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Auckley Christmas
Market
Kilham Hall Carol
Singing
School News
Fashion Trends for
Spring 2010
Local Information &
Road Closures
Kids Corner
Motoring & more...
Including Finningley
February 2010 Issue No. 53
www.arrowpublications.co.uk
A couple of
Zebra brave the cold snap at Yorkshire
Wildlife Park, Branton!
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There‘s lots of half term fun at Yorkshire Wildlife
Park which is open daily during half term from 11
a.m. – 3.30 p.m. (last entry). The Park is at
Branton, just outside Doncaster. The Park will then
open at weekends only until March 1st when it
reopens for the main season on a daily basis. Keep
up to date on www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com or
join our facebook page.
Animal Pair Adoptions
launched as a special Valentine
Gift by Yorkshire Wildlife Park
If you are stuck for a truly different Valentine‘s Day
Gift, why not adopt two of the animals who have
already found their true love at Yorkshire Wildlife
Park for your Valentine in a special double
adoption package? For the cost of one animal
adoption, you will adopt the pair – and you can
choose from the following:
Arthur and Anne, the Meerkats Lucy and Dice, the black and white lemurs Tink and Silver, the Ring Tailed Lemurs Buster and Bella, the Red River Hogs:
The adoption costs £25, and includes a fact sheet
about the animals, a photograph, an adoption
certificate and an admission ticket to the Park. You
can call the Park on 01302 535057, email
info@yorkshirewildlifepark.com or find more
details on the website
www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com
Coming soon…..
Lion Country Spring
2009 The Lion Rescue finally
happens….. the lions which were
rescued following a major fund raising campaign
from a run down Romanian zoo will be
quarantined and rehabilitated to their new life at
Yorkshire Wildlife Park before they are out in the
main reserve for visitors to see. Lion Country is
planned to open in Easter 2010 but as this is a
provisional timing please keep an eye on our
website for more details. Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Branton,
Doncaster, DN3 3NH Tel: 01302 535057
February Half Term Fun at YWP
To advertise please call 01302 534256 or 07795 387937 3
Editors Letter..... What a
start to the year! As if it’s not hard enough to motivate yourself at the
beginning of January with the end of the Christmas holidays, the excess pounds
and a hefty visa bill! I have to admit, it was
lovely at first and the children thought it was
fantastic. However, lets hope we have had our lot
for 2010 so we can all get back to normal.
We have some photographs in this months issue of
the hugely popular Auckley Christmas Market
which attracted a staggering 9000 visitors this year.
Also, for the first time since the tradition began,
Cantley with Branton Parish Council held their
Carol singing in the warmth of Kilham Hall, the
new community centre photographed on the right.
Normally, local residents as well as children and
staff from St Wilfrids school in Branton would
freeze around the tree outside the Three Horse
Shoes pub, so I must say (not being a fan of the
cold), Kilham Hall was a welcome change of venue
and I think many locals agreed, as there was an
exceptional turnout.
If you have children of school age, you may be
wondering what to do at half term which is very
early this year, schools break up on 12th February,
Yorkshire wildlife Park is open all week and they
have some new residents, Zebra, Giant Rabbits and
Red River Hogs for us to meet. Also, local football
coach, John Murray, has set up a football coaching
business and will be running coaching sessions on
Kilham Lane playing field throughout the holiday
period, read the news page for details.
For those of you battling against the traffic each
morning due to our long awaited road works, you
can find some information inside on all the dates
for road closures till April 2010.
I know there are many residents in Blaxton who
would like to receive a copy of The Arrow. I have
started to leave a quantity at Finningley post office,
so if you know someone in Blaxton who would like
a copy, please let them know where they can get
one.
Best Wishes
Michelle Sidebottom
Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937
Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk
Mail: 26 Springwood Close, Branton, DN3 3UD
www.arrowpublications.co.uk
Kilham Hall COMMUNITY CENTRE Kilham lane, Branton
Cantley with Branton's new community hall was
officially opened in
November 2009 and is available for hire for
various functions.
The building has a large main room, with capacity for 100
persons and there is also a dance
floor area.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the latest appliances.
Outside is a large car park, together with a secure area for
children to play.
A full Premises Licence has been obtained from the Local Authority.
Enquiries are welcomed and to obtain information regarding bookings and
hiring charges please contact Mrs Gillian Warrender on Doncaster
01302 537713
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News, News, News, News, News, News...
Update on Road works... DMBC made an Order to close certain roads in
Auckley and Branton from Monday, 4th January
2010 in order to carry out road works in Auckley
and Branton as follows:
Length of Road - Hurst Lane at its junction with
the A638 Great North Road in a north easterly
direction to a point immediately south of the
junction with the Airport Link Road
Dates/Times - Weekdays only between 06.00
hrs Monday to 18.00 hrs Friday commencing
Monday 4th January to Friday 12th February 2010.
Length of Road - Hurst Lane at the point
immediately north of the junction with the Airport
Link Road in a north easterly direction to its
junction with the B1396 Mosham Road, to include
closure of all side roads that form a junction with
Hurst Lane between the A638 Great North Road
and the B1396 Mosham Raod.
Dates/Times - Sunday 21st February; 14th, 21st
and 28th March and 4th April 2010 between 06.00
hrs and 18.00 hrs.
Length of Road - B1396 New Road, Branton at a
point immediately north west of the junction with
Whiphill Top Lane in a north west and then
westerly direction to a point immediately east of
the junction with Green Lane to include closure of
all side roads that form a junction with the B1396
between Whiphill Top Lane and Green Lane
Dates/Times - Sunday 7th, 14th and 28th
February and 7th March 2010 between 06.00 hrs
and 18.00 hrs.
First snow fall of its
kind for many
The first week of the New Year saw weather
conditions not experienced here in over 30 years.
Schools closed, businesses closed and roads closed
as the snow kept on falling!
At first the excitement, especially with the younger
generation, was immense, but after a week even
they were getting fed up! Reports of Councils
running out of salt and with more bad weather
planned, January was not looking like a good start
to 2010.
Luckily, the weather changed just in time and after
nearly two weeks, the snow disappeared. They say
a hot summer always follows a bad winter... fingers
crossed everyone!
To advertise please call 01302 534256 or 07795 387937 5
Auckley WI will meet on Thursday
February 4th at Auckley Parish Centre at 7.30pm.
We will be entertained by Frank Morley, who will
be giving an illustrated talk on Perl Lachaise, a
famous area in Paris. The members competition
will be a souvenir from any European country.
Please feel free to come and join us.
Joan Woffinden
ETHIOPIA! SO MUCH MORE
THAN YOU'VE SEEN ON T.V! Tuesday Club, Tuesday 23rd., February. Giles
Braithwaite will give an illustrated talk on this
fascinating country. If you think Ethiopia is only a
place of famine and war come along and see the
diversity of this country, its landscape and its
people.
The meeting begins at 1.45p.m. In Finningley village
hall. We look forward to seeing you there.
Results for the January 2010
Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 445 Kay Fletcher wins £100
2nd No 533 Jay Horne wins £20
3rd No 188 Dorothy Mc Nab wins £10
(Dorothy also won January 2009!)
Tickets sold for January 296
Local football coach John Murray will now be running football camps from Kilham
Lane playing fields Branton every school holiday
starting in February Half Term, as JSJ Elite Football
School for 5 - 8 year olds. Contact John for more
details 01302 537743 or mob: 07920 003324
Can we help IT? The ICT department at
The Hayfield School is looking for two or three
projects to help out with IT aspirations - or
headaches - in the local community.
With specialist ICT status the school is perfectly
placed to offer a wide range of support – Head of
ICT Dave Hewitt explains:
―Whether you‘re an individual supporting the
community or a new or established group –
perhaps wanting to create or improve a website
for example – we would like to hear from you.‖
―We would like anyone who would like to be
considered for help and the time and expertise is
free, to write to us and tell us a little more about
what they would like to achieve in 2010.‖
If you would like to be considered for this project
please write to Dave Hewitt, The Hayfield School,
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster DN9 3HG: and
mark your envelope IT Community support.
News, News, News, News, News, News...
To contact the SDCC Duke Of
Edinburgh Award group in the
Bessacarr/ Cantley/ Branton/ Auckley area go
through the South Doncaster Community Church
(SDCC) website
www.graceinthecommunity.org and click on the
Duke Edinburgh Award or email Pastor
Alastair al@graceinthecommunity.org who can
forward emails to Nicola.
The Winner of Last Months Parti
Animals competition was
Mr M Shaw From Branton!
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Q. I’ve never had a dog before so would like some advice on what I
should be doing to make sure my new puppy is healthy and happy
during its first few months?
A. I‘m glad to hear you‘re taking the health and wellbeing of your new puppy seriously.
Having a new pet is an exciting experience but it‘s important to remember that any young animal is especially vulnerable and you should be aware of essential health and overall
checks that need to be carried out during its early life.
We offer a package at the practice called the ‗Best Start in Life‘ which
covers everything you will need to ensure your puppy (or kitten) is fully prepared for its future life. For £75, the package includes:
Microchip
Primary vaccination course (two injections)
Flea and worm treatment
Bag of Royal Canin food 10% off neutering
This covers the most important aspects of a new puppy (or kitten‘s) life but please ask in
the practice for more details about how the Best Start in Life package can benefit your pet.
Rebecca Aldren, practice partner at
Vets4Pets in Doncaster.
Over the next few months,
Rebecca will be answering your
pet related questions in The
Arrow. If you have a question
you would like answered, please
send it to: Rebecca Aldren,
Vets4Pets, Unit 2a, Wentworth Road,
Wheatley, Doncaster, DN2 4DB
or e-mail
michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk
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Tiling All Gas work undertaken
THE AUCKLEY
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To book a Surgery Appt Call 01302 771392
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Flowers for Someone Special Do you know someone special?
Someone who has gone the extra mile for others or someone who
just deserves something nice.
The Arrow and Petalsflorist in Armthorpe would like to make that special persons day!
Let us know who they are and why they deserve a bouquet.
The Arrow and Petalsflorist hope you enjoy your bouquet
I would like to nominate Mandy Tuite from Auckley for the Arrow’s monthly
bouquet of flowers. Mandy gives up her valuable time to help organise Auckley Monday Club (Friendly Society) she picks senior citizens up in her
car and then takes them home every week as well as making tea and
organising the raffles etc. Mandy is also involved with the Auckley Show Committee and organises various children's events throughout the year
which are very much enjoyed. Marilyn Cockett
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See-Saw Club Preschool is a
registered charity and is held in
Finningley Church Of England
School. Being within the school gives the
children the opportunity to become familiar with a
school environment from an early age. They can
stay at See-Saw until they join reception, either at
Finningley or their chosen school.
We open Monday to Friday 9.15 - 11.45 term time
only. Tuesday and Thursday are for children aged
2 and over. Monday, Wednesday, Friday are for
children aged 3 and over.
We offer quality care and education for children
aged 2 - 4 years old, in a small group setting with
excellent staff to child ratios. We are Ofsted
registered for 20 children and have 4 members of
staff who are committed to ensuring the children
get the best possible start with their learning and
development by providing a safe and friendly
environment that consists of developmentally
appropriate activities and equipment. Our main
focus is for the children to learn while playing and
having fun.
We offer a variety of activities both indoors and
outdoors and will shortly have our own purpose
built outdoor area which will allow the children to
explore and use their imagination in a wider
variety of ways. We also have access to up-to date
IT resources. The classroom provides the children
with the opportunity of becoming more
independent - child friendly toilet facilities and
storage around the room to aid independent
choice and healthy mid morning snacks are
available.
We believe pre-school is an important part of a
child's development, it encourages them make
friends, to become more independent and also
helps to develop their confidence before transition
into reception class. We have contact with a
consultant teacher, the reception teacher at
Finningley School as well as other local nursery
school teachers.
Prices are £5.00 per session and we also offer
early years funding for children from the term
after their 3rd birthday, so they can receive up to
5 free sessions per week
If you would like more information or if you would
like to visit the group to see what we have to
offer then please contact Elaine 07855 063 098.
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The Christmas Market was again
a huge success with over 9000 visitors! It was a bitterly cold evening, but
that didn‘t stop the crowds. There were more
stalls this year than last and lots of variety.
There were some bargains to be had as the
evening went on but if you want the pick of the
bunch, you need to get there early. Marilyn
Cockett, chief organiser said ―It gets bigger and
better every year and we try to bring
something for everyone. We have
a fantastic team of committee members who
want to provide the best community event
possible, thank you to you all for your help and
support over the past 12 months. I would also
like to say a massive thank you to
EVERYONE who voluntarily turned out
on the morning and again at night to put up and
take down the stalls, and to everyone else who
helped out on the day, without people like you, the market would not be able to take place. I would also like to
take this opportunity to thank DMBC Neighbourhood Managers and their team, Tourist Information Business
Manager, local Police, resident's in the vicinity of the market‖
The Auckley Show committee would like to thank everyone who supported the Children‘s Christmas
party held at The Parish hall in Auckley in December. We had a great turnout and the wintry weather
added that extra sparkle. We hope everyone that attended enjoyed it as much as the committee did!
We would like to thank Barbara Reddington for her help in transforming the room into a fabulous grotto,
a very big thank you to Santa, Mr Don Blakey, he managed to chat to 83 children in 2 hours listening to all
their Christmas wishes. Archdales of Thorne for donating the mince pies and to the following for donating
raffle prizes: Eagle and Child, Auckley Friary, Black and Decker (lakeside Village), Terry and Jane (flair
insurance and hairdresser) and The Spar in Auckley.
This was the first time we have done anything like this and because it was such a success we hope to make
it another annual event, thanks again to everyone who supported us, it wouldn't be possible without you
Mandy Tuite, Auckley Show Committee
Auckley Christmas Market
To advertise please call 01302 534256 or 07795 387937 21
Cantley With Branton
Parish Council Annual Carol Singing
Cantley with Branton Parish Council held their
annual Carol Singing event at the new
Community Centre, Kilham Hall.
Armthorpe Elmfield Brass Band provided the
entertainment and many locals joined in the singing
with children from St Wilfrids school in Branton. The
Hall was packed out with standing room only!
The WI served tea, coffee and mince pies and Father
Christmas thrilled the children! There was a raffle
with many prizes and Kilham Hall management
committee raised over £50.00 from the event.
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Redundancy Brings New
Challenge for Local Roofing
Contractor
After gaining 20 years experience with a Doncaster
based roofing company, Eliot Grant from Old Cantley,
faced the devastating news of redundancy as his
employer succumbed to the recession. There have
been many stories similar to this throughout the last
year and Eliot was determined to see this as an
opportunity.
Eliot decided it was time for him to run his own business, ―I just
saw this situation as an opportunity. Your own business is
something you dream of, but sometimes you just don't have the
guts to go for it‖ says Eliot.
Eliot contacted Chris Adams from Success Doncaster, he
helped Eliot write a business plan and apply for a business grant.
―Chris was a great help and pointed me in the right direction‖.
Within 2 months EPG Roofing was born, offering the public the
best roofing services locally.
Business started on 1st January 2010 and Eliot is already
receiving a steady amount of enquiries, thanks to the Arrow magazines.
Eliot specialises in all roofing requirements and is also skilled in all parts of the building trade.
If you would like Eliot to give you a quote for some
work call him on 07850 976791.
If you need any help with your business, developing
new skills or finding a job, contact
Success Doncaster on 01302 734554.
To advertise please call 01302 534256 or 07795 387937 23
Auckley Parish Council wishes to thank a number of people who have contributed towards the well-being
of the community during the year:
Mr. and Mrs. Cockett and the All 4 All Committee for once more providing a very successful
Christmas Market on 15 December 2009. We understand a record number of visitors attended this
event.
District Councillor Mrs. Patricia Schofield who regularly attends Parish Council meetings, updates Council
on various matters and takes forward any issues of concern.
Members of the Auckley Garden and Allotment Association who plant and maintain the flower tubs on
the village green and in the pinfold opposite Bell Butts Lane.
Parish Precept
The Parish Precept is the amount of money we ask Doncaster Council to collect on our behalf. Apart
from football rents this is Council‘s only source of income. This year the precept has been increased to
£28,000 to allow for inflation and also in order to contribute additional funds towards new play equip-
ment planned for Riverside Park.
Dog Fouling
This continues to be a problem – particularly on the Riverside Park and Spey Drive play areas. Would
dog owners please make sure they clean up after their pets whenever they are in a public place and keep
them on a lead when walking through play areas. There are several dog waste bins in the village, in addi-
tion, dog excreta may also be deposited in normal refuse bins, provided it is securely wrapped in a plastic
bag or other suitable container.
The Parish Council would like to thank the majority of responsible dog owners who always clean up after
their dogs and deposit waste products in the bins provided.
Christmas Carol Singing
Our ‗Carols Round the Tree‘ on 15th December was well attended, and a collection raised the sum of
£73.48 in aid of the Doncaster Branch of The Parkinson‘s Disease Society. We would like to thank the
Armthorpe Elmfield Band who accompanied the singing, members of the public who supported this event
and staff of the Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust who each year connect the elec-
tricity and festoon the lights on the Christmas tree. This is a service for which Council pays from Parish
funds
Sadly on this occasion we were unable to find anyone willing to take on the role of Santa which greatly
disappointed the children. If any person is willing to be our Santa in December 2010 we would be
pleased to hear from them.
Suggestion to Change Date of Carol Singing
The ‗Carols Round the Tree‘ has always been held on the same night as the Christmas Market, however
there have been suggestions that it might be more appropriate to hold this event on a different night to
the Christmas Market when there is less noise to distract the singers.
Council would welcome your views on this matter. Please circle your preference, tear off the strip and
send to the Clerk, Mrs. Caygill, 10 Ellers Lane, Auckley, or any member of the Council.
Auckley Parish Council Newsletter Feb 2010
1. I would prefer the ‘Carols Round the Tree’ to be held on
the same night as the Christmas Market
2. I would prefer the ‘Carols Round the Tree’ to be held on a
different night to the Christmas Market
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Planning
Design
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Window & Door Repairs Replacement Glass Units
Established 1988
Unit 3e, Plumtree Farm Industrial Est, Near Doncaster, DN11 8EW
To advertise please call 01302 534256 or 07795 387937 27
And if you don‘t like heels, watch
out for the new lower heels
coming through...
Every Tuesday
7pm at
Auckley
Junior & Infant School
Call 01302 770061 for more details
So Christmas has been and gone, your sharp
shouldered jacket is at the dry cleaners, you
have worn your little black dress out and are so
glad that you bought your over the knee boots to
take you through the cold and rainy months of our
English weather. So now we are all thinking about
what we may be wearing next season and
particularly when the long hot summer days come
along, which at the moment we can only dream
about.
Well - you will be happy to know that romance is
well and truly in order for Spring Summer 2010
and this mood was evident with collections seen
across the board. Key elements of this came
through the clever use of fabric, in particular
lightweight and sheer fabrics and chiffon (see image
of Chloe dress). Beautiful cuts, knotted fabric and
layers of ruffles carry through to next season.
Once again, nude tones feature strongly with ice
cream shades adding to the softness of next season
- allowing more of an emphasis on de-constructed
cuts and drapes as a statement (rather than bold
colour seen Autumn/Winter 09). Touches of lace
and underwear contribute to the romantic look
with underwear worn as outerwear for the more
daring.
Prints are also strong, futuristic led but more
subtle than last season with some vintage prints
coming through (Roberto Cavalli).
And if you invested in sparkle this Autumn winter
don't despair its staying with us right through to
summer!!!! Wear as much sparkle or as little as
you please, dress your beaded dress down with a
pair of flat sandals and a straw hat or just show a
little glitz around your neck or on your handbag.
On that note Party dresses are a big trend to be
worn day or night with our attention moving from
the shoulders to the hips creating womanly curves.
Jumpsuits are staying too, try and get your hands
on a strapless one or one shouldered numbers, the
eighties vibe will stay with us.
White is always in for Summer, it was showcased
tailored, bleached, masculine, feminine, ruffles,
sheer. Yellow also made its debut in the Louis
Vuitton, Stella McCartney and Lacoste shows. If
you want colour think check and pinstripe instead .
Silver and statement jewellery is my prediction for
Summer, and worn with white will lead you into
the next season quite nicely.
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Summer
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DONCASTER IN BLOOM ‘09 Local man Terry Cook of School Lane Auckley,
has once again attained great success in the Don-
caster in Bloom Gardens Competition. Terry has
won two prestigious prizes, one being a Bee
House, awarded for having the Best Environmental
Garden, and an Engraved Glass Plaque for coming
second in the Best Presented Garden. In all he
won a First for the best Environmental Garden
with a Gold Standard, and a Second for the best
Presented Garden with a Gold Standard. Not only
that but Terry went on to gain a Gold Standard for
the Best Hanging Basket and was Highly Com-
mended for having the most Unusual Container.
Terry done extremely well in this annual competi-
tion for a number of years and we congratulate
him on his achievements, which of course not only
reward him for his hard work but also bring atten-
tion and credit to Auckley, and our local commu-
nity. If you have done well in your local gardening
achievements, please let me know, Country Notes,
considers all your gardening contributions an im-
portant part of our local countryside. Gardens are
essential to preserving local habitats for birds and
wildlife in general.
Local History and Country
Notes. By Brian Tansey F.R.G.S. 34 Springwood, Close, Branton, Doncaster,
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Over 100 people from the villages of Auckley,
Finnningley, Blaxton, Branton and others further afield,
were treated to a wonderful evening of Classical Guitar
music on Saturday 23rd January, in the Auckley
Parish Centre.
Music, such as Cavatina, Pachebel's Canon and We'll
Meet Again before an encore of Mama Mia brought tears to the eyes of most.
The concert was arranged by
Zoe Godley a young guitar teacher from Branton who
wanted to do something for the ‗Help the Heroes‘
Charity. Her boyfriend is an ex-member of HM Forces so
this is a charity dear to her heart. This she and her two
friends from Amoroso did beautifully, with a solo from
Charlie King raising over £1,000.00 in the
process, with relatives and friends helping her selling
raffle tickets and Help the Heroes memorabilia. Thank
you to all of them. Margaret Ottewell
Help Our Heroes with Amoroso
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News from Branton St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School
It has been a busy start to the
Spring term and, of course, the snow
caused great excitement!
Visit by the Astrosphere for
Classes 5 and 6
As part of our science studies,
Classes 5 and 6 enjoyed a visit by
Steve Ibbotson with the
Astrosphere. This is a large inflatable
dome which the children enter to find
out about space. After a presentation
about the sun and the movement of
the earth, the lights were turned
down and the night sky was projected onto the walls. We learned to identify the stars using
stories told by the Greeks and also found out that Jupiter and Mars are currently visible in
our night sky. We learned about the 1969 moon landings and that it may be possible in the
near future to enjoy a day in space for £100,000. There was discussion of us adding this
trip to our extensive range of out of school visits! The children learned many facts about
space in the Astrosphere.
A visit to Class 5
by King Henry V111!
Through the mysteries of time
travel, King Henry V111 visited
Class 5 to introduce our Tudor
topic. We began the day at his
court, finding out about his love of
hunting and making and flying
eagle’s wings. We then completed
brass rubbings and practised the
skill of writing with quill pens.
Finally we learned a Tudor dance,
how to walk with a swagger stick and then used drama techniques to create storyboard
pictures. King Henry answered many questions about his life, particularly with regard to the
number of wives who were beheaded! King Henry has his own web-site
www.HenryTudor.co.uk where you can find interesting photographs, facts and kits to
download and make. Class 5 are now enthused and fired up to learn more about the Tudors in
their studies.
Roman Shields in Class 4
As part of our work on Invaders and Settlers, Class 4 researched life as a Roman Soldier.
They made themselves a SCUTA or shield, decorating it with some of the motifs which the
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They learned some battle formations such
as the ‘wedge’ and the ’TESTUDO’ (tortoise)
and the Latin commands for some drill
practices. Mrs Neville also had lots of fun
shouting at the children (is there any change
there?) in her capacity as a Roman
Centurion. This photograph below shows
children in Wedge formation
The photograph below shows the children in
Testudo formation.
Best Wishes
E.A. Crayton
Head teacher
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Doncaster Advanced Motorists WHEN TEENAGERS TAKE TO THE WHEEL
Dear Readers, How we train our new drivers is under scrutiny this month – because the Government is still rightly
concerned about the number of young driver deaths on our roads.
What can a parent do when the time comes for their teenager to take to the road and learn to drive? The
short answer is ―pay for it‖ – as there is no substitute for proper professional tuition.
But the hands-on parent who wants to help their youngster with practice at the wheel can help make the
process less daunting, and perhaps reduce the need for quite so many lessons, before the dreaded L-test.
IAM experts argue that drivers who practice with supervision in addition to their lessons with an
Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) are more rounded at the end of the process and increase the chances
of first time test success.
But driving lessons are not getting any cheaper (if only because of the rising cost of petrol the instructor
needs).
If you want to help your youngster learn to drive, you need to go back to driving school yourself. Be
prepared to sit in the back when your youngster has their first driving lessons – but say nothing. Just take
it all in.
That way you can see and hear for yourself what the
professional instructor is advising, and make sure
that you reinforce those messages when you are
helping on practice drives with your youngster.
You have to also realise that your driving style may
be an effective one for you as an experienced driver,
but not necessarily a direct fit with the syllabus that
the ADI will be working to preparing your youngster
for the test. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
also publishes the curriculum on their website –
another very useful resource for parents.
Please remember too that not every family car is
suitable for practicing in, of course: a larger vehicle
that has an automatic transmission is of limited use if
you know that your youngster will eventually do
their test in a manual Micra, for example.
If you are interested in further information regarding
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: 020 8996 9600
Safe Driving.
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Let It Snow…
Not
I do love snow, especially when it‘s fresh,
unblemished, and on a Christmas card! It
was fun when I was 10 and school was
closed, but now I‘m 40 it‘s not so good.
Perhaps I‘m the Victor Meldrew of snow
as I‘m no longer fan, especially after the
nation ground to a halt in January.
It has to be said that here in the UK we‘re
simply not geared up for snow on the scale
that we experienced. We don‘t usually get
the amount we did, and so we don‘t invest
in the machinery and infrastructure that
our Scandinavian friends do. Indeed, I met
some people from overseas the other
week, and their response was along the lines of, “Call that snow?! It’s 12 feet deep back home and all the
schools are open!”
Given all that I‘ve just said then, I‘m unsure as to why I bought ‗Vancouver 2010‘, a winter Olympics game
for the Xbox games console! However, it could be enjoyed from the warmth and safety of an armchair,
so I gave it a go. It has a ski jumping event, and we were playing as a family. I don‘t think I‘m
competitive…but then maybe I am…especially when I‘m consistently last to my wife, children, and dog! I
just couldn‘t get my digital ski jumper to balance in the air. Of course my family were offering all kinds of
advice, but to no avail. “Look at the skis and keep them level”, they said…then said louder…then yelled…
then screamed at fever pitch and in utter frustration…as once again my ski jumper face planted in the
snow.
I just couldn‘t get it. I was looking at the tips of the skis, they seemed level to me, what was the problem?
My family got more and more exasperated as they tried to show me what to do, and naturally laughed all
the more when I came down with a bump. I still couldn‘t see it! Until I finally realised that watching the
tips of the skis wasn‘t enough, I had to look at the horizon, and when I did that I saw it was lurching from
side to side! I hadn‘t been looking at the bigger picture, I was simply looking at my own little bit of the
world, the tips of the skis.
It‘s easy to do - look at our bit of the world, but fail to notice or hear what is going on around us.
Everything looks alright, but in reality the world is lurching from side to side. There are wars, famines,
disasters, injustice, greed, persecuted people, and the list goes on.
In the Bible the prophet Micah tells us “to act justly
and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” I
was heartened by the response to the earthquake in
Haiti, many eyes and ears were open to the plight of
the people there and responded. I pray that we
continue to see, hear, and respond to the needs of
the world – there are many - today, tomorrow, and
always.
Blessings
Reverend. Neil Redeyoff
St Saviour's, Auckley &
St Oswald's & Holy Trinity, Finningley
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What’s On In Branton And Auckley?
Monthly Activity Meeting place Time Contact
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
Thursday fortnightly Mobile Library Branton 1.40pm 873456
Thursday fortnightly Mobile Library Auckley 2.15pm 873456
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon 91st Doncaster Brownies Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 7.00 771911
Mon 91st Doncaster Guides Scout Hut, Auckley 7.15 - 8.45 771911
Mon Pre-School from 2yrs Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405
Mon Branton Junior Blades -Football St. Wilfrids, Branton 3.45 - 4.45
Mon 1st Doncaster Brownies Auckley Parish Centre 5.30 - 7.00 770004
Mon Friendly Society Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 4.00 771460
Mon Line Dancing Auckley Parish Centre 7.30—9.30 817124
Mon Simply Singing Auckley St Saviours Parish Church 10.00-11.30 571874
Tue Coffee Morning Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton 10.00-11.30 537713
Tue Cubs 8 - 10yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 6.15 - 7.45 770838
Tue Pre-School from 2 yrs Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405
Tue Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 770146
Tue Slimlines Slimming Club Auckley Parish Centre 5.30—6.30 01405 818564
Tue Ridgeway School of Dance Auckley Parish Centre 4.00 - 8.30 710889
Wed Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30—11.00 770146
Wed Gentle Exercise Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 3.30 771326
Wed Pre-School from 2 years 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 Pilates Auckley Parish Centre 8.00—9.00 01427 752548
Thur 91st Rainbows Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 6.30 770004
Thur Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.30 - 9.30 770838
Thur Pre-School from 2 yrs Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405
Thur Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 770146
Thur Coffee Morning Auckley Parish Centre 10.00—11.30 771525
Thur St Johns Ambulance 5-16yrs Auckley Parish Centre 5.00—9.00 535151
Fri Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.00 - 9.00 770838
Fri Pre-School from 2 yrs Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405
Fri BINGO Auckley Parish Centre 7.00—8.30 771460
Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Contact Margaret Ottewell 886811
Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings Contact Gillian Warrender 537713
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What’s On In Finningley?
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699
Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9.15-11.45 771699
Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9.15-11.45
Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—7pm 773036
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 9.15-11.45 771699
Wed Journey Christian Library Finningley Village Hall 1.15-2.45 Every fortnight
Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737
Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9.15-11.45 771699
Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800
Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-7.00pm 079180203703
Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9.15-11.45
Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703
Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607
Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699
Monthly Activity Meeting place Time Contact
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 7.00-9.00 814656
Monday 8th February (Qtrly) Neighbourhood Watch Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm 770873
3rd Tuesday in Month Finningley Parish Council Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm
3rd Thursday in Month Womans Institute Finningley Village Hall 7.15-9.00 771437
Last Tuesday in Month Tuesday Club Finningley Village Hall 1.45pm
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Advice General
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line 01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General 01302 734444
Electricity Emergencies 0800 375 675 Doncaster Tax Office 0845 3667802
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 01302 534796
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, Rossington 01302 385116
Doncaster Childrens Information Service 0800 138 4568
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
Hayfield Lane Community Centre Bookings 01302 770146
Armthorpe Sports Centre 01302 834268
My Vue Cinema 08712 240240
Odeon 08712 244007
The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777
Architect
Wright Design 01302 733622
Beauty & Hair
Revive Beauty Salon, Branton 01302 537912
Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman
ADSL, Home maintenance, Auckley 01302 771678
Advanced Plastering Home Improvements 01302 723560
07842 684007
D & M Upvc & Window Cleaning Services 07866 878185
David Wade Joinery, Doncaster 01302 701801
Floor Coverings of Doncaster 01302 812198
JHS Joinery, Auckley 01302 775184
Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster 01302 770768
LTJ Plastering Services 07932 491 022
Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs. 01302 533663
Garages —Car Service & Repair
James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley. 01302 370846
The Car Workshop, Armthorpe 01302 834825
Funeral Directors
W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302710285
General Convenience Stores
Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302771187
Interior Fitted Furniture
DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe 01302 886790
Business Directory
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IT Solutions
DSITC Ltd, Computer Repairs, Auckley 08082240018
Mat & Mouse, info@matandmouse.co.uk 01302 534449
Medical
Arthur Leach Optician, Church St., Armthorpe 01302 830168
Chiropodist Health Professions Council
Registered / Home Visit Service.
Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch.
01302534959
01677426555
Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing
Aid Dispenser
07784123480
Party Time & Entertainment
Palfrey‘s Lodge & Jungle Jacs, Acacia Rd, Cantley 01302534511
Security
Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley 01302 623427
Taxis & Driving Schools
Auckley Private Hire, Auckley 01302770097
BJ7 Taxis 4,6,7 & 8 seaters, Cantley 01302531277
Cantley Driving school,
www.cantleydrivingschool.co.uk 01302535939
JPDS Driving School, Auckley 01302775317
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