawley and Maureen Fisher present FACES a group show of portraiture www.artatthedeli.com Harley Gallery Welbeck until 17 June SYLVIE FRANQUET who reworks found tapestries combining classical imagery and a punk aesthetic. ROMILLY SAUMARES SMITH another artist who reworks old discarded materials. This is such a poor description for an exhibition by an incredible artist, which is simply fascinating, and I highly recommend a visit. Romilly has made some really intriguing and beautiful tiny and detailed sculptural works in precious metals, I simply don’t know how they have been made, tiny fairy fingers and clever technical ability must have created these pieces. A real Wow! www.harleygallery.co.uk Bassetlaw Museum in Retford Until 11 may: CAROL EASON, ‘Looking For Colour’ www.bassetlawmuseum.org.uk Scrooby Community Cinema Sunday 19 May at 8.00pm (Doors open 7.30pm) Scrooby Village Hall: THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Mildred Hayes, a hard-nosed mother is seeking justice for her murdered daughter. With no arrests after seven months, Mildred puts up three roadside signs to goad Ebbing police chief into action. But the law - and especially Jason Dixon, the hot-headed deputy - don’t take kindly to the provocation. And the townsfolk are on their side. But Mildred doesn’t care about ruffling a few feathers. In fact, she’s happy to pluck the whole bird. Several Oscars, BAFTAs and Golden Globes as well as other awards. £4.00 per person on the door; Licenced Bar. 01302 719506 stephen_lincoln3@hotmail.com The Arts Society Dukeries 1 May at 11am ‘A Royal Rescue: DUMFRIES HOUSE Saved And Revealed’: lecture by Matthew Williams. Doors open at 10am for coffee at the Civic Centre Carlton in Lindrick. Visitors £6 www.theartssociety.org/societies/dukeries Yorkshire Sculpture Park Exhibitons including the work by DAMIAN HIRST and every metal sculptor’s absolute hero, the American artist who first used

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steel as a fabrication material on a large scale: DAVID SMITH. The Weston – the new £3.6 million visitor centre at YSP has opened, and is by its very nature a Must-See. Exhibition until 1 September THUKRAL & TAGRA ‘Bread, Circuses and TBD’. In the Chapel until 29 September by KIMSOOJA. Until 16 June in the Longside Gallery is a show curated by the British Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CRIMINAL ORNAMENTATION, which promises colour and pattern in 100 works from the Arts Council Collection, V&A, Crafts Council and the William Morris Society. www.ysp.co.uk Roots Music Club at the Ukranian Centre 3rd May: HARP AND A MONKEY. 10th May: An evening with RICK KEMP. 17th/18th May: DONCASTER FOLK FESTIVAL: BLACKBEARD’S TEA PARTY; THE MELROSE QUARTET; DAVE BURLAND & THE AWKWARD SQUAD; THE MILE ROSES; THE DAVENPORTS; STEEL SONGBIRDS; ALAN WOOD; DAVE LOMAS & PETE MILLBROOK; CLARTY SOUGH. 24th May: REG MEUROSS www.rootsmusicclub.co.uk Cupola Gallery until 1 June: ‘VESSEL’. A Northern Potters Association group show. 174 Middlewood Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 1TD www.cupolagallery.com Cast in Doncaster another super and varied month at CAST including comedians Mark Steel and Reginald D Hunter, The Turn of the Screw (which isnt funny, in fact its rathy scary) Kate Rusby, The Very Hungry Catapillar and more www.castindoncaster.com Museums Sheffield Until 5 May LEONARDO in the Millennium Gallery. This is a free exhibition of a small number of drawings, displayed well spread out around the gallery space. An exhibition where you can pop in, perhaps on a daily basis, just for 10 minutes, not one of those block-buster shows where you shuffle round from exhibit to exhibit with a mass of other people. Over the road in the Graves until 6 July is a lovely mixed painting exhibition called THIS LIFE IS SO EVERYDAY: The Home in British Art 1950-80. Some super work including paintings by Ann Redpath, John Bratby and Helen Chadwick.

At Weston Park 4 May to 28 July you will find some Nordic Noir – and exhibition called NORDIC BY NATURE an exhibition of craft and design inspired by Nordic landscape and environment. www.museums-sheffield.org.uk Djanogly Art Gallery Nottingham Until 2 June HOMAGE TO THE BAUHAUS: The Jack Kirkland Collection including work by Moholy-Nagy, Josef and Anni Albers, Rodchencko and Lizzitzky.

This is the centenary year of the founding of the Bauhaus Art School in Weimar and this exhibition considers its influence and impact upon artists of the 20th century. Until 26 May CHARLES POULSEN: GRIDATIONS. Poulsen’s drawings and sculptures speak of energy and the force of organic growth. www.lakesidearts.org.uk Theatres Sheffield includes Matthew Bourne’s SWAN LAKE, THE FULL MONTY & THE BARBER SHOP CHRONNICLES www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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PROBUS meets in the splendidly refurbished THE CLUB - on Northgate (previously known as The Tavern). Probus offers a chance to chat with friends before a stimulating talk from a visiting speaker after which there are opportunities to have a drink or perhaps some lunch together.

Meetings now start at 11.30 with doors open at about 11.10.

On 11th April, Eric Scaife gave a very amusing talk on “Tyke Talk” which most of us understood though one poor Lancastrian was very confused!

On 25th April, Steve Willimott told us about “the Delights of Brodsworth Hall”.

OUR NEXT MEETINGS ARE:9th May – Mike Cowan will tell Tales of Yorkshire and England Cricket.

23rd May – Malcolm Barnsdale will give a very well-illustrated talk “Old Doncaster Revisited”.

New members are always welcome from Tickhill, Bawtry and the surrounding areas. Come and try us out – and the new facilities.

For more information, please contact our Secretary, Adam Skinner - 01302 745900

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At the meeting of Wadworth Parish Council on 14th March 2019 it was reminded that the Council would be holding a community litter pick on Saturday 23rd March at 10:00 – 12:00 This was planned to tie in with the Great British Spring Clean, an initiative through the Daily Mail newspaper. The 2 ward Members Cllr Martin Greenhalgh and Cllr Nigel Cannings helped source equipment, which was loaned from Tickhill Town Council along with collection of waste by Doncaster Council.

The event was very successful and attended by 20 local residents, Wadworth Councillors and the 2 Ward Members. On the day of the litter pick 25 bags of rubbish were collected by the team and subsequently removed for disposal by Doncaster Council. With the success of this event, Wadworth Parish Council will be holding future litter picks which will benefit their local community and environment.

Anyone interested in helping with future events please watch out for more information on the Council Website www.wadworthcouncil.org.uk

TICKHILL ST MARYS CHURCH Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Churchwardens, the Parochial Church Council and myself as Vicar of St Mary's, can I say a huge THANK YOU to all those who attended the meeting on Saturday 6th of April as we begin to explore how St Mary's could become a sustainable community resource for Tickhill. It was really encouraging to see so many people with a passion for the life of the church coming together and with the help of Rev'd Andy's facilitating of the afternoon, be able to explore, suggest and discuss the realms of what could be possible and what people would like. It was amazing to see how many ideas, and aspirations came forward.

All the information gathered that afternoon along with the responses we have had in the post and by e mail will now be collated and form a key part in our further discussions and future planning. As said on the day, this is only the beginning of a long and complex process - however be assured that you will be kept informed throughout.

I would also like to thank Rev'd Andy for leading us on the day, those who provided the refreshments and all those who assisted to ensure that the afternoon was a great success.

With every blessing to you all

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Aiming to help you to be in control of your health and healthcare. The Annual General Meeting of the Patient Participation Group will be held in Tickhill Parish Room on Wednesday May 29th starting at 6:15pm.

Any patient registered at either Tickhill or Colliery surgery is welcome to attend the meeting.

If you are interested in standing for election to the committee you can collect a self-nomination form from either surgery.

Completed forms need to be returned to one of the surgeries by Wednesday May 15th. Elections will be held at the AGM.

TICKHILL FLOWER CLUB

The meeting in May is Wednesday 22nd, when we will get together in The Club, Tickhill. The demonstrator for the evening will be Gill Mills and the demonstration is entitled

“The Music of Flowers”.

Doors open 7p.m. to start proceedings at 7.30p.m. Visitors are warmly welcome to come along and join us. We hope to see you there.

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The Dog Show will be taking on the dog-friendly Old Golf Course in Sandall Park, Doncaster. It is the perfect location for all the family and your dog will be able to showcase their talents in our fun classes including: • Waggiest Tail • Best Junior Handler • Agility Course The show begins at 1.30pm and finishes at 4.00pm with a raffle. All proceeds from the Dog Show go towards supporting the work of the RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre. Entry to the Dog Show is £2.50 per class/£7.00 for three classes.

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Hello Everyone, Welcome to our fifth write up of the year. How time does fly.

However, we are still longingly awaiting those lovely warm sunny days, I personally can’t wait to walk my dogs without being completely muffled up in coats and scarves.

I would like to say a big thank you to the other people that have advertised our Mayflower Ball for us, Gazette Newspaper, Eastside Magazine and Don Gill. This has resulted in all of the tables being sold which is a fantastic result. Everyone is so excited about this event and can’t wait for an amazing evening.

We unfortunately had to cancel our Table Top sale in the Scout Head Quarters in Tickhill, through lack of interest in table bookings. However, on Sunday the 7th April our Table Top sale at the Sanctuary had an incredible morning and raised more money than they had previously done. This event takes place at the Sanctuary on the 1st Sunday in the month, so please go along and support them.

We are holding our usual Sponsored dog walk in Bawtry Wood which is down Martin Lane in Bawtry and starts at 11.00 am. This is an annual event and it is so lovely to see lots of dogs that have been rehomed looking healthy, fit and happy with their new owners. This is one of my favourite events and we just

hope the weather is kind to us.

There will also be home-made cakes, coffee and tea available.

We have a long term dog in our Sanctuary and we desperately looking for that forever home for him.

His name is Gouldie, he is 4 years old and quite an energetic boy. He has been with us 2 years so desperately needs to be in a forever home. He enjoys lots of attention and loves long walks with his carers. Gouldie would be more suited to a home without children also other dogs and cats, he initially had a problem making friends with other dogs, however his carers have been working with him and he is getting much more sociable. He is a very clean boy and also well mannered.

If anyone out there can find it in their hearts to come along and check him out, maybe take him for a walk or simply have a play in our paddock that would be amazing.

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VILLAGES PREPARING FOR THE ANNUAL INVASION The villages of Ranskill and Torworth are once again preparing for the annual invasion of Scarecrows The event takes place over the weekend of June 8th in Ranskill and June 9th in Torworth with around 100 scarecrows expected to be on display around the two villages. There is a full programme of events planned and entry is free on both days.

The scarecrows will of course be on display in both villages all weekend.

You can all join in with the fun even if you don’t live in the villages. Festival organisers will organise for anyone making a scarecrow for it to be on display at a suitable place.

As well as scarecrows, there is a full weekend of events taking place.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ranskill Saturday 9th June – Dot Perkins 01777 817505 Torworth Sunday 10th June – Hilary Skelton 01777 818545 Follow us on facebook and see a full programme of events

VOGLIA D’ITALIA (the Italian Society for South Yorks and North Notts) presents: “From Aida to Zum Zum Zum: Italian Music and Identity” Dr Rachel Haworth, University of Hull, explores the importance and meaning of popular music in Italian culture.

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TICKHILL RUNNING AND ATHLETICS CLUB TRAC T

BEGINNER’S COURSE – COUCH TO 5K Starts 7th May 2019 Do you fancy a challenge and getting fit at the same time, with a kick start to the Summer and fitness for your future.

How about coming along to our club and joining in the next Couch to 5K running course for beginners. You can undertake the course as a personal challenge to yourself or come with a friend and meet others at the club. If you think you can’t reach the goal of running 5K think again, we have a number of members who were in this position and now are regular runners at the club. They would be able to talk to you and share their own experiences of the couch to 5K. If you would like to know more about the course and our club, get in touch with us via our website and the come and join us on a Tuesday or Thursday.

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Down in the Valley!

Tickhill’s ‘best kept secret’ if you like garden machinery...

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orne Valley is a bit of a hidden gem in the garden machine business, located on Bawtry Road, Tickhill. It’s a family run business, managed by Chris Chambers. It’s the kind of store where you will always walk out with a purchase even if you just go in for a browse!

Stocking garden and horticultural supplies their brands include Viking, Stihl, Husqvarna, John Deere, Atco, Countax and other quality manufacturers, “we only stock quality brands” says Chris, “cheaper brands really aren’t worth stocking in the long run, as we have learned from our experience”. “Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.

Gardening should be pleasurable and not frustrating because machinery won’t start.”

Torne Valley have three branches and is independently owned. The Bakewell store is located on Haddon Road, next to the petrol station, Epworth on Station Road and head office here at Tickhill in Doncaster, which has a heavy farming influence.

Each branch tailors its products to fit the geology of the area in which it is based, Tickhill sell a lot of machinery for both small and large gardens alike.

“Customers are always surprised at the range of over 30,000 products lines we stock” Chris explains.

“Apart from the garden machines and ride-ons we have a range of hand tools and hardware, garden products, animal feed and products, horse tack, even kids mini tractors trailers and cars! It really is a huge range, but machinery is where we excel.”

The range of products include lawnmowers, garden strimmers, brush cutters, a full range of hedge trimmers plus a huge selection of leading edge rechargeable lithium iron products which are light

weight. “The Stihl products really are a pleasure to use” adds Chris, “easy to handle, start at the flick of a switch, quiet and great for the environment. We presently have rechargeable Stihl strimmers at £99, which are very popular, we really can’t get enough of them.”

“The same is true of the Stihl MS180 chainsaw, this 31.8cc 14” petrol chainsaw retails at £250 but we’re doing them at £189 and, again, they are selling really well. Whether it’s garden maintenance or cutting up logs for the burner these are a great machine!”

At Torne Valley, they spend a great deal of time and effort to ensure they price stock competitively.

“We are careful when buying stock, the size of the business enables us to bulk purchase during the off season when we can really push to obtain good prices. This enables us to pass these savings on” says Chris.

“As Spring hits us and the garden bursts into life it’s time to get the old garden tools out and if you’re thinking of replacing them please give us a call.

“At Torne Valley we’ll listen to your needs and recommend the right machine for you, we’ll then demo it and once you’ve decided on what you want we’ll set it up and run it so you’re really familiar with it. No opening a box and scratching your head as you figure out how to put the new lawnmower together” Chris says.

“If you buy from us, you know it works, you know it’s right for you and you build a relationship that will probably see you coming back time and time again … the internet doesn’t do that!” Chris laughs.

When you next need a garden machine, pop down to Torne Valley and see if they can help, you won’t be disappointed.

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TICKHILL BOWLING CLUB

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Well we are well on our way for bowling.

If anyone would like to come down and watch our games you would be most welcome. We serve tea, coffee, juice with biscuits at a minimal cost.

Les Crownshaw and Dave Higgins a couple of our Bowlers have organised a Charity Bowls Club Run for St John’s Hospice. This will take place the weekend of 18th May & 19th May. He will be starting his run at Denaby Welfare Start Time 9.am arriving at Yorkshire Main 9.45am Leaving 10am, arriving at Woodlands 11.15am Leaving at 11.30am, arriving at Brodsworth 11.45am leaving at 12noon to arrive at Adwick St Lawrence 12.15pm leaving 12.30pm arriving at Carcroft 1.00pm leaving at 1.15pm to arrive at 2.00pm at Askern leaving at 2.15pm to arrive at Bentley at 3.15pm leaving for Westfield Park to arrive 4.15pm.

On Sunday 19th May he will be starting at Westfield Park 9am to arrive at Harvester/ Eden Grove at 9.30am leaving at 9.45am to arrive at Parklands at 10.15am leaving at 10.30am for Pilkington’s Rec + Pilkington Pensionsers at 11.15am leaving at 11.45am to arrive at Armthorpe Welfare 12.30pm leaving at 12.45pm for Haslam Park arriving at 1.45pm leaving at 2 00pm for Rossington arriving at 2.35pm leaving at 3.00pm for Bawtry arriving at 4.00pm leaving at 4.15pm to Finish at Tickhill Bowling Club at 5.15pm. Where we will have refreshments.

Total mileage approx 50 miles.

This is the link below if anyone would like to donate for St Johns Hospice. uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ LeslieCrownshaw

HOME GAMES FOR MAY

Our afternoon Matches start at 2pm. Evening games at 6.30pm Monday Afternoon Over Sixties Singles DIV 1 20th May Tickhill ‘A’ v Parklands ‘B’ Monday afternoon Over Sixties Singles DIV. 2 13th May Tickhill ‘B’ v Adwick St Lawrence ‘B’ Tuesday Evening Doubles DIV 2 28th May Tickhill ‘A’ v Pilkington Recreation ‘B’ Doubles DIV 3 7th May Tickhill ‘B’ v Yorkshire Main ‘B’ 21st May Tickhill ‘B’ vCarcroft Village SC Wednesday afternoon Over Sixties Doubles DIV 1 15th May Tickhill ‘A’ v Armthorpe Welfare 29th May Tickhill ‘A’ v Rossington Welfare ‘A’ Wednesday afternoon Over Sixties Doubles ‘B’ DIV 2 1st May Tickhill ‘B’ v Parklands ‘B’ 8th May Tickhill ‘B’ v Bawtry ‘B’ 22nd May Tickhill ‘B’ v Rossington Welfare ‘B’ Thursday Evening Singles DIV 3 9th May Tickhill ‘A’ v Harvester/Eden Grove 30th May Tickhill ‘A’ v Pilkington Recreation ‘B’ Thursday Singles DIV 4 2nd May Tickhill ‘B’ v Haslam Park 8th May Tickhill ‘C’ v Carcroft Village SC ‘B’ Wednesday 6.30 29th May Tickhill’ C’ v Pilkington Pensioners Played Wednesday evening 6.30 Saturday Afternoon Section ‘C’ No Saturday Home Games in May Tony Bradbury (Secretary ) | 07711 649453

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On Tuesday May 14th we are having another visit from Sue Clifton. This time her programme will be “The Rainbow Birds of South America.” at 2.30 p.m.

On Tuesday May 28th we are holding a Charity tea for Children’s Air Ambulance. This will begin at 3.p.m. instead of the usual 2.30. Do please join us for a chat and to raise money for this very good cause.

Marcia Lingard.

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Tickhill Estfeld Visit Colomendy let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

The Kingswood Centre at Colomendy, North Wales is a fabulous centre to visit. Situated in the Welsh hills, it has a great views the Moel Famau Country Park which has been classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1985, and of course of Moel Famau itself, which is the highest hill in the Flintshire range.

Our Y6 pupils recently stayed there for a week of challenge and adventure. The beautiful green and lush landscape requires a lot of rain to maintain it, and this year we even had snow – picturesque but chilly. However, the weather didn’t dampen the spirits or the enjoyment of the group. The pupils were resilient and determined to take part in all of the outdoor activities regardless, and are to be commended on their perseverance; we couldn’t be more proud of them – what excellent ambassadors they are for our school.

On the outbound journey the party visited the Imperial War Museum North at Manchester. The pupils found the interactive displays and hourly media shows interesting as they brought to life their work on the Second World War. The museum is exceptionally good for all age groups and well worth a visit.

The Colomendy centre is perfect for thrill seekers, and is surrounded by rolling hills and natural woodlands, which are home to a variety of wildlife. During their time at Kingswood our pupils enjoyed climbing and abseiling

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amongst the treetops, hurtling through the air on the zip-wire and taking the leap of faith. It was fortunate that most of them had a good head for heights and enjoyed a challenge. For the more down to earth there was caving, orienteering and archery, whilst others preferred the buggy-building activity.

Throughout the week the pupils needed to work together in pairs or as a team and this was something which they did very well, encouraging each other and congratulating their friends’ achievements. The pupils took the opportunity to try new experiences and for some the events were outside of their comfort zones. For them it took real courage and determination to try something new and challenging. Well done to all for making the most of the opportunities on offer.

In the evenings the pupils relaxed singing songs around the campfire, making rockets as part of the scrapheap challenge and rounded off the visit on the final evening with a disco - dancing the night away at Club Kingswood.

We arrived back in Tickhill tired but happy and proud of what they group had achieved. The children’s excellent behaviour and attitudes were commented on by many of the instructors throughout the week, and they were a real credit to our school and their families.

Well done to our pupils and thank you to all of the staff who accompanied the class on their visit. They really do make a commitment to our pupils’ development and we couldn’t do it without them.

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LEGAL MATTERS

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This will be the biggest change in divorce law in 50 years.

At the moment one party has to allege unreasonable behaviour or adultery if they have not been separated for two or five years. The new legislation would mean only having to assert that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, without having to attribute blame or wait for at least two years.

There will be a six-month period for reflection before the Decree Absolute is granted. The aim of the overhaul is to reduce conflict

between divorcing spouses.

David Gauke who announced the changes said “While we will always uphold the institution of marriage, it cannot be right that our outdated law creates or increases conflict between divorcing couples. So, I have listened to calls for reform and firmly believe now is the right time to end this unnecessary blame game for good”

These changes in divorce law have taken many years to be approved and will be welcomed by divorcing couples and family lawyers once introduced. It is to be hoped that parliamentary time is made available in the near future and the long-awaited changes are finally implemented

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ST MARY’S STAY AT SHERWOOD

Year 3 have had a fun-filled term at school as we imagined life as one of Robin Hood’s merry men during our overnight residential trip to the historical landmark, Sherwood Forest. On our first day in Sherwood we walked, ran and galloped for hours in search for the legendary Robin Hood, visited the incredible Major Oak, and dared to climb the tallest trees in the forest. In the evening, we embarked on a night walk through the forest and hid from the

Evil Sheriff of Nottingham, and his men. The following day was spent building and testing out dens that we would be able to live and survive in… a real challenge in Strong Gareth’s strong winds!

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our first residential trip to Sherwood Forest. It really brought the tale of Robin Hood to life, and gave us memories that will last a lifetime.

EASTER SERVICE Year Five at St. Mary’s concluded our Spring term by leading our Easter service in church on Thursday 11th April. The children took us through significant events leading to Jesus’

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death on the cross and culminated in his glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday.

The children sang and acted beautifully and made everyone proud.

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COMMUNITY Tickhill in Bloom has been in existence for over 30 years. It was created in its present form in 2003. Previously it had been run by Tickhill Town Council with funding from the Council. In 2003 a new group was formed that was a partnership between local residents, all of whom are volunteers and Town Councillors, two of whom are Trustees of the Group. We are responsible for the planting and maintenance of the various floral displays to be seen around the town.

These can be found at the town “entrances” – from Doncaster, Maltby, Bawtry and Worksop and in various locations particularly at the Buttercross where most would agree we have a spectacular display every year. Residents and visitors will see our members and helpers wearing hi viz vests, kindly donated to the Group, with the words “Tickhill in Bloom Volunteer”, working very hard at different times of the year, planting, weeding and generally maintaining the various beds

TICKHILL & DISTRICT W.I T T Our speaker on Wednesday 1st May will be Michael Fowler who is a writer of detective novels. He talks about his books and how he started writing.

This is at 2p.m. in The Parish Room, Tickhill when we welcome all visitors.

Advance notice for 5th June is Fay Robinson speaking about her life as a Tiller Girl.

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TICKHILL IN BLOOM T and planters. Many residents compliment us on the results of all this hard work. If anyone reading this article feels they may be interested in joining the Group please have a word with our Chairperson Gill Hill Tel. 743317.

In a year we spend around £1000 the bulk of which is spent on plants and fertiliser.

From 2003 funds have been obtained entirely from fund raising events and donations from local businesses, residents, local organisations and the occasional grant. We normally have an annual coffee morning in the Methodist Church Lounge which this year will be held at the end of the summer. Raising money in these ways, as many similar organisations will recognise, is becoming increasingly difficult in the current economic climate.

Donations will always be very gratefully received!

In recent years the Buttercross display has been sponsored by individuals or organisations, for example on the occasion of a significant wedding anniversary and by a local family celebrat-

ing 100 years residence in the Town. In 2014 the sponsor was the local Horticultural Society celebrating the 50th anniversary of Britain in Bloom and their own 30th anniversary. At the time of writing we have no sponsor for 2019.

The Group is very proud of the fact that we regularly receive recognition from Doncaster in Bloom and in 2014 we were recipients of one of two Gold Awards acknowledging the hard work undertaken by our volunteers. Last year we achieved Silver Gilt Standard.

We support Tickhill wide events for example the annual Scarecrow Festival (winners in 2012) and the St. Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival. Finally we willingly form partnerships with other Tickhill groups. We have assisted both St. Mary’s School with flower gardens and the local Scouts with the five planters (provided by the Town Council) which enhance the appearance of the car park.

DEAR ALL,

I very much apologise for the delay in writing this letter to you but my fund raising campaign was rather more involved and took longer to wrap up than expected. I am, at last, in a position to tell you that I have my new Braille machine. It is very much more capable than the old one and will take a little time to get used to. However, I intend to be able to integrate it into my day to day life very soon.

Thank you so very much for your very generous contribution to the purchase of this machine, which will enable me to continue running my life efficiently. I very much appreciate your generosity.

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LES FRANCOPHILES DE TICKHILL T

On Wednesday May 1st, to celebrate May Day, we shall be holding "Un Bal Champêtre".

Traditional French folk dances will be led by Peter Barnard, accompanied by the folk band Lys St. George from the Isle of Axholme. Visitors to this event are welcome at a charge of £3 but please let us know in advance, as space for dancing is necessarily limited.

Then on June 5th we shall have our annual Boules tournament at the home of one of our members.

We finish the season on July 3rd with a visit to Bistrot Pierre, a French restaurant in Sheffield.

Friends and family of members are welcome to join us but a deposit of £10 must be paid by the May 1st meeting.

We meet normally at the Parish Room, Tickhill, DN11 9HZ at 7.30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month, apart from in August and September.

For further details contact Jan Murray, 07463 007789

OUT AND ABOUT CLUB T

We met at our new venue in Castle Close Community Centre on the 4th April. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Worksop Savoy to see a performance of The King and I from the London Palladium on the 4th and a performance of Calendar Girls at the Lyceum, Sheffield on the 10th.

The meeting decided we would choose the 14th May for our visit to the Phoenix Theatre, Bawtry to see a production of Relatively Speaking. We also decided we would make a further visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park during the summer months.

Next Meeting to be held at 10.00 am at Castle Close on Thursday, 2nd May

TICKHILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY T

At our March meeting we welcomed Rachel Barrowcliffe from Worksop to speak to us for the first time. Living this side of Worksop Rachel is very conveniently based for her main gardening work as a gardener at and advisor to Hodsock Priory.

With her theme being 'Container Gardening and Growing Vegetables in pots' Rachel made us think about the use of different containers for our plants - garden trugs in a range of colours, car tyres painted bright colours and attached to walls and fences, old wellingtons or boots, the list is endless.

The major challenge is the choice of plants for the container - for decoration, for the kitchen or both in the same container. It is surprising how good the right mix of flowering plants and vegetables can look providing both colour and excellent fresh food. Our large pot could provide red, orange or yellow tumbling tomatoes, a range of salad leaves and still have room for flowering plants.

It was a very interesting evening which gave us lots of ideas.

For those who missed the meeting, or would like to hear more, Rachel will be speaking at the Gringley Allotments and Gardening Society meeting at Gringley Community Centre at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th June.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday May 30th when our speaker will be Dave Newman, 'The Sage Gardener' from Lincoln who will be talking about 'Propagation'. The mention of propagation reminds me that we would appreciate any donations of plants to sell on our stall at the Tickhill Gala on 6th July. 25% of our sales will be donated to the Scouts.

Meetings start at 7.15pm prompt in the Methodist Schoolroom, visitors welcome £3, or why not consider becoming a member, £8, for the rest of the year.

Phil Thomas Tel. 744946

DONCASTER SPANISH SOCIETY will be holding a quiz evening on Friday 17 May, 7-9pm. The meeting will also be attended by several young Spaniards who will answer questions on their lives in Spain and discuss any Spanish topics of interest to members and visitors.

Please come along and test your knowledge of Spain and Spanish America. It is also a chance to practise your Spanish but for non-Spanish speakers, quizzes and discussions will be translated. All are very welcome.

Friday 17th May, The Eastfield Restaurant, Doncaster Deaf Trust, Leger Way, Doncaster, 7-9 pm.

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IN THE GARDEN

Scaling the Walls What do you think of if I say ‘clematis’? I think most of us would think of the large, purple-flowered, “Jackmanii” or the rampant, bronze-leafed, pink-flowered montana rubens.

They are both terrific plants, but I think they are a little over-used. My husband teases me that I tend to give my ‘clematis lecture’ when visiting friends’ houses and see one scrambling over a trellis. For your benefit I’ve written it down here.

Clematis is known as the ‘Queen of Climbers’. It can be utterly spectacular and should definitely not be relegated to trellis. It can used for covering fences and arbours, old tree stumps, sheds and even in beds and borders. Choose wisely and you can have flowers from early spring until late autumn.

For beds and borders you don’t want anything as vigorous as montana, which will smother everything it touches. Instead choose a daintier one such as a variety of texensis or viticella.

The flowers of the texensis hybrids look like finely cut bells. “Etoile Rose” is a beautiful dark pink edged with paler pink and “Princess of Wales” is a beautiful rosy red. Both of these will scramble through shrubs and flower all summer. They die back in winter so can be tidied up then.

Viticella hybrids produce flowers which look like little pixie hats as they open. “Minuet” has purple and white flowers suspended on fine stems while “Purpurea Plena

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Elegans” produces double blooms which open into little purple rosettes.

One of the most difficult sites to find climbers for is an east or north facing site. My absolute favourite clematis thrives in this situation and flowers in early spring.

Clematis alpina “Pink Flamingo” produces nodding, semi-double, creamy flowers veined with deep pink. It has the added bonus of producing beautiful fluffy seed heads after the flowers fade.

Clematis prefers its feet in the shade and its head in the sun. Make sure the plant’s roots are shaded: pieces of broken flagstone are ideal, or an old cracked upsidedown terracotta pot with the bottom knocked out. When clematis is happy it will flower prolifically.

Large-flowered clematis tend to produce a second flush in the autumn, but others like tangutica and orientalis wait to flower until then. Both of these are very vigorous and are great for covering unsightly sheds or old trees.

Finally, if you have a sheltered spot against a wall try cirrhosa balearica. This is a beautiful, winter-flowering variety with ferny foliage and pale-green flowers spotted with crimson.

So, there it is…my clematis lecture. Hopefully you took notes and are ready to branch out into a whole new world of climbers.

Happy gardening!

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“I hear you differently.”

The Nine Days of Prayer for 2019 will run from Thursday, 30th May to Sunday, 9th June. Tickhill Churches Together have arranged a programme of events and services in our local churches.

Thursday 30th May Friday 31st May Saturday 1st June Sunday 2nd June Monday 3rd June Tuesday 4th June Wednesday 5th June Thursday 6th June Friday 7th June Saturday 8th June Sunday 9th June

Ascension Day Holy Communion in St Mary’s Church at 10.00 a.m.

Short Prayer Service in Methodist Church at 12.00 noon.

Prayer Walk. Meet at 10.30 a.m. outside Spar shop.

Services in individual churches.

Morning Prayer in St. Mary’s Church at 9.15 a.m.

Short Prayer Service in Methodist Church at 12.00 noon.

Holy Communion in St Mary’s Church at 10.00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Mass in St. Mary’s Church at 7.00 p.m.

Short Prayer Service in Methodist Church at 4.30 p.m.

Prayer Walk. Meet at 10.30 a.m. outside Spar shop.

Pentecost Services in individual churches and TCT Joint Service in St. Mary’s Church at 6.00 p.m.

All are welcome.

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PHIL BEER AT FIRBECK T

Making a welcome return to Firbeck Village Hall on Friday 21st June 2019 is multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer.

Charming, disarming and exceptionally talented, Phil is something of a national treasure and ambassador for acoustic roots music as onehalf of award-winning folk powerhouse Show of Hands, and who is equally in demand as a captivating solo performer.

On his 'String Theory' Tour he sets out to share some of his most-loved songs at carefully selected venues across the U.K. with the odd laugh thrown in for good measure, he’ll be delivering his unique recipe of rich vocals and flawless musicianship across a range of stringed instruments blending folk, blues and country. A very special performance not to be missed.

For details and tickets contact 01709 709406, nwilson33@hotmail.com or buy online at www.wegottickets.com

ST. MARY'S CHURCH 100 CLUB T The March draw was made on Sunday 31st following the 10.30am service. The numbers were drawn by Lucille Henderson and Maureen Frost.

1st - No.03 | Nigel Wright | £120 2nd - No.92 | Betty Kitchen. | £80 3rd - No.56 | Elizabeth Birch | £50 4th - No.05 | Margaret Marrison | £25 Numbers are still available so please consider joining us and helping St. Mary's to meet its financial commitments for 2019. Membership is £5 per month by standing order or £60 annually by cash, cheque or bank transfer.

Entry forms are available in Church and the Library or speak to Phil Thomas on 744946

The next Coffee Morning T at Tickhill Methodist Church will be on Wednesday 1st May from 10.30 am to 12 Noon. Raffle, Bring & Buy Stall and Refreshments Proceeds to Church & Charity (The Alzheimer’s Society)

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WADWORTH VILLAGE HALL EVENTS May 2019 Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Suppe Friday, 17th May, 2019 at 7.30 pm.

Quiz £2. Fish, Chips and Peas £5.00 (optional).

Could you please book with Maureen on 01302 852874 before Wednesday,l5th May.

Jumble Sale The next Jumble Sale will take place on Saturday, 1st June, 2019 at 2.30 pm.

Carol, Val, Rita and the team invite you all to join them and kit yourselves out with some real bargains!

All proceeds, as always, are in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Exercise Class for Beginners Monday morning at 10.30 am to 11.30 am For Fitness, Strength, Mobility, Balance and Fun! Do come and join us. £4 per session.Contact Sharon 07958 156388 Yoga Classes Monday evenings 5.15 pm to 6.45 pm For more information, please contact Deborah on 07539 600640 Art Club The Art Club is held each week on Tuesday afternoon. The class is now full and there is currently a waiting list. Please contact Angela on 01302 852297 for more information.

Children's Painting Class Tuesday tea time from 4pm to 5 pm Please contact Maria Higgins on 07980 275770 Zumba - Dance Fit Thursday mornings at 9.30 am to 10.30 am All ages and ability levels welcome to make you feel healthier, fitter and happier. For more information contact Ali on 07717 376638 Pilates Classes Friday mornings from 11.00 am to 12 noon.

Cost £5 for an hour session. For more information, please contact Sharon on 07958 156388 Lettings If anyone is interested in hiring the hall, please contact Maureen on 01302 852874.

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Champagne moments

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Our Local Ward Surgery is held At Tickhill Community Library First Saturday of each month 11:00 -12:00 We operate a sit and wait system so there is no need to book an appointment.

Please use contact details below if you need to contact us at any time.

Councillor Nigel Cannings Tel: 07933 158629 E Mail: nigel.cannings@doncaster.gov.uk Councillor Martin Greenhalgh Tel: 07484 243560 E Mail: martin.greenhalgh@doncaster.gov.uk

An enthusiastic audience at Tickhill Music Society was treated to a night at the opera by four maestros at the last concert of the season – Clare Wheat (soprano), Sally Perkins (mezzo soprano), David Watkin – Holmes (tenor) and Thomas D Hopkinson (bass). They were brilliantly accompanied by Jonathan Gooing at the piano, who also gave informative and entertaining introductions to each group of songs.

The group took the audience on an operatic journey, starting with Handel and finishing with Britten. The pieces were not delivered in statuesque fashion but were acted out, with (for example) Rodolfo and Mimi from La Boheme continuing their duet out of sight as they left the make-believe garret. For any not familiar with opera the concert was an insight into the delights of this art form; for opera buffs it was an opportunity to revel in familiar arias by Verdi, Mozart and Puccini.

The evening was rounded off with a rousing encore in the form of the toast to champagne from Die Fledermaus, which perfectly captured the mood of the audience.

Adrian Hattrell

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Visitors and prospective new members will be very welcome to join us at our 9th May meeting. Our speaker, Alan White, who spent thirteen years teaching in Tickhill at Estfeld and St Mary’s, will tell us about his exchange visit to a Chinese primary school. A good opportunity to get insight into the customs of this mysterious and fascinating country.

As usual, doors will open at 7.00 for 7.30 start at the Methodist Schoolroom, on 9th May.

Cherry Coddington

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The society will be showing feature-length films in Tickhill Parish Room on the third and last Wednesdays of the month, with doors opening at 6.30 p.m. and films starting at 7.00 p.m. We will be showing a British film from 2013 on Wednesday 15th May, followed by a classic 1959 comedy on Wednesday 22nd May. Guests must pay £5 in advance to see either of these films, so please contact us for details, if necessary.

Please contact Andy, Secretary (07340 708404 evenings), or Janice, Treasurer (07590 455340) if you are interested in becoming a member, or have any other queries.

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It’s Time to Talk

Dear Friends, It’s time to talk. I have heard this so many times in all spheres of life. Recently, it is the government talking with the opposition in order to have a compromise over BREXIT.

Talking over issues is not new in Christendom.

Jesus encouraged his disciples to talk to God by introducing them to the Lord’s Prayer. This has become one of the most popular prayers of all times. But I wonder if we can think of some of the things we need to talk about.

After Jesus resurrected on Easter Day, the story is told of a couple who were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. On the road, they shared their frustrations of the Jesus whom they hoped was the Messiah but had been killed. Luke 24: 15 – 24 state: As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”

“What things?” he asked.

“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”

The above conversation between the couple and the stranger depicts the couple’s disappointments

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and doubts. It is a typical conversation that occurs in our normal lives. As we read further in the chapter, we will realise that the stranger explained the scriptures to them. This helped them in their understanding. It was when the couple had invited Jesus for supper, and he had broken bread that they realised who he was.

Upon reflection I realised that sharing our stories with one another and with God can make a great difference in our lives. For example, many people are experiencing mental and emotional stress because they cannot find the space and time to share. Some people even feel very lonely to the extend that they are considering ending their lives. However, there in hope in talking to someone or an agency.

Secondly, I wonder if it’s time for us to be like Jesus by being ready to walk alongside people and listening to them. They want to share their disappointments and doubts but most often, there’s no one to listen. Jesus, on the road to Emmaus, did not interrupt when the couple shared their feelings and disappointments. He did not judge them but just listened. It was after their sharing that he decided to help them with the scriptures.

I wonder whether we have the time and space to help people pour out their hearts and feel safe in our presence. I also wonder if they can trust us at all. The couple trusted this stranger on the road to Emmaus. No wonder they were prepared to listen to this stranger who had a solution in his sleeves.

This month, I wonder if I can suggest to any one struggling to be bold and talk about their disappointments, fears and struggles. You can find help in the church around you or from a professional agency. Secondly, I wonder if as a good neighbour you can free up a few minutes or hours a week to sit by someone who feels lonely or whom you know is struggling. You will be a saviour to that person and that’s what Jesus is asking us to do.

Have a blessed month.

Yours sincerely,

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South Yorkshire Police Male Voice Choir T In October 1925 the Doncaster County Borough Police formed a Male Voice Choir to perform at the Doncaster Grand Theatre in order to raise money to buy boots for the less well-off children in the Borough.

Over time the choir's name changed due to force amalgamations and today the choir is known as The South Yorkshire Police Male Voice Choir, probably the oldest police male voice choir in the UK (94 yrs) with the same charitable ethos.

Many concerts both home and abroad have been performed in front of many people and on Saturday 1st June 2019 at Hall Cross Lower Academy School at 7pm the choir will be in concert with guests The Doncaster Youth Swing Orchestra, compare is BBC Look North Presenter Phil Bodmer.

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We are always eager to welcome new members, of which we have welcomed a few recently and the choir invites men of any age to come and join us - so do come along and enjoy the camaraderie of singing in a four part choir (Bass, Baritone & two Tenor parts). It has been proven that singing regularly can improve one’s health and wellbeing.

All prospective new members are most welcome to attend our rehearsals which are held each Monday evening in the Schoolroom to the rear of the Methodist Church, Northgate, Tickhill from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Remember, it is not necessary to have the ability to read music or to have any previous experience. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact our secretary, Mike Webster – telephone 07775 793097. We look forward to seeing you there!!

On Tuesday 9th April we attended the funeral of one of our well-loved members, John Timms. The choir sang two items in memory of John, “Morte Christe” and “Going Home” at the request of his dear wife, Daphne.

Our concert season this year got off to a good

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Tickets are £10 to include interval refreshments and are available by phoning 01302 539284.

Donations from a share of the proceeds are to be made to the Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust and DonMentia, the local Dementia charity group.

New members are always sought.

Further details on membership can be found at www.sypmvc.org.uk or contacting the choirs secretary on 01302 390579 or e mail malc@ malbee.plus.com start on Thursday 11th April when we performed to a good sized and very appreciative audience in the Orangery at Sewerby Hall, Bridlington.

Having travelled there together by coach, we had some spare time to have a coffee and some lunch before the performance which was led by our Music Director Gwyneth Platts and was compered by Allen Mason with accompaniment

by Janet Skinner. The concert consisted of 12 choir items which were interspersed by solos

by Phillip Randall, Martin Lord, Chris Buley and three members of our Barbers Shop Quartet “The Young Once”, Mick McNamara, Len Hornsby and Richard Parker – the fourth member, Ron Fletcher, being unavailable. Our next concert will be a visit to Doncaster Prison on Wednesday 29th May. Look out for further details of our Annual Concert on Saturday 1st June at Tickhill Methodist Church when we will also welcome a guest solo artiste.

As usual this promises to be another unmissable event.

The Tickhill & District Male Voice Choir is available to perform concerts for any occasion – to arrange a booking or to make enquiries please contact our secretary Mike Webster on 07775 793097.

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Saturday 4 – Sunday 19 T May 2019.

The 2019 Doncaster Heritage Festival will be launched on Saturday with two fascinating talks – Helen Cox asking the question who was the rightful king, Edward IV or Richard III? And TV historian, Michael Wood, talks about Doncaster’s connection to the decisive Battle of Brunanburh in AD 937, which The Doncaster Ramblers continue to support local triggered the making of a united England. initiatives to help and assist people to get out and about, whether through our work with carers and Other Doncaster-focussed highlights of the festival, the cared for, or DMBC’s “Get Doncaster Moving” include ‘An audience with Brian Blessed’, Doncastprogramme. If we are passionate about anything er’s heritage ambassador comes home to CAST it’s the health and wellbeing walking in a group can recalling growing up here and filming ‘Who Do You bring.

Think You Are?’ at Doncaster Archives.

With this in mind and to dispel any notion that we In 2017 Heritage Doncaster purchased the Conisare “hard core fell walkers” our volunteers have brough Court Rolls, 1265-1935, and we have two come up with a series of Short Thursday Walks in full days of related events including a number of and around Doncaster for Doncaster folk. talks about how you can get involved with the HLF funded project, an insight into the Manor courts Walks are free, everyone is welcome, each walk and their evolution through time, entertainment begins around 10am and lasts between 2 to 2 ½ from the Doncaster Waites and many free events hours. So, if you are a first timer and just looking are being held throughout Conisbrough and Denfor a stroll, or a seasoned trekker but wanting aby Main. something easier on the bones, check us out.

For more information about the Doncaster RamDoncaster Market Place sees the start of the 2019 blers and future activity please visit our Tour de Yorkshire and to celebrate Doncaster’s website where you can download copy of our walk cycling history, local broadcaster and author, Chris programme www.doncasterramblers.org.uk And Sidwells talks about Doncaster’s cycling legends follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ including Tom Simpson, a local lad who was the doncasterramblers/ where GPS Maps of many of first Englishman to wear the yellow jersey. our past walks can also be found

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The festival has an exciting programme made up of a series of enthralling talks, workshops, walks and events that explore the history of the borough and beyond. Events will be at a variety of different venues and location from morning to evening, so why not discover something new?

Peter Rowsell

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Tickhill and District Our March meeting ‘An hour with the Ostler’ is still causing members a great deal of laughter. Duncan Jagger’s story of how he became the owner of a procession of unruly and sometimes extremely stroppy horses had his audience crying with laughter.

Keeping a straight face, we almost expected a serious talk, how wrong we were! By the end of his hour Duncan had his audience aching with laughter as he related his experiences. We shall definitely need to hear from him again.

Our May 16th speaker is tourist guide, Maria Glot, who tells the story of Sir Titus Salt of Saltaire, and his decision in 1853 to relocate his mills out of the polluted and overcrowded city. Now a Unesco World Heritage Site this model village was years before its time, with a park, hospital, baths and wash house, it even had alms houses for the elderly.

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Local History Society

Tickets £10, will be on sale at the April and May meetings for our 5th June speaker, Lesley Smith from Tutbury Castle. Lesley thrilled everyone last year with her portrayal of Anne Boleyn, and she will again appear in Tudor costume for her talk ‘Sex and the Tudors.’ Evidently not just Henry VIII had a good time, so did lots of other people according to the records. Not suitable for those who shock easily or are of nervous disposition! Please note we have a change of venue, this will now take place in the Methodist School Room at 2.00pm. and is a ticket only event.

Meetings begin at 7.30pm, doors to the Methodist School room open at 7.00pm. As always, visitors are welcome.

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If you have an interest in the arts and would like to learn more, please come along to one of our meetings. We have monthly Lecture meetings (on the first Wednesday of the month, except for summer and winter breaks) and two extra, Special Interest days. We also have trips out to places of interest and a holiday for members.

Our Wednesday 1st May Lecture will be by Matthew Williamson called ‘A Royal Rescue: Dumfries House saved and revealed ‘.

Dumfries house in Ayrshire was acquired for the nation following a last minute rescue in 2007, largely through the involvement of HRH the Prince of Wales. The house is a forgotten Georgian gem, designed by Adam and furnished by Chippendale and others.

Note: Our Wednesday, 5th June Lecture by Mary Yule is called ‘A view from the Plinth: a review of contemporary public sculpture ‘ We meet at the Civic Centre, Long Lane, Carltonin-Lindrick S8219AP. Coffee is served from 10am.

And the lecture is 11am 0 12noon approx. Free car parking. For further details on the lecture programme, the study/special interest day or the Society, please call Suzanne on 01909 290488 or Gill on 01909 540506 or visit the web page at www.theartssociety.org/dukeries

Harworth ‘Christie’ Organ Enthusiasts

TICKHILL METHODIST CHURCH T Services May 2019 SUNDAY 5TH 10.30am Worship Leaders 6.00pm (no evening service)

SUNDAY 12TH 10.30am Rev Frank Okai-Sam (Holy Communion) 6.00pm (no evening service) SUNDAY 19TH 10.30am (World Mission Sunday) Mrs Alice Curry (Lay Pastor) 6.00pm (no evening service) SUNDAY 26TH 10.30am Mr Barry Parker 6.00pm (no evening service) Everyone welcome to our services Let no one be a stranger in God’s House

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Do you like Ballroom & Sequence dancing , or just listening to a professional theatre organist play?

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Saturday Dancing, 7.30pm until 11pm for £5.00 (licensed bar) All Sunday concerts start at 2.30pm, only £6.00 per concert for members and O.A.P’S (£7.00 non members) with refreshments included.

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Newsletter Tickhill Town Council - April 2019

Mayors Report for 2018-2019 Summary STAFFING Employment Opportunity Tickhill Town Council are exploring two possible employment opportunities Firstly, a Pavilion Administrator: The position would involve managing Pavilion bookings and the associated payments, over-seeing scheduled maintenance and use of consumables, as well as maintaining excellent relationships with users of the facility Secondly, a number of years ago, Nigel Cannings undertook Litter Picking duties and has become a familiar figure throughout the Town. Nigel has decided that the time has come to relinquish this role and we seek a replacement, a hard act to follow.

Anyone wishing to explore either opportunity should contact the Clerk Maxine Booker, either by emailing her clerk@tickhilltowncouncil.co.uk or by calling her on 07591 179658

NEIGHBOURHOOD MANAGEMENT TEAM. Richard Marshall continues to cover our area and does so with the utmost diligence and his time is split with other areas when required. Neighbourhood management is now more hands on within the community, something Tickhill has been able to achieve. A big thank you is to be extended to Richard for his continued hard work and dedication. We will endeavor on our part to keep up communications and work with the very much, although reduced, successful and committed team. We give them our full support.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING We are improving our Free Car Park with New Signage and refreshed Paint and Symbols in the disabled Bays, also there will be one extra Disabled Bay added. Parking on pavements and grass verges is a problem and we continually seek a solution.

PLANNING Planning can be contentious, but our Neighbourhood plan continues to play

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an important part in our considerations.

This enabling legislation has given us the power to decide the destiny of our own small Town but still needs the consent of DMBC who are however obliged to take our views into account!

Members of the Public are reminded of the opportunity to attend council meetings and inform the council of any developments which they may not approve of or even wish to support.

TICKHILL IN BLOOM The Tickhill in Bloom Group continue to give us delightful flower beds throughout the year and we must give a special thanks to the group. It is hoped they can continue with their sterling work. Thank you, Gillian, Margaret M and all the dedicated team you keep our Town looking lovely!

LITTER PICKER The Volunteer Litter Picker has now been picking litter for over 6 years. Thank you to Councilor Cannings for all his hard work and his continued dedication to the “Cause”.

THANKS I must thank all my Councillor colleagues and our Clerk and RFO, for their advice, expertise and continued commitment to the community over the last year. We could not possibly exist without them.

All Councillors carry out their duties to their fullest potential and without remuneration or expenses, so thank you all.

We also thank our Borough Councillors for their continued commitment to our community.

Our staff at the Pavilion, as ever, have played a major role this year with their hard work and co-operation. It is not the easiest of work but fulfills a vital role in the community.

Huge thanks to Jamie, Gillian and Andrea.

Finally, I would also like to thank all residents who support the Council in so many different ways particularly the members of the Advisory Committee – and to all those who contribute to our meetings and surveys.

CLLR J. BERGIN (CHAIRMAN)

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CLLR NIGEL CANNINGS 24 Vine Road, Tickhill DN11 9EP 07933 158629

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INDEX

Home Improvements & Building Arke Property Services Accounting and Chiropractic Clinic Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Business Services Tickhill Chiropractic Clinic. . . 13 AWM Building Maintenance Bawtry Accountants Ltd. . . . . 69 Cleaning Services Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Aerial Installers Clean & Dry Specialists Ltd. . 29 Bridgett Conservation Ltd. . . 61 Buttercross Electrical. . . . . . . . . 65 Molly Maid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 C & L Property Services. . . . . . 69 Tony Patterson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Oven Butler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Danmarque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Appliances & Repairs Time for You Domestic Home Inspiration Kitchen & Castle Domestics. . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Bathrooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Doncaster Appliance Computer & IT Services L & V Clarke & Sons (Builders) Warehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Mat and Mouse IT Services Homesure Direct Ltd. . . . . . . . 57 Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mark Revill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 John Arnold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Maurice Goodridge. . . . . . . . . . 51 Country Store Penningtons Electrical. . . . . . . 67 The Window Fixer. . . . . . . . . . . 65 Torne Valley Farm & Country Bathrooms Stores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Worksure Property Care. . . . . . 7 Ultimate Kitchens & Joiner Bathrooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Craft & Fabrics Saffron Joinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 The Denim Company. . . . . . . .

5 Venus Bathroom Studio Ltd.26 Kitchen Planning Electrician Beauty Salons & P R Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 & Installation Therapists D C Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Nails by Maxine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Food & Drink Penelope’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Taylors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dream Doors Doncaster. . . . 23 Locksmiths Bed Centre Tickhill Country Market. . . . . . . 7 Doncaster Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Goodnight Sleeptight. . . . . . . 21 Funeral Services Metro Locksmiths Ltd. . . . . . . 53 Car / Vehicle Services Charles Carpenter Funeral Dave Mayes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Painting & Decorating Mick Jackson & Co Ltd. . . . . . . 35 Deys Family Funeral Care. . . . 53 Michael Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Re-Finishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 W E Pinder & Son. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 PRF Painter & Decorator. . . . . 59 Paving, Driveways, The Motor Company Bawtry.67 Garage Doors Patios & Resurfacing Care Homes & Care Services The Doors Group Limited. . . 43 Direct Paving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Autumn Care Services. . . . . . . 63 Garden Services Doncaster Driveways. . . . . . . . 47 Rose Farm Care Home. . . . . . . 63 Arron Botterill Landscaping.47 G B Surfacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Carpets & Flooring Beech Grove Nurseries. . . . . . 47 Sanmet Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Cavlan Carpets & Flooring Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Country Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 W Marsden & Sons Ltd. . . . . . 49 Pest Control Distinctive Flooring. . . . . . . . . . 25 Creative Paving & J Rust & Son. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Landscapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 BuzzOff Pest Solutions. . . . . . 51 Tickhill Wood Flooring. . . . . . 63 Greenthumb Doncaster. . . . . 47 Pet Services Timber Floor Studio Ltd. . . . . 26 Paul Winfindale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tickhill Tails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Ward Brothers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tickhill Lawn Care & Gardening Physiotherapist Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 All For You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chiropodist / Footcare Blizard Physiotherapy. . . . . . . . 10 Susan Thomas Home Footcare Health & Fitness Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bircotes Leisure Centre. . . . . . . 11 Equinox Physiotherapy. . . . . . 10 Tickhill Footcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Yoga over 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Physio Health Clinic. . . . . 13

Plumbing &/or Gas Services A C Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 D P Kelly Plumbing & Heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Heating Yorkshire. . . . . . . . . . . . 68 James Winfrow Plumbing & Heating Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Massarella Plumbing & Heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Removals & Storage NuLIfe Removals. . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Roofing Torchmaster Roofing. . . . . . . . 59 Soft Furnishings, Blinds &/or Shutters C and S Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Homeworks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Martins Blinds & Shutters. . . . 31 Solicitor & Legal Services Jones & Company. . . . . . . . . . . 33 Taylor Bracewell Law Limited.41 Sport Tickhill Cricket Club. . . . . . . . . . 39 Television Repairs Telefix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Travel Premium Motorhomes. . . . . . . 3 Stagecoach East Midlands . . 71 Tree Surgeons ARB Care Tree Surgery. . . . . . . 49 H & W Tree Surgery. . . . . . . . . . 51 Visitor Attraction Boston Park Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Weight Loss/Slimming Slimming World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Windows, Doors & Conservatories M D Windows Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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