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Transcript of Oct 11, Issue 73, The Branton & Auckley Arrow
Including Finningley
October 2011 Issue No. 73
www.arrowpublications.co.uk
Local News
School News
Auckley Parish
Council
Newsletter
Motoring
and more...
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Life design,
Full bleed
please
Editors Letter...
September certainly welcomed the
early arrival of Autumn with cool
windy mornings turning into warm
windy days! I love this time of year
with all the new colours outside
however it would have been nice to
have had one last month of ‘summer’.
They say we are heading for a cold
winter with snow again, if so we can
expect snow by November if not
earlier!
Schools are all back and there have been
some changes! Auckley Junior and Infant
school is now an academy and called
Auckley School, one of the first primary
schools in Doncaster to become an
academy. St Wilfrids primary school in
Branton have provided a new garden for
the children to grow their own food etc as
well as a new climbing frame and den in
receptions outside play area. School is so
good these days they want to come home
soon!
Before we know it, it will be half term!
Children in Doncaster break up on 21st
October for one week, Kilham Hall in
Branton, Maze Maize and Walkers
Nurseries in Blaxton have plans for
Halloween that will delight young children.
All the details are in this month’s Arrow.
The deadline for the November issue will
be Wednesday 19th October. The
November issue will be distributed from
Friday 28th October.
Best Wishes
Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 26 Springwood Close, Branton, DN3 3UD
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Hayfield School’s 20k challenge The Hayfield School has always done a sponsored
walk to help raise funds to support the students
directly. Last year the money raised was used to
improve the environment of the school. Over the
years, due to a variety of factors, the walk had
become progressively shorter with some students
completing it within two hours. Last year the walk
was changed.
In a return to the original spirit of the event, there
was more challenge and our students were proud
of their achievement on completing the walk. The
walk is over 20 km and will involve the whole day
being given over to this activity.
The route has been carefully planned by Mr
MacIntyre (with assistance from Mr Hand, our
Health and Safety Officer) and comprises of two
smaller routes each starting and ending at the
school. One half of the walk will take place in the
morning, students then return to school for lunch
and complete the second half of the walk in the
afternoon. As ever, our staff will marshal the
route and will be available to provide assistance
and encouragement to the students. All students
have been given sponsor forms and we would be
grateful if you could support them and the school.
Cantley with Branton WI Our August speaker was from the South Yorkshire
operation unit. She spoke about the Police
Helicopter and the interesting work they do.
September 8th was our harvest supper which was
for members only. November 10th we have a talk
on Hypnotherapy, I hope the lady doesn’t put all
our members to sleep! November 15th we are
having a visit to Brigg Garden Centre. Visitors are
welcome to the meetings. Please contact Anne
Oakes 536802 for more details.
On 15 September, Chocolatier, David Stone joins
Finningley WI for a sensational demonstration of
the art of handmade chocolates. Chocolates will
be available to buy on the night. Finningley WI
meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month in
Finningley Village Hall. For further details call Jayne
Sims, President on 01302 772539. Come
along and meet the friends you don't know yet!
Dog fouling Doncaster Council takes this problem very
seriously, and is working hard to improve the
cleanliness of the local area for everyone –
including those responsible dog walkers that clear
up after their dog.
What should dog owners do?
Responsible dog owners do not allow their dogs to
foul public places. Ideally, dogs should be trained
from an early age to 'go at home' in their own
garden before or after a walk, rather than during.
If dog fouling does occur away from home, the
responsible owner will clean up after the dog. Any
suitable plastic bag can be used, or special poop-
scoop bags can be purchased from pet shops,
veterinary surgeries or stores. Dispose of faeces
in a poop-scoop bin or take the bag home. If this
is not possible, as a last resort, double wrap the
faeces in two plastic bags and dispose of in a litter
bin.
How to Poop Scoop
Simply place a bag over the dog mess and lift it
whilst pulling the bag downwards. Or use two
pieces of cardboard to "scoop the poop" and put it
in the bag. Tie a knot in the bag and dispose of it
in a poop-scoop bin or take it home for disposal.
Your hands do not come into contact with the
faeces.
Failing to remove dog fouling immediately is a
criminal offence. Any person caught committing
this offence in Doncaster will receive a £50 Fixed
Penalty Notice (FPN), which could lead to a fine of
up to £1000 in the Magistrates’ Court if the notice
is unpaid. Persistent offenders will not be given the
option of a £50 FPN, as the Council will pursue a
prosecution in court for such behaviour. Please
note, there are exemptions from the legislation for
guide dogs and those people with mobility
problems that do not allow them to be able to
remove their dog’s faeces.
Dog fouling is not only unpleasant and unsightly,
but it also carries harmful bacteria.
To report dog fouling please
contact Doncaster Council on
01302 736000.
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5th December
6.30pm Finningley
Village Green
round the
Christmas Tree &
The Village Hall
Come and see the
Christmas Lights
switched on then join us
singing carols around
the tree.
Mince pies and mulled
wine at the village hall
after.
Our Halloween party on Sunday the
30th October will be from 3.30 until
6.30 p.m. Entertainment will be by Mr Dan who
promises a fun packed afternoon of games, his all
new punch and Judy show, disco etc. Local boys
and girls, ages 5 to 11 are welcome, numbers will
be limited and by ticket entry only at £1 each. They
will be on sale from the 1st October from
Branton Post Office, Tuesday coffee morning at
Kilham or any Committee member. Fancy dress is
the order of the day and judging of the
best costume will be by a leading Branton citizen!
1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded. It should
be great fun and BBQ of sausage and burgers to be
served at 4.30 approximately.
We are lucky to have a new member join us on
the Committee but still have two vacancies.
Where are all you young mums and dads? Fresh
ideas are always welcome.
Zumba dance/exercise is proving to be very
popular and we now have four different ladies
running five different classes - all at various times,
so no excuses ladies!
A Yoga class started on the 19th September and
hopefully this will prove to be a popular new class
in the Hall.
1st November is the second anniversary of Kilham
Hall and our Tuesday coffee club will be having a
small celebration of the event. 15th November is
the A.G.M. meeting and members of the public are
invited.
KILHAM HALL Halloween
Party with
Mr Dan TEA DANCE
Wednesday 9th
November @2.00pm
Finningley Village Hall
Dancing with Afternoon Tea all for only
£3.50
Need transport? No problem
Please call:
Jean Mell 771854,
Jess Daniels 535344 or
Ann Acton 537418
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Auckley cyclists John Grace and Keith
Scott are celebrating an epic
achievement of completing the 135
mile Sea to Sea cycle ride in 15 hours.
The C2C starts at Whitehaven in the former coal
mining and industrial lands of West Cumbria,
travels through the stunning scenery of the
northern Lake District and heads into Keswick
before passing through Penrith and the Eden Valley
with its lush valleys and sandstone villages. It then
starts the climb up to Hartside and onto the
unspoilt Northern Pennines – the roof of England.
There then follows a challenging, hilly ride as the
C2C meanders through old lead mining villages,
such as Nenthead and Rookhope, and down into
the Durham Dales before entering the old steel
town of Consett. From here you ride through one
of Britain’s old industrial heartlands to the North
Sea and on to the finish at Sunderland.
Most cyclists take the C2C on over 3 days as there
is plenty to see and also a massive amount of
climbing to be done between Penrith and
Rookhope... to complete this in a day is a fantastic
achievement, John and Keith had already done a 2
day crossing but had set their target on a 1 day
crossing. With the support of Auckley based
Bicycle Buddy, John and Keith achieved their goal
and are planning their next challenge.
Bicycle Buddy Owner Chris Hickson said 'this is a
fantastic achievement, one of which John and Keith
should be very proud. I am immensely pleased that
they asked me to prepare their bikes and support
them on this very challenging ride’.
Another Auckley resident has also be spending
time in the saddle. Chris Harris has just returned
from an inspirational journey that has taken him
the length of the UK. Chris called me to service his
bike before he set off an epic 2000 mile tour of the
UK including doing the Lands End to John O
Groats route in 10 days. Chris was very suppor-
tive of Bicycle Buddy and was very receptive to the
advice I gave him on setting up his bike for this
type of Tour. Having done long tours before Chris
was concerned about the number of punctures he
had had and wanted to avoid them if at all possible.
I advised Chris on replacing his tyres and inner
tubes with a very good quality puncture proof tyre
and tube system ... so I fitted these for him ...and in
2000 miles not one puncture !! A fantastic inspira-
tional achievement Chris well done !
Article by Chris Hickson of Bicycle Buddy
For more details contact Chris on
07585 904818
John Grace and Keith Scott
Auckley Cyclists Complete
the C2C
Challenge
In 15 hours!
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Emma and Olivia Poole from Auckley
have both landed a modelling job with
a huge American company called
Ruby Precious Formals.
The girls have already carried out their first
assignments at the NEC in Birmingham and most
recently at the Harrogate National Bridal Fayre
where they modelled a range of evening and
wedding dresses over four days.
The girls will be in London in February next year
modelling the most amazing Holly wood style
dresses by one of the designer’s who designs for
dancing with the stars! The girls will be flown out
to Hawaii next year for their most exciting trip so
far to model a new collection the company are
launching. Their Mum, Carolyn Poole, owner of
Chique Designer Boutique in Armthorpe is thrilled
as she gets to go too!
Carolyn says ‘the girls are so excited about their
future work, they have been asked to do all the
UK exhibitions so will be travelling around the UK
with the Company whenever they are over’.
Well done girls, we hope you have a fabulous time
and wish you every success in your new career.
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Over the past 30 plus years donations
for the poppy Appeal have increased
from a few hundred pounds in two
villages to nearly four thousand
pounds from four villages.
The Community Fundraiser for South & West
Yorkshire is very concerned that the hard work
done by Poppy Appeal Organisers to grow the
income isn’t lost when they retire as it would be
a disaster to lose this legacy. Therefore we have
been asked if possible to train a deputy so i am
asking for a volunteer or volunteers to contact
me to find out how the sale of poppies is
organised. I hope there may be ex-service
personal who would be interested or someone
who had a family member like me who received
help from the RBL.
Please contact me on 01302 770583 or
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Finningley Church
Annual Toy Sale Saturday 12th
November 2011
at
Auckley Parish Centre
Bring clean toys in good
condition labelled with
name and price
between 9am &
10.30am
20% to Church
Funds
Toys for Sale 11.30am to 2.30pm
Come and buy from a
good selection
for all ages of children.
Money and unsold items can
be collected between
3.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.
Finningley Church
Saturday 8th October 2011
7.00pm
Come and enjoy an evening
extravaganza of scintillating
Comedy & Song
(and a lot more besides)
Tickets £6.00
to includeCheese & Wine available from:
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Period Dress Optional
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New Play Equipment A planning application on behalf of the Parish Council has been submitted to DMBC’s Planning
Department in respect of a varied range of play equipment to be sited at Riverside Park. A decision will
expected shortly and if planning permission is granted it is hoped to install the equipment before the
winter.
Poppy Wreath The sum of £100 has been donated to the Royal British Legion This will provide a poppy wreath
for Remembrance Sunday, with the remainder going to support the work of the Legion.
Meeting to Discuss Possible Provision of Bollards Members of Council have met with DMBC Officers to discuss the possibility of installing bollards on
the wide area fronting the shops at Ellers Lane, Auckley. This measure has been discussed as a
result of irresponsible drivers parking their vehicles on the frontage, thus creating a danger to
pedestrians and other motorists.
Hedges Overhanging Footways During the summer months trees and hedges grow with great rapidity, and the Parish Council
regularly receives complaints relating to overhanging branches obstructing footways. It would be
appreciated if residents could please trim back any trees or hedges in their gardens which may be
overhanging adjacent footways.
Auckley Show Once again the Auckley Show proved to be a great success and was well-supported. A tremendous
amount of work goes into the planning and staging of this event and members of the Show
Committee are to be congratulated for their sterling efforts on the day and also for organising the
children’s fishing match and disco. Well done.
Flower Tubs The colourful display of flowers in containers around the village is admired and appreciated by
residents and visitors to the village. Council extends its thanks to members of the Auckley Gardens
and Allotments Association who give up their time to plant, water and maintain the plants. Grateful
thanks are also due to School Lane residents for watering the plants on the triangular grassed area
of Eastfield Lane.
Parish Councillors
Mrs. J. Worthington (Chairperson) [email protected]
Mr. S. Featherstone (Vice Chairman) [email protected]
Mr. I. Butterfield: [email protected]
Mr. J. Fletcher: [email protected]
Mrs. S. Platts: [email protected]
Mr. G. Payne: [email protected]
Mrs. J. Staniforth: [email protected]
Mr. I.Swainston: [email protected]
Mr. G. Warrender: [email protected]
Mrs. M. Caygill (Clerk) [email protected]
AUCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2011
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Forthcoming events Saturday October 15th at 9pm
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News From Branton St Wilfrid’s Primary School
We are now settled back at school and we look forward to another busy year in school, with
many dates already in the diary for a wide variety of curriculum enhancement opportunities.
Before the Summer holiday members of our School Council had several meetings to plan our
new school garden. They discussed ideas with their class so that all the children could be
involved. Ideas included: raised beds for classes each to have an area for growing, a trellis
for climbing plants, a planted ‘sensory’ area with thought given to colour, scent, touch, sound
(planted grasses etc.) and taste (different herbs).
We are delighted with our new garden area, created by TJ Landscapes
([email protected]/01302 840919). We are very grateful for their advice as to how to
turn our plans into reality, the high standard of the work undertaken and at a good price
too. In the picture Class 6 are enjoying a sketching session and during the course of the
school year all the children will have chance to undertake some gardening activities.
JUBILATE at the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage 2011
In August a large group of last year’s Jubilate children, along with Jubilate members from
previous years, once again took part in the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage, which was led by
Father Stephen Gallagher and Bishop Lindsay Urwin. The theme for the five days was ‘1061
and All That’ – 1061 being the year the original Holy House was built 950 years ago this year.
We camped and cooked as a group amongst 800 other young people from all over the
country. We went to the ‘welcome disco’ on Monday night and on Tuesday night all 800 of us
walked in the dark by candle light from the Catholic Shrine grounds to the Anglican Shrine
grounds – this was very moving. Most of us walked barefoot as pilgrims have always done. On
New School Garden
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Wednesday we took part in the all night Vigil
and Prayer relay after we had shared in the
Late Night Liturgy which again was incredibly
moving, especially Anointing and Laying on of
hands. Most of our group stayed in the Big
Top Worship Marquee all through the night
for this. We loved Wednesday afternoon and
the craft activities and the climbing wall.
Thank you to Father Stephen, Bishop Lindsay
and the Ministry team for all you said to us
and for joining in everything!
Each year in August the older children from
Jubilate take part in this 5 day residential
event and the younger members of Jubilate
take part in a similar event – the Children’s
Pilgrimage – over a weekend in March. We
get a lot out of this – we hope we gave
something back.
We would like to thank the Society of Mary
for once again helping us out financially with
mini-bus costs and everyone who helped us in
any way. The dates for these events this
school year are – Children’s Pilgrimage March
9th – 11th 2012 and Youth Pilgrimage July 30th
– August 3rd 2012. For photographs see
www.walsingham.org.uk and click on ‘photo
gallery’ then ‘Youth Pilgrimage 2011.’
DIAL Day
Doncaster’s Disability Advisory Service
visited school to talk to the children about
what it means to have a disability. Children
learned that you can’t always tell just by
looking at someone if they have a disability
and that there are many aids that can
support people with disabilities.
Children found out there are lots of
disability aids that can help with everyday
tasks like making a cup of tea.
We look forward to sharing more of our
school news next month.
Best Wishes
EA Crayton, Head teacher
Children found out that it is not as
easy as you might think to travel
round in a wheelchair!
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News from Auckley School We hope you had a lovely summer and
enjoyed the holidays.
Academy Status
Auckley Junior, Infant and Nursery School
has changed its name! We are now simply
Auckley School. The school name has
changed due to its new status as an
academy. The school achieved academy
status from the 1st September and rumour
has it we’re the first converter primary
academy school in Doncaster. Converter
academy status is only granted to schools
deemed as good and outstanding so we are
all very excited about our new status. New
signs have been erected at the front of the
school showing the school motto ‘Living,
laughing, learning together.’
Holiday Club
Auckley School Holiday Club had a fantastic
time this summer!! Each week had a theme:
Science, Sports & Olympics, Prehistoric,
Make Me Famous, The Great Outdoors and
Holidays. Our days out included, Magna,
Bowling, Doncaster Museum, Cinema,
Tropical World, and Clifton Park. A great
time was had by all, and if you would like any
information about our Club or the activities
for October Half Term please contact the
school on 01302 770701.
Gardening Club
Our gardening club returned to work this
week to a bumper crop of vegetables from
our school allotment. We have grown onions,
carrots, lettuce, beetroot, courgettes and
marrows. The children also enjoyed planting
up the pots with winter pansies so the
school can remain looking bright and
colourful throughout the winter. A big
thank you to everyone who has helped make
the club a success.
Visiting Author
We have kicked off our new year with a visit
from the author E R Reilly. He came to one
of our assemblies and talked about some of
his books. He explained where he got his
ideas, how he writes and read us extracts of
his work. He tried to encourage us to try
writing our own stories. He was very
interesting and motivating.
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Flowers for Someone Special
The Arrow and Petalsflorist would love to send
someone special a bouquet. Also, listen to Trax FM to hear
‘Someone Special’ in the morning!
I would like to nominate my mum Margaret
for ‘someone special’ please. For the past 2 years, she has travelled
over from Sheffield to come and look after my 2 children on her 2 days
off from work, so that I can go to work. She stays with us overnight
and does the school run and looks after my daughter throughout the
day. She has become a 'local' now and has got to know lots of people in
the village! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to my Mum for doing
this and for continuing to do so, we wouldn't be able to do it without
her.
Nicky Gudgin
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Spuds!
Judging by the number of spuds on the road near Higgins’
potato processing in Finningley it would appear that harvest is
in full flow. Indeed, by the time this goes to print St Saviour’s
Auckley will have celebrated harvest and Finningley church
won’t be far behind.
But you know, the interesting thing about harvest, is that people have become more and more keen on
celebrating it the further they have got from being the ones who gather in the crops from the fields!
The harvest festival is a festival which most people think goes back into the mists of time. We imagine
joyful peasants accompanying horse drawn carts full of produce back into barns. We imagine the whole
village coming together to celebrate that all has been safely gathered in. Think Larkrise to Candleford
crossed with a Constable painting! And a lot of us, quite probably, think back to harvests that we knew as
a child around our villages and fondly imagine that it was ever thus.
Actually that’s not really true. The “all is safely gathered in” style of harvest festival is something that is
pretty modern and goes back little further than the Victorians. In Scotland, if there ever was a traditional
harvest, it was Lammas-time. The celebration of the first fruits of the harvest... at the start of August. The
idea being, and this one does go back into the mists of time, that if you offer God the first bit of the har-
vest, God will be so pleased and delighted by the offer, that you get a bumper crop and get to keep the
rest all to yourself. Good economics. Bad theology!
So harvest is something of a muddle. Yet we still celebrate it, and it’s right that we do because we should
be thankful. Being a thankful person is part of being whole, and I think that everyone has in them a sense
of thankfulness. There is not a culture in the world which does not try to teach its children to be thankful
people. To be thankful is to be human.
So as you eat your chips, baked potato (healthy option), roast potato, crisps, mashed potatoes, potato
salad, creamed potatoes, dauphinoise potatoes, sautéed potatoes, French fries or new potatoes, think of
the harvest because we can be thankful, regardless of our religious beliefs, for the food we eat. However,
as a Christian I am thankful to God for all his provision, love and mercy.
Blessings
Revd. Neil Redeyoff
St Saviour's, Auckley &
St Oswald's & Holy Trinity, Finningley
St Saviours, Auckley
St Oswald’s &
Holy Trinity, Finningley
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Overtaking Continued
Dear readers, Police Advanced Drivers are taught a three-point overtaking method called the overtaking triangle. It
defines the best line to take throughout any overtake manoeuvre and is the safest and quickest way to
pass another vehicle.
In three easy steps you can combine this technique with excellent observation, anticipation and car
control.
The Overtaking Position. Consider selecting a lower gear when your long-range observation indicates
that an overtake may be on. Close in gradually to the vehicle in front until you achieve the ‘Overtaking
position’. Move towards the centre line to maximise your view. If the overtake does not come off, drop
back again and return to a higher gear until the next opportunity arises.
The Take-Off Position. When an overtake opportunity arrives, move carefully and smoothly to the
other side of the road to increase your view before you commit to the manoeuvre. All this takes just a
second for the driver to assess. If everything is clear, accelerate quickly past the vehicle. If conditions are
not right, drop back in behind the vehicle quickly and smoothly.
The Return Position. The final part of the overtake triangle returns you safely back to your side of the
road, completing the manoeuvre. Steer your vehicle to the left-hand side swiftly and smoothly, and in as
straight a line as possible. Take care and use your
mirrors to ensure that you do not cut in too quickly
on the vehicle you have just passed.
Two-Way Roads With three lanes.
Britain’s dangerous three-lane roads have been much
improved with the addition of white line systems,
cross-hatchings and solid white lines. On some roads,
particularly on hills, a solid white line is paired with a
broken white line. This gives the uphill two lanes (so
that slow traffic has a ‘crawler lane’) and faster
downhill traffic just one lane. However, where the
broken white lines are on the side of the single lane,
traffic in this lane is allowed to cross the line for an
overtake where it is safe to do so. While the
markings are clearly defined, you should always take
care and maintain excellent observation on three
lane roads, as other drivers may not have your
appreciation of the system.
If you are interested in the courses that we offer,
you’ll be able to find this information on the Institute
of Advanced Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk
or Tel: 01302 886 276
Safe Driving
Paul Tuke.
Senior Training Observer.
Doncaster Advanced Motorists
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Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699
Mon Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) Blaxton Community Hall 1.30pm—3.30pm 771921
Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12noon 771699
Mon Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00—7.15pm 07787 521700
Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Tue Indoor Bowls Blaxton Community Hall 12.30—2pm 771921
Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 6.00-7.30pm 01427 754896
Tue Weight Watchers Finningley Village Hall 5-6.30pm 07966 226073
Wed Term Time Junior Youth Club Finningley Village Hall 6.30-8.00pm 772924
Wed See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737
Wed Zumba Class Blaxton Community Hall 6.45—7.45 07899 980870
Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800
Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00-7.15pm
Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703
Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-9.00pm 079180203703
Fri Zumba Finningley Village Hall 9.30—10.30am 07899 980870
Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607
2nd Monday in Month Church Friendship Group Finningley Village Hall 1.30-3.30 Mrs Huxtable
Last Monday in Month Doncaster Woodturning Club Finningley Village Hall 6.00-9.00 832224
Monday 16th May 2011 Neighbourhood Watch Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm 770873
3rd Tuesday in Month Finningley Parish Council Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm
3rd Thursday in Month Finningley WI Finningley Village Hall 7.15-9.00 772539
3rd Tuesday in Month Tuesday Club Finningley Village Hall 1.45pm 770992
What’s On In Branton And Auckley?
2nd Wednesday of the month Auckley Parish Council Meeting Auckley Parish Centre 7.10pm 770922
1st Wednesday of the month Branton Parish Council Meeting Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton 7.00pm 772493
2nd Thursday of the month Branton WI Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton 7.20pm 537493
1st Thursday of the month Auckley WI Auckley Parish Centre 7.15—9.30 771327
Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Branton 1.40pm 873456
Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Auckley 2.15pm 873456
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405
Mon Weight Watchers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30am 07966 226073
Mon 1st Doncaster Brownies Auckley Parish Centre 5.30 - 7.00 773174
Mon Friendly Society Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 4.00 770097
Mon Yoga Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.30– 12.30pm 862688
Mon Line Dancing Auckley Parish Centre 7.30—9.30 817124
Mon Simply Singing Auckley St Saviours Parish Church 10.00-11.30 571874
Mon Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.30—6.30pm & 6.30-7.30pm
Vicky 07899980870
Tue Coffee Morning Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-11.30 Sheila 538542
Tue Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-12noon Eddie 537480
Tue Cubs 8 - 10yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 6.15 - 7.45 770838
Tue Street Beat Dance Academy Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.15—6.15pm Kim 07808070300
Tue Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405
Tue Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068
Tue Ridgeway School of Dance Auckley Parish Centre 4.00 - 8.30 710889
Tue Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 6.30.7.30pm Andrea 07709175830
Wed Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30—11.00 07915 666068
Wed Painting & Drawing Starts 13/7/11 enrol 10 –3pm 29/6/11 Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-12noon 819069
Wed Gentle Exercise Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 3.30 771326
Wed Pre-School from 2 years 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405
Wed Beavers 6 - 8yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 7.00 770838
Wed Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill) Auckley Parish Centre 6.15 - 7.45 868431
Wed Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30—8.30 Kasia 07989828850
Wed Pilates Auckley Parish Centre 8.00—9.00 01427 752548
Thur 91st Rainbows Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 6.30 770727
Thur Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.30 - 9.30 770838
Thur Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405
Thur Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068
Thur Coffee Morning Auckley Parish Centre 10.00—11.30 771525
Thur Slim & Zumba Exercise Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30-10.45am 07952 756422
Thur St John Ambulance, 5-10yrs Auckley Parish Centre 5.30-6.45 535151
Thur St John Ambulance 10—16yrs Auckley parish Centre 7.00—8.30 535151
Fri Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.00 - 9.00 770838
Fri Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405
Fri Music Bugs Auckley Parish Centre 9.30-11am 08445 781016
Fri Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-12noon Eddie 537480
Fri BINGO Auckley Parish Centre 7.00—8.30 770714
Fri Social Dance Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30-10.30pm Cyril 532497
Sat Circuit Training Auckley Parish Centre 9-10am Luke 07709 489311
Sat Children’s Art Class Auckley Parish Centre 10-12noon Tony 01302 728239
Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley
What’s On In Finningley & Blaxton? Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699
Mon Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) Blaxton Community Hall 1.30pm—3.30pm 771921
Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12noon 771699
Mon Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00—7.15pm 07787 521700
Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Tue Indoor Bowls Blaxton Community Hall 12.30—2pm 771921
Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 6.00-7.30pm 01427 754896
Tue Weight Watchers Finningley Village Hall 5-6.30pm 07966 226073
Wed Term Time Junior Youth Club Finningley Village Hall 6.30-8.00pm 772924
Wed See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737
Wed Zumba Class Blaxton Community Hall 6.45—7.45 07899 980870
Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800
Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00-7.15pm
Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703
Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-9.00pm 079180203703
Fri Zumba Finningley Village Hall 9.30—10.30am 07899 980870
Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607
Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Contact Margaret Ottewell 886811
Blaxton Community Hall Bookings Contact Kathleen 771921
Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699
Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings Contact Beverley 10-4pm Mon -Sat 07856 221470
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Advice General
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line 01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General 01302 734444
Electricity Emergencies 0800 375 675 Post Office—Finningley 01302 770228
Transco - Gas Leaks 0800 111 999 Post Office - Auckley 01302 770250
Yorkshire Water 0845 124 2424 Post Office - Branton 01302 536053
Care in the Community Robin Hood Airport 01302 801010
Age Concern 0800 009966 Medical
Childline 08001111 Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard 08444 140726
Doncaster Council - Community First 01302736000 Doctor Okleke, 41 Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302 770327
NSPCC 0808 8005000 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital 01302 366666
RSPCA 08705555999 NHS Direct 0845 4647
Community
Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Don-
caster Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm,
Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year. 01302 369699
Auckley Parish Council 01302 770922 Oakwood Doctors Surgery, Masham Rd,
Cantley 01302 537611
Branton Parish Council 01302 772493
Safer Neighbourhood Team 01302 385338
Finningley Parish Council 01302 771224
Kilham Hall Community Centre, Branton 07856 221470
Auckley Parish Centre 01302 886811
S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency) 0114 272 7202
S Yorkshire Police (non emergency) 0114 2202020
Education
Armthorpe Library 01302 833538
Auckley Primary School 01302 770701
Cantley Library 01302 535614
Doncaster Central Library 01302 734305
Doncaster Council - Education 01302 737222
Doncaster Mobile Library 01302 873456
Finningley C of E Primary School 01302 770330
Hayfield School Comprehensive 01302 770589
Hayfield Lane Primary School 01302 770427
Mcauley Catholic High School 01302 537396
St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School 01302 537344
Leisure
Armthorpe Sports Centre 01302 834268
My Vue Cinema 08712 240240
The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777
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Architect
Wright Design 01302 733622
Children’s Activities
Twinkle Toe Tots, Parent & Tots, Branton 07853893917
Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman
Campsall Cabinets (and joinery) Doncaster
www. Campsallcabinets.co.uk 01302 701801
Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster 01302 770768
Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs. 01302 533663
Funeral Directors
W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302710285
Garages —Car Service & Repair
James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley. 01302 370846
The Car Workshop, Armthorpe 01302 834825
General Convenience Stores
Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302771187
Interior Fitted Furniture
DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe 01302 886790
IT Solutions
It To Go Computer Services
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Mat & Mouse IT Services Ltd
[email protected] 01302 534449
Medical Health
Chiropodist Health Professions Council
Registered / Home Visit Service.
Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch.
01302534959
Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing
Aid Dispenser 07784123480
Willow Dental Practice
www.thewillowsdentalpractice.co.uk 01427 872106
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directory for 12 months
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Security
Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley 01302623427
Taxis
Auckley Private Hire, Auckley 01302770097
BJ7 Taxis 4,6,7 & 8 seaters, Cantley 01302531277
Takeaway Food
The Amraj, Indian Takeaway, Auckley
www.amraj.biz 01302773311
Emilios Takeaway Pizza, Auckley
www.emilios.biz 01302772004
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